new guy from Indiana

[rhino]

I just wanted to say Hi. Im new to this forum.  A little about myself. Im married  with three kids.  I love to build and restore old chevy trucks and when Im done I usually sell them for profit, Then use the money to do another.  However this time I am building a 88 1 ton crew cab for my wife. She has always like the square bodies trucks but we need a 4 door car for all the kids. so I suggested a crew-cab.  she thought it would be a great Idea. so here we are.  Right now, Im about  60-70% percent done with it. Iv rebuilt the chassis, adding rear disc brakes. Iv cut and re-welded the frame for the shortbed. I cut and modified the floor pan to install 03 Power leather seats from a Tahoe. I done all my own paint and body work. Right now Im finishing up the interior, adding power windows and locks where there was none before. Im also putting in a Double DIN nav unit in the center vent area of the dash. And when thats all done I will start on rebuilding the engine and Trans.  Im looking forward to spending some time on this forum and see what new and cool ideas people are coming up with.


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[zieg85]

Welcome from NW Indiana, nice looking ride!!!

[rhino]

Thanks   northwest huh? whereabouts.  im in Elkhart.

[zieg85]

Roughly 1 hour 45 minutes west in Hebron which is straight south of Valparaiso

[bd]

Welcome from Central California.  Very impressive truck!!

[frotosride]

Welcome from Virginia...definately like the truck...oh and incase you haven't read a lot of post 'round here we love pics so keep thm coming. What you doing for the engine...all stock rebuild with overbore or a little extra to get tha big air plow moving when she needs to merge into traffic?

[bake74]

     Welcome from California.

[rhino]

Thanks for the welcome guys. Since Im new around here. and you guys like photos. I have lots and lots of photos of the build. where is a good place to post them. Is there a build thread section?  As far as the engine goes. Im rebuilding a little 5.7.  My goal is 20 mpg. I know it might be a stretch. but I have a few little goodies I think might help. Its funny, my machinist that bored the block said I should be able to it. but my cylinder head guy says I wont be able to so will see who is right.

[bake74]

     As for pictures of your build go to 73 - 87 section, under members rides start a build thread and post your pictures there.

[1982 Daily Driver]

Welcome from South Carolina.

[rhino]

I went ahead and started a build thread for the truck if any of you guys are interested and would like to see more.  I have lots of shiny pictures!

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,25381.0.html

[DustyRusty]

Welcome from Alaska, rhino.  Really nice build.  You have great skills!

[Captkaos]

Man that looks good!