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Offline Gilby959798

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n00b from OH 86 k10
« on: February 03, 2011, 08:03:31 pm »
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):


Pulling it home, got the truck, trailer and truck stuck but made it out on my own...


It all tied down...


Backing it in the shop








I believe they are Tahoe seats and the drivers seat is power...


After getting it running...

the grill back in


again the grill back in

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Offline Canadian 4X4

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2011, 08:10:31 pm »
Welcome! looks like a steal for $800
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Offline screamin86

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 08:12:06 pm »
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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Offline Gilby959798

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 08:55:39 pm »
Quote from: screamin86 on February 03, 2011, 08:12:06 pm
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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'98 Cobra-Toy
'95 Mark VIII-Daily Driver also a toy
'97 Mountaineer- 5.0 AWD Her Car
'00 F-250 7.3L PSD 4x4 Winter toy

Offline 1982 Daily Driver

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2011, 08:58:56 pm »
That was a good deal. Welcome from South Carolina.
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2011, 10:54:40 pm »
Great looking truck, keep us updated!
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Offline bake74

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2011, 11:20:44 pm »
     $1650.00 for a running truck that looks that good, you got a real bargain, Welcome from California.
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Offline autorepr

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2011, 06:26:36 am »
Welcome from Dayton OH!  Where abouts are you in OH?
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Offline Tazman

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2011, 06:49:10 am »
Welcome from AZ,nice buy.
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Offline Gilby959798

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2011, 07:07:20 am »
Quote from: bake74 on February 03, 2011, 11:20:44 pm
     $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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'86 K10-Budget build
'98 Cobra-Toy
'95 Mark VIII-Daily Driver also a toy
'97 Mountaineer- 5.0 AWD Her Car
'00 F-250 7.3L PSD 4x4 Winter toy

Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2011, 10:15:46 am »
Welcome from Ohio. Sweet project
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Offline Cody1018

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2011, 05:06:50 pm »
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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Offline onelow84

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2011, 05:48:55 pm »
welcome from toledo!
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2011, 08:09:15 pm »
Quote from: Cody1018 on February 04, 2011, 05:06:50 pm
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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Offline slammed79

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Re: n00b from OH 86 k10
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2011, 01:55:21 am »
Can't beat $850! The tires are worth more than that! Welcome from AZ
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