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0311Chevy8152 · 03-30-2015, 10:29 PM

Hello everyone!!! Semper Fi!!! I am green as can be when it comes to restoring a vehicle and I need all of the guidance, wisdom, sarcasm, jar head jokes I can get. When it comes to using a forum such as this and starting a thread I am just as green as well. So green that I can't even figure out how to post pictures of what I am working with. I believe its a good start and I got it at the best price, free. (My ex walked out on my daughter and I in 2012. As a part of the divorce I was given her Dodge Ram quad cab which I traded for my K10.)

Currently I am recovering from a total hip replacement and preparing for a second. To keep me positive and busy during my recovery I decided what could be more rewarding than working on the truck. It runs great and I will post the description of what the previous owner did to the truck. I am the third owner.

I am looking at building a solid, strong, impressive truck that will last and conquer any task I put before it. Taking it hunting, fishing, maybe a local show, and blowing the doors off anyone needing their doors blown off.

I hope this is a good start and I look forward to getting to know everyone. I am going to primarily use my iPhone to post pictures. If I knew how that would be great? I know you would enjoy pictures over my typing. Thanks.

GM crate 350 engine with cam, Pete Jackson gear drive, edelbrock intake and carb (about 300hp)Exhaust is hooker headers (I think.) and flow master 3 chamber mufflers.
TCI Th350 auto trans, Art Carr gate shifter and manual valve body so you shift it like a manual transmission. It has about 10,000 miles on it
Dana 60 rear axle with ARB air locker and 4.56 gears and disc brake conversion8" skyjacker lift kit
ORD rear shackle flip
Dana 44 front axle with 4.56 gears and disc brakes
1" ORD grease-able front shackles
37" Toyo M/T's on 8 X 6.5, 15 X 10 Allied beadlocks
Cross over steering with ORU new cast knuckle
Custom bumpers
Protech tool box
The e-brake is a disc and mechanical caliper off a cushman truck

0311Chevy8152 · 03-31-2015, 12:58 AM

I figured out posting pictures. Here is one to get things started. I'll post more as I take them.

swamp rat · 03-31-2015, 01:19 AM

Awesome and welcome!

I also deal with my share of past injurys too so i can relate, pain is a daily occurance that i have learned to live with, it sucks but what do ya do, ya keep moving forward.

Concider me subscribed!

And thank you for your service to our country!

Saclandman · 03-31-2015, 01:41 PM

Looks like a awesome start so far. I'm pretty green myself, but a carry a BFH. If you need some help, I'm just down the road in Natomas. Good luck.

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0311Chevy8152 · 03-31-2015, 06:26 PM

There you have it. That's what I am starting with. I think it's a good start but you never know what's hiding.

0311Chevy8152 · 03-31-2015, 08:00 PM

Spent the afternoon at a local Machine/Performance shop going over options. Looks like I am going to go with a 383 Stroker. The owner of the shop and his employees were helpful and appeared trustworthy. Busy place. Everyone was friendly. I am going to have him build the bottom end for me and I should bring home a completed short block to finish. He is going to allow me to stop by the shop and check in and see the engine progress through the different stages. I'll post pics as I can.

On a side note the engine currently in the truck is strong, reliable, and will be for sale.

swamp rat · 03-31-2015, 10:50 PM

I wish i had built a stroker when i built my engine back around 1996ish. maybe next time.

FRANKENSTEINC10 · 04-01-2015, 06:20 AM

Looks like a great start to me. the stroker should be awesome in there!!!

jaros44sr · 04-01-2015, 08:06 AM

Semper fi brother, ill watch and thank you

cooperhw · 04-03-2015, 11:30 PM

First "Semper Fi".
Next Welcome.
Next, Nice Truck.

tommys72 · 04-04-2015, 01:02 AM

Semper Fi brother! Good looking truck you have there.

SCOTI · 04-04-2015, 11:12 AM

Looks like a solid foundation & I'm glad your machine shop recommended a power plant w/an emphasis on torque. That's going to help get the weight & big tires moving well.....

Thanks for your service & sacrifices for the rest of us!

0311Chevy8152 · 04-07-2015, 10:43 PM

Semper Fi!! Thank you for saying hi.

No picture updates but so far I put forward the money to get the machine shop moving on selecting a block and starting the machine work. I was quoted $1560 for labor which includes cleaning the block, mag block, bore and hone with plates, install cam bearings, assemble short block, degree cam, file fit rings, deck block, align hone, clearance for stroker, install Pistons and rods, and balance.

