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Old 12-16-2017, 08:09 AM   #6076
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When I did my frame, I removed over 60 rivets. I have a Snap-On air hammer and used a new Snap-On chisel bit. It cuts the rivet heads off like butter. After cutting off the heads, I’d swap out the chisel bit for a punch bit and knock out the rivet. Easy peasy. Wear headphones and apologize to the neighbors afterwards.
Yeah, air chisels work great but like you say...it's loud.

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Old 12-16-2017, 08:58 AM   #6077
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I haven't even started my truck up for a week or three. Got a notice that the license tabs are due January 1st. Maybe Ill take it for a spin and get my new tabs (some of you call em tags). One hundred and six bucks to the state.
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Old 12-17-2017, 04:25 PM   #6078
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When I did my frame, I removed over 60 rivets. I have a Snap-On air hammer and used a new Snap-On chisel bit. It cuts the rivet heads off like butter. After cutting off the heads, I’d swap out the chisel bit for a punch bit and knock out the rivet. Easy peasy. Wear headphones and apologize to the neighbors afterwards.
Sounds like a plan. As tempting as it is, I'm leaning toward keeping the frame rivets. I have to add a bolt though. GM missed one on a front bracket for the rear leaf springs.

Upper Ball Joints: Happy to say all the holes for the upper ball joints were done cleanly with a drill. I drilled through to 9/32", and the top plates to 19/164. Then I used a punch, which probably didn't do much. It was simple to remove the plate off with a pickle fork. Just traces of rivet left and simple to remove.

The holes are 3/8". A tight 3/8", but will tap easily. I figure the bolts for replacement ball joints are 3/8-16.

Lower ball Joints: I "rented" an Evertough ball joint press. As a disclosure, I don't know what the (*^ I'm doing. At any rate, I don't believe this tool works as intended, at least not for install that I can see, because the ball joint is too tall or the sleeve they provide is too tall, pick one.

However, I noticed the "pin" on the threaded rod of the tool pulls off, so I removed it. The ball joint stud then inserts into the threaded rod and will press out. Then I reinstalled the pin, and used a plate on top to remove the outer perimeter of the ball joint. It was very easy.................. Unless I'm missing something, there is no snap retainer ring with the original ball joints.
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Old 12-17-2017, 06:16 PM   #6079
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I hooked up the battery tender today. I use my K10 as a weekend driver, but winter arrived in New Hampshire last week, the roads are covered with sand and salt, so it will sleep in the garage until April.
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Old 12-18-2017, 10:15 PM   #6080
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Unless I'm missing something, there is no snap retainer ring with the original ball joints.
The lowers just press in, the spring puts enough force on the lower arm that they'll never move.

Years ago, I did some that were a little loose in the arm. We tacked them in with the mig and never had an issue.
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Old 12-19-2017, 11:37 AM   #6081
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New to the forum , figured I introduce myself...with a few truck pics...
I have a 72 GMC truck...original longbed cut short...actually a 78 frame with a 72 3/4 ton cab but the 1/2 ton axles etc...8 inch lift kit and converted from 2x4 to 4x4
So you see, quite a Frankenstein but I love my baby :-)

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Old 12-19-2017, 04:48 PM   #6082
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Welcome aboard ,good looking truck.
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Old 12-19-2017, 05:12 PM   #6083
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Well, today i gained a headache.
I figured out that the m/c i just put on may be the wrong one.
I also snapped my right rear bleeder valve.
All of this, after completely rebuilding my front brake system, and changing all brake lines.
Was really hoping to not have to rebuild the rear brakes yet.
Oh well, old truck problems.
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Old 12-19-2017, 05:17 PM   #6084
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Repeat after me! Old trucks are fun! Old trucks are fun! Old trucks are fun!
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Old 12-20-2017, 12:38 AM   #6085
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air ? oh ya I forgot . Texas is warm .
I just put snownmobile electric hand warmers on my blower. Canadian living eh. The hulk is ready for more snow.
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Old 12-21-2017, 05:19 PM   #6086
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P01s, going old school! When I get ambitious I'll paint/powder coat the wheels white so they really pop.
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Old 12-21-2017, 06:50 PM   #6087
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P01s, going old school! When I get ambitious I'll paint/powder coat the wheels white so they really pop.
Nothing wrong with P01's..
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Old 12-21-2017, 07:20 PM   #6088
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Got the floor shifter installed. These things are finicky abut the end result is worth it!

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Old 12-22-2017, 12:14 PM   #6089
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Driving it to Work!
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Old 12-22-2017, 02:13 PM   #6090
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Got the heads off. Ready for the head work and new roller cam install to begin!!!!
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Old 12-23-2017, 01:43 AM   #6091
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Got this done again, wanted to since I bought dad's truck back.
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Old 12-23-2017, 03:04 AM   #6092
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*VERY* nice ! .

? Did you do the painting or have it done ? .
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Old 12-23-2017, 03:23 AM   #6093
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*VERY* nice ! .

? Did you do the painting or have it done ? .

No, I wish I had his talent. A local pinstriper did it for me. Aged it a little @pinstriping_dan on ig
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A *very* nice job there .
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Old 12-23-2017, 06:19 PM   #6096
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Installed the pusher bumper and 4 new rear tires!
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Power disc brakes, rebuilt rear drums, all bew brake lines, rebuilt front end, new spindles, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc....
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I pat mine on the rear every time I walk by
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Old 12-23-2017, 10:33 PM   #6099
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Nice rear .
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Old 12-24-2017, 01:03 AM   #6100
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That rear is an artistic shot, looks like a painting.
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