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Re: 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 Shortwide DD/Project
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This one shows how well you can clean a truck carpet with some vacuum work :lol:. I'll have pics of the newly installed front seat tomorrow
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Looks 10000x better than the leather, and more comfortable.
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Had to drill some holes but they fit lol
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Added tow hooks to the front today:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...74097386_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...43787866_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...01678411_n.jpg The push pads on the bumper tuck them away, but they're still usable and accessible, and they fill in the holes on the valance. |
Re: 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 Shortwide DD/Project
Well, I've got a few updates on my truck. First, I put a new rotor on the left front spindle, so that I have 5 studs again instead of 4. Also, swapped out my back windows. Put in windows that don't have louver covers on them. And on top of that, I put my toolbox in the bed and gave the truck a bath.
Now for the pics. I've never taken photos way in the back pasture of our property so I thought I'd do so. :lol: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...71332409_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...18441423_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...22730595_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47248911_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...37615611_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...10499000_n.jpg |
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Here's our uh...parts supply :lol: I do apologize about the dirty Green F##d in the middle. I made my money back on parts and it'll be turned into a Toyota when I haul it in for scrap :lol:
Also, in here is a black Z71. Which will be stripped down and prepped as my '92 is going to become a Z71. |
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Gonna put the front and rear diffs of my 88, along with trans and transfer case in the Z71 chassis, and my 92 engine and exhaust, and set my entire '92 body on it.
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Looks much better with the windows and no covers!
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Thanks Bill! Truck will look even better when it's a Z71. Lol.
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Welp, got the black Z71 all stripped down. Here's the new home for my 92. 1993 K1500 Z71 frame.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...34196128_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...65367422_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...38463593_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...48747752_n.jpg Needs more cleaning and prepping, which it'll get. |
Re: 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 Shortwide DD/Project
And so it begins.
Frame is stripped. Wiring harness, fuel lines, brake lines, entire front suspension. Only things left in the frame that are coming out, are skid plates and the front diff. Frame will be cleaned, pressure washed, and sand blasted before prep paint, and new parts. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...45958589_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...78323918_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...17056969_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...46154494_n.jpg |
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I already posted these in my 88 thread, but since they correspond with my Z71 build, I'll post them here. Stripped 88 frame, and the trans and transfer I'll be using; 700R4 Auto and NP241 transfer case.
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Here's the stripped 88 frame. Phone was being stupid. Tomorrow I'm gonna clean up the 93 Z71 frame as much as I can, and it'll get painted soon.
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Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
Got the Z71 frame up on the rotisserie, and started cleaning it up. Grease, is a b*tch. :lol:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...40850399_n.jpg https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...15767359_n.jpg https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...38083653_n.jpg By the way, after looking high and low for a frame number on every frame we've come across...finally found the frame numbers when we WEREN'T looking. |
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Goodies and such:
New steering wheel http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps06090725.jpg Battery life on my truck was going to crap, so I did a few adjustments. Firstly, new alternator. Replaced my serpentine belt while I put the new alternator on. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psfebcb299.jpg And then, added a second battery. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps47debd5e.jpg I think it'll be fine. :lol: |
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And the frame painting begins.
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the frame looks like it clean up good
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I didn't know any better when I moved down to Texas because where I am from in Montana we don't have Auto Zone, I learned in a big hurry their parts are the worst. Everything I bought from them had to go back. Now all I run for batteries are the Optima yellow tops, but even those can be sketchy since they started making them in Mexico. |
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I've never had issues with Duralast Golds, actually. I run Duralast Gold batteries in almost everything. When it comes to AutoZone...if it's not Duralast, I don't use it. I will never buy Valucraft. :lol: But I do know what you mean. Not everyone has the best luck with parts.
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Frame is completely painted, and it's now half a roller. :lol:
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That came out nice.
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Thank you Bill. What you don't see is the rear end I got mounted after the pictures. It was too dark to take pics afterwards, so they'll be up tomorrow, and my 92 will also be stripped down tomorrow. It will be driving and on the road by Friday.
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Here's the pics of the rear end mounted. Sadly it's getting pushed back about a week. I caught a bug and I'm sick as hell...and combined with this weather I'm not doing squat.