I spent a few days researching parts distributors and located one that is veteran friendly which enabled me to purchase a rotating assembly. I am going with an Eagle rotating assembly part #12107030. Should be arriving on Thursday and hopefully by Friday I will have it at the machine shop.

I hope to stop by the machine shop tomorrow and check out the block and take a picture of it so I can post its progress.

Until then I keep looking at threads and watching all the videos I can to learn as much as I can. Any suggestions on videos regarding any part of restoring the truck would be much appreciated.

0311Chevy8152 · 04-10-2015, 05:34 PM

Looking for advice. I have seen where builds have started with the body of the truck and worked from there. I am starting mine with the engine. As I have mentioned before my plan is for a 383 stroker. I have made a bunch of phone calls and watched a bunch of videos. From all the advice I have been given I have come up with the following options. I'll break each option up by part for easier reading and reply. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. The block will be a 350 4 bolt main with one main seal.

0311Chevy8152 · 04-10-2015, 05:44 PM

Rotating Assembly:

Eagle Rotating Assembly #12107030
Mahle Forged Piston -16cc
Forged Crankshaft 3.75 stroke 4340 steel
H Beam Rods 5.7"

Per manufacturer website calculator using pin height 1.425, gasket .040, and 64cc head should come out to 9.38:1 compression.

0311Chevy8152 · 04-10-2015, 05:50 PM

Camshaft:

Howard Cam #111145-10
Advertised Duration = IN 272 EX 278
Duration @ .050 = IN 219 EX 225
Valve Lift w/1.50 = .525 & .525
Lobe Seperation = 110
Intake Centerline = 106
Hydraulic

0311Chevy8152 · 04-10-2015, 05:55 PM

Heads:

Air Flow Research #0916 (straight) or #0918 (angled) depending on headers
CNC Aluminum 180cc
202 Intake 160 Exhaust
Flow advertised @ 265

0311Chevy8152 · 04-10-2015, 05:57 PM

Intake:

Edelbrock Dual Pane Air Gap Performer #7501

Prerun71 · 04-11-2015, 09:20 PM

cool build !! and more importantly Thank you for your service.

03-31-2015, 12:58 AM	#2
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I figured out posting pictures. Here is one to get things started. I'll post more as I take them.

03-31-2015, 01:19 AM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Awesome and welcome! I also deal with my share of past injurys too so i can relate, pain is a daily occurance that i have learned to live with, it sucks but what do ya do, ya keep moving forward. Concider me subscribed! And thank you for your service to our country! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 03-31-2015 at 02:24 AM.

03-31-2015, 01:41 PM	#4
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Looks like a awesome start so far. I'm pretty green myself, but a carry a BFH. If you need some help, I'm just down the road in Natomas. Good luck. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

03-31-2015, 06:21 PM	#5
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

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0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

03-30-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Hello everyone!!! Semper Fi!!! I am green as can be when it comes to restoring a vehicle and I need all of the guidance, wisdom, sarcasm, jar head jokes I can get. When it comes to using a forum such as this and starting a thread I am just as green as well. So green that I can't even figure out how to post pictures of what I am working with. I believe its a good start and I got it at the best price, free. (My ex walked out on my daughter and I in 2012. As a part of the divorce I was given her Dodge Ram quad cab which I traded for my K10.) Currently I am recovering from a total hip replacement and preparing for a second. To keep me positive and busy during my recovery I decided what could be more rewarding than working on the truck. It runs great and I will post the description of what the previous owner did to the truck. I am the third owner. I am looking at building a solid, strong, impressive truck that will last and conquer any task I put before it. Taking it hunting, fishing, maybe a local show, and blowing the doors off anyone needing their doors blown off. I hope this is a good start and I look forward to getting to know everyone. I am going to primarily use my iPhone to post pictures. If I knew how that would be great? I know you would enjoy pictures over my typing. Thanks. GM crate 350 engine with cam, Pete Jackson gear drive, edelbrock intake and carb (about 300hp)Exhaust is hooker headers (I think.) and flow master 3 chamber mufflers. TCI Th350 auto trans, Art Carr gate shifter and manual valve body so you shift it like a manual transmission. It has about 10,000 miles on it Dana 60 rear axle with ARB air locker and 4.56 gears and disc brake conversion8" skyjacker lift kit ORD rear shackle flip Dana 44 front axle with 4.56 gears and disc brakes 1" ORD grease-able front shackles 37" Toyo M/T's on 8 X 6.5, 15 X 10 Allied beadlocks Cross over steering with ORU new cast knuckle Custom bumpers Protech tool box The e-brake is a disc and mechanical caliper off a cushman truck

03-31-2015, 06:22 PM	#7
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

03-31-2015, 06:23 PM	#8
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

03-31-2015, 06:24 PM	#9
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

03-31-2015, 06:25 PM	#10
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

03-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#11
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build There you have it. That's what I am starting with. I think it's a good start but you never know what's hiding.

