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Offline gbskunk2006

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My 86 GMC Sierra C15
« on: January 10, 2008, 10:02:21 pm »
Here are some pics of my restoration project which I started almost two years ago.  Still very much WIP but at least I finally got it painted two days before Christmas.  Hopefully, now the fun starts with putting it all back together again  :)

Picked up this neglected p/u for $2000 in 2000 to use primarily as a "beater".  Loved driving it so much I decided to give it some much needed TLC and a face lift.

NOTE: Had a lot more pics but my Webshots album was deleted so all my links don't work now.  Attaching some before shots.
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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2008, 10:04:54 pm »
oh man, she's lookin good!  it's kinda cool to see some 4.3 classics running around.  i really like that you added the silver at the bottom of the factory paint.  i'm gonna start redoing my K1500 here pretty soon and i'm gonna upgrade mine to a "Sierra Classic/SLE" hybrid, lol.  what are your other plans for it?   
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Offline 82chevy

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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2008, 10:06:34 pm »
wow that looks way better. i recently did the same thing to my truck. hopfully im going to paint it tomorrow or this weekend
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2008, 10:19:05 pm »
i no this might sound wierd...But do u have any pics of ur timing tab? my truck dont have one....And i have no idea on ware the new one should go..
Same engine as you 4.3 v6
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2008, 10:24:02 am »
Excellent progress!  Looking good.
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2008, 12:59:37 pm »
Quote from: Redneckchevy on January 10, 2008, 10:19:05 pm
i no this might sound wierd...But do u have any pics of ur timing tab? my truck dont have one....And i have no idea on ware the new one should go..
Same engine as you 4.3 v6

Redneckchevy... As soon as I pull my 4.3L out of my 86, your welcome to my timing tab.  Engine runs good but the block is cracked where the outside starter bolt goes in an I can't get a starter to work so IMO the engine is junk...
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2008, 01:03:42 pm »
...put it infront of a 4 spd and roll start it everywhere?  ;D
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2008, 01:56:00 pm »
Well that would rock!..Just let me no when and how much :D
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2008, 03:04:46 pm »
Good clean look, should look pretty sweet when finished.
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2008, 04:42:05 pm »
Quote from: werewolfx13 on January 11, 2008, 01:03:42 pm
...put it infront of a 4 spd and roll start it everywhere?  ;D


It is a stick and that is how I get it going but in NW Indiana there is not enough hills to strategically park.
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2008, 04:43:27 pm »
Quote from: Redneckchevy on January 11, 2008, 01:56:00 pm
Well that would rock!..Just let me no when and how much :D

No problem, it is my next project in line but it will be a few weeks before I start it.
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2008, 11:28:48 pm »
O no problem i went this long lol cpl more weeks wont hurt me at all
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Offline gbskunk2006

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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2008, 01:31:13 pm »
Here's a shortlist of all the new/used parts I've collected over past couple of years that still need to be installed.  If all goes according to plan, hope to get her on the road by this Spring.

Interior:
-sound proofing for the cab
-headliner and carpet
-headliner trim
-weather stripping for doors and all windows
-stereo and speakers
-vent windows
-rally steering wheel
-dash

Exterior:
-front windshield
-rear sliding window (got it tinted)
-black side moldings
-side markers and tail lights
-front chrome bumper (with guards)
-rear chrome step bumper
-bed and tailgate cap (diamond plated)
-running boards
-wheel well and front trim
-billeted front grill
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2008, 05:07:48 pm »
Looks very nice! What are you putting in it when you pull the 4.3?
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Re: My 86 GMC C10 Long Box - 4.3 Litre V6
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2008, 06:00:15 pm »
Looking good. Keep the pics coming. ;D
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