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Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
Picked up a new grille last night. Been looking high and low for one of these damn things.
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Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
Here's a couple updates. First, the new lenses for the new grille.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psdac8b848.jpg Second, I got bored and put it in. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psbe4eb47d.jpg No bumper filler on the bottom of the grille right now. That's only because since I'm building my Z71, the 94-98 front bumper brackets will just go on that frame, instead of having to put them on my busted 2WD frame, then take them right back off. |
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I like the grill, it looks better than I thought it would.
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I have always preferred the GMC grill on the 95-98 years. It does look good on there!
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:lol: Thanks dad, and Bill.
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Finally getting back into this damn thing. Parts painting has begun.
Cleaning up and prepping the torsion bars http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps39b9abc2.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psbf76a9f9.jpg Chevy Orange! ;) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps4abac2eb.jpg Re-painting my torsion bar crossmember http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psbac0dff2.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb413c779.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psc79b971e.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps5b3083d0.jpg Torsion bars are in. There's just something about Chevy Orange on top of black. It's beautiful. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psd30872fd.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps0fa64bae.jpg |
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Its looking good, I always did like black and orange together...
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A couple teaser pics I guess you could say.
Got the frame moved back in the driveway and sitting on its own. Still not complete, but getting there http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb16d196b.jpg And my 92 is in its final resting place as a 2WD pickup. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8cccfa9f.jpg |
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And here comes the tear down.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psccdc53ba.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psfb72a0ec.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps9d49963b.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psa50b1804.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psa2911a6b.jpg Off comes the cab! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...pse562712b.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps84d2e3a0.jpg On the ground, and a stripped, bent frame. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf4e47185.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...pse55fe9ea.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psaf9a1cfe.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps3f1c40d8.jpg |
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And the beginning of my orange drivetrain and running gear.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps7e759204.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps0ce43046.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps7b02ddcc.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...pse306d02f.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psd29de89d.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps15e82dac.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps238e8afc.jpg And the front differential is in. Major pain in the ass, at that. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8d7a3338.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8aae7d0d.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps9130aaae.jpg |
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I now have a bright orange drive-train :D
Still need to add the adapter for my oil filter, and it's probably going to get an oil cooler. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps238e8afc.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psd29de89d.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps15e82dac.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf7949f69.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps9b824f85.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...pse0265667.jpg Engine, trans, and transfer case are all in. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psc7c52214.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps5c407b2d.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psbb0e0a90.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps40ec5e6b.jpg Exhaust is hung (Most of the way) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps735cf52a.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps3a04190b.jpg |
Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
Almost ready to drive! ;)
Looking good on the swap so far.:metal: |
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Thank you Bill. Still need to straighten out my exhaust, then run all my lines. Hopefully, it will be on the road next week. Still not done with my engine. Next is to finish painting the front of the engine orange, then pull the valve covers and spray them black. Also have new rails to re-route my plug wires.
How's the '70 coming? :lol: |
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Got the cab bolted back down today. Weird going from a lowrider...to this. :lol:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb73dc2de.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps9effff59.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf18a26a3.jpg 2" Daystar body lift, and 265/75R16's and as it sits right now...is taller than my dad's truck. :lol: :D |
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Y'know that feeling you get, when you feel like you've created Frankenstein?
It's almost complete...still needs the bed, grille, and bumpers http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps98de21ab.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps29dd56c4.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps27f4dfa2.jpg May be incomplete bodywise....BUT IT LIVES. It purrs. It rumbles. I love it :D |
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Before the MAJOR update...
May 3, 2013. SNOW. The hell is this white crap doing here in May?! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps513ef266.jpg Now for the good stuff ;) The beast lives. Got it all back together tonight. Still got some work, but it's together and it runs. Here's a little height comparison with dad's :lol: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psbaa72456.jpg It's a good bit taller than what I figured it would be. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps1347c080.jpg Also has one hell of a rake. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps4717b8f6.jpg |
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Daylight pics and a few others.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psedf314bc.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf456a661.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf4283800.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psfc466923.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psca30527b.jpg 2" Body spacers http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps6dd490c7.jpg Orange, orange, and more orange! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps2318659e.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps33ccd8d8.jpg |
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