82' 4x4 Project---383 stroker--Extreme

[Chevalade]

You are gonna put the RBP logo in the grille? Is there going to be anything on the truck from RBP?

[hotrod3894]

The star goes with the XD Rockstar Wheels, you can lick them up, the center cap of the wheels has a star. The wheels are sick looking on trucks in matte black finish, if your into 4x4 check them out.

[69byrd]

Man the phantom grille will look good, if you already have one use it! I have one on my truck and I get more compliments on it than any thing else.  Also those Rockstar wheels will do look awesome on 4x4s.

[hotrod3894]

Im sure I will do that for a while, But I think I will come back and do something more custom. But the rockstar emblem and phantom grille will be used first I beleive. Well I just ordered 100 sq. ft of fat mat. And am about to place an order with Chris on this site, for a few things.

[1983stepside]

wow man this truck is goona be off the hook i love the idea with the emblem in the grill and the black wheels on  a black truck, cant wait to see more lots of pics man looks great so far keep it up and enjoy the time with your working on the project i know i do when me and my da work on my stepside, best experince ever

[Grover 1]

Still debating on the grille, I have a phantom as of now, but we have several options open that will look good. But I am going to put a rockstar emblem in the middle of it.
Heres what I want the grill to look like..
http://www.socalcustoms.com/Shows/2009/SEMA/Day3/pages/IMG_2083.ht

To each his own...

[beastie_3]

(Nevermind)

[Chevalade]

Is this truck ever going to see anything but pavement?

[hotrod3894]

Well it sees gravel all the time if that counts lol. But not it will be garage kept and pavement driven. I love the 4x4 look, really aggressive look. The thing Im sorta going with is luxury feeling interior with leather and digitals I have installed dakota digitals gauges as well as the vintage air system and the Heat and Air controls are illuminated the same color as the gauges so they match. But on the outside I want that 4x4 aggressive rugged look but with show quality.

1983stepside,
  Yea I really enjoy working on it with my dad, We use to do it all the time and enjoyed it more than anything, then he got married.

[JRConnieK10]

Cool truck.  It don't have to get dirty to look good. I love it when people ask me if I take mine in the mud. When the frame and suspension is all clean and painted. I don't think they would have a clue as to how long it would take to clean it. Keep it big and shiney works for me. besides it will last a whole lot longer.

[hotrod3894]

Sure!!! I will trade for your solid rear glass, as long as it has no trim around it, I am looking for or installing a new solid with no chrome/aluminum/metal trim. It will strictly be a solid glass with black weather striping. I am not sure how we can swap cause you live in OH with it being glass. What do you think?? Do you have some pictures of your truck??

Plans and Progress
    Okay well tonight after work I striped the interior down of any plastic, seats, everything except gauges and vintage air under dash. I also pulled the lame windshield wiper motor that I was stupid for buying, and even more retarded for painting bright red!
    The bed is loose as well, about to get put back on saw horses to completely repainted. Maybe even cut out front of bed and back of cab for custom sub-box like this......
http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/erodz/vehicles/37580/photos/1499736
                Suggestions? Opinions???

First things first!!!
I will take the hood, fenders, and inner fenders off So that I can work on the fire wall(still not statisfied). I want nothing on the firewall!!! I plan to shave the right side of the brake booster/ master cylinder, remove the holes to the wiper motor. and cut downt the bracket so it only holds the steering column and shaft. Here's how I am going to hide the brake booster/ master cylinder...

http://www.kugelkomponents.com/products/brakesystem_reverse90.php

Second. I refuse to pay outrageous amount of money for frame battery mount when I have a great welder. So I am looking at plans, maybe creating plans, to fabricate a battery box mount to frame.

Third. MY TURNING RADIUS SUCKS!!! Okay, well I replaced all the ball joints, steering arms, rods, bushings, fittings, you name it. But my turning radius is horrible, I am in the process or fabricating a bracket to lower the steering box so my steering arm is level.

Why does the 1982 k10 turn better left than right?

Pictures coming!!!