86 k10 project

[nikesb1111]

well i started this 3 years ago and so far heres where im at.

when i first got it



gm 350 crate motor that previous owner put in


what the motor looks like as of now. Holley 600cfm four barell, edelbrock performer rpm intake, hooker headers, jegs 8.0 plug wires, jegs 4" filter, k&n substack.


and the truck now, i will be starting paint this week

[1983stepside]

wow thats a nice start whats your plans with your truck and keep us posted with pics and any cool ideas you come up with

[nikesb1111]

well when its done i want a good reliable truck with some good power. It will be my daily, and i want to go wheeling with my buddies too, and maybe even race the local hill climb. Heres what i have and what i plan on when its all done.

Engine:
600 holley 4 barrel
k&n substack
edelbrock performer intake
moroso valve covers
jegs 8mm plug wires
hooker headers
jegs 4" filter

Still to come:
msd distributer
vortec large port heads
edelbrock super victor intake
holley 770 truck avenger
1.6 roller rockers
268/276 lunati voodoo cam
double roller timing chain
underdrive pulleys
hi volume water pump
all braided lines

Tranny:
700R4
corvette servo

still to come:
shift kit
eventually a th400 swap

Axles:
10bolt front
12 bolt rear
3.08 gears

still to come:
10.5" 14 bolt rear
4.10 gears
lockers
rear disc brake conversion

Interior:
4 8" kicker subs
2 600 speakers
2 tweaters
center console
jegs buckets
sony xplod stereo deck
power door locks

still to come:
alarm system
power windows
power mirrors
temp and compass rearview mirror
carpet
leather seat covers
heated seats
10 point cage

Body:
new cab
new bed
poly mounts
Everything blacked out
cragar soft 8s
35" super swamper ssrs
euro headlights
power mirrors

still to come:
rear roll pan
4" cowl hood
custom RBP grille
35% window tint

suspension:
4" rough country

still to come:
quad shocks
dual steering stabalizers

So thats it i still have a LOT to do but i want to get it on the road for now and keep doing the rest of the stuff. Ill post some progress pics in a minute.

[nikesb1111]

[Thermal Izod]

can't wait to see some pics when you start putting it back together....

[oldwhity]

Looks great. Your making good progress.

[1983stepside]

looks awsome and sounds like it will be a great truck when done keep up the good work

[nikesb1111]

[hotrod24]

alright nice work

[oldwhity]

Are you mounting the horns on top of the cab?

[nikesb1111]

haha no its a joke

[nikesb1111]

[oldwhity]

Sounds great. What size are the tires?

[nikesb1111]

the tires are 35x13.5 BFG krawlers

[Captkaos]

looking good