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Offline JRConnieK10

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83 K10 s/b project
« on: January 07, 2008, 05:58:03 pm »
Ok I finally got some pics of the truck I've been working on for my son. I bought it about a year ago not running and no bed oh and it came with alot of extra rust no extra charge. I've already replaced the inner/outer rockers, cab supports, cab corners, and floor sections. I found a bed for $100.00 rt side in great shape filled the fuel door opening still need a left side to much damage to repair. I plan on giving it a 6" lift w/35" tires can't leave it stock. bought a complete interior trim for $20.00 with headliner sweet deal I'll get more pics as we go.
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Offline 82chevy

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2008, 07:57:24 pm »
thats gunna be a nice truck when its done. im doing the same thing now but only for myself  ;D ;
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Offline team39763

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2008, 09:51:37 am »
What motor are you gonna drop in it?
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2008, 11:02:55 am »
Sorry, it's got a 350 w/700r4 didn't run when we got it did tune up put 600 edelbrock and intake it really just had bad gas and old q-jet is why it wouldn't run I figured he could run that motor till he kills it then we'll do something else maybe by then he'll be ready to fit more of the bill for that one.
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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2008, 11:01:47 pm »
man, that's one lucky kid...i wish my dad would have been around to do that kinda stuff with me  :)
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2008, 08:35:28 am »
Quote from: Fordeatinz71 on January 08, 2008, 11:01:47 pm
man, that's one lucky kid...i wish my dad would have been around to do that kinda stuff with me  :)
Thanks he is pretty awesome but don't think I'am the type to just hand it to him he does anything you ask of him and no trouble or drama and I like the idea of him having something that if he has money I don't have to worry about him blowing it on stuff to get him in trouble. He saves and dreams of things for his truck.
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Offline JJSZABO

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2008, 02:12:58 pm »
Great project.  Mine started out as a father and son project (for him).  A year later, I'm left finishing it and footing the bill.  I've got too much in it to quit.  Besides, it's quite addictive.

What he doesn't know, is I'm going to finish it and give it to him as a present.  He was awarded a four year army scholarship to a small EXPENSIVE college that he worked his but off for.  He saved his mother and I a TON of money.

Anyway, looking good.  Keep us posted.
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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2008, 09:42:54 pm »
well, that's mighty awesome of you to still give him the truck despite him leaving it "in your lap".  you know this addiction doesn't go away, right?  you will have to go get you one now, and start over again...rinse, lather, repeat... ::)
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1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(

Offline JJSZABO

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2008, 07:52:29 am »
Quote from: Fordeatinz71 on January 10, 2008, 09:42:54 pm
  you will have to go get you one now, and start over again...rinse, lather, repeat... ::)

That's funny, I was thinking the very same thing.  I've already warned my wife. ;D
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86 Chevy C-10
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Son regained interest when truck was almost completed

Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2008, 10:34:38 pm »
hahaha, well, as long as she's prepared...my wife is trying to fight it...she just doesn't understand...but she's gonna have to get on board...she has no choice in the matter... ;D
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Offline 1983stepside

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2008, 08:53:14 am »
i just started a rebuild on my 83 stepside ive owned since i was 14 im 21 now my pap owned it my dad had it and now im the lucky owner of it i just took it apart in may of 2008 so its no where near being done but me and my dd are working on it its the best experince of my life ill remember this for ever
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2008, 11:13:34 am »
Well I like building it with him we haven't got real far though hi is very active in sports in school from football,wrestling, and track and they seem to run together pretty good I'll up date some pics soon.
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Offline frogman68

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2008, 11:29:16 am »
I love father son projects :)

My son and I are rebuilding his Blazer (still not sure how this works I pay for every part and he gets  a vocabulary lesson when I wrap my knuckles)

I need to replace the whole floor from the tailgate forward still not sure on the floor supports  :)

Xmas break we are suppose to make it a stick from a automatic  he will get to use the grinder :)
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Offline 1983stepside

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2008, 11:32:41 am »
ya me and my dad are spliting the cost of the build so far we have 1500 wraped up in our project and its no where near being done
i tell you what tho its the best way to spend time with your son i no i love spending time with my dad working on my truck
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Offline cubicdollars

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Re: 83 K10 s/b project
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2008, 01:07:53 pm »
Awsome project  ;D
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