1975 K-10 Project

[BBM3]

Hey Greybeard it's all good.
Congratulations on your MBA. I have a ton of resect for you.
Not many people our age have the drive to continue our education.
Project Management was my gig before retirement. Not a day passes that I don't miss it.

[Greybeard]

PM in IT? Or in other more tangible projects hahaha. I have a background in construction and would like to continue with what I know. I'm afraid I'm a day or decade late and many dollars short when it comes to joining this profession. I am in the last 10 weeks and just realizing how much dedication it requires on the job. I was looking forward to retiring not working harder. hahaha   

[BBM3]

Oh yea, and I also love serving this country of ours.

I sleep well at night knowing that you, my son in law, and all of our armed forces have our backs.
Thank you again.

[BBM3]

As I continue to procrastinate replacing the transfer case rear output shaft seal and dozens of other really important things.....

I replaced the faded rear hubcap 4X4 inserts.
Love that groovy 1970's yellow and orange.

[BBM3]

I felt a little guilty after showing off my new 4X4 hubcap stickers so I tried to redeem myself.

I replaced the rock hard, rotted and leaking rubber fill and vent tubes on the righthand fuel tank.
I can now fill both tanks with 16 gallons of 85 octane dead dinosaur stuff.

[LTZ C20]

The new inserts look good. I like dead dinosaur juice, makes truck go fast when you press the skinny pedal next to the hump.

[brennent]

Great find! I was looking for a K10 in decent shape, but unfortunately living in the north east it was nearly impossible. I was lucky enough to find my C10. Good luck with your project!

[BBM3]

You have a very nice looking truck.
Your paint restoration turned out great. Glad to hear you are going to keep it original; your truck deserves it.
Just for fun maybe remove one of the period correct running boards just to see if you prefer the look without.

[brennent]

You have a very nice looking truck.
Your paint restoration turned out great. Glad to hear you are going to keep it original; your truck deserves it.
Just for fun maybe remove one of the period correct running boards just to see if you prefer the look without.

I tried to remove them, took out all the nuts and bolts come to find out they're welded on... One day i would like to get them off.

[BBM3]

I tried to remove them, took out all the nuts and bolts come to find out they're welded on... One day i would like to get them off.

Too be clear I'm not being critical they look the part, period correct, and solid.

[BBM3]

We had a deep snow last night and today. Standing snow of 2 feet and drifts over 3 feet.
Last night my Son stuffed his car into a 4 foot deep ditch at the end of our driveway.
I tried pulling it out with our tractor but only succeeded in dragging the front end around, breaking my tow strap and making things worse.
My Son called a number of wrecker services and none were able to make it here until tomorrow.
So today I brought out the big guns, our ’75 K10.
This morning I drove the K10 through a blinding blizzard and deep snow to Home Depot to pickup a high strength recovery chain.
With the new chain attached to the K10, my Son’s car, some rocking, and wheel spin we extracted his car.
Our K10 has earned it’s keep.
Now I want to replace the open differentials with limited slip or locking units.

[LTZ C20]

Not the first or the last time a square has or will save the day.

[BBM3]

Not the first or the last time a square has or will save the day.

You have that right I'm sure.

This was the first time I put my truck to work and it passed.
The money we saved not paying for a tow truck is going to the "new front and rear diffs fund".
My only regret is that I didn't use my GoPro to capture the event.

[bd]

Now I want to replace the open differentials with limited slip or locking units.

Use a limited slip for the rear and ARB air locker for the front.  It will maintain good street manners, while unchaining a beast when it suits.

[BBM3]

Now I want to replace the open differentials with limited slip or locking units.

Use a limited slip for the rear and ARB air locker for the front.  It will maintain good street manners, while unchaining a beast when it suits.

Thank you for that!
I didn't want to start another "Help Me Choose" thread but suggestions will be appreciated.
I have 4:11 gears currently.