1983 Chevrolet K10 (Canadian)

[Sponge]

Things are doing to smell like gear oil the next while...


Not sure what to think of these spot welds?!?!To messy to be from the factory but too much work to be a farmer fix?


Brakes

 

[Sponge]

Sold some valve covers for a cool $60.

And what was left of this Instrument Cluster for $100

Next stop Rockauto!

 

[cyclic]

If the welds aren't leaking, no reason to even touch them. Not a spot weld, it's a rosette weld. No need to fill it up.

 

[Sponge]

If the welds aren't leaking, no reason to even touch them. Not a spot weld, it's a rosette weld. No need to fill it up.

Rosette Weld=Plug weld. Never heard that term before, I had to look it up to make sure you weren't BSing me!lol

 

[Sponge]

In a weird twist of fate I might be in the Kalamazoo-Detroit area the week of the Woodward dream cruise. Would anyone have any advice of how to get to Detroit from Kalamazoo, where to stay, where to go, where not to go,etc. Not sure if its going to happen or if work would allow me to stay a couple extra days but sure want to try.

 

[Sponge]

Parts arrival! Appears Carlson brake hardware kit H2323 covers both wheels, so I have an extra.
Need a new cover. This one has been dented and there is marking on the inside:

There is some pitting on the bearing seats. I'll hit it with some emery before assembly but it won't be perfect:

 

[Sponge]

13x2.5"
Think everything is in there right....

 

[Sponge]

Riddler cover $220 from 4 wheel parts in Red Deer.
Powdercoated medium gray.

 

[bknudtsen]

Doing it right!

 

[Sponge]

1977 14 Bolt with 4.10s/30 spline axles/Gov-Lock(3 cross pins)



Wheel Bearings:
Outer- Timken #SET38
Inner- Timken#387AS
#382A
Seal- Timken #2081
Spacer behind retaining nuts- Spicer#36637

BRAKES:
Cylinder- AC Delco #18E112
Hardware Kit- Carlson#H2323
Shoes- Wagner# PAB451R
E brake cable- Raybestos #BC92882
Cyl Push Rod-Carlson H1422-2(Installed Driver's Side)
Drums- turned (used) 13x2.5"

OTHER:
ORD Pinion Gaurd
Riddler Cover
Strap kit- Neapco:1-0020

 

[Sponge]

Cluster is ready to go. I'll use the speedometer that is in the truck. It's easier to undo the wiring harness with it out.

The cluster in the background is kinda neat. It has an electric speedo and a trip Odometer.

 

[Sponge]

Troubleshooting begins tomorrow,a couple things not quite right, but better than before.

 

[Sponge]

Start of the GM 10 bolt front diff refurbishment
8 bolt hubs. 12.5 inch disc brakes
4.10 Gears

 

[Sponge]

Tach troubleshooting 101:

Leave those 4 little nuts on tach

Install plastic mount

Grab 4 nuts from tray and install those to hold plastic mount

Tach works now.
4x4 light and E-brake light are not working.

 

[chilliwak]

A lot of new work there Sponge. Nice stuff. The truck is looking good. Cheers, chilli...