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Title: 86 chevy stepside
Post by: three8six on November 21, 2010, 04:30:13 pm
This is my truck. Pretty close to being done. I need to put door panels in, seat belts, glue the carpet, stereo, install a dome light....Quite a few little things. The wheels are temporary as they were powdercoated extremely poorly(don't trust family with your stuff). Also today on a short test drive the passenger side tire came off, didnt damage wheel, but still makes me nervous because the person who mounted them did a lot of work on this truck(don't trust family) Well enjoy it or don't haha....
Title: Re: 86 chevy stepside
Post by: Grim 82 on November 21, 2010, 04:39:22 pm
It looks like you did a good job of getting the lines to match up with that later model bed, and it definitely looks clean. How about some info on the drivetrain?
Title: Re: 86 chevy stepside
Post by: three8six on November 21, 2010, 04:51:28 pm
Drivetrain.....hahaha......4.3 v6, shorty pace setter headers off of 96-98 F/S.  Single 2 1/2 inch exhaust thrush welded muffler. Quadrajet 650 off of a 77. You have to cut some of the cross members under the newer bed is really the "secret". I hate to see them where they are like 2 inches too tall for the truck. Rest of the details..... One peice windows, McGaughys drop spindles, flip kit, roll pan, shaved tail gate handle........there is definetely a lot nicer trucks on here....
Title: Re: 86 chevy stepside
Post by: Altec on November 21, 2010, 07:04:43 pm
Man, that looks nice! One of the few bed swaps that turned out nice.  Future seat plans? Wheels are a shame. That red really pops! A red interior would go sweet with that.

Love the 4.3 too. 700R4?


I gotta ask, what part of your family messed things up? I know I don't trust anyone but my Father (ASE Master).
Title: Re: 86 chevy stepside
Post by: three8six on November 21, 2010, 10:02:47 pm
It was somebody who married into the family. It's been a real pain. I am glad to have it, super excited really. I love the truck had it since I was 15 Im 23 now. I think it'll be a lot of fun for me. The seat is newer in it. I am going to leave it, it has some really intricate kinda western pattern all over it you cant see in the pics. Thanks for the comments.