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Title: Just dragged it home.
Post by: overtime on March 02, 2015, 07:29:07 PM

Just brought it home.  It's a 1982 Chevy k2500.  it's a solid truck. But will definitely need some work. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/eeed3842a1a577674231706227c48a96.jpg) this is where it quit on me.  The p.o. took out a 4" body lift but didn't change the clutch back.  So it slipped bad and I couldn't get any momentum.  here is the only time you'll see me tow my chef with a Ford. (Had to get it home some how.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/c3d413d907195c8c9bdde682ed6d23a2.jpg)

Here are just some pic of what I'm starting with.

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Post by: illinoisk30 on March 02, 2015, 07:52:03 PM

Welcome from Northern Illinois. Great truck you have to start with.

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Post by: Irish_Alley on March 04, 2015, 01:25:19 AM

welcome from maryland

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Post by: zieg85 on March 04, 2015, 08:43:16 AM

Welcome from NW Indiana

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Post by: srozell on March 04, 2015, 09:13:32 AM

Welcome from BC, Canada.

It looks too darn cold in those pictures! Where are you from?

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Post by: audrima on March 05, 2015, 08:12:26 PM

Welcome from WV Vary nice truck!!!


Mariah

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Post by: overtime on March 06, 2015, 04:14:37 AM

I'm from central Ontario.   And it is to dang cold.

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Post by: overtime on March 07, 2015, 10:35:49 AM

Just fixed the clutch rod.  Had to cut 4" out.  Just going to paint it and put it back in.  It'll be nice to have a clutch.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/782cd4318a36913b8905a3601d9fc2cf.jpg)

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Post by: srozell on March 09, 2015, 12:42:54 PM

Quote from: overtime on March 06, 2015, 04:14:37 AM

I'm from central Ontario.   And it is to dang cold.

I feel for you East coast guys. I'm washing my trucks in a t-shirt today.

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Post by: overtime on March 09, 2015, 07:52:22 PM

We had a balmy day of 4 today so I put the clutch rod back in and pulled the locking hubs.  There seized so I'm hopping I can just free them up and not have to replace them.

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Post by: overtime on April 05, 2015, 04:31:29 AM

Gotten quite a bit of work do this weekend.  Got the box and cab off the frame.  Ready to wash and wire wheel the frame.

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Post by: overtime on April 11, 2015, 05:33:45 PM

Frame is now in the garage and ready to start fixing the drive train. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/578e35415f699ed9f2d74a315f46b307.jpg)

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Post by: overtime on May 04, 2015, 04:21:18 PM

Almost done the frame and drive train minus the motor.  Just waiting on a posi for the front.

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Post by: overtime on June 10, 2015, 09:36:19 AM

So almost done the frame was a little premature.  Had to take the transfer case apart for new bearings and a speedo gear.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/10/4d81af5122a7fac63a0a9f08253a8737.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/10/786b65b0658bb552759c129680b4b084.jpg)mud in the transfer case is never good.

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Post by: overtime on June 27, 2015, 02:43:14 PM

Got the transfer case back together with all new seals and bearings.  Put the old motor in so I can get the exhaust done. then the cab can go back on.

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Post by: overtime on July 16, 2015, 04:46:36 PM

Well.   Cabs trash.  Good thing I have a 2wd truck I can sacrifice.  (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/16/bc9bc9f59d706a66426c7818002df64b.jpg)

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Post by: overtime on August 31, 2015, 04:45:54 PM

Swapped the cab and I'm about to install the motor.  Paint and body are on hold for now.  Can't post a pic right now

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Post by: overtime on September 15, 2015, 05:19:03 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/98698b5b4cb5ef5b6478c3f75f94d11e.jpg)here's where I'm at now.  New brakes all the bearings and seals are done.  frame cleaned and painted.  Limited slip put in the front diff.
Motor will be in soon 

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Post by: overtime on September 23, 2015, 02:22:37 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/149be4062cc09e526abb9ea3a4a824a7.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/dcf4b976d7441d74d7c5489c509b71c8.jpg)

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Post by: overtime on December 02, 2017, 12:54:49 PM

A little update.
The interiors painted.  New seat cover.  2.5" lift in front.  8 leaf spring stacks out back.  Dual 3" exhaust with magnaflow cats and Borla mufflers. 
Still a long way to go, but getting there.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/79d4e460d22e3e9da174d333b3a6d206.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/9dffaa880efc039c718dbf789c6422e8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/5b25102f25cc44b8299cf1e548738589.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/042306f6dd1aab680f30bc503c94c9ba.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/2d8fe9dd75854fb0c0ff3a38a0e3d403.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171202/63337e3156edd8cc5a2b693407c4ee7c.jpg)

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Post by: AZ4X4SQBDY on December 02, 2017, 06:23:55 PM

 8)

Cool

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Post by: Traildust on December 02, 2017, 07:34:39 PM

Nice!!! Love the upholstery

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Post by: roundhouse on December 07, 2017, 05:12:25 AM

Nice

Consider installing some FatMat or dynamat while you have the carpet out

We covered everything with FatMat rattletrap
Firewall ,floor, kick panels ,  dash , roof, and back of cab , inside doors etc
Was about $300 worth but you will be glad you did
Also bought a new firewall insulation ,

I couldn't believe how much quieter it is now

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Post by: overtime on October 25, 2018, 08:27:03 AM

The truck is finally on the road.  Plan to make afew improvements but nothing visual except rims over the winter  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/77d0a2ce094854207060f36a7d29f8ee.jpg)

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Post by: JohnnyPopper on October 26, 2018, 02:05:06 PM

Nice Job Man!

I recently drug home a '80 stepside and have it torn down right now, cleaning, painting and such.

Will post progress pics as I can.

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Post by: dine73ss on January 22, 2019, 06:40:51 AM

Great job! Looks great!

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Post by: Inline6_76 on February 14, 2019, 03:13:10 PM

I read this post sometime back but never checked back for updates.
It looks really good man!