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1969k10stepside · 07-11-2007, 01:21 PM

You could get power steering on the 68 and older 4wds.They,like the 2wds were ram assist.The steering box on it now is a 69 and up power steering box added by someone at one point.Probably when they added the np205 t-case in place of the Rockwell too.
The project is looking good.I remember back when I was back in that stage of the build...

Spanky_Pete · 07-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Those cracks make me want to go examine the frame on my '68 a little closer. It has power steering as well.

Could be worse though, the next body style GM 4x4s had a bad habit of breaking the frame right behind the motor mounts.

kyoung · 07-16-2007, 02:33 PM

Progress 7/16/2007

I started cleaning up the frame for priming and painting. Initially I thought about getting the frame sandblasted but decided I wasn't in a hurry and would just clean it myself. I wanted a rotisserie so I could turn the frame for cleaning and painting but didn't have the room to store one while it was not being used. So I decided to make one out of engine stands.

I already had one engine stand and bought a second one for less than $40 at Harbor Freight. Then with a couple pieces of angle iron I was in business.

kyoung · 07-16-2007, 02:36 PM

Here are more pictures of the stands and a couple of the cleaning effort.

Chevy_Man · 07-16-2007, 02:38 PM

I like that idea on the holding of the frame and being able to rotate it to do some work.....

Eric

surf200010345287 · 07-16-2007, 05:23 PM

I had the idea of looking for a truck through DRMO but I didnt find anything other then some 2 ton trucks. Was the navy selling or did you get it from another owner?

Spanky_Pete · 07-16-2007, 06:17 PM

I had nearly the same idea for a rotisserie setup, how hard was it to turn? Those three legged engine stands aren't overly stable from my past experiences.

kyoung · 07-16-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by surf200010345287

I had the idea of looking for a truck through DRMO but I didnt find anything other then some 2 ton trucks. Was the navy selling or did you get it from another owner?

I bought the truck from an individual. I saw it in a Truck Trader magazine and pretty much bought it over the phone without seeing it in person. It was a six hour round trip to pick it up and I trailered it home. My wife got a good laugh when she saw it. She said " at least the tires are good". The next morning it had a flat!!!!

kyoung · 07-16-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky_Pete

I had nearly the same idea for a rotisserie setup, how hard was it to turn? Those three legged engine stands aren't overly stable from my past experiences.

It is pretty hard to turn with just one person. I hooked my cherry picker up to one side of the frame and lifted it to where I wanted it. Then I put the locking pins in place on the motor stands. For safty reasons I leave the cherry picker attached to the frame (with tension) when it is in a tilted position. This is working out OK.

msgross · 07-16-2007, 10:29 PM

I really couldn't turn my rotisserie by myself either... Mind if I ask what the truck cost you?

Frame is looking good...

kyoung · 07-17-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I really couldn't turn my rotisserie by myself either... Mind if I ask what the truck cost you?

Frame is looking good...

I paid $1500 for it. (owner was asking $2000)

The truck was running when I bought it but was very unsafe to drive. It had drums on the front and when you applied the brakes the right front locked up and wanted to put you in the ditch. I drove it around the block one time after I got it home and was happy to get it back in the driveway without getting myself hurt.

The engine ran good but smoked a little. I have decided to put a new crate engine in it.

The transmission and transfer case seem fine but leak, I'm sending them out to a transmission shop to be looked over and repaired as needed.

I am shopping for axles now and want to get the frame, drive train and brakes in good condition before starting on the sheet metal.

sergio rios · 09-26-2007, 10:09 PM

are you going back with green paint............

kyoung · 09-27-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sergio rios

are you going back with green paint............

I have thought about paint color a good bit and have decided to go silver with a black interior.

earl87gta · 09-30-2007, 07:50 AM

Cool project when your ready for a disk break front PM me I know were one is cheap.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-30-2007, 10:00 AM

Looks like a neat project keep it progress rolling. Is it me or does the frame lack some crossmembers?

kyoung · 10-28-2007, 10:26 AM

Finally some progress...

Between my full-time job and a part-time lawn business I've had to put the project on the back burner. Now that the lawn business is slowing down, hopefully I can get some truck work done.

Used this primer and paint.
www.nomorerust.com

Thanks to member "msgross" for pointing me towards this product. The primer and paint was brushed on with a foam brush.

**Shock_Me** · 10-28-2007, 10:44 AM

Wow! Nothing quite like a fresh frame. How did you like the No more rust product? Was it easy to apply? Does it show brush strokes?
Looks fantastic!

Pete

kyoung · 10-28-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shock_Me

Wow! Nothing quite like a fresh frame. How did you like the No more rust product? Was it easy to apply? Does it show brush strokes?
Looks fantastic!

Pete

The primer went on great with no brush strokes showing (if you put it thick). The paint probably does not look as good a a quality spray job but for my project it turned out fine. The paint is thick and is more like a coating than just typical paint. It reminds me of that stuff that you can dip tools in and it coats the handles.

