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Old 05-27-2015, 02:37 AM   #4
Matt Man
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Re: 81 Chevy K10 ShortBed

So I finally sold my honda, yay I have money to spend on the truck! So I redid the drum brakes including new drums, because the level of craftsmanship was superior whoever did the drum brakes before left one of the tabs above the brake shoe on the inside and it grooved the poo out of the drums....

Never done drum brakes before so my pops helped me out!

and my new drums these things are pricey!

Also serived the rear differential, now if you looked at my spec sheet earlier, you may have noticed I had the G80 locking differential, well when I took the cover off, the G80 was not there. Thats Ok I kind of figured it wouldn't have lasted 34 years anyway. But there are 3.08 gears in there which is good.

I also cleaned up all my wheels steel wool and aluminum polish go a long way, also did the bumpers and buffed the paint turned out really good. I will get some pictures of the exterior when I get a chance.


I also replaced the front brake pads, didn't get a picture but the rotors are in good shape. My wheel bearings are loose so I'm going to borrow the socket from my uncle and tighten them up this weekend. I checked all the balljoints and tie rods and they are nice and tight.

I ordered a whole bunch of interior parts, tires, cab mounts, sway bar bushings, and a new steering stabilizer. Also I think my pops kept convincing me to buy this truck because he had a 91 k5 blazer, same color just had blue interior, anyway I was brought home from the hospital in that truck. My father had it for about 6 months before some people stole it, they recovered it but sold it quickly after as he said it just wasn't the same after he got it back. This truck reminds him of his blazer and his memories that he had from it, so we both enjoy working on it.
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86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11
1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020
67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach"
2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver

K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934

The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903




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