|
07-08-2014, 11:25 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
I stumbled across this 1977 K10 Sliverado longbox that a guy I worked with had as a farm truck. I had bugged him for over a year to sell it to me and he finally did. This is my birth year to boot! I paid $1500 for the truck and a set of new doors and front fenders in primer black still in the bubble wrap. Other than the mid section being painted over the light blue, it's all original. I believe the wheels were painted black as well. 111,000 miles on the original 350 4bbl and 3 speed auto trans. I plan on restoring to original specs as my budget allows me to. The engine could have some modern touches
 I'll try and post pics as I move along with the restore. Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions are more than welcome. This is a new ballgame for me and I need all the help I can get! Thanks again.Last edited by 77K10Silverado; 07-08-2014 at 11:37 AM. |
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 11:27 AM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
|
|
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 11:40 AM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
|
|
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 03:35 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ga
Posts: 630
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
you got a nice truck to start with. it don't look like no farm truck I have ever seen before it looks good like it is now . also it has a lot of nice options like rear locker and factory dual exhaust .I will be watching this one
__________________
4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty |
|
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 05:10 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midway, NC
Posts: 3,275
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Good looking truck.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC |
|
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 08:43 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Thanks guys. So I popped the hood tonight and Purple Powered the **** out of the engine bay. Started her up and brought her to temp and out comes sweet smelling green fluid. I had to loosen some bolts on the shroud and tilt the radiator forward to find the leak pissin out. That being said I ripped it out and all the rubber hoses attached went ahead and took out the battery and rusting tray. Time for a new radiator. Any suggestions on a replacement? I'll be posting pics tomorrow.
|
|
|
|
|
07-08-2014, 10:09 PM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 1,022
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
She's pretty. Please keep the side trim if you can.
|
|
|
|
|
07-09-2014, 09:01 AM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
I'll def keep the trim Willowrun! I want to try and keep it as original as possible. Does anyone know where to get the 77 trim from? I read that it's the only year with the yellow strip and its hard to find.. Here are some pics of the radiator tear out and the Owners Manual and Factory Service Manual that came with the truck.
|
|
|
|
|
07-09-2014, 09:08 AM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
And manuals with the original purchase price in it! Here are the new doors too.
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2014, 04:17 PM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Just a little cleaning up and touched up the front clip with some paint. I did find the block stamped 010 which i have read its a 4 bolt main! The exhaust is not so healthy! lol
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2014, 01:51 PM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Been working on the wheels and cleaning the underside of the truck. Steel wool is amazing on chrome!! Lots of grease and dirt buildup and Purple Power is a friend in this department. Also put a fresh coat of paint on the bumper. The hitch will get a shot of flat black tomorrow. I stopped by the local u pull it and took some pics. Found a && C10 longbox that i'm going to scrap some parts from including the trim! Trying to talk them down on the price for the bed. Its nearly rust free with about 2 spots quarter size!
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2014, 06:41 PM
|
#12 |
|
Second Chance Program
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looks like my old c10!
__________________
90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work. |
|
|
|
|
07-29-2014, 01:07 PM
|
#13 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Sweet truck! I still haggling on the bed so not much there as of now. I've been digging into the interior trying to clean up and analyze what needs to be replaced vs restored. I found a plastic gauge cover that was hands down better than mine and painted the faded to white gauge needles back to orange with a marker. Pulled the seat belts out and washed them in the sink with dawn and Purple Power. Replaced the broken passenger mirror and found some decent original heavy chrome headlight bezels. So far shes cleaning up very nicely, just need to find some paint to redo the door panels. Looking for the correct color.
Attachment 1283618 Attachment 1283619 Attachment 1283620 Attachment 1283621 Attachment 1283622 |
|
|
|
|
07-30-2014, 12:59 AM
|
#14 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alaska
Posts: 405
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looks like a great truck to start with. Keep up the work. I find these old trucks are definitely worth it.
__________________
C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618 |
|
|
|
|
07-30-2014, 01:58 PM
|
#15 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Sorry about the dead attachments.. here's the pics.
|
|
|
|
|
08-01-2014, 10:32 AM
|
#16 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Just a few pics of what the orange gauge needle look liked before and after I touched them up with a marker. Cheap fix!
|
|
|
|
|
08-05-2014, 09:48 PM
|
#17 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Picked up a tailgate today. $100 and original. It will be good metal to blast and paint up!
Last edited by 77K10Silverado; 08-05-2014 at 09:58 PM. |
|
|
|
|
08-06-2014, 03:37 PM
|
#18 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Found a 77 NC tag to throw on her today!
|
|
|
|
|
08-06-2014, 03:41 PM
|
#19 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Medford,Oregon
Posts: 390
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Looking good.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-2014, 10:37 PM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Couple things I'm working on now. First is the radiator. I should gave this in next week. Also the exhaust. Any suggestions are welcome. I'm thinking 2.5 with Flowmaster Delta flow 50s. Question, did the stock tips angle 90 degree after the rear tire or at a slight angle?
|
|
|
|
|
08-16-2014, 09:14 AM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Nice truck ,care to share where the junkyard is located and name of the place ,we dont have any like that here .
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 01:55 PM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
Posts: 10,338
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Welcome from another NC member. Great looking truck and progress!!
__________________
1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
|
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 03:32 PM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
"Flashed"
Not quite ready to release the graveyard info yet. Still pulling some parts on this guy. I will when i'm done which wont be too long. |
|
|
|
|
08-20-2014, 12:35 PM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Painted up some parts. Waiting on a new/old grille badge and grille hardware to come in. Yeah my grille is missing a few teeth but it will due for the moment. Also a new tail light and hardware on the way.
|
|
|
|
|
09-03-2014, 01:08 PM
|
#25 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Posts: 561
|
Re: 1977 K10 Silverado Longbox
Grille and badge on and will do for now. I also dropped the tranny pan to change the filter and fluid and found this.. wonder what went wrong here? Def 2 welded spots. Trans seems to shift smooth and no damage inside when inspected.
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