03-31-2015, 08:00 PM	#12
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Spent the afternoon at a local Machine/Performance shop going over options. Looks like I am going to go with a 383 Stroker. The owner of the shop and his employees were helpful and appeared trustworthy. Busy place. Everyone was friendly. I am going to have him build the bottom end for me and I should bring home a completed short block to finish. He is going to allow me to stop by the shop and check in and see the engine progress through the different stages. I'll post pics as I can. On a side note the engine currently in the truck is strong, reliable, and will be for sale.

03-31-2015, 10:50 PM	#13
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build I wish i had built a stroker when i built my engine back around 1996ish. maybe next time. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-01-2015, 06:20 AM	#14
FRANKENSTEINC10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 268	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Looks like a great start to me. the stroker should be awesome in there!!!

04-01-2015, 08:06 AM	#15
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Semper fi brother, ill watch and thank you __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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04-03-2015, 11:30 PM	#16
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build First "Semper Fi". Next Welcome. Next, Nice Truck. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

04-04-2015, 01:02 AM	#17
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Semper Fi brother! Good looking truck you have there. __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

04-04-2015, 11:12 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Looks like a solid foundation & I'm glad your machine shop recommended a power plant w/an emphasis on torque. That's going to help get the weight & big tires moving well..... Thanks for your service & sacrifices for the rest of us! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-07-2015, 10:43 PM	#19
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Semper Fi!! Thank you for saying hi. No picture updates but so far I put forward the money to get the machine shop moving on selecting a block and starting the machine work. I was quoted $1560 for labor which includes cleaning the block, mag block, bore and hone with plates, install cam bearings, assemble short block, degree cam, file fit rings, deck block, align hone, clearance for stroker, install Pistons and rods, and balance. I spent a few days researching parts distributors and located one that is veteran friendly which enabled me to purchase a rotating assembly. I am going with an Eagle rotating assembly part #12107030. Should be arriving on Thursday and hopefully by Friday I will have it at the machine shop. I hope to stop by the machine shop tomorrow and check out the block and take a picture of it so I can post its progress. Until then I keep looking at threads and watching all the videos I can to learn as much as I can. Any suggestions on videos regarding any part of restoring the truck would be much appreciated.

04-10-2015, 05:34 PM	#20
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Looking for advice. I have seen where builds have started with the body of the truck and worked from there. I am starting mine with the engine. As I have mentioned before my plan is for a 383 stroker. I have made a bunch of phone calls and watched a bunch of videos. From all the advice I have been given I have come up with the following options. I'll break each option up by part for easier reading and reply. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. The block will be a 350 4 bolt main with one main seal.

04-10-2015, 05:44 PM	#21
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Rotating Assembly: Eagle Rotating Assembly #12107030 Mahle Forged Piston -16cc Forged Crankshaft 3.75 stroke 4340 steel H Beam Rods 5.7" Per manufacturer website calculator using pin height 1.425, gasket .040, and 64cc head should come out to 9.38:1 compression.

04-10-2015, 05:50 PM	#22
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Camshaft: Howard Cam #111145-10 Advertised Duration = IN 272 EX 278 Duration @ .050 = IN 219 EX 225 Valve Lift w/1.50 = .525 & .525 Lobe Seperation = 110 Intake Centerline = 106 Hydraulic

04-10-2015, 05:55 PM	#23
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Heads: Air Flow Research #0916 (straight) or #0918 (angled) depending on headers CNC Aluminum 180cc 202 Intake 160 Exhaust Flow advertised @ 265

04-10-2015, 05:57 PM	#24
0311Chevy8152 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elverta, California Posts: 104	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build Intake: Edelbrock Dual Pane Air Gap Performer #7501

04-11-2015, 09:20 PM	#25
Prerun71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bakersfield , Ca Posts: 37	Re: 1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build cool build !! and more importantly Thank you for your service.

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