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Jlwright 07-05-2021 02:47 PM

My 1979 Big 10 Build
 
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Here she is before teardown. This picture is at least 10 years old.

Jlwright 07-05-2021 02:50 PM

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This project was started in 2020. I'm using a 1985 frame and bed since it was pretty rust free.

Jlwright 07-05-2021 02:52 PM

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After sand basting and epoxy paint.

Jlwright 07-05-2021 02:53 PM

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Reassembling the front end.

lunatic1968 07-06-2021 10:26 AM

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What is your plans?

Jlwright 07-06-2021 11:17 AM

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Going back stock except for the 700 R transmission and lower the back 2 inches to make the truck sit level.

Jlwright 07-06-2021 11:28 AM

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Front brakes installed.

lunatic1968 07-06-2021 11:46 AM

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Very nice.

Jlwright 07-06-2021 11:47 AM

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I had the rear end rebuilt, new brakes, and new lighter rear springs.
3.73 Posi. I'm not going to haul anything and want to ride more like a car.

Jlwright 07-06-2021 11:48 AM

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Got the new 20 gallon gas tank installed on the drivers side. Won't have dual tanks.

Jlwright 07-06-2021 11:51 AM

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Thank you! Lunatic1968

Jlwright 07-06-2021 03:54 PM

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Engine and transmission are in now.

Getter-Done 07-06-2021 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlwright (Post 8940522)
Engine and transmission are in now.

Really like that Paint job on the engine:metal:









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Jlwright 07-07-2021 09:04 AM

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[QUOTE=Getter-Done;8940661]Really like that Paint job on the engine:metal:

Thanks!

TrailerTrash 07-08-2021 08:16 PM

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Looking good man keep it up:metal:

Jlwright 07-08-2021 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TrailerTrash (Post 8941397)
Looking good man keep it up:metal:

Thanks!

Corts60 07-11-2021 10:28 AM

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Whoa that is beautiful! Great work my friend. I can’t wait to see this one done.

Jlwright 07-12-2021 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60 (Post 8943704)
Whoa that is beautiful! Great work my friend. I can’t wait to see this one done.

Thanks.

Jlwright 07-13-2021 07:58 PM

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Does anyone have pictures of fuel line routing on a mid 80's 2 wheel drive with drivers side tank only?

evan 07-15-2021 01:10 PM

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That's a great looking engine and project in general. Looking forward to more updates.

Jlwright 07-15-2021 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by evan (Post 8945627)
That's a great looking engine and project in general. Looking forward to more updates.

Thanks, It is going to be a lot of work but I can't wait to drive it.
I told my wife it will have a bench seat and she is going to have sit right next to me!

Jlwright 12-28-2021 09:25 AM

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Finally getting back into my project. Getting about ready to go to the blaster.

palposity 01-04-2022 01:27 PM

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I am loving the engine paint job!

Warrens69GMC 01-04-2022 01:31 PM

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As a owner of a 1978 Big 10, I love this.

My big 10 has a single Passenger gas tank, and yours doesn't appear to have a driver door or way to fill?

Jlwright 01-04-2022 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by evan (Post 8945627)
That's a great looking engine and project in general. Looking forward to more updates.

Thanks!


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