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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: g2bird on April 22, 2010, 09:53:27 am
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Just picked this up about 2 months ago. This truck was built in the early 90's and parked in 98, funny story I'll get into later. Vin says it was a 6 cyl GMC, Previous owner did the Chevy conversion, as finances allow I'll change the tailgate and grill back to GMC. Truck has a rear axle flip with a 2 inch drop spindle in the front. I've made some progress with it, it is amazing how much just not using something can tear it up. PO was also hard on the truck, reason it was parked is the guy ran from the cops in it twice. Got away the first time the second time they told him they ever see it on the streets again they will impound it and he is going to jail. So the guy decided he needed some cash the thing went up for sale. When I got it needed a new tranny, the driveshaft was bent and front suspension was shot. well enough rambling on to some pics.
Drug it home:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1085.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1087.jpg)
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Started working and cleaning.
Motor before:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1095.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1096.jpg)
Motor now:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1103.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1129.jpg)
Did the electric fan swap thanks to some inspiration from this site.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1131.jpg)
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Cleaned up the interior. It still needs a lot more work.
Before:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1092.jpg)
While working:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1115.jpg)
Just realized I don't have a pic of it now.
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Recent pics:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1161-1.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1164.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1165.jpg)
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Truck has a cool factor before you even start. She'll be a looker...
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Truck looks great like it is!!! I also like the rear bumper with the lights in it 8)
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Looks like an El Camino bumper
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NICE ride man!!!!! Good call on the el camino bumper Vile.
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^ Or early 80's Olds Cutlass Cruiser wagon bumper :D I've seen lots of those kinds of bumpers on stepsides over the years. Nice looking truck.
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Thanks.
Good eye, that is an elky bumper I think off an 82 or so I'm not sure. I guess if I ever have to replace the lenses I'll have to figure that out.
Been trying to figure out a way to get some brake lights a little higher since people don't seem to be used to looking that low for lights anymore. I saw some one time that go in the end of the bed rails, you guys know where I might find anything like that?
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Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BHCL0RD
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Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BHCL0RD
Thanks. That's what I was thinking of, but I didn't realize they were 90 bucks. I'm gonna have to think about them a little more.
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So the rear bumper off of a el camino will fit on stepsides? never knew that. How much customization though?
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So the rear bumper off of a el camino will fit on stepsides? never knew that. How much customization though?
The bumper was done when I bought the truck. The bumper is narrowed so its about the same length as the bed is wide, and it looks like the bumper mounts needed a little modification but it doesn't look like major fab work.
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Sweet im gonna have to start looking for an el camino at a bone yard.
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Unles you wanna get rid of yours... ;D
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Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BHCL0RD
Thanks. That's what I was thinking of, but I didn't realize they were 90 bucks. I'm gonna have to think about them a little more.
You can get them cheaper from Mar-K, they are $60.
http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog.asp
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Nice ride man ,looks awesome!!!
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Rebuilt the front suspension, bushings, ball joints, new rotors and bearings. Big thanks to those that have done it before and shared some tips and writups on this forum. I really hope I don't have to do it again any time soon.
Before:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1225.jpg)
During:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1227.jpg)
After:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1241.jpg)
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So I haven't been on in a while but thought I would update on a little progress.
Added TPI fuel injection to my truck, gotta work out a few little things but it runs.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1468.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/G2bird/IMG_1476.jpg)
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Awesome! I'd love to hear more about it once you get it street worthy.