79' J-10 refresh

[akguy09]

I got my lift installed

[akguy09]

My new shocks for the rear that fit without hitting the axle

[akguy09]

and the completed truck

[Harry Dawg]

Sweet! The extra height really pulls this build together.

[akguy09]

Its getting there, still seems like so much more to do

[j10builder]

Just spent some time looking through all this. Great work! Motivates me to keep going on my 81 project.

[akguy09]

Honestly, when I get something accomplished it makes me feel good. I have only driven this truck like 250-300 miles in the 16 months i've owned it.

But I am building it the way I want it, and when it gets done it will be drive-able all the time and be fun, so that's how I approach it. I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal.

[Laredo Matt]

Build is looking great!

"I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal."

I need to keep that top of mind. Going on 2 years now with my build and getting antsy and frustrated at times. Lack of progress in the last two months has been really frustrating. A few small wins and that will all be forgotten

[akguy09]

Getting ready to start working on this again. I did install new steel and rubber brake lines on the back. I will get those pictures up soon.

I have a new radiator, water pump, belts and hoses to go in.

My question the radiator, do I need to install a petcock or is the plastic screw type thing that comes with the radiator sufficient?

[Yeller]

The plastic thing is sufficient as long as it really threads in, the better ones have an o-ring on them too.

[akguy09]

@yeller Its a nice plastic plug that screws in nicely and has a good rubber gasket, so I will just use that.

[akguy09]

New rear Hard lines and rubber brake lines installed, will do the front next when I put in new wheel studs and re-pack wheel bearings

[OldFarmTruck22]

Great looking truck! Nice work!!

[sierrablue]

Wheel studs and packing bearings is always a good time lol

I'm jealous of those Bilsteins

[SLORIDE]

Very nice! I hope my 79 turns out close to that.

[SOLSAKS]

the work you are doing looks great.
( i second that the floor repairs and seat are nice )
thanx for sharing.

[SOLSAKS]

i looked back but may have missed it.
what tire size are you using ?

[akguy09]

33x12.50-15

[akguy09]

New front a rear Bumpers welded up while I was on vacation

[akguy09]

And the front