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doc74021 02-04-2017 11:06 AM

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This is my 69 C10 build. I had pictures of the truck when i first got it and the complete tear down but I lost them all. I got the truck 3 years ago and I traded a 84 Chevy short wide for it. Here is a few pics of the truck tore down.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:15 AM

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Here is some pics of the front end. It was pretty bad. I bought a disc brake conversion kit and a 4/6 drop kit and the 5lug rear axle kit from Early classic Enterprises.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:20 AM

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I completely disassembled the front end. Removed all the upper and lower control arm bushings, tie rod ends, steering box pit-man and idler arms. I also cleaned the grease off the control arms.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:27 AM

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I got everything removed from the front end and cleaned the frame and painted it. I took the cross member off and cleaned it all up and painted it and then re-installed it.

Dustmaker65 02-04-2017 11:29 AM

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Looking like a great start!

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:32 AM

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Painted the control arms and installed new Moog bushings. Installed the drop spindles.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:34 AM

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Thanks Dustmaker. These trucks are defiantly a process and not a fast one.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:36 AM

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I really wish I hadnt lost all of the pictures of the truck. I had documented everything from the day I drove it home to complete tear down.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:39 AM

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Another pic of the front end.

doc74021 02-04-2017 11:42 AM

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Not sure why all my pictures are turning sideways.

Orange67 02-04-2017 02:08 PM

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Nice start! Looking at that cab makes my stomach feel funny though... Good luck!

doc74021 02-04-2017 07:35 PM

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Orange67 thats funny because I feel the same way. LOL.

doc74021 02-04-2017 07:59 PM

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Here is my donor cab. i got all the parts off of it today to put my cab back together.

doc74021 02-04-2017 08:03 PM

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Here is the pieces needed to put the cab back together. I also got the inner cowl piece but didnt take a pic of it.

Orange67 02-04-2017 08:05 PM

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Haha, you'll be fine. Especially with this site, the knowledge and people are amazing! Can't wait to see this come together.

doc74021 02-04-2017 08:07 PM

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Today I also got the rear end dropped and taken apart. I need to put in the 5 lug axles and then put my drop kit on the back.

doc74021 02-04-2017 08:11 PM

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axles

doc74021 02-04-2017 08:14 PM

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My front end does not have wheels on it because I bought a set of 5 lug rallye wheels but they are for drum brakes not disc. Back to the drawing board.

doc74021 02-05-2017 09:52 PM

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Today I pulled off the trailing arms and started cleaning them up. I also took the donor cab pieces and reshaped the lips and grinded everything down and then buffed off the rust. Im going to seal the back sides of everything with a rust encapsulator then I will be ready to start putting my cab back together.

doc74021 02-05-2017 09:55 PM

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a few more pictures

doc74021 02-08-2017 01:41 PM

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Just ordered my gas tank for the truck. Should have it next week.

Jason7121 02-08-2017 04:27 PM

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I have the same fuel tank for mine.

doc74021 02-08-2017 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121 (Post 7852484)
I have the same fuel tank for mine.

Do you like it? Did it fit good?
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doc74021 02-08-2017 10:31 PM

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Tonight I got the rear end all disconnected and removed.
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doc74021 02-08-2017 10:37 PM

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The last couple nights I have been working on my donor parts. I used some Eastwood rust converter and some encapsulator which worked really good.
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