My '84 Street/Strip stepside

[acefoxx]

Here is a link to my build page:
http://acefoxx.com/Restoration/Restoration.htm

I have an 84 GMC stepside. It was originally a 6.2L diesel. The 6.2 was long gone when I purchased it almost 8 years ago. This build is 2 yrs in the making now, on a very low budget. The only thing I haven't done myself is the machine work on the engine. It has a 406 sbc casting number 509. TCI TH350 Street fighter and a 14 bolt 5 lug rear end out of a 91 454 SS with 373 posi.

Before I took it apart I was doing 12.98 in the 1/4 mile with stock suspension. I have since upgraded to a 4 link rear suspension slightly bigger cam. Also upgraded from hyd flat lifters to solid rollers and electric water pump. Any weight I managed to save in the build I countered with nicer seats, centere console and new wood in the bed. You can see all my photos on the restoration page and my facebook page...http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=100000502380470&aid=50

[jaredts]

I don't know what to say...that's awesome.  You've got good taste.  I love the dash and the color blue you chose, and I love that you did this on a budget.

[zieg85]

I am not usually a step side fine but yours is a work of art, nicely done.  BTW I see this is your first post so I want to Welcome you from NW Indiana...

[blown 74]

Welcome and cool truck!

[Canadian 4X4]

Welcome! truck looks awesome

[1982 Daily Driver]

Welcome, cool truck

[WhatWouldSeanDo]

Your photo-documentary of the restoration is hugely helpful and inspirational, thanks for sharing!

[bake74]

     Very nice photo album, keep up the great work

[75ChevyGuy]

I'll tell you what, I got alot of good ideas for my truck from your build. Keep up the good work!

[acefoxx]

Thanks guys, I have always been a stepside fan. When I started this build I wanted to do something no one has seen before. I have found very little on the web of ppl customing out these trucks. Same old tired dashboard and typical tail lights in the roll pan. I hope you guys get some good ideas from this and I hope to see some go into use. As soon as I get back from this deployment I will get back to work on it. I hope to have it back on the drag strip in Febuary.

[acefoxx]

[acefoxx]

Well I did it. I ordered my Powerjection+Plus today. Hopefully have it by early next week.

http://www.re-racing.com/Air-Fuel-Delivery/EFI-Systems/Throttle-Body/Professional-Products-p9065963.html

[jaredts]

Please fill us in when you get that going!  I'm kind of intriqued by that system myself, but I'm still a little hesitant.

[acefoxx]

Well unfortunately they aren't producing the system I linked above. I had to settle for the same system minus the spark control. Just means I have to manage my own timing. Woop-de-do. I got the system home today and it is an impressive looking unit in person. Comes with everything cept the fuel lines. I got the non-returnless system.(Yeah had to think about that as I typed it) So I have to run a return line back to the tank. No big deal. I have a connection on the top of my custom made fuel cell for this anyhow. I'll have to go pick up a hose tomorrow and route that back to the cell. I'll get the batteries charged up on the camera tonight and I will document every step for you guys. This system is going to be used at the drag strip so I will have to learn how to tune. It comes with all the software and wires to hook it up to my laptop. Should be a fun experience.

[VileZambonie]

Lookin good!