Project Old Blue, 1965 C10, Rebuild Version 2010

[816allen]

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[aggie91]

Looks like I am not going to get any work done this weekend on the truck. I did manage to get the bed off with the help of a neighbor and another friend.

Here is where we got to last weekend:



Got some rust to repair...




Looks like the master cylinder leaks...

[aggie91]

Well due to family spread out all over texas, we had our Chrismas with my folks on Saturday and my in laws on Sunday.

I got some gift cards to go toward this project. My first plans are to get it into the garage before the end of the year and start on redo the brakes/firewall/master cylinder area then onto the suspension....

I have off from Dec 24 thru Jan 3, so hopefully I get to work on it...

[rookierodbuilder]

Despite its current state of disrepair, looks as though your truck is still in decent shape. Aside from the typical rust areas around the kick panel area, that looks to be a very solid truck (far better than those us Kentucky folks often have to work with). I too am working on a truck that I have inherited from my grandfather; and needless to say, I would have passed on it if it weren't for it's sentimental value. Anyway its good to see someone getting back in the saddle of this great hobby and keep the pictures of your progress coming

[TimE]

Originally Posted by aggie91

That's a funny looking 350...


Did you have a change of plans and decide to throw a fat motor in her?

Looks like a great project. The really cool fact is rebuiling your first truck with your boys' help.

[aggie91]

No big block yet...

I did make some progress this week. I got it into my garage and started on the firewall around the master cylinder. Now I got to get some protection on it. I have a deadline to meet to have it running under its own power by mid March. So, I am doing what it takes to reach that goal. No major body work, no major changes at this time and only what it takes to make in run and stop safetly.
Here are some pics...





All that area on the frame is from the brake fluid leaking while it sat up. I plan on using some of Eastwoods products on this area for now.

[aggie91]

Did a little more tear down today...I got the rear calipers off and ordered a rebuild kit for them. They are from a 1980 Lincoln Versailles. I also ordered some Eastwood Rust Encapsilator and Rust Converter to use in some areas along the firewall and frame until I have time to tear it all apart for real paint or powder coating...The cab has a lot of rust in the typical spots but I do not have the time in my deadline to work that over...The cab realy needs to be blasted to uncover all of the damaged areas.

Has anyone rebuild disc brake calipers? I am going to try it on the rears since I can not get rebuilt ones from the parts store for a decent price. Any suggestions?

[jgh64pkup]

wow cool build is that a 9 inch
i dont know anything about the caliper rebuilding, sorry

[aggie91]

Yes, It is a 9" out of a Lincoln Versailles with factory disc brakes.