restoration
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How much paint do I need?
I’m thinking about repainting my 86 k20 on a budget with some rattle cans. I was hoping to do a dark blue/white original style two-tone job. Does anyone know how much paint I’d need, or any tips or tricks I could use? -
Brake Line Bending and Routing
Hi, I'm routing out the lines for my 77 C10 long bed. I was wondering if anyone has done some routing on their truck would share examples or advice of what their routing looks like. This is my first time routing brakes so I'm just trying to go about this the correct way. I've relocated the... -
I need help choosing a route for restoring my frame
I’ve got a 79 frame that I would like to paint. I don’t know what route to take with it Do I get it sand blasted? If so Is there any prep before I paint it. Also what paint should I use. I’m thinking of using por-15 or sweet patina black out. Can’t decide on which one. If there a better one...- Old man Lucas
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- frame restoration
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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PROJECT FOR SALE
ANYONE HERE IN MICHIGAN LOOKING FOR A PROJECT TRUCK....... A buddy of mine just told me he is selling his, he was looking to get $1500.00. IT IS IN PIECES. It needs a motor trans w/ transfer case, also a steering column seat. I believe he said late 80's... -
What to Buy?
hey gang, long time lurker, first time poster, My plan is to build a lowered, LS swapped, single Turbo'd 800-1000HP, LWB 2 door square body. I've been looking for the perfect rust free truck to get started, but of course its a needle in a haystack to find a relatively rust free C10. The...- theunderlord
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- c10 lsswap restoration turbo
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Legality of rolling back an odometer
Hello there, I have an odd dilemma relating a peiced together Frankenstein truck (or a Johnny Cash Cadillac if you know the song lol). The truck is a K10 long bed. The frame is from a 76 K10 Cheyenne, the axles are out of a 83 K20, springs from a 85 K30, cab from a 85 C10, bed from a 78 C10...- AyWoSch Motors
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- frankenstein k10 odometer restoration
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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First truck, first restoration. Should be fun. 1979 Scottsdale k10
Hi I’m Devin I’m a 15 yr old kid outta Wisconsin and I’ve got a 79 Scottsdale k10 project. My grandpa bought it new in 79 and told me either I can have it or it’s going to the junkyard lol. Here’s the truck Well that was back in 79... here is now— well a few months ago. Body is pretty...- devin bianco
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- 1979 restoration square body truck build
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- Forum: Introduction
