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Title: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 16, 2011, 12:16:04 am

Hey all,
I'm new to the older chevy town. Traded in my 07 DMAX for 83 K10 and have tons of plans for it. I know I know.... why would I trade in a DMAX for the K10? Well, I really didn't trade it in. Sold it a 10 months ago and was drivin around my bike... which is not the most fun during the winter. Well, my wife bought me an 83 K10 for as an anniversary present(She's the best). I'm deployed right now and I want to start pricing all the junk I'm going to do to it . The 350, transfer case and tranny are in perfect condition with 3.73 gears, minor rust on body and the interior will need work i.e.: new bench seat, billet for the interior and gotta fix the track the bench seat is on...doesn't lock; already has 6 inch superlift lift with pretty much brand new 37" Wrangler MTRs and straights with H pipe. Plan on bushwacker cut out fenders, a light bar, front tube bumper with grille guard and winch and rear tube bumpers(all black). I saw there is a company that makes replacement tailgates that you can mount your spare on and they swing out, but I don't think they make em for 83 chevys. I want one of those(maybe I'll just fab one of my own)...haha that'll show em. I also am gonna maybe do about a one inch body lift. Then my paint scheme......heh you thought I would give that away huh? No dice. Only thing thats gonna be kept a secret is the paint. Anyway, if any of ya'll can help me out that would be awesome. I can't wait to get home, get started, and post up my progress to you guys.

Take care.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Irish_Alley on April 16, 2011, 02:32:03 am

well welcome from Maryland. what are your planes for the truck as far as usage? i.e. trailer queen, daily driver, mild off road use or go anywhere you feel like it? with those tires and only 6" lift you should rub easy with turns so body lift is probably a must more than 1" I would bet. now I see you said cut outs so you plane on cutting on the fenders that would make some since to why only 1" body lift but if rust in minor than it would break my heart to hear that but its your truck lol. my fenders are trim a bit but im running 38s on 6"+3" lift now if I want I can throw on some 44s and not have a problem. but personally I kind of wishing they weren’t cut it looks better to me. but it’s too late for me just trying to save you
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/IMG_20110109_090718.jpg)
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m387/rebel_cowboy_83/P1010497.jpg)

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 16, 2011, 03:16:26 am

I'm pretty sure the truck already has a 3 inch body lift...lol. Haven't seen it yet. Here is a pic of what I'm gomin home to. Yeah I dont know what I was sayin about a one inch lift.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: zieg85 on April 16, 2011, 05:19:48 am

Welcome from NW Indiana

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 16, 2011, 05:55:43 am

Thanks for the welcome, But yeah I play on doin some 4 wheelin but it will be my daily driver also. plus my huntin truck.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: 1982 Daily Driver on April 16, 2011, 06:19:31 am

Welcome from South Carolina

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: slammed79 on April 16, 2011, 11:41:35 am

Good lookin truck! Welcome from Az!

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: bake74 on April 16, 2011, 02:14:07 pm

     Welcome from California.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Grim 82 on April 16, 2011, 05:57:25 pm

Welcome from ND and thanks for your service. The truck looks great.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Canadian 4X4 on April 16, 2011, 09:10:56 pm

Welcome! truck looks sweet

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: PromiseKeeper on April 16, 2011, 09:31:24 pm

X2 on thanking you for your service. I appreciate the sacrifice you're making to keep this land free. Welcome from Ohio. Cant wait to see the progress on your truck!

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 17, 2011, 06:48:12 am

Thanks for the warm welcome all.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Captkaos on April 17, 2011, 12:42:11 pm

Welcome to the site!  Nice start.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: daschlag on April 20, 2011, 08:06:51 pm

Welcome and nice rig!  Where are you deployed (if you are allowed to say)?

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: FatgentryC25 on April 20, 2011, 11:54:51 pm

Welcome! Thats a good looking truck.. and thanks again!

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 25, 2011, 07:47:04 am

Quote from: daschlag on April 20, 2011, 08:06:51 pm

Welcome and nice rig!  Where are you deployed (if you are allowed to say)?

Sorry brotha can't say.

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: beastie_3 on April 25, 2011, 11:37:53 am

OPSEC...

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: Gunner on April 26, 2011, 04:21:57 am

LOL yeah OPSEC

Title: Re: New to the site
Post by: fitz on May 13, 2011, 04:54:09 pm

Gunner,
Thanks for your service and welcome to the site.
Good luck with the truck.
Looking forward to watching the build after your safe return home.
Fitz.