I have broken down the original front end. The axle is shot but most of what’s left is ok. I ripped off the brake components and have them in a box. I sandblasted the rear brake pieces like the parking brake strut, etc. I ordered new springs for the rear guts as well. I sandblasted the front tie rod connecting arms and steering arm and painted them black. I also pressed out the old kingpins on the bent axle. The knuckles/spindles are in pretty good shape considering the slop that was in them. I think new bushings will suffice, but if the parts truck’s spindles are in better shape I will use them.
I only have these pictures to show for all that work! Maybe I’ll snap some more. I love doing this stuff. It’s instant gratification compared to beating your head against a wall (or a cancerous door from a 1970 C10).
Frame: 30
Box: 22
Sheet: 3
Total: 55
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/oXVLALprCzp5UgiL8
