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03-05-2012, 12:37 PM
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Ryan's 72 K10 Build
I wanted to share my build with all you members. First of all, I have taken so much information off this site that I feel it's mandatory to give back. Thanks to all of you who post your experiences to this forumn. Pictures speak a thousand words, so this thread will be full of them.
A little info on the truck and build: I purchased a original owner 1972 K10 back in August 2011. I really wasn't in truck buying mode, but am a CL junkie and am always tire kicking for deals. Saw the ad, price was very right so I met the guy, and the rest is history. The truck is very stock, except for a almost new 330 hp/350 crate motor with about 5,000 miles on it. The truck ran awesome so I figured I'd throw a coat of paint on it, put a very mild lift on it, new tires, and in a couple of weeks would be driving. Well, as with any new toy that's not the case.... Here's a few pictures of the first weekend at home: |
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03-05-2012, 12:42 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
First order of business was replacing the rusted out rocker panel. With this being my first time doing this, I turned to the board and got tons of info. It really isnt that hard, just like anything time consuming.
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03-05-2012, 12:51 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
For the month of November, I spent lots of time under the truck degreasing. Didn't take many pictures of this, let your imagination run wild here. Wanted to get everything painted and cleaned up as best as I could. I removed the bed, doors, and front fenders. Next plan is a cool one; since the previous owner never cleaned nor painted the engine block I get to do this at my Dad's house with my twelve year old son.
Anyways, this allowed for an awesome weekend. Let me tell you, three generations working on a classic truck is truly something I'll never forget. |
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03-05-2012, 12:59 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
December 19th, brought lots of sanding with the trusty DA sander. You can probably imagine what this looks like, but I know how much everyone loves pictures....
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03-05-2012, 01:04 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Ordered all new wiring from M & B Electrical. Highly suggest them. Spent the weekend removing the original harness and labeling EVERYTHING. Some of the things seem obvious but re-installing two months later it really helps.
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03-05-2012, 01:08 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Christmas weekend, I know, I know. It's really only another day right??? Anyways got the rest of the cab torn down. Removed steering column, windsheild, rear glass, gas tank, seatbelts, heater, vents, etc. Soda blasted the remaining door weather stripping, probably did a bunch of other things I can't thing of at the current time...
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03-05-2012, 01:47 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Great progress!
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03-08-2012, 05:05 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Awesome build. Youre just a few (big) steps ahead of mine. Keep up the good work, and keep the pics coming!
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03-10-2012, 12:03 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
March 9th got the Retro Sound stereo installed. Looks awesome, but I don't have power to the truck yet, so don't know how it sounds. Anyways, here are some pictures of the stereo in, and here's a question: I'm putting a couple of 6 x 9 speakers in the truck. Don't really want to cut into the doors, but will if needed, so has anybody put the speakers up under the dash? I think I could cut some VERY simple brackets and tuck the speakers up and away, definately out of site. Any thoughts?
Ryan
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03-10-2012, 12:50 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Great build! Everything looks great. So is that a new aftermarket column you got? You mentioned Kevin Classics got a link to them?
How you like the kirker urethane so far? |
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03-10-2012, 01:54 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
No, he's a vendor here on the board. Just do a search for him then send him a private message. Great work on the column!
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03-12-2012, 12:52 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Weekend of March 11th, got the inside pretty much wrapped up. Steering wheel in, headliner in, cab light, sun visors, and more peel and stick inside the cab. Now it's back to the outside, need to do the marker light fuel filler, and continue with exterior paint. Will keep the pictures coming!
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03-15-2012, 08:50 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Looking great Ryan. Enjoyed checking out your pictures and progress. Very nice job and help from your son and daughter. Like the idea of hiding those speakers under the dash. Since you moved the gas tank you could also put some speakers behind the seat. Good place for a subwoofer at least.
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04-21-2012, 07:48 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Great job so far!!! Can't wait to see more pics!!!
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05-22-2013, 07:46 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
great job...untold hours of work...painting is actually too fast a project...the work is in getting it all ready!
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03-26-2012, 05:43 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
looks good so far, a lot of hard work to make 1 look good
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03-26-2012, 05:55 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Yes it is. I have waaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy more respect for those who have restored vehicles. Kinda one of those thigs when I bought the truck, "Sure, I'll throw a coat of paint on, new tires, some Armor-All and down the road I go." Boy was I wrong.
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03-26-2012, 08:14 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
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Nice job on everything...
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04-02-2012, 11:09 AM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
April 1st - got the bed back on the truck and figured out where the top trim goes. Takes alot of patience to get it just right where it will line up with the tailgate molding. Finished wetsanding the bed with 600 grit, seems smooth as a baby's behind. Getting closer to paint! Also, let my 12 year old cut loose with the welder while I sanded. He loved the instant gratifaction of the welder. I loved the fact that he's taking interest in something other than computers or video games.....
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04-02-2012, 11:43 AM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Looking good!
I wished I had a view like that from my driveway
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04-04-2012, 10:40 AM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Major update!! Yesterday I got the green on the outside of the truck. Turned out great in my opinion for a garage paint job. Finally, some REAL progress. I'll have some buffing to do, but I'm very happy with the results. White stripe will go on this Saturday. Getting closer....
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04-09-2012, 10:58 AM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
April 8th, got the white on the exterior. Turned out great. The only thing I would have done different was to mask off the white stripes, paint the green, then go ahead and mask off the green to paint the white. This would have saved me lots of sanding the area where the green oversprayed onto the primer. Anyways, I guess you live and learn. I taped the lines where the white was to be sprayed then hit all those areas with 600 grit wet to abrade the surface so the white would stick. Lots of extra work, but it did turn out good. As always, comments are welcome!
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04-09-2012, 05:30 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Just found your build after checking out paint forum. Did you end up going with the 50/50 mix of color and clear on final coat? Truck is looking great. Good job!!! Nevermind. Went back and finished the paint thread. When the time comes ( long time away ) I plan on using the same method.
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04-09-2012, 11:54 PM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Looking real nice.
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04-10-2012, 04:50 AM
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Re: Ryan's 72 K10 Build
Looks good! We just finished mine a few weeks ago and we sprayed all the white first let it flash and masked it. Then shot the blue...let it flash and shot the clear. It's a lot of work for two-tone no matter what you do. Nice work.
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