1979 Chevy C10 Rebuild

[DC-Monster70]

I wanted a project truck for my first rebuild so I picked up a 1979 Chevy C10 Scottsdalele from a fellow TBH for $1,200.00.





Got her home and started to do an inventory to see how much work is going to be required. The first thing to do was to change all the fluids and check the engine for any knocks, leaks or blow-by. I was told that the engine was rebuilt with a performance cam and had about 30k. The way it looked I could not tell however it did start and sounded ok for an engine that was sitting for over a year.



Before the Tun-up


Finished the tun-up:
- New Plugs
- New Plug Wires
- Rebuilt the distributor cap
- Oil and Filter

Started right up and had the ever dreaded knock!


I have a younger brother that builds street drag cars so I asked him about the knock. He told me to give it some time running because it was sitting for so long and see if it stops. I did and it took about an hr+ of run time and the knock went away. The engine now starts up cold without any problems, has great oil pressure and vacuum.

The first thing I had to do was fix the power steering pump. I thought would be an easy fix however the pump bracket was broken.



I could not find a mount at the auto parts store so I bought a universal mounting bracket from LMT. With a little modification I was able to mount a new power steering pump.





Good as new!


I have a lot more work done on the project truck that will follow until I get cough up to the work at hand.

[bwssr]

guna be fun to watch

[NMHUNTER99]

Congrats. Its always fun rebuilding a vehicle

[DC-Monster70]

After checking everything, I build a spreadsheet with all the items and work that needed to be done. This gave me a realistic budget and check list. The cost of the truck is in the budget price of $5,018.00 +/-. In the spread sheet I listed several suppliers and prices, that way I could keep up with who had the best price.




Everything with an "X" has been bought.

[BUCKSTAR]

great Project,looking for one myself

[kabob]

awesome looking truck I just picked up a 84 that I plan on playing with

[DC-Monster70]

When I start working on the truck I found out that the compressor I had was not cut out for the job at hand. It's a 4 Gal 2HP small compressor.

So I start looking for a new (or used) compressor. I found out that I need a minimum of 12CFM 60 Gal tank compressor just to run any sanding tools.

The only things I could find that would run all the tools and future tools I would need , required 240v.

Before I could buy a compressor that ran on 240v and had to run a 240v line to the garage. That in it's self was a lot of work and took time away from the truck rebuild.

After learning about running a sub-panel from the Wed and gleaning knowledge from a two master electricians, my uncle and my father friend. I was able to come up with a solution to run 240v on a full beaker box that did not have any more room to add 2 legs.

I was able to fix the room issue with these.


I started digging then laying pipe and running the wire in schedule 40 PVP, man that was some work. But I was thinking to my self that this will allow me to get back on the project build once this part was done, so I kept pushing forward. My wife and daughter helped me towards the end because I was so exhausted I could barely move.



Finally I was to the garage, over a 100' away from the main breaker.


I was so happy to have 240v to the garage that now I could also add welder.

[DC-Monster70]

Thanks guys, it's been fun and challenging.

[Bullydog]

HaHa, sounds like all of my projects. I find 3 more that have to be done to even get going on the original one.

Following along. Im really thinking about doing one of these builds for my youngest son.

[DC-Monster70]

With the 240v issue out of the way I went out and bough what I thing was the best bang for the buck. Puma Belt-Drive Stationary Vertical Air Compressor — 60-Gallon Vertical, 3 HP, 12 CFM. I was like Ralph in the Christmas Story looking at the Red Ryder lever action BB rifle. With coupon in had I bought it and took it home.



And was able to pick up a Lincoln 180 welder from Street2Peschel here on TBH, I love this sight!



With that I was ready to get back to work!!! Or so I thought!

[DC-Monster70]

I wound up in the emergency room a couple of weeks after digging the laying the 240v. I was having irregular and skip heart beats, and sometimes it would go off and beat fast and wild.

Everything checked out and I was released however, they did see the irregular beat so they recommended be to an arrhythmia doctor.

Long story short, it took some time but they found out what the problem was and fix it with a overnight stay in the hospital. The good that came out of all of this trouble is that I found out that I have a strong heart, and no blocks, it was just a wiring issue fix by a medical procedure. After several months off from working on the truck I was ready to get back to work.

The moral of the sorry is, PAY somebody else to dig a ditch. Because it cost a hundred time what it would have cost me to pay someone

[DC-Monster70]

awesome looking truck I just picked up a 84 that I plan on playing with

Very nice!! I want to buy another one, was looking at the 4WD someone had for sale in the classifieds here a month ago, but my wife put the nix on that deal

[DC-Monster70]

I did not want to spend a lot of money on rims so I thought I would repaint them with specialty rem paint. It just took some elbow grease and Du-pule Color rim paint, and whala.

Before:




After:




The tires are in great shape.

[DC-Monster70]

[DC-Monster70]

HaHa, sounds like all of my projects. I find 3 more that have to be done to even get going on the original one.

Following along. Im really thinking about doing one of these builds for my youngest son.

That is so true!! Can't work on the truck because I need a larger compressor, can't get a larger compressor because I need 240v, can't get 240v until I can get more room in the main breaker panel ARRGG!!