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General Site Info => Welcome => Topic started by: Gilby959798 on February 03, 2011, 08:03:31 pm
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hello I just wanted to introduce myself and more so my new project/toy. I recently picked up a 1986 K10 for $800. The body is in great shape and that is why I bought it. Its got the 350 and early 700r4 tranny. The tranny was recently rebuilt, new front wheel bearings, hubs, decent tires, custom interior and a spare set of rims with crappy tires. The truck didnt run when i bought it but i got it running fairly easily and only have $850 in it to get it running. Since getting it running Ive bought a tailgate for it (didnt have one) and straps and need to get the trunnions. Now the thing I know you all really care about... the Truck (called Project Black Sheep):
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Pulling it home, got the truck, trailer and truck stuck but made it out on my own...
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss221/gilby959798/4_imagejpeg952.jpg)
It all tied down...
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Backing it in the shop
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(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss221/gilby959798/2011-01-16_17-31-28_160.jpg)
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss221/gilby959798/2011-01-16_22-21-17_264.jpg)
I believe they are Tahoe seats and the drivers seat is power...
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss221/gilby959798/2011-01-20_17-29-37_876.jpg)
After getting it running...
the grill back in
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again the grill back in
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss221/gilby959798/2011-01-25_21-02-40_638.jpg)
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Welcome! looks like a steal for $800
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Looks good! How much lift and what size tire is under it? I love the look. Almost makes me want to lift mine
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Looks good! How much lift and what size tire is under it? I love the look. Almost makes me want to lift mine
They are super swampers 38/15/15 I think (I cant remember exactly but I know they are 38in tall) the lift is about 6 inches suspension and 2 inch body lift. I actually bought it as an investment and something to tinker with in the evenings but the truck is awesome so i thought what the heck maybe Ill just keep it to try to do a cheap toy build. I started an excel spreadsheet to track all costs put into it. The tires have great tread and the posi works great. (gotta love snowy driveways) Since getting it running Ive noticed a hesitation around 1700 rpms. Its been freezing here so I havent tried to see what it is. I am going to try to pull it out this weekend and get some good daylight pics with an actual camera instead of a cell phone. getting it on the trailer, it just fit and I mean just! I actually had to pull it off with my mountaineer. Now the reason for the name of the truck... I have 5 vehicles at this present time. Starting with the 97 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD, 98 Cobra, 95 Mark VIII, and a 00 F-250 PSD. By this trend you can probably guess that I am a FoMoCo guy, however my dad had a 78 GMC and I always loved that truck. When I had the opportunity to buy this and the guy said 800 i was really happy, but it was my first Chevy hence the name Project Black Sheep...
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That was a good deal. Welcome from South Carolina.
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Great looking truck, keep us updated!
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$1650.00 for a running truck that looks that good, you got a real bargain, Welcome from California.
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Welcome from Dayton OH! Where abouts are you in OH?
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Welcome from AZ,nice buy.
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$1650.00 for a running truck that looks that good, you got a real bargain, Welcome from California.
Sorry I should have made myself clear... I mean I have $850 total into the truck right now... Thanks all
And my current location is Diamond (about 30 mins east of Akron)
Hoping to learn a lot about this truck to add to my knowledge of the automotive industry...
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Welcome from Ohio. Sweet project
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Welcome from another Ohioan. Truck looks awesome. Ford pulling a Chevy...personally i think it should be the other way around ;D
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welcome from toledo!
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Welcome from another Ohioan. Truck looks awesome. Ford pulling a Chevy...personally i think it should be the other way around ;D
Think of it like a parade...
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Can't beat $850! The tires are worth more than that! Welcome from AZ
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Welcome from Mass.
As far as an investment goes now is the time to make up your mind. Your into it for $850 so you could easily dump it and make a quick $1000 on it. On the other hand, thats a fun toy you bought for cheap money. I say hang onto it and enjoy it.
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Welcome from Kenton, Ohio. I purchased my 84 K10 for 600 bucks. These trucks grow on you! I just purchased a 7and a half foot meyers snowplow for 200 bucks. It bolted right on, came off of a rusted out 85 K20. I also bought the rebuilt transfer case out of it for 100, seat for 30, and the new 20 gal tanks for 50. So this summer I have my hands full!!! Gotta Love these Trucks!!!
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Welcome from NH. That's an awsome deal you got!
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Hello from Illinois
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Welcome from Mass.
As far as an investment goes now is the time to make up your mind. Your into it for $850 so you could easily dump it and make a quick $1000 on it. On the other hand, thats a fun toy you bought for cheap money. I say hang onto it and enjoy it.
the plan is to keep it. I have 4 other cars so i have a problem when it comes to cars. I have only owned 8 cars in my lifetime (I'm 24) and still own 5 of the 8 :) so far the war department (aka soon to be wife) hasnt told me that it has to go but she wasnt happy i bought it. The truck gets to sit in the shop all the time (one advantage of having a 35x60 garage on your property) along with the Cobra, Mark VIII and F-250, the mountaineer gets the house garage to itself (in the winter). I posted some new pics in the members rides since it was sunny friday and I havent taken any good pics since I got the grill in...:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=19391.0 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=19391.0)
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welcome from maryland