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Scooter72! · 04-26-2015, 01:05 AM

Hello all just wanted to share my build with you. I have a k10 swb frame (not sure what year) but it has a 1970 c20 cab on it. Currently a manual but I am going to make it an automatic not sure which tranny to use either 700r4 or 4l60e I want good freeway cruising speed. I have 3.07 gears so if I have 33 inch tires I should be about 2200 rpms at 60mph. What is a good rpm? I have a 350 bored 40 over hopefully I will make enough power at the bottom end. Any thoughts? Also where can I get new leafs? And what shocks do you recommend? Should I get my axles rebuilt?

Scooter72! · 04-26-2015, 01:12 AM

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JayJayB · 04-26-2015, 01:14 AM

1) do you have disc brakes on it?

2) Your recipe for highway cruising is tasty!

Scooter72! · 04-26-2015, 01:25 AM

I have disc on front drums on rear. I do want to upgrade brakes though. 4 wheel disc?

JayJayB · 04-26-2015, 12:29 PM

if I had the rear disc, I would sell them.

Scooter72! · 04-26-2015, 11:38 PM

So is there a paticular reason why drums are better then disc on the rear?

Scooter72! · 04-27-2015, 12:50 AM

Disassembly

Scooter72! · 04-27-2015, 12:54 AM

I got the fenders and bed off some of the bolts I had to cut because they were so rusty.

Does anyone have an opinion on the brakes they sell a whole kit 4 disc lines and booster jay was saying he doesn't like rear disc.

Is there a reason why disc are not as good as drum in rear?

the hippie mechanic · 04-27-2015, 01:19 AM

Nice work so far Scooter! I approve of your bed removal method

Scooter72! · 04-27-2015, 11:38 PM

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Got the seat out, the seat belts and the gas tank.

I think I'm going to buy the kit to put the new gas tank under the frame so I can have some room behind the seat for some speakers

Scooter72! · 04-29-2015, 12:30 AM

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Got the seat out, the seat belts and the gas tank.

I think I'm going to buy the kit to put the new gas tank under the frame so I can have some room behind the seat for some speakers

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Scooter72! · 04-29-2015, 12:33 AM

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Got the cab off today.
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Scooter72! · 04-29-2015, 12:37 AM

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Justin@EntropyRad · 04-29-2015, 10:08 AM

Frame looks decent too!

Scooter72! · 05-07-2015, 07:11 PM

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Frame looks decent too!

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Scooter72! · 05-07-2015, 09:21 PM

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I noticed a couple things strange about my frame at least three that I can see.

What do you guys see?

jp's67 · 05-10-2015, 01:56 AM

Hey Scooter, welcome aboard. Make sure you check out the FAQ section and search function. This site is loaded with good info. Subscribed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-10-2015, 10:14 AM

Where is the cross member under the motor mounts

the hippie mechanic · 05-10-2015, 01:41 PM

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I noticed a couple things strange about my frame at least three that I can see.

What do you guys see?

The boxed frame rails in the front with the giant hunk of square tube used as a cross brace and it looks like you're missing the second set of supports for the bed right behind the cab. Plus the support between the motor mounts is gone. That's sort of important for the structural integrity of the frame.

Scooter72! · 05-10-2015, 04:58 PM

I'm not sure why they boxed the front part of the frame but it was a little work to get the brake and fuel lines out. Not sure how I am going to run the new ones. I think I might just drill a few access holes at least it adds strength. The front square tube doesn't seem to interfere with anything so I think I will leave it for extra strength. I'm not sure why they cut the cross member out under motor unless it was a clearance issue.

Questions
1) not sure what bed supports I am missing does anyone have a pic?
2) any suggestions on missing cross member probably just fab my own if I had a picture and some measurements to go off

A donor truck would be nice

the hippie mechanic · 05-27-2015, 11:29 PM

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Questions
1) not sure what bed supports I am missing does anyone have a pic?
2) any suggestions on missing cross member probably just fab my own if I had a picture and some measurements to go off

Sorry to leave you hanging Scooter, I will post a picture of the bed support I'm talking about tomorrow. Hope the project is going well!

Scooter72! · 05-28-2015, 02:51 AM

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Sorry to leave you hanging Scooter, I will post a picture of the bed support I'm talking about tomorrow. Hope the project is going well!

Been sand blasting and wire wheeling The frame. Taking forever! Will get some more pics up when I make some progress.
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the hippie mechanic · 05-29-2015, 12:01 AM

Here's what I was talking about. I also realized the reason you don't have a second support is because your frame is swb, not lwb, and I'm a dum-dum.

So sorry for the confusion Scooter.

