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Title: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on March 24, 2013, 08:42:30 PM

This is my not in a hurry project. Its an 86 GMC. I plan on using this for pushing snow and pulling my boat. It will pick up speed once I sell off other toys. Right now the carb is funky and likes to foul out the plugs. Someone has messed with the emissions on it, so I think there is some vacuum leaks to add to the carbs woes. 

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1186_zpsc61a675c.jpg)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Jason S on March 24, 2013, 11:38:21 PM

Welcome to the site. Looks like you have a project helper ready to go.  Be sure to take lots of photos.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on April 07, 2013, 09:12:27 AM

Thanks, He is excited to help out.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: blazing816 on April 08, 2013, 08:41:29 AM

First thing I would replace are those auto-locking hubs.....I have never had good luck with those. Just my $.02. But it looks like a good start to a project.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on April 10, 2013, 08:55:39 PM

Good point, I should have a set this weekend. I did paint the roof, the sun baked the paint off which is pretty good in Mich. The hood is next.  Still working on selling off other toys so I have capital to use on this.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on April 11, 2013, 10:37:04 PM

Picked up a used set of Spicer hub, for free. And got  tach cluster about free. Now the cluster needs work but I think I am still ahead.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on April 18, 2013, 08:55:57 PM

Traded a dirt bike for a set of aluminum wheel and tires. I gotta get a set of lug nuts before I can install.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1281_zpsdbf6b368.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1281_zpsdbf6b368.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on April 29, 2013, 09:10:32 PM

My dad stopped over and we messed with removing the emission stuff. We think we found a reason why the truck was running so badly. Needless to say, it runs so much better now.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1306_zps6978e186.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1306_zps6978e186.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: bladerunner on April 30, 2013, 08:24:36 AM

 :o

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: bake74 on May 04, 2013, 08:41:05 AM

Quote from: Yankeyspeed on April 29, 2013, 09:10:32 PM

My dad stopped over and we messed with removing the emission stuff. We think we found a reason why the truck was running so badly. Needless to say, it runs so much better now.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1306_zps6978e186.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1306_zps6978e186.jpg.html)

     Gotta love those mice.

Title: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: chevyboy73 on May 05, 2013, 09:41:43 PM

Cool truck! Care to post anymore pics like the interior or underside and bed?

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on May 10, 2013, 04:16:06 PM

Yeah Let me go dig some up. The floor of the bed is good. The seat is ok except on the drivers side. The underside of the truck looks beat because it was used as a plow truck for some time.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on June 01, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

I got back from South Carolina with my "parts truck"  Its an 81 Chevy 2wd long bed. I will use most of it, not the cab, and craigslist the rest.  Pics to come.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on June 06, 2013, 07:23:30 PM

I pull the cap off the back, Even my son doesnt like them.  I will use it in the snow but for the summer its off. Here is a pic with the hood I just installed.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1358_zps0ecec2fa.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1358_zps0ecec2fa.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on June 25, 2013, 07:03:50 AM

I pulled the bed off and started painting the frame. Its looking better.
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1406_zps85d25915.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1406_zps85d25915.jpg.html)
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1405_zps382df894.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1405_zps382df894.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on June 29, 2013, 05:51:45 PM

 swapped the passenger front fender and got the back of the cab painted. Getting ready for the bed install.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1414_zps9d11ce4b.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1414_zps9d11ce4b.jpg.html)

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1410_zpse6c7de16.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1410_zpse6c7de16.jpg.html)

Found one of the fuel tanks are leaking, I may just pull it and leave it off.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on July 02, 2013, 05:08:59 PM

Bed is on,  YEAH !!!! pics to come

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: chevyboy73 on July 03, 2013, 09:44:09 PM

looks like a fun truck, its full time 4wd isn't it? can't wait for more

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on July 04, 2013, 07:00:13 PM

Here is the truck with bed again.  Tomorrow I go and get a 89 Blazer grill assembly.  I still have to pull the passenger fuel tank.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1422_zps2fac1b2e.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1422_zps2fac1b2e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on July 08, 2013, 06:47:07 AM

Picked up a 89 Blazer core and grill. It looks good. Cant wait to install.

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on July 11, 2013, 03:30:12 PM

Here is a better picture of the bed.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1429_zpsfa543f5b.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1429_zpsfa543f5b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on August 26, 2013, 07:09:21 AM

Finally have the engine swapped.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1469_zps47111bf6.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1469_zps47111bf6.jpg.html)

I had to repaint the block, cant have a blue engine on a red truck.
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1475_zps1281e1fa.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1475_zps1281e1fa.jpg.html)

I will post more pics when I recharge my camera
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1495_zps3094d053.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/CIMG1495_zps3094d053.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 86 GMC project Plow and Pull
Post by: Yankeyspeed on December 14, 2013, 05:57:23 PM

 Finally, got the plow hooked up and working correctly. And just in time to move snow.  I went with a fiberglass cap. Overall things are working good. And yes he loves the truck.

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/yankeyspeed/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/firsttimeplowing_zps15b28f80.jpg) (http://s721.photobucket.com/user/yankeyspeed/media/Project%20Plow%20and%20Pull/firsttimeplowing_zps15b28f80.jpg.html)