1972 K10 Disabled Veteran First Build

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by 88Ironduke

Take your time in the disassembly phase. Bag and label parts/hardware as you take them apart. Pictures can a be a huge help when putting something back together that's been apart for 6 months or longer. You can't beat the satisfaction of a car or truck build, hearing it run and then the first trip out!

Paul

Thank you Paul for the info. I have been using bags and labeling them. I think of just getting it put back together right but haven't thought of turning the key for the first time. That will definitely be something to look forward to.

[DWilbur]

Cool build thread. I was surfing the site and stumbled across your build. this should be put in the 4X4 build section. I will be watching.

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Cool build thread. I was surfing the site and stumbled across your build. this should be put in the 4X4 build section. I will be watching.

Thanks for saying hi. This is my first time using the using the site and didn't know for sure where to start the thread. Should I contact someone about having it moved? Also I would like to become a premium member like yourself, is there someone I should contact? I believe it's $25?

[DWilbur]

I made the same mistake as you did when I signed up and posted in the wrong section for my build. One of the modrators will move it for you like they did my build thread. At the top of the home page you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe button

[0311Chevy8152]

What is this, I've never seen it before. Instead of a handle to open and close the vent, this thing is in front of it and attached to it. It is the passenger side floor vent.

[tommys72]

It opens the passenger vent. Opens and closes with vacuum

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by tommys72

It opens the passenger vent. Opens and closes with vacuum

Thank you I just got it off and noticed it blew air when I moved the lever. What is it supposed to be attached to for the vacuum to open and close?

[tommys72]

I'd have to go out and follow the lines, not sure off the top of my head

[0311Chevy8152]

[QUOTE=tommys72;7173759]I'd have to go out and follow the lines, not sure off the top of my head[/QUOTE

Ok just curious. Really isn't going to matter until I start putting it back together. There was nothing connected to it when I got the truck. I assume it must be set up so the driver can open and close both vents? Semper Fi.

[tommys72]

[quote=0311Chevy8152;7173762]

Originally Posted by tommys72

I'd have to go out and follow the lines, not sure off the top of my head[/QUOTE

Ok just curious. Really isn't going to matter until I start putting it back together. There was nothing connected to it when I got the truck. I assume it must be set up so the driver can open and close both vents? Semper Fi.

Yea, so you can control both vents from the drivers seat. Had to mess with mine awhile back, vacuum line got a hole in it and the vent didn't do anything. And I had a horrible hissing in the cab.

Semper Fi brother

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

What is this, I've never seen it before. Instead of a handle to open and close the vent, this thing is in front of it and attached to it. It is the passenger side floor vent.

All trucks have a direct manual operation driver's inet air vent.
On non-A/C trucks there is a matching direct manual operation passenger inlet air vent.
However on A/C trucks like yours, was, this became the air recirculation door. It is vacuum motor operated to allow interior air to be sucked into the A/C inlet plenum when the outside/fresh air door (also vacuum motor operated) is closed.

Might be best to review the factory service manual on the A/C system if the picture does not clear this up for you.


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[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

All trucks have a direct manual operation driver's inet air vent.
On non-A/C trucks there is a matching direct manual operation passenger inlet air vent.
However on A/C trucks like yours, was, this became the air recirculation door. It is vacuum motor operated to allow interior air to be sucked into the A/C inlet plenum when the outside/fresh air door (also vacuum motor operated) is closed.

Might be best to review the factory service manual on the A/C system if the picture does not clear this up for you.


* VIN/Model Decoders
* Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio)
* Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID
* RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here

Thank you very much. I didn't realize the a/c systems were that advanced back then. Make sense.

[0311Chevy8152]

Almost done with the interior. I'm going to have a lot of original parts that I am probably not going to use again so let me know if your looking for anything. My plan is to update or make modern with newer technology as much as I can.

[Bladeboy1998]

You've even got the original gun rack in there, that's awesome!

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by Bladeboy1998

You've even got the original gun rack in there, that's awesome!

That's cool I would have never known if you hadn't said something.

[Bladeboy1998]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

That's cool I would have never known if you hadn't said something.

At least I read somewhere that it was original, nowadays you couldn't use that, it would scare too many sheeple! Lol that shows you haw different society is now compared to the 70s.

[msgross]

just found this, nice build...

22 yr army vet here, still in...

[0311Chevy8152]

Advice please: I removed the lights and tailgate from the bed preparing to start disassembling the bed. I stopped before I even started when I saw welds between the bed and side panels. Originally I thought they just bolted together. The bed definitely needs work, the floor is dented in several areas, the wheel wells have lots of dents, the side panels on one side has a bunch of bondo you can see at the bottom of the panel, both sides have old fuel doors which I do not want anymore, and there is probably more I am not seeing. So, should I grind welds take apart bed (if that is even possible), or buy a bed (how much will that cost)? Thank you in advance for taking the time to reply. I greatly appreciate it.

[DWilbur]

Their are about 4 to 6 welds that support the bed floor and side you can grind the weld and use a chisel to separate them. you will have to check alignment and weld them back together when you have completed the body work.

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Their are about 4 to 6 welds that support the bed floor and side you can grind the weld and use a chisel to separate them. you will have to check alignment and weld them back together when you have completed the body work.

Is it difficult to realign after taking it apart? I assume it would be more thorough for me to take everything apart. Is that your recommendation?

[DWilbur]

Sky from Sky's Hot Rods finish up the sheet metal work on my truck. I did grind the weld and take the bed apart as I went from 8' bed to 6' bed and use what I could from the 8' to save money and buying part. the bed side will bolt together and you align the tailgate gaps then weld it back up. its not that much work. knocking out the dents is where all the work is. I did buy a new metal bed bottom salvaged the rest from 2 beds.

[swamp rat]

My experiance is one approx 1" weld on each side of the rear steak pocket, the rest is all bolts and nuts, there are some almost hidden bolts under the rear corners, ya really got to look for them.. the bedsides are awkward, 2 people or a way to support them like a cherry picker are a good idea

[0311Chevy8152]

Might not seem like progress to some but it's progress to me. I removed one wheel well and getting ready to start the second. The old bolts are not fun to work with. I wish they would break off like some but most just spin. My new hip is getting a good workout going up and down a ladder to get into the back of the truck. I can't wait to see just a frame.

[Ozzy2013]

Oh man have to love rusty bolts !Have an awesome week end and thank you for your service to our Country.

[swamp rat]

Actually when your by yourself doing body work can be a pita, especially when the carriage bolts want to turn when your trying to remove them. One trick for rusty bolts i have learned thru the years is to just tighten them until they break off cause you don't want to re use rusty bolts anyway, bolt kits are pretty cheap, the only possible drawback besides a bloody knuckle may be that if the body flanges are really rusted they may give a little, but if they are that bad they need repair anyway.