Cody1771's 86 Chevy K10

[Cody1771]

Hmm. havnt done this yet i dont think? gonna put down some general specs, then use this thread for any work/any upgrades i do.

Ok so to start, its a 1986 Chevy K10, still has the original 1/2 ton axles in it, which i plan to upgrade to at least a 14 bolt SF rear

so Here is the picture of the truck as it say about 2 weeks ago.



I was out wheeling to get to a lake to do some fishing and i pulled over to let a group of quads pass. when i pulled away to get going again the shoulder gave way and i ended up on my side doing this to it;



So as it stands now, i have a set of new fenders, a new door on the way, and have a few buckets of mixed paint ready for when i re paint.

The engine is a 400ci SBC out of a mid 70's truck, it is currently going through a refresh in my driveway.



will post some picks of all the new goodies in the next post.

the interior is pretty much bone stock exept for new seats from a mini van (SUPER comfy by the way) and a stereo, it will be re worked once i get the drivetrain back to gether.

[Cody1771]

Ok, so now for the "fun" im going through right now.

few weeks ago i went camping and broke the chain in my t-case, and also sheered a front stub shaft.

So i baught a rebuild kit for the NP208 that was in the truck, and a new chain, rebuilt the entire case, slapped it back in, filled it with fluid and ran it up. much to my dis-satisfaction a large crack in the housing opened up spilling the entire contents of my t-case oil on the driveway.

so. back to plan A, i have a NP205 that has the wrong input shaft, a quick call to NWF and new one is on its way. will put the 205 in when i get teh shaft next week.



more to come once i get some pics available... actually i think i will go outside and do that right now.


oh yeah... $600 worth of Yukon Chromo axles on the way

[Cody1771]

ok so here are the new fenders i got, right and left, the right one has an antenna mount on it, but i already have an antenna built into my windshield, so im going to use it to mount my CB antenna



Now, as far as engine goodies go, like i said i am refreshing the engine, resealed EVERYTHING in an attempt to kill the drips on the driveway. replacing the water pump, oil pump, thermos stat, and a few little odds and ends. i also noticed that both my headers had holes rusted through them which would account for the massive engine noise in the cab. so new hedders to.



managed to get the right side header in today as im going out for drinks with my wife's work people soon and i cant show up all greasy heh.


bit of info on the engine

It has a full edelbrock top end including heads, intake, carb, and fuel system. i HATE THE CARB. it stalls on the slightest angles, don't buy one for an off road truck! cant decide between a holly truck avenger or a pro-jection system.

they are a no name brand hedder but they seem to work well.

hmm... this sums up about how i feel latly


more to come as i get stuff done.

[TheOtherSide]

Nice... finally putting together a thread on this truck eh?

[Cody1771]

yeah... been putting it off because i havnt really done enough on it to justify one. once i get the truck back on the road a flat deck will be in order. i think

[TheOtherSide]

Originally Posted by Cody1771

yeah... been putting it off because i havnt really done enough on it to justify one. once i get the truck back on the road a flat deck will be in order. i think

You going that crazy with it?

[Cody1771]

woud like to, was thinking of shorteneing the frame to get a 110" wheel base then building something like



but it probably wont be untill next year i get around to it.

[TheOtherSide]

Nice... would look very cool...

[Cody1771]

ok, so i got some sliders today with gastank skid plates... these f'ers are heavy. they need to be blasted and painted, picked up my smitty built roll cage, and a new passanger door today. will get some pictures up soonish. so far the Roll cage has been ... fun.... to get into the cab.

[Cody1771]

couple quicky shots;