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Tire size? That thing is gorgeous.

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Thats my 79. Runs out good and i have never got it stuck (dont mean it cant be done!!)

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Some recent pictures of my square from this past summer. Original post is on page 1.

These pictures were taken on our weeklong off-roading/camping trip around the Utah Canyonlands. Summer 2010

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/...780cb6bf_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/...bca228de_z.jpg

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Doesn’t look like much in the picture, but this was a very steep 3 step off camber obstacle. The type of obstacle that makes your sphincter pinch holes in your seat knowing you are 5 hrs down the trail from the paved road and if you dump it you're really screwed!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...c60d3540_z.jpg

The trusty and nutsy 8.1L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/...9da99f8d_z.jpg

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^^^ I love your truck. If I had the $$ I would go with the 8.1 L, and I have evil thoughts of a 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke, just to be different.

I sat and looked at this whole thread one day when I was supposed to be working, very inspiring.

Sarge

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Nice flex. What suspension are you running on that rig?

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Id stay away from the PS fords. Go IDI if you go. They are much more relaible and they have better lower end torque. the 93.5-94 IDI turbo units are good units also.

How does that 8.1 handle and such?? Is it lighter than the old Gen IV BBC engines?? I know it makes more power, but would it really be worth the headache of the computer controled units?? (big brother is watchin you!!!)

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Sarge,

You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar. :lol:

Desert Bob,

The front has Superlift 6” softride springs, ORD shackles and sway bar disconnect. The rear has the ORD shackle flip, HD long shackle and 56” spring packs from a ¾ ton LWB 4x4 that I added two arched springs to (mainly to help with the weight the truck often carries off-road). It flexes well and rides surprisingly well. Rides much better than my two stock Silverado HDs with IFS!

Truckerboy,

Now that I have the 8.1L calibrations dialed in, it is awesome. Unbelievable HP and torque from a stock engine. This truck goes on trips from sea level in Arizona to 14,000 ft elevation here in CO, a carbureted engine is a hassle to deal with when it comes to such extreme elevation changes. The 8.1L is indeed lighter than the 454 I pulled out but not by much….maybe 50 lbs or so. This 8.1L system is pretty straight forward. I had the tuner turn off the power robbing stuff that takes away the fun on newer engines. EGR was turned off, Torque Management was turned off, Electronic Throttle was turned off (running a L29 454 mechanical throttle body), downstream O2’s were turned off and a 425 HP 91 Octane hot tune was added. It runs an in-tank Corvette/F-body fuel pump on a 87 fuel sending unit. It has not been on a dyno but the tuners estimates feel about right the best I can tell. It can be a difficult at times driving a hotrod engine backed by a dump truck transmission (SM465). :lol: The engine wants to run like hell and the ancient trans doesn’t like to shift fast! A NV4500 is planned this December.

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Dirtylarry,

Thank you. Just wondering as my K20 rides..well...like a truck. My 98 1 ton Dodge 4x4 Cummins rode much better than this rig. I wonder how well it will flex when the time comes. Hmmmm

BTW. Love that blue. Might just have to paint my Baja Bug that color.

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[QUOTE=DirtyLarry;4207372]Sarge,

You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar. :lol:

I dont know, my 6.0 has been real reliable and its been modded. I think the 6.0 is a great power plant, but I think the Ford techs that work on them caused most of the issues. My 06 has 63k on it and its been in the shop about 5 times in all that time. 1 time was caused by me.

Thats a debate for another pace and time though. We all like what we like and thats what makes the world do circles.

At any rate. I will stick with the TBI 350 I have from my 87, maybe do soame upgardes to it, and later down the road do something else.

I will say this though, IO red every post you make and your trucks have been my inspration.

Sarge

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yep. i have some painted all black on my truck. look up a couple posts

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Mine..

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that is literally my dream truck, mr pops...

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Hey thanks man!

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me too the more i see it the more i want one....

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That is the truck I want!! Black 79 or 80 K20 or K30!

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Well, I am selling them local. All of them. Tired of all the Sh** that comes with them. Its up for $800.

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Well thanks again, and back at you, I'd love to get a nice 2wd like yours and either keep it a dually, or make a short box halfton out of it..:metal:

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too bad you live far:lol:

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Here are some pics of my 5.3 swapped 87 4x4

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...k/P1030433.jpg
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...k/P1030432.jpg
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...k/P1030435.jpg
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...k/P1030421.jpg

And a vid from its first start up

I am daily driving it now!

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here is a few shots of mine

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Heres mine
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...0/100_2934.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...0/100_2938.jpg
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1980 K20, 6" procomp lift with 35" BFG's. 4 speed with a 350

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silver lake sand dunes, michigan

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Here my 84 3/4ton, with 35" Nittos, MT classic locks
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4009_large.jpg
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http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4008_large.jpg

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My '73 K20, it' far from perfect but for the price in my area (even rusty ones are expensive) it'll be a good start.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9976

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9977

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9978

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9982

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9983

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=9984

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My 91' 3/4ton suburban on 38.5s

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here are some first is mine wish I could resize sorry if any repost

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That 2 tone blazer is a good looking truck and specs on it?

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love the brush guard on the stepside really forms to the truck

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my buddys truck before he traded it for an 85 4x4 that had a roller motor


http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/...iggreenfla.jpg
it was on 44s in this pic an it had a beefed up 305 and blazer frame

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The Black and White one is not mine but what I want mine to look like mines the little pic to left and some more pics

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Here is mine I just bought. 86 GMC Sierra Classic K1500. I had the same truck in high school and was very happy to find another one.

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[QUOTE=RednecK30;3653484]this is my 87 1 ton

http://www.saoffroad.com/forums/pict...pictureid=5931

Anyone know how much of a lift this has on it? An idea at least? Thanks

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The front springs look like factory springs so...not much lift. Maybe has an addaleaf and/or a 1"zero rate either way 2-3" max, especially how much the front fender is cut.

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Here's some more of mine first is before we were getting it ready for paint, second is after we took the trim off, third is current pic as you can see the tailgate was not on it at the time we painted it and it is primer black were I have done minor repairs(rust, dents, scratches), and the others are custom bumpers in progress

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thirdstreettito, is the 4x4 dually a four speed or a/t? I'm a four speed man but that truck is awesome!


Also, like the lettered cowl induction hood!

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Couple pics of my 87 that I bought a little over a month ago, I want to put 35s on it but I'm not sure if they'll fit or not with only 4" of lift.. Something to look into once summer rolls around & the salt is off the roads. Bottom pic is from a year or so back, kinda bad quality.

http://i52.tinypic.com/altc8j.jpg
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Here is my 1984 GMC Sierra 4x4. The first pic is of the motor out to fix the spun bearing the PO did. The rest are how it now sits. Still a work in progress. Ive also attached a video of when I got the motor and tranny back in after rebuilding. Sorry about the camera quality, my cell phone video sucks.

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WHAT ARE THE SPECS ON THE FINE LOOKING MACHINE?:gmc2: