1986 k10 project

[nikesb1111]

Started this project a little while ago. Its a 1986 chevy k10, 350, 3.08 gears, 12 bolt rear, 10 bolt front. Got the truck for $50. Needed brakes out front, body work, exhaust, and some paint. I parked it in the garage, tore it all down, and started off with a 4" rough country lift. Tell me what you guys think im open to any suggestions.

This is what she looked like as of last week.

sanded, grinded, and painted most of the front end

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350 small block 30,000 miles
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really rusted rear

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[git-it-raggg]

how much power do you want to put out with that 350 what are you going to do with it

[nikesb1111]

tearing down the front end.

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/42215/2003333621331499949_rs.jpg

Going to have this back together next weekend with new 4" springs, ball joints, and ujoints if everything goes as planned

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Also hopefully start this side up next weekend

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[git-it-raggg]

going to be a great truck

[nikesb1111]

how much power do you want to put out with that 350 what are you going to do with it

For now im just going to do some basic bolt ons. headers, true dual exhaust, 750cfm holly carb, edelbrock manifold, and some heads. Im looking for 350-400hp right now. Once i get the truck driveable and i get some more money i want to rebuild the whole motor for 500+hp.

[git-it-raggg]

what trans do you have in it

[nikesb1111]

what trans do you have in it

Its a 700r4

[nikesb1111]

Just bought some wheels and tires from a friend. 33x12.5 continetals on 15x10 cragar soft 8s. Just going to use these tires to move the truck around(and do some burnouts)until i get my 35x12.5 SSRs.

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[badbowtie_907]

go way lower with the gears....You arent going to have very good results with burnouts and those gears.

[JAMin747]

i have an 86 and i ran 33's with 3.08 for a long time but i had a 4sp man it did real well when i went to 35's i got 4.10s and i actually kinda wish i had 3.73 the 4.10 gave me awsome low end for burnouts but on the free way it sucked so if ur goin to dd it id use a gear cal to figure out whats goin to be the best gear for what your goin to use the truck for

[nikesb1111]

Ya im going with 4.10s. Ill get to that after i finish the suspension and the body.

[GreaseDog]

if youre going 4.10s, it woould be much cheaper to locate a set of 3/4 ton axles and swap them in. plus, with a 35" tire you're going to need a stronger rear if you plan on abusing it. you'll lose your 6 lug though, and will have to come up with some 8 lug wheels.

[nikesb1111]

if youre going 4.10s, it woould be much cheaper to locate a set of 3/4 ton axles and swap them in. plus, with a 35" tire you're going to need a stronger rear if you plan on abusing it. you'll lose your 6 lug though, and will have to come up with some 8 lug wheels.

Its going to be my everyday truck so ill mostly be driving on the road. But when im not im just going to beat on the axles i have until they break and then swap em for a set i have on my '77 3/4 ton because by then i should have the money to do it. I want to do a disc brake conversion too once i do that too.

[nikesb1111]

Finished up the suspension in the rear, along with all new brake lines. Going to lower the tcase this week and put in the new fuel tank.

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[JAMin747]

lol hope ur axles last longer than mine did. half ton axles dont take much wheelin abuse til they start breakin

[SilveradoLQ9]

Half ton axles, are no good in big tire apps. I wouldnt really worry about the front so much, but the rear, 14ff. Id just throw a d44 8 lug in the front with 410s.

[GreaseDog]

also, if you plan on running your truck with 3.08s and the 35s, plan on rebuilding the trans. highway gears and big tire are certain death for a 700R4.

[nikesb1111]

Picked up an 88 suburban yesterday. Pulled off the front clip, the dash, the front and rear bumpers, front doors, trailor hitch, bucket seats, radiator, and tow hooks. Most of it will be mounted on the k10 within a couple weeks. Im willing to sell everything else for cheep. Contact me within a couple days if you need anything.

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[GreaseDog]

power mirrors! :drool:

[nikesb1111]

Havnt updated in a while, havnt had to much time to get a lot done, but heres what ive done.

put the steering back together. new ball joint, u joints, and what not

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/47571/2006164364430585499_rs.jpg


still havnt put that fuel tank on because i havnt had time to get a hanger off one of my parts trucks

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got the front end lifted. 4" springs

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finally got this **** off. took me a couple hours to get the bolts out because they were rusted to the manifolds

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cleaned up the old heads putting some silver high heat paint on tomorow. until i get my new heads who knows when.

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these were at my door when i got home yesterday

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[nikesb1111]

got the headers on and cleaned up the motor a little bit, still have a lot of cleaning to go.
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started work on the front brakes
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[nikesb1111]

im thinking i should paint the rest of the motor black, what do you guys think? it will also look much cleaner once i get my edelbrock performer intake manifold and holley truck avenger carb

[nikesb1111]

havnt updated in a while but have gotten a little more progress.

sitting on all fours now. cant wait to get my new tires.
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new wheels, rotors, hubs, lugs.\, calipers and pads
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new plug wires painted the fire wall but now im just getting a whole new cab so a total waste of time and money.
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[nikesb1111]

some new stuff came in the other day. got my air filter, valve covers, and breathers in the mail. also picked up a new alternator, e brake cable, and all new belts.

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started tearing down the cab so i can pull it off and put the new one on

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[nikesb1111]

started her up today

View My Video (http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2jd3yaa&s=3)

[chatttown423]

sounds mean

[nikesb1111]

just mocked up the fenders painted the batter tray and painted the center console. ill be ordering some headlights, seats, and harnesses today. some random pics of how the truck sits now.
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[Chevyman247]

lookin good

[Black90Sport]

schhhhweett

[nikesb1111]

test fitting the new headlights

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[DjLunchbox]

i used to hate that body design for a looong time. now i love them . funny how things change

[FordeatinZ71]

nice truck! can't wait to see everything done

[nikesb1111]

thanks for the comments guys. im just waiting on the cab and the bed that are in florida, if anyone knows how i could ship those up to MA that would be helpful. Hopefully it will be done by the begining of july

[nikesb1111]

so the trucks not done by the begining of july. still havnt been able to get the cab and bed yet but i might be going down to florida to get them the second week in august. i did rebuild the drum brakes in the rear, rebuild the carb, mount the gas tank, paint the drive shaft, and put new e brake cables on. so now its just the caba nd the bed.

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a couple random pics i thought were cool

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and the new truck, i painted the interior and the wheels but i didnt get a pic of the wheels.

with the t/a
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[FordeatinZ71]

nice T/A! i take it that's an '81? i see the Turbo 4.9 badge, is it still a 301 in it? what all is wrong with it?

[Swearingsailor6]

I was also wondering about the TA......I have always wanted one of those...

[nikesb1111]

the ta is all original with the 301 turbo. its my dads tho and he wont let me touch it so i dont no whats wrong with it.

[ridered333]

For now im just going to do some basic bolt ons. headers, true dual exhaust, 750cfm holly carb, edelbrock manifold, and some heads. Im looking for 350-400hp right now. Once i get the truck driveable and i get some more money i want to rebuild the whole motor for 500+hp.


not to bash ya or anything but i think 350-400 hp is alittle high of an expectation with those simple bolt ons to get numbers like those ur talkin a little head work and a cam and also i do believe that that 750 carb might be a bit big.

but ur truck is goin along nicely do you mind if i ask why u wanna do away with your cab it rly doesnt look all that bad and might be cheaper to get that one goin rather than shipping one up from florida what part of mass are you from

[nikesb1111]

im planning on working on the heads and putting in a new cam when i get back from ohio where im working in a couple weeks. im not exactly sure what im gong to be doing yet but im trying to figure that out. it was acually going to to cost $200 for the replacment panels for the cab and i got a basicly new one for $300 and im heading to north carolina anyway so im just going to go to florida after and pick up the cab and bed. and im in monson MA right outside of springfeild

[ridered333]

oh yeah your from monson im from new braintree on the other side of ware i went to highschool in palmer at pathfinder.. so once you finish this truck ru gonna run it up the hill climbs?

[ridered333]

and $200 for ur replacment panels? were are you getting them and what exactly do you need http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=C1

ide check them out for parts and i know napa gets sum pretty good panels do you know what its gonna cost to ship that cab from florida? ide be willing to bet somwhere around $500-$600 just for shipping i could be wrong though if ya need any other parts to finish your truck though ive got a few random stuff layin around

[nikesb1111]

and $200 for ur replacment panels? were are you getting them and what exactly do you need http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=C1

ide check them out for parts and i know napa gets sum pretty good panels do you know what its gonna cost to ship that cab from florida? ide be willing to bet somwhere around $500-$600 just for shipping i could be wrong though if ya need any other parts to finish your truck though ive got a few random stuff layin around

ya if i was to fix the cab i would need both floor pans, extended cab corners, both rockers and the floor supports too so i just figured id get a new one and i needed the bed too so we got the bed first and figured we mind as well get a cab too. and the only parts i need to finish the truck other than the cab and bed are a grille ,some tires, a dash pad and a stereo. and ya i plan on racing super stock in october.

[Cadillet]

Get and ORD steering box brace. I put this on when I lifted my Jimmy and I havedaily driven it for 5yrs with 35's and no frame cracking at the steering box like they are prone to do.

How do you like those headlights?

[nikesb1111]

i was thinking about getting that brace and i love the headlights they work great and i think they look ten times better than the stock ones.

[nikesb1111]

took the carb and intake off today just waiting for some paint to dry so i can finish bolting on the new holley carb and performer manifold. should have that done by tonight. will have the cab and bed in about a week, my grampa decided to drive up here from florida so hes taking the with him. hopefully ill have this thing done in about a month. if anyone has a grill i really need one.
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[GreaseDog]

forget ORD, order it direct from Autofab. that's who makes it anyways. they wont jack with the price like ORD will. i hate that place.

[nikesb1111]

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[1sxychvy]

Dude it looks great!! My build isnt coming along as much as yours... I'm trying to find a deal on a front clip and stuff...
Keep of the great work!