**Shock_Me** · 10-28-2007, 11:14 AM

The result looks very smooth. Did you sandblast or wire brush?

Pete

**Shock_Me** · 10-28-2007, 11:18 AM

sorry, just re-read your post. Looks like you wire-brushed. nice job by the way.

Pete

Bishops Trucks · 10-28-2007, 11:41 AM

Looking good.

ColoradoK5 · 10-28-2007, 02:34 PM

Nice truck witha good story behind it. The fram came along nice,if i ever do a frame i will use your engine hoist idea! keep up the good work.

navybear70 · 07-21-2008, 01:25 AM

TTT... justed stumbled on this, how is the project going? Retired Navy here, I love these old military trucks. I used to blow them up at a bombing range in FL. Had to follow orders...sigh.

jevonniespapi · 12-05-2010, 10:39 AM

NICE! Never seen a motor pulled like that!

spike38 · 12-15-2010, 10:40 AM

I saw in a classified section, where you said you put it back together.
Do you have any pics of it together? it would be great to see them

Spike

07-11-2007, 01:21 PM	#51
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread You could get power steering on the 68 and older 4wds.They,like the 2wds were ram assist.The steering box on it now is a 69 and up power steering box added by someone at one point.Probably when they added the np205 t-case in place of the Rockwell too. The project is looking good.I remember back when I was back in that stage of the build... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-11-2007 at 01:26 PM.

07-11-2007, 01:25 PM	#52
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Those cracks make me want to go examine the frame on my '68 a little closer. It has power steering as well. Could be worse though, the next body style GM 4x4s had a bad habit of breaking the frame right behind the motor mounts.

07-16-2007, 02:33 PM	#53
kyoung Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 66	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Progress 7/16/2007 I started cleaning up the frame for priming and painting. Initially I thought about getting the frame sandblasted but decided I wasn't in a hurry and would just clean it myself. I wanted a rotisserie so I could turn the frame for cleaning and painting but didn't have the room to store one while it was not being used. So I decided to make one out of engine stands. I already had one engine stand and bought a second one for less than $40 at Harbor Freight. Then with a couple pieces of angle iron I was in business. Attached Images

07-16-2007, 02:36 PM	#54
kyoung Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 66	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Here are more pictures of the stands and a couple of the cleaning effort. Attached Images

07-16-2007, 02:38 PM	#55
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread I like that idea on the holding of the frame and being able to rotate it to do some work..... Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

07-16-2007, 05:23 PM	#56
surf200010345287 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 8	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread I had the idea of looking for a truck through DRMO but I didnt find anything other then some 2 ton trucks. Was the navy selling or did you get it from another owner?

07-16-2007, 06:17 PM	#57
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread I had nearly the same idea for a rotisserie setup, how hard was it to turn? Those three legged engine stands aren't overly stable from my past experiences.

07-16-2007, 10:29 PM	#60
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread I really couldn't turn my rotisserie by myself either... Mind if I ask what the truck cost you? Frame is looking good... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-26-2007, 10:09 PM	#62
sergio rios Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pearland texas Posts: 11	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread are you going back with green paint............ __________________ meloyelo

09-30-2007, 07:50 AM	#64
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Cool project when your ready for a disk break front PM me I know were one is cheap. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-30-2007, 10:00 AM	#65
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Looks like a neat project keep it progress rolling. Is it me or does the frame lack some crossmembers? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-28-2007, 10:26 AM	#66
kyoung Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 66	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Finally some progress... Between my full-time job and a part-time lawn business I've had to put the project on the back burner. Now that the lawn business is slowing down, hopefully I can get some truck work done. Used this primer and paint. www.nomorerust.com Thanks to member "msgross" for pointing me towards this product. The primer and paint was brushed on with a foam brush. Attached Images

10-28-2007, 10:44 AM	#67
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Wow! Nothing quite like a fresh frame. How did you like the No more rust product? Was it easy to apply? Does it show brush strokes? Looks fantastic! Pete

10-28-2007, 11:14 AM	#69
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread The result looks very smooth. Did you sandblast or wire brush? Pete

10-28-2007, 11:18 AM	#70
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread sorry, just re-read your post. Looks like you wire-brushed. nice job by the way. Pete



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10-28-2007, 11:41 AM	#71
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10-28-2007, 02:34 PM	#72
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread Nice truck witha good story behind it. The fram came along nice,if i ever do a frame i will use your engine hoist idea! keep up the good work.

07-21-2008, 01:25 AM	#73
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread TTT... justed stumbled on this, how is the project going? Retired Navy here, I love these old military trucks. I used to blow them up at a bombing range in FL. Had to follow orders...sigh. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

12-05-2010, 10:39 AM	#74
jevonniespapi Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen TX Posts: 51	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread NICE! Never seen a motor pulled like that!

12-15-2010, 10:40 AM	#75
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: ex-Navy 68 K10 build thread I saw in a classified section, where you said you put it back together. Do you have any pics of it together? it would be great to see them Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

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