1986 GMC Sierra Classic 4x4 longbed

[86HighSierra]

So i did a little measuring, and the truck stands 3/4" too tall to go through the garage door.  Might let air out of tires or put a smaller set of wheel/tire on till its rain tight. The meteorologist claims it shouldnt rain till monday. So i have all weekend to get doors removed from suburban and installed.

On a side note, i have that body mount bolt soaking in penetrating oil. My acetylene hose split over the winter( was old) and i haven't gotten a new one yet. When i so i will be able to heat it up and hopefully remove the stud. If this fails i will rob a nut from the cab i removed from the beginning of thus build.


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[86HighSierra]

I let almost all the air out of the front tires. It was enough to drop the cab, and i was able to het it in garage.  My wifes tahoe was giving us fits, and i also had the opportunity to buy my late mothers 1997 suburban. So work has come to a stop on my truck. ( got to keep momma happy) got tahoe sold and will hopefully pick up my new to me burban.
Will post a pic. Its a clean looking ride.
Not to forget, my brother is building a house so my extra time will go to him, we are doing all the electrical on his house.

Im hoping to get back to this soon. I haven't  had the time to rob the doors off a suburban pops has in his storage lot. The doors im getting are a two tone brown and tan w electric windows and locks. Would like to put the 2013 or so chevy tow mirrors in the doors. Plan on mimicking the ones another fellow did on here. Use the wing windows. Will play with one of the jacked up doors dad has. This way if i dont like it, i can just walk away from it!



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[86HighSierra]

The suburban on the left is what i bought. The one on the right is the one i grew up with. Mom babied her vehicles.
Washed 2-3 times a week , cleaned inside and out,
Dad built it in 1990 or 91 after he spun out on black ice and bent the frame. It had 33" tires and a 2" spring lift.
The picture was taken just before dad pulled the 454 out and sold burban to a buddy.

Mom made the buyer agree to never bring it around if he wasn't going to keep it clean and nice. Lets just say we never saw it again!


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[86HighSierra]

Between working full time out of town, doing a bathroom remodel, and just being completely worn out at the end of the day, I a as finally able to get my doors pulled off of a donor burban and installed on my truck. No dents and I haven't seen any rust yet. Full electric

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[86HighSierra]

I was able to get my topper on, I like the idea of it, just not this particular one. I want one that's even across the top. Haven't come across one yet, hopefully in February (next swap meet at coliseum ) I will find one.

As u can see I was also able to paint my core support and put it on. Then I bolted my hood I got on as well. Starting to look more and more like a truck.

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[86HighSierra]

I was searching around Craigslist, and i stumbled across an ad that was about 30  days old. It was for both front fenders no dents no rust, the cowl, and the metal filler above front bumper. Was only asking $100 for all. Dont know about you other fellas but i couldnt find one with damage for that price. Let alone pass and driver side.
Luckly he still had them and i got them half way installed

Was also able to pull the motor out of my donor truck and i got it in as well.

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[fitz]

Nice score on the fenders.