Author Topic: My 78 k10 4x4 build thread -454 install / build -1 ton axles- frame restoration  (Read 410410 times)

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The timing gear and chain, flat tappet cam, push rods and lifters, springs will not be used either, probable the rockers as well... Possibly,,,,,,,,,,,


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Power steering pump before sanding and painting , still looks this way,, it's nasty and dirty but will get cleaned up really well, rebuilt , and painted, still deciding on chevy orange or gloss black..... What do you guys think?


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I don't have much dough so I'd like to stay simple and not go with an expensive smoke and mirrors power steering pump that looks good but performs equally


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Also the steering gear box needs rebuilt, I painted it already though just primarily because I wanted to


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Motor mounts for the 305 were sanded and painted, I'll sell these someone will appreciate them lol, I'll have to do the same to the new motor mounts for the 454......


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Brake booster painted but no where complete yet, this will also get over hauled.


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The shocks are blown out and need replacing, i also painted these because the coils are still good but the shock inside is blown. Figured someone might want these too. We are going to lift the truck with a suspension lift to clear the tires properly , 3 to 4.5" lift , deciding on height,,,


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Truck before restoration, with just 33x12.50r16


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Trucks original craigslist post :)


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First pictures the first day I saw and also bought the truck :)


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The body was in great shape picking it up but man does it need a lot of love. After 3 days of buffing and moaning and groaning THIS is the beginning result of what it will look like in the end :)


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