1979 K10

[FarmBoy]

My Friend Riley (15 years old) got his first vehicle the second week of April. It’s a 1979 Chevy K10. It’s pretty rough of s body but it was the truck he wants so we are taking on the challenge. He prepared to do a frame up restoration. The time line is that it should be done by the time he’s graduating high school in 2024. He very interesting in restoration and mechanical work and plans to get schooling for this to be his occupation.

A few progress pictures are attached.
we got it to bare frame yesterday. The sandblaster and helmet are ready so we will will blast it and epoxy as soon as the rain lets up this week.
Uncle Dave

 

[DanMcG]

Nice project!
I have a 78 I need to start on this fall. I'll be watching you project for motivation. lol

 

[FarmBoy]

Yesterday was a big day. We blasted and epoxy painted the frame. We managed to make a “rotisserie” that really worked great.
Dave

 

[Klleetrucking]

You could call it a "rope tisserie". Sorry, couldn't help it.

Very inventive by the way.

 

[FarmBoy]

Lol. Perfect pun! Thanks.
it has given me a true appreciation for what a real rotisserie will do when doing body work. That’s now much higher up the list of needs.
Dave

 

[Klleetrucking]

I can only speak for myself but my rotisserie has been one of the best investments in tools I've ever made.
If nothing else in the comfortable working position it provides.

 

[FarmBoy]

I priced some Materials to build one and have drawings to build from but the cost was $1000 to by the uncut lengths of material. I’m capable of building one as I have experience in metal fab but is it really worth the effort when I can pick up used ones around that same price. I saw this discussion on another thread. It’s for personal use only so no tax write offs.
Dave

 

[FarmBoy]

Good News !
I bought a used Auto -Twirler for $1000. It’s in good shape. One problem solved.
Riley and I finished the final coats of Epoxy after scuffing the first coat on the frame down and re shot it. About 2 weeks ago. This last we’re blasted and Epoxy costed both front and rear axle housings.
The 6” lift kit parts are in and we will begin assembling after a blast and Epoxy on all that need it. Then the assembly will start.
Question - any tips on prepping and painting an assembled engine.
Thanks
Dave

 

[FarmBoy]

Riley is learning a new skill - doing dirty work! Sandblasting.
Dave

 

[FarmBoy]

This may sound impossible BUT this axle we epoxied Not to long ago was black but has since turned SILVER!!!
Please help me understand. The picture can be deceiving due to the lighting but a good portion of this axle has changed colors. Sandblasted it and did 3 coats of Epoxy 30 minutes apart. Weather was sunny but we did start 1 hour after the rain quit.
Thanks
Dave

 

[FarmBoy]

A bit more progress last week. We scuffed and re epoxied the front axle. The silver look is gone thanks to the tips received. Also scuffed and epoxied the new springs for the 6” lift. A few more small pieces and we will be able to start assembling the suspension.