1978 J10 flatbed

[Mojave5]

Hey everyone, new to the forum. I picked up a 1978 J-10 earlier this week that I’m pretty excited to rebuild. This beaut is a one owner, 93k miles, with 360 and 4sp manual. The original owner did a flatbed conversion on it in the 80’s, which I’m actually a fan of and love the wood.

She is needing some love, mostly in being cleaned up and everything gone through. Especially the engine, which does still run and drive, but is quite literally crying for help.

Looking for any input as to what to look for or what to do to her. Also will be keeping up to date on my Instagram also if you want to follow along @Fatalgarage_

List of things already on order.
-New windshield and gasket
-All door and window weather stripping
-All engine/transmission/transfer care gaskets and seals
-All new fluids
-Fuel filter assembly
-Hood bumpers
-Engine/trans mounts
-Metal protector and cleaning products
-Diff fluid/gaskets
-Synthetic line for the Warn 8274
-Warn fairlead and windshield banner
-LED headlights/tail lights/auxiliary lights

[Mojave5]

A couple pics so far of the truck.

[Mojave5]

This is definitely not the “how-to” in glass transport, but made it home safely.

Windshield and gasket acquired




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[rocklaurence]

Nice and Clean!

[Mojave5]

Nice and Clean!

Thanks! Everything seems to be in working order, just needs some love and refresh the seals/gaskets/bushings.

Debating on lift kit vs. refreshing the oem hardware. The previous owner put a 3" block in the rear and flipped the front leaf springs to top of axle. Any suggestions? I have been looking at the Skyjacker complete system.

[Mojave5]

Put on some JWspeaker headlights from a previous JK. Looks really good and can now see.






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[Stuka]

Really dig that truck!

The "mid-size" Gladiator makes it look small.

[Mojave5]

Really dig that truck!

The "mid-size" Gladiator makes it look small.

Thank you!

The Gladiator is lifted 3" and on 37's, so that probably helps it look bigger. I definitely have a wider track in it than the J10, didn't rub the tires between the lifting arms.

[Mojave5]

Starting the tear down. Need to sort through some of the previous owners “upgrades”.




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[Mojave5]

So much more room without the fender liners. And makes cleaning/painting the liners easier.





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[Kent968]

I like that truck!!

[twisted frame]

Out of curiosity, will you be replacing the bench seat? Looks like you're getting into it so I thought I'd ask. I'm replacing my bench soon and like to see what others come up with.

[Mojave5]

Out of curiosity, will you be replacing the bench seat? Looks like you're getting into it so I thought I'd ask. I'm replacing my bench soon and like to see what others come up with.

I’ve wanted to replace the seat but haven’t found any good options. Pretty sure I will just be getting it reupholstered locally.


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