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gdavis · 12-03-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roushinator

Here is this weekend's work....

New parts waiting in the boxes....

This weekends victims.

I am on grinder number 2 and I can't remember how many wire wheels to clean up all the parts.

blkcorvair · 12-03-2012, 10:05 PM

looking good. I cant tell for sure, But it looks like the motor is sitting on old I6 perches. This pushes it back and can cause fitment issues with headers and make the Dist real tight to the firewall. A set of v-8 perches in the foward holes will correct that. Some leave it alone and like the weight moved further back. Something to look into.

**roushinator** · 12-17-2012, 11:08 AM

Got some more work done this weekend.

Plasma cutter was a little disappointing. It is a 110/220 unit. I had it hooked up to 110. I am going to try it on 220 next. Should work better. Oh and we did have it connected to a much larger compressor than the one in the picture.

**roushinator** · 12-17-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blkcorvair

looking good. I cant tell for sure, But it looks like the motor is sitting on old I6 perches. This pushes it back and can cause fitment issues with headers and make the Dist real tight to the firewall. A set of v-8 perches in the foward holes will correct that. Some leave it alone and like the weight moved further back. Something to look into.

I will check into that. Thanks.

**steelhorse** · 12-17-2012, 12:03 PM

Good job so far. Keep up the hard work and you will be done in no time.

**roushinator** · 12-17-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

Good job so far. Keep up the hard work and you will be done in no time.

Thanks. Trying to do something to it every weekend. Trying to build up my skills as i go along. It is a lot of work but after each time i feel like i got something done.

I have a friend that is an expert welder (30+ years) he volunteered to come weld them in. He also is going to fix the rear cross member. I found it has 2" crack in it.

True 67 · 12-17-2012, 02:10 PM

nice progress.. keep it going..

True

**roushinator** · 12-22-2012, 08:31 PM

Got more work done today....

Look at these springs!

Tx Firefighter · 12-22-2012, 09:16 PM

I noticed in your first post on this thread that you were asking about the wheels.

I'd bet money they are Prime brand. Super Shops sold a gillion sets of them in the late 80s in the southern part of the country. I even had a set on my mini truck back in the day.

**roushinator** · 12-24-2012, 08:48 PM

Got some work done....

Brakes were toast... Had to beat one side off with a hammer.

New rear crossmember.

40 years of grease and dirt....

Dirt gone......

RCbowtie69 · 12-30-2012, 12:34 PM

Looking good on your start of your build.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin''

Xeen · 12-30-2012, 01:20 PM

Great progress, I am enjoying the frame and suspension work being that my own is requiring a ton of work to make right. I am looking forward to seeing the finished rolling chassis.

**roushinator** · 01-06-2013, 08:20 PM

Did not rebuild the rear end this weekend. Wanted to wait until my rear brakes came in. I did however get a lot of work done...

Bolted new ECE rear cross member in today.

Old/bent crossmember compared to new ECE crossmember

Drilled holes and bolted in the C Notch kit....

**roushinator** · 01-06-2013, 08:21 PM

Finally got around to mounting my new POL 19 Gal. gas tank.

New best friend. Will never drill metal again with a regular bit.

Zoomin · 01-06-2013, 08:52 PM

You've accomplished a crapton of work. You're about to make the turn where things get more fun.

What route did you decide to go on the cab? Soda blast or ? What's the plan on the front suspension?

Keep up the good work.

**roushinator** · 01-06-2013, 09:09 PM

I am not sure about the cab just yet.... Once i get all this done i can roll in the cab and start digging into it again.

For the front suspension i have CPP tubular upper and lower control arms.

**roushinator** · 01-12-2013, 07:31 PM

Got the notches welded in.... They better be in the right spot because they aren't going to move now....

Tx Firefighter · 01-12-2013, 07:37 PM

Stick welded with 7018 or am I needing glasses ?

**roushinator** · 01-12-2013, 08:42 PM

The axle c notches were stick welded in using 2 different rods. I can't remember the numbers.

Tx Firefighter · 01-12-2013, 08:44 PM

Looks like 7018 rod. Its nice to see someone who still has the skill to burn rods as well as pull the trigger on a MIG gun.

**roushinator** · 01-12-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Looks like 7018 rod. Its nice to see someone who still has the skill to burn rods as well as pull the trigger on a MIG gun.

I cant take credit for that. My friend welded it up for me. He is one of the best.

Ghostryder79 · 01-12-2013, 10:09 PM

40 years of grease and dirt....

Dirt gone......

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Ok. I'm having ISSUES with this...how'd you get the 40 years of grime off of there?

