Crash's 69 K10

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Dunenutt

When you order the gears, just order a master install kit for each axle. The kit will have everything needed for install. X2 on randy's.

On the frame, you can wire wheel it if you have the time. POR = paint over rust.

Good start on the truck!

Thanks Dunenutt, I have already ordered master kits for both axles (from Randy's), along with a Ring and Pinion for the 12 bolt.

Just to make sure I am clear, you would wire wheel and then paint with POR? Would you also you POR on the axles and springs?

[Dunenutt]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Dunenutt, I have already ordered master kits for both axles (from Randy's), along with a Ring and Pinion for the 12 bolt.

Just to make sure I am clear, you would wire wheel and then paint with POR? Would you also you POR on the axles and springs?

Yes, clean them up as good as possible with a wheel, use the prep spray, and paint it as per instructions. Sandblasting is ok, quick but expensive.If you do have them blasted, you can down grade from the white blast. I would do the springs with chassis black ( made by POR) , as the POR15 may crack from bending.

[Crash_OK]

Work completed on Sunday - Cleanup of the transfer case and transmission.




Won’t need this with the new setup, I guess I will put it in the for sale area.




Transmission cleanup…




This too will be for sale, not needed in the new setup…

Ordered parts last night, should have everything here by Thursday I hope…

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Decided to clean the engine up a little, even though I will not be using it on this project.




Picked up a used press for the differential rebuilds. It will also be used on the ball joints, spring bushings, etc.

Picked up some cheap tools from Harbor Freight.

Built up the 12 bolt today






Tomorrow, I will start on the DANA 44 rebuild if I can found some inner axle seals. If not I may get the sand blaster rigged up and clean up the shop. I bought a used Texas Blaster Yesterday.


I have never used one before, so I am open to any ideas on how use it.

[J.R.'s 67 C10]

Looks good so far man.
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Sunday, I decided to clean up a little in the shop and get the frame ready for sand blasting.


Put the soon to be sold 350 on a engine cradle and moved it out of the way.

Also, moved the TH350 out of the way.


12 Bolt ready for paint.

Dana 44 on the table ready to start the buildup. (next Saturday)


Got the frame mounted up to the engine stands





Cross member had been pulled loose on the passenger side at one time and weld in the wrong place, 4 inches forward. Cut the welds loose and pulled it back in place and re-welded.



Also cut of some jacked up front bumper plates. It took some time, but everything looks better now.


I only get to work on the truck on the weekends. This weekend I hope to get the Dana 44 rebuilt and ready to remount to the frame.

[Crash_OK]

Installed all new bearings and setup the differential on the DANA 44 today. I created setup bearings for the carrier bearings and a setup race for the inner pinion race. This made the process much easier. Unlike the 12 bolt that I setup last week, the DANA took multiple iterations to get the pinion depth and backlash correct. Unfortunately I did not take time to get pictures of the setup.


After I buttoned the differential up, I started on the ball joints.




Knuckles installed


Left Hub and rotor installed.


I couldn’t do the right hub, there was some damage from some event in the past.



I am considering going with a disc brake setup in the rear. Not sure yet, but will research it some tonight. Tomorrow, if it warms up enough I will do some painting on the axles, if not I will get rigged up for sand blasting.