Scooter72! · 11-09-2015, 02:39 AM

Sorry I haven't posted for a while but we moved and are in the middle of a house remodel. Will start on the truck next summer.
scooter

Scooter72! · 04-08-2016, 03:43 AM

Where can i get some affordable axles perhaps with possi?
Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on what i should do for axles and brakes?

04-26-2015, 01:05 AM	#1
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Hello all just wanted to share my build with you. I have a k10 swb frame (not sure what year) but it has a 1970 c20 cab on it. Currently a manual but I am going to make it an automatic not sure which tranny to use either 700r4 or 4l60e I want good freeway cruising speed. I have 3.07 gears so if I have 33 inch tires I should be about 2200 rpms at 60mph. What is a good rpm? I have a 350 bored 40 over hopefully I will make enough power at the bottom end. Any thoughts? Also where can I get new leafs? And what shocks do you recommend? Should I get my axles rebuilt?

04-26-2015, 01:12 AM	#2
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build

04-26-2015, 01:14 AM	#3
JayJayB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Smithville, TX Posts: 76	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build 1) do you have disc brakes on it? 2) Your recipe for highway cruising is tasty!

04-26-2015, 01:25 AM	#4
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build I have disc on front drums on rear. I do want to upgrade brakes though. 4 wheel disc?

04-26-2015, 12:29 PM	#5
JayJayB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Smithville, TX Posts: 76	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build if I had the rear disc, I would sell them.

04-26-2015, 11:38 PM	#6
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build So is there a paticular reason why drums are better then disc on the rear?

04-27-2015, 12:50 AM	#7
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Disassembly Attached Images

04-27-2015, 12:54 AM	#8
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build I got the fenders and bed off some of the bolts I had to cut because they were so rusty. Does anyone have an opinion on the brakes they sell a whole kit 4 disc lines and booster jay was saying he doesn't like rear disc. Is there a reason why disc are not as good as drum in rear? Attached Images

04-27-2015, 01:19 AM	#9
the hippie mechanic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Central Pa Posts: 25	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Nice work so far Scooter! I approve of your bed removal method __________________ '71 Chevy C10, 250 straight six, 3 on the floor, long bed '70 Plymouth Duster, 340 small block, 4 on the floor, 3.55 ratio 8 3/4 rear "Rust is a major food group." "Burn 'em if you got 'em."

04-27-2015, 11:38 PM	#10
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Got the seat out, the seat belts and the gas tank. I think I'm going to buy the kit to put the new gas tank under the frame so I can have some room behind the seat for some speakers

04-29-2015, 12:33 AM	#12
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Posted via Mobile Device Got the cab off today. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-29-2015, 12:37 AM	#13
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Posted via Mobile Device

04-29-2015, 10:08 AM	#14
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Frame looks decent too! __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

05-07-2015, 09:21 PM	#16
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build I noticed a couple things strange about my frame at least three that I can see. What do you guys see?

05-10-2015, 01:56 AM	#17
jp's67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 2	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Hey Scooter, welcome aboard. Make sure you check out the FAQ section and search function. This site is loaded with good info. Subscribed.



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05-10-2015, 10:14 AM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Where is the cross member under the motor mounts __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-10-2015, 04:58 PM	#20
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build I'm not sure why they boxed the front part of the frame but it was a little work to get the brake and fuel lines out. Not sure how I am going to run the new ones. I think I might just drill a few access holes at least it adds strength. The front square tube doesn't seem to interfere with anything so I think I will leave it for extra strength. I'm not sure why they cut the cross member out under motor unless it was a clearance issue. Questions 1) not sure what bed supports I am missing does anyone have a pic? 2) any suggestions on missing cross member probably just fab my own if I had a picture and some measurements to go off A donor truck would be nice

05-29-2015, 12:01 AM	#23
the hippie mechanic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Central Pa Posts: 25	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Here's what I was talking about. I also realized the reason you don't have a second support is because your frame is swb, not lwb, and I'm a dum-dum. So sorry for the confusion Scooter. Attached Images __________________ '71 Chevy C10, 250 straight six, 3 on the floor, long bed '70 Plymouth Duster, 340 small block, 4 on the floor, 3.55 ratio 8 3/4 rear "Rust is a major food group." "Burn 'em if you got 'em."

11-09-2015, 02:39 AM	#24
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Sorry I haven't posted for a while but we moved and are in the middle of a house remodel. Will start on the truck next summer. scooter

04-08-2016, 03:43 AM	#25
Scooter72! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bonners ferry id Posts: 24	Re: Scooter's 1970 K10 Build Where can i get some affordable axles perhaps with possi? Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on what i should do for axles and brakes?

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