**roushinator** · 01-12-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostryder79

Ok. I'm having ISSUES with this...how'd you get the 40 years of grime off of there?

Marine Clean and a wire brush and about 3 hours
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Ghostryder79 · 01-12-2013, 11:53 PM

Well alrighty then. Time to push the elbow grease a bit more.

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostryder79

40 years of grease and dirt....

Dirt gone......

Ok. I'm having ISSUES with this...how'd you get the 40 years of grime off of there?[/QUOTE]

I don't know if you have the work environment that can support it, but if you have a "dirty" area where you can work, I can tell you an excellent way.

Put the parts on sawhorses and coat them liberally with dollar store cheap oven cleaner. Let it sit 15 minutes or so then respray it with another coat. After another few minutes, hose it off with a garden hose. On real nasty stuff like that rearend, you will probably need to let it dry and repeat the oven cleaner deal again. Perhaps a few times, but it will get it clean. This method is cheap and easy, as long as you have patience to walk by it every so often and spray it again and wait for the chemical to do the work for you.

12-03-2012, 10:05 PM	#52
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build looking good. I cant tell for sure, But it looks like the motor is sitting on old I6 perches. This pushes it back and can cause fitment issues with headers and make the Dist real tight to the firewall. A set of v-8 perches in the foward holes will correct that. Some leave it alone and like the weight moved further back. Something to look into.

12-17-2012, 11:08 AM	#53
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Got some more work done this weekend. Plasma cutter was a little disappointing. It is a 110/220 unit. I had it hooked up to 110. I am going to try it on 220 next. Should work better. Oh and we did have it connected to a much larger compressor than the one in the picture. __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

12-17-2012, 12:03 PM	#55
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Good job so far. Keep up the hard work and you will be done in no time.

12-17-2012, 02:10 PM	#57
True 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austell, Ga Posts: 151	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build nice progress.. keep it going.. True

12-22-2012, 08:31 PM	#58
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Got more work done today.... Look at these springs! __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

12-22-2012, 09:16 PM	#59
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build I noticed in your first post on this thread that you were asking about the wheels. I'd bet money they are Prime brand. Super Shops sold a gillion sets of them in the late 80s in the southern part of the country. I even had a set on my mini truck back in the day.

12-24-2012, 08:48 PM	#60
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Got some work done.... Brakes were toast... Had to beat one side off with a hammer. New rear crossmember. 40 years of grease and dirt.... Dirt gone...... __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

12-30-2012, 12:34 PM	#61
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Looking good on your start of your build.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

12-30-2012, 01:20 PM	#62
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Great progress, I am enjoying the frame and suspension work being that my own is requiring a ton of work to make right. I am looking forward to seeing the finished rolling chassis. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

01-06-2013, 08:20 PM	#63
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Did not rebuild the rear end this weekend. Wanted to wait until my rear brakes came in. I did however get a lot of work done... Bolted new ECE rear cross member in today. Old/bent crossmember compared to new ECE crossmember Drilled holes and bolted in the C Notch kit.... __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

01-06-2013, 08:21 PM	#64
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Finally got around to mounting my new POL 19 Gal. gas tank. New best friend. Will never drill metal again with a regular bit. __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

01-06-2013, 08:52 PM	#65
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build You've accomplished a crapton of work. You're about to make the turn where things get more fun. What route did you decide to go on the cab? Soda blast or ? What's the plan on the front suspension? Keep up the good work. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-06-2013, 09:09 PM	#66
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build I am not sure about the cab just yet.... Once i get all this done i can roll in the cab and start digging into it again. For the front suspension i have CPP tubular upper and lower control arms. __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

01-12-2013, 07:31 PM	#67
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Got the notches welded in.... They better be in the right spot because they aren't going to move now.... __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

01-12-2013, 07:37 PM	#68
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Stick welded with 7018 or am I needing glasses ?



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01-12-2013, 08:42 PM	#69
roushinator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build The axle c notches were stick welded in using 2 different rods. I can't remember the numbers. __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

01-12-2013, 08:44 PM	#70
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Looks like 7018 rod. Its nice to see someone who still has the skill to burn rods as well as pull the trigger on a MIG gun.

01-12-2013, 10:09 PM	#72
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build 40 years of grease and dirt.... Dirt gone...... [/QUOTE] Ok. I'm having ISSUES with this...how'd you get the 40 years of grime off of there? __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

01-12-2013, 11:53 PM	#74
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: Roushinator's 72 C10 Stepside Restore/Build Well alrighty then. Time to push the elbow grease a bit more. __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

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