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Nice. Seeing the bracing your builder put in the cab made me feel like he knows what he's doing.
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Well, got news today that it’s be wiser to purchase a new stepside bed from Mar-K because my trucks bed rear and inner bed fender is rusted and damaged and would cost extensively
Quoted everything from there, it’s like $500 bucks for shipping and handling but it’s going to be worth it |
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Ordering the bed sides and rear fenders later on today from a good friend
I’ve decided to do a LS swap/ with a 80 tranny in the truck Got a lot of work ahead but it’ll be what I want it to to be soon |
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The truck now has Power brakes, disc brakes and getting ready for the v8 swap soon |
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The brakes look fantastic! don't you just love new parts!!
dne' ;) |
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Very nice.
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then it’s to the crossmembers etc Will keep yall updated |
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That is going to be sweet. Can't wait to see it out in the wild.
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Yeah, the project has gotten very slow lately but it will eventually start back up |
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Some friends installed the gas tank for me
Got me a SBC 350 the other day Decided to go with a SBC, to stay old school and less modifications |
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Looks great! Your project is really coming together now!
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Tank looks good, I like the small block idea. Nice looking motor.
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The small block chevy is the way I went~ more power than you'll ever need and looks great!!
dne' You're doing fantastic!! |
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Thanks everyone. Saving up for a rebuilt 700r4. Then engine mounts for the 350 and I’m just taking it one step at a time
The trucks bed sides are being repaired as well. Purchased some OEM bed fenders from a friend out west. Then, all I’ll have to do is put everything together(hopefully) |
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Finally picked up a 700r4. I’ve got everything to put the engine and transmission in the truck.
Hoping it can be put in the truck this Saturday Also, I installed the cab mount bushings and put the steering column back in the truck for now just to get it to be able to steer. |
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A friends doing all of the work but I’m observing and learning
So we made some progress today with the V8 swap It’s going to look so nice and sound amazing soon Sorry for the sideways photo, not sure why it does that But, my friend is going to finish up installing the engine and transmission mock up tomorrow sometime |
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Here you go
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This weekend was a major success on the old GMC truck
The 350/700r4 is officially in the truck My grandfather would be very proud Major props to a great friend for everything |
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Nice friend and it looks good
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Putting truck rally’s on the truck here soon The trucks came a long way since owning 7 years ago Very eager to get the driveshaft modified and the rest of the stuff in to get it driving and most importantly running |
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Major progress today. She runs!!!
It needs a new carburetor and a better plug wires etc but she runs Engine is fresh https://youtu.be/bwjl9JMLt0k |
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post 421, is that a future dune buggy off to the left? haha
don't mean any disrespect if you are a vw guy, I have just been thinking of building a baja buggy again when done this truck. you notice those things when they are in the back of your mind. truck is looking great. it all takes time and that seems to be at a premium lately. always good to hear it running no matter the condition. it seems to spark ambition again on the project. maybe I should go and start mine up too. |
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Luckily I love Volkswagens. Lol, that beetle was also my grandfathers and am going to frame off restore it one day
Yep, it is an awesome feeling |
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Ordered a brand new eldelbrock performer aluminum intake and soon to get a brand new Eldelbrock 600 cfm carburetor. Oh and my new spark plug wires that are actually worth something came in today
More progress very soon No clue why in the heck my photos keep turning sideways |
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Maybe you gotta fool it by laying down when taking the pics, haha.
You're making forward progress. Keep it up. Curious, without going back through the thread to check, are you swapping the distributor as well? If not check the old one for wear, proper advance curve etc. It can rob you of power and make it run poorly. |
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Straight now
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My Eldelbrock intake should be here today and getting an eldelbrock carb as well very soon |
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Well, the GMC trucks bedsides are finished.
Very pleased with how much work was put into making them better than new As many of you recall, they were warped from the previous guys shoddy welding work Now they’re like new and high quality And the hood latch panel is new again |
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Got me another cleaner and better 700r4 about a week ago
Got me a rebuildable Eldelbrock carburetor too that is being rebuilt currently Got to have all of the new stuff installed and install the newer 700r4 Here is a throwback to when I first got my grandfathers truck back |
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Recently got some rally wheels with GMC logos on them. Good news is they clear my front disc brakes
Got a rebuilt Eldelbrock 1406 carburetor that is electric choke and of course an intake Brand new long water pump and brackets Just ordered today a brand new IDIDIT column that has shift and also tilt Putting another 700r4 in and mocking up for the driveshaft Keeping the ones that cares updated about this build Happy New Years Everyone!!!! |
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What.....no pics?......:lol:...Happy New Year!
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keep up the good work ---we still be watchin ---happy new year ( i hope )
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I’m ordering a brand new power steering setup, brand new transmission linkage to the steering column. Soon to be ordering the rest of the stuff including a brand new gas pedal
This truck is going to be sweet!!! I’ll be able to enjoy it and drive it like I’d like to with these modifications and new things |
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Cool stuff, it's gonna be brand new!
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My engine is a 350/700r4 set up Just wondering if I should go with Lokar or a off brand, because i am afraid of things breaking and or leaking |
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Took the old water pump off the engine and preparing the new one for orange paint and having to get SBC 350 water pump bolts
Man, I have so many parts coming and upcoming for this truck It’s going to be so beautiful when the truck is done |
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