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79 Silverado long box build
Hey guy's i'm new to this forum, mostley been on my other car forum all my life haha. Anyways, its the trucks turn to be fun. I'm planning on swapping a 4x4 frame onto my 79 silverado.
I found a 79 GMC 2500 for 500 bucks (canadian) and its in pretty good shape! got rust free doors and rust free bed floor. Hopefully i'll be picking that up this friday. Everything is open for suggestions! As it sits. http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...6/P8261798.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...6/P8261800.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...6/P8261801.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...6/P8261803.jpg In the end Something like this hopefully http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...truckdream.jpg |
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Quick update.
Thinking of selling this truck and pick up a 85 crewcab. |
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crewcab 4x4 or 2wd?
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Crewcab. 4x4.
Well I didn't see any around so I went ahead with my original plan and picked up my GMC tonight. I'll take some Pictures either tomorrow or monday. |
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Pictures are to come soon I promise. Monday i'll identifying what I got. and maybe clean out the bed.
Anybody know what size of rim would be ideal for a 35" by 13.5 tire? http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...jones_16/2.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...jones_16/3.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...untitled-3.jpg |
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If you're going to go with a 35" tire, I'd go with a 15X10 wheel with 35X12.50 15 tires. They make a great combination and look great. Personally, I don't like tires that are too wide.
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I'm thinking of stepping it up to a 6" lift by rough country and going with a 35 or 37. If i do 37 it'd probably look better with a 16'' rim
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Well got the Green B***erd down to the bare frame today. Time to start sanding away and paint the frame.
Am i going to need the floor pan from 4x4? |
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Cool build! Yeah you are going to need a high hump out of a 4x4 or manual 2x4.
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Ok thats what I was thinking. Is that the part that is bolted down? I kinda want to take the cab to the junkyard before i start ripping my normal truck apart.
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Depending on what your floor looks like you might need the removable hump and the section behind it. Check this out: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=11838.0
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Bought a new Camera, so you guys can expect pics finally. Right now the entire body is off the frame of the gmc. Time to start cleaning it up and paint.
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Looks like you got yourself a good project there. I'm looking forward to following it. Subscribed.
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Sorry it took so long for pics. I have some brutal quality cell phone ones from the ripping to the frame, But Unless you guys actually want to see those horrid images then I could.
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/001.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/002.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/003.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/004.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/008.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/009.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/010.jpg |
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lookin good. I spent like 20 days searching for that style NP205 in my area, and no luck. Couldn't find one anywhere. I ended up yankin one from a junk yard thats got the fixed yoke, but now I need my drive shaft modified. Sorry, but i was shocked when i saw your t case. HAHA. your project is movin along pretty good, cant wait to see the final project
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Thanks, i was pretty happy finding the np205 and I'm pretty sure i got a 700r4. Its got kind of a rectangular oil pan.
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Painted the frame today with POR15 Semi-gloss. I brushed it on.
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/014.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/015.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/016.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/017.jpg |
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Looking good.
I'm jealous of your garage space. |
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Haha my school's garage space. once summer rolls around i'll be working on it in the driveway... Lets hope I finish it before then.
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Do what you can while you have the space!
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Solid progress bro. Hopefully you can git-r-dun before too too long, in time for offroading season lol
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Yeah Hopefully. I got the rear axle replaced. good brakes on it and everything. Cracked open the diff and I think the fluid didn't even have 1000kms yet.
Rough country 6" Will be here tomorrow or Monday. LMC sent out there Cab to frame bushings today. Little slow. But forgiven. After the 5th, I'll be ordering inner fenders and paint/primer. |
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Started tearing apart the truck today. Looks like more work then I thought. Anyways. my Rough country lift came in today.
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Currently looking for advice for making the engine bay Much cleaner.
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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...1325402_n2.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...299004_n-1.jpg Its a Weiand Stealth intake. I got some nice valve covers as well. Also, plan on getting a 600cfm carb, pullys, and a air filter. |
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Finished painting the block today. Hopefully sit her in the 4x4 frame next week. and get the cab off and start cutting/welding.
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Engine is all bolted up to the Tranny and set in on the mounts now. Just need to get the Cab off and do a little welding.
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...299004_n-2.jpg |
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What, no close up of the engine? Looks like it turned out good!
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It looks alright, I need to paint the Oilpan still. And I want to get new pullys. But I'm a tad rushed for time.
I keep thinking you guys are gonna jump on my nuts for ditching the orange! cab Is pretty much off now. Most likely will have it sitting on the new 4x4 frame by next friday! http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y..._5240668_n.jpg |
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trxus mt's. is the tire i'll be going with.
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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...difference.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...s_16/torch.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y.../needsweld.jpg Lets see if i can get the cab on the new frame tomorrow. |
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Picked up some inner fenders here in town for 55$ each. In stock. Good deal i thought!
Also picked up a chrome roll bar and front light bar all for 100$ Shocks and lift are in now. 6" Rough country. Looks like i need to buy a carb and longtubes next. and some more Por 15. http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...nes_16/YES.jpg |
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Lookin good! Nice progress!
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Thanks for the comments! Its crazy what 2 hours a day 5 days a week can do.
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Why did you cut down so far to install 4x4 tranny hump? Was there a reason?
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Yeah, notice the first picture on that post you see the difference? It's needed so that you can fit that transfer case in there. Plus it makes it a easier job to weld. And I cut it with a torch and only had 1 small fire :D
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Been waiting on a front spring from rough country. Finally came in today. Rough Countey service is unbeleivably amazing. A++
So i've been busy putting the lift on and new bushings and such. Put a door on today and the front fenders. Also picked up a flaring kit and some brake line and redid the whole truck front to back. For only 50 bucks. Screw that buying pre bent ****. Heres some photos. I think i should probably order a new drag link.. But i did pick up some fancy, Got a new holly 670cfm carb, and some hooker Ceramic longtubes http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y..._16/noaxle.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...kingpretty.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ckinghight.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ngtobecool.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...cokebottle.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ingawesome.jpg |
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