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Offline aort07

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Build up of my '85
« on: December 05, 2006, 08:16:00 pm »
I bought this truck for $1200 with quite a few spare parts. It came with two extra TH-350's, Tires, and misc stuff that I sold and ended up paying about $350 for the truck. Here is a pic of how it started.






Couple tear down pics





Getting the frame all cleaned up and added disc brakes to the rear





Got the engine (New 383), New 700R4 trans, NP205 transfer case put in





The motor is a 383 (3.030" bore x 3.75" stroke)
Eagle Crank
Scat bushed rods
Hyperutectic pistons (9.5:1)
64 cc ported and polished 2.02, 1.90 heads
Comp cams Xtreme 4x4 cam ( Can't remember numbers off the top of my head)
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
Edelbrock 600 cfm carb
MSD 6-AL ignition


Got the cab back on and started some body work





The PO had the rockers and cab corners replaced, but they were done poorley with all the welds still showing.  

Edited by: aort07 at: 12/5/06 8:20 pm
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Offline aort07

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2006, 08:27:00 pm »
Got some primer sprayed after finishing up the body work





Got some paint on the the cab and a new bed thats in a little better shape





Started putting the interior together

The dash is stuffed with Autometer Sport comp gauges. Speedo, Tach, Oil pressure, water temp, volts, fuel, and the one by the light switch is trans temp. It is just the stock plastic cover ground out to accept the new gauges. Here is a close up:






A couple of the engine bay with the fenders and hood installed





Here is a couple of how it sits now with the doors and windows installed






Thats where I am now. I just need some more money for wheels and tires, and to finish the interior. I have all the stuff to get the bed painted I just need to find the time to do it. I sold those old tires and wheels because they were bias ply and were starting to wear uneaven. The blue is just called medium blue. I just liked it better than any of the stock colors. When it is finished I plan on driving it every day. The frame was in pretty good shape so it was cleaned up, primed, undercoated, painted. I replaced the motor because the old one had some weird noises to it. When I took it apart I found the bearings were showing some brass and one of the connecting rods was bent so I just decided to build the 383. The truck has about a 2" lift on it now. I am only planning on running 33's or 35's so thats about all I need. If you have any questions just ask, I'll be happy to answer.

Edited by: aort07 at: 12/5/06 8:29 pm
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2006, 08:29:00 pm »
Looks good dude!

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Re: Build up of my '85
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Offline 1976Scottsdale

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 09:11:00 pm »
(Bows in Awe and Wonder... while drooling.)  LOL.  Sweet looking truck.  I am starting to do the same with mine.  It came with a crate engine in it.  Two cracked heads and a bunch of old parts did not help it any.  Going to 87-up heads and a lot of body work.  Good luck.  Be proud.

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Offline aort07

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2006, 09:24:00 pm »
Thanks guys....If anyone wants anymore detail on anything I have a ton more pics I could explain if wanted.  

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Offline Blazin

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2006, 07:32:00 am »
Welcome from New Hampshire.
Looks good, I have spent on and off the last 2 years doing the same to my 86. Its almost done.

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2006, 03:37:00 pm »
Hat's off to you.  That thing will be nice!
I love the 383's! I drive my truck with no destinations quite often just to enjoy the power--so much fun.

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Offline 123 pugsy

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2006, 08:22:00 pm »
Lookin Good! Great progress pics.

Should run great with that 383.I'm thinking of building one for my next project.Keep posting new pics with your progress.

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Offline bigred

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2006, 09:44:00 am »
looking good

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Offline aort07

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2006, 12:22:00 am »
I have gotten some work done but no time to post any pics. I have the bed pretty close to getting the first coat of primer sprayed. Here is a pic of that



I did a lot of interior work also. I intsalled a cd player, New 3.5" speakers for the front on the way, amp and 10" sub will be installed later and possibly some 6x9s. On the floor I put down heat shield, Sound deadener (basically tar paper), then the carpet.

Pic of the heat shield



Pic of the door panels



Pic of the CD player install



Pic of the carpet



Got the seat recovered and put in



Installed a Hurst Pro Matic 2 shifter



Thats where I am currently. Hoping to get the bed primered and blocked in the next week. Hopefully get the color sprayed within the next month. After that all I need is some new wheels and tires and it will be ready to drive. I'll try to keep updating as I go. I have more pictures of certain things if there is anything you want to see better, Just let me know.

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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2006, 08:13:00 pm »
Nice work!
Keep the pics coming.
Steve

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Offline WELD4DAYS

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2006, 01:01:00 pm »
Your truck is looking good.The old truck looks mean.Can't wait to see it finished.

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Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2006, 01:42:00 pm »
It does look good.But i noticed something.The steering wheel looks like a older style wheel.If you want i got a steering wheel from a 1985 that has the smaller horn button in black but the crest is missing.If you want it you can have it for free just pay shipping.

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Offline aort07

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Re: Build up of my '85
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2006, 06:23:00 pm »
Thanks for the offer on the wheel. It was out of the '74 I used the frame from. I am planning on buying a smaller grant wheel anyway since its not a tilt wheel. Thanks for the comments guys...keep them coming.  

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