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DCRANER · 02-10-2004, 01:14 PM

Hello. I have an 86 GMC shortbed, and got this about 3 years ago. It was from Texas and was rust free.

I have restored it to stock looking, but added Billet Wheels, lowered it just about 2".

Plan on street /strip and at this time has a ZZ430 small block, Turbo 400, and 3.73 Auburn rear.

Currently doing a B&M Mega Truck shifter and may need 4.11 gears. Also have a Billet grill to go on,etc.

Looking forward to getting some good info on this site.

Thanks.

bigblock73 · 02-10-2004, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the board from MN.

Sounds like a cool truck, can't wait to see some pictures.

BTW, where are you from? It is always nice to see a location below your screen name...helps us answer questions from time to time as well.

Prerunner1982 · 02-10-2004, 01:27 PM

welcome to our addiction.....

cochino12 · 02-10-2004, 01:38 PM

welcome to the board, pics pics pics

DCRANER · 02-10-2004, 01:44 PM

O/K, have added location and other details.

Will take pics of my GMC soon, weather bad here. My truck is Fathom Blue, same as 1970 SS 396 Chevelle (L78) I had. Stock dark blue interior, bench seat, but all redone, just like 1986 all over again.

Thanks again.

CRRoy71 · 02-10-2004, 02:07 PM

Welcome to the board!
We need those pics!

gldevall · 02-10-2004, 02:07 PM

Welcome to the board. You will find this place very helpful at times. A great place to hang out. Looking forward for pics also.

78' Silverado · 02-10-2004, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DCRANER
O/K, have added location and other details.

Will take pics of my GMC soon, weather bad here. My truck is Fathom Blue, same as 1970 SS 396 Chevelle (L78) I had. Stock dark blue interior, bench seat, but all redone, just like 1986 all over again.

Thanks again.

Ahh my twin..just a different year :P I really like that color

Wel come to the board. Any ?'s at all be sure to ask. Ahh cant wait to see them pics!!!

78SilveradoSWB · 02-10-2004, 04:06 PM

Welcome to the board! From the State of Oregon!

*Zilverado* · 02-10-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by DCRANER
Hello. I have an 86 GMC shortbed...

Welcome aboard. Don't worry, we'll overlook the "shortbed" thing.

Just kidding of course, I think me and my LWB buddies are in the minority on this board (IMO). Oh well, who cares, they're all trucks and they're all Chevys.

Have Fun...

DCRANER · 02-10-2004, 04:37 PM

Thanks all. I have updated my signature and pics will come, I hope soon. B&M shifter going in next week and in a few weeks the MSD & gears.

Soon after I have March pulley system with Billet alternator & power steering pump in the box on the shelf, ready to go.

Then Billet steering wheel & dash bezel planned. Anyone have any thoughts on a nice Billet wheel, I would like a traditional 3 spoke with black leather wrap and a nice GMC horn ring.

Hope to have all done by spring, and then to Enghishtown Raceway Park to see if this thing really runs.

This should keep me busy for a while.

Thanks.

**swervin ervin** · 02-10-2004, 08:01 PM

Welcome to the board. Sounds like a very nice project you have going. As for the steering wheel, what about one like this one. It's a Grant Signature wheel.

**swervin ervin** · 02-10-2004, 08:02 PM

Oh, forgot to add, I'm thinking they have GMC horn buttons too.

79BIG10 · 02-10-2004, 09:52 PM

Welcome tot eh board. SOunds like a great truck you've got to work with. Especially with a ZZ430 you can really build around that powerplant. Makes me wish my ZZ4 was a ZZ430.

87 STEPPER · 02-10-2004, 09:59 PM

Welcome from So. Florida it was like 80 here today:p

So you have had your truck for 3 years and you don't have one pic to post?............This is totally unaccaptable!

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2004, 10:09 PM

Well Hello DCRANER ! Glad to see you found us here. You will really enjoy this place. It has a great bunch of guys and a few gals that know and love GM trucks.

Don't be afraid to ask things. We love to share what we know....

soleeagle · 02-11-2004, 01:00 AM

Hello And Welcome. If you are like me you will spend hours on the board.

apstguy · 02-11-2004, 03:38 AM

Welcome!

DCRANER · 02-11-2004, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Welcome to the board. Sounds like a very nice project you have going. As for the steering wheel, what about one like this one. It's a Grant Signature wheel.

I do like the look of that wheel, thanks for the pic.

I do have a black billet grill in the box, but am not sure now how this will look with my dark blue body and then do I leave the headlight bezels silver color? I thought the orange GMC emblem would look good against the black grill, but..............

Anyone have any pics or thoughts on this combination or should I just get a polished billet grill instead?

Thanks.

DCRANER · 02-11-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Welcome to the board. Sounds like a very nice project you have going. As for the steering wheel, what about one like this one. It's a Grant Signature wheel.

Message to swervin;

It looks like I am doing many things on my truck similar to yours, B&M Mega shifter, I just ordered a Grant wheel and the billet dash bezel, etc.

And, I do plan on installing my March pulley system,which also includes their billet (100 amp) alternator, which brings me to another question;

Will the 100 amp alternator be enough juice when I add the electric radiator fans in place of the stock fan?, and note that I have disconnected the A/C system.

Appreciate any thoughts.

By the way I will be in N.C. in May for race week, and I just love N.C., also have some relatives there. My wife and I have been going to the May and October races for many years.

Thanks again.

**swervin ervin** · 02-11-2004, 06:44 PM

If it were me, and according to what sound system you have, I would go for a 140 amp or so alternator. If you have some high amperage fans, they draw a lot of power and will need it. No such thing as going too big, but it can be too small. What fans are you planning on using?

Yeah, NC is a great state to live in. Charlotte gets crazy when the races are going on. I live about 45 miles west of Charlotte. Don't go the races. I did go to the first night Winston though. Loved it.

Where does your relatives live?

Blue Beard · 02-11-2004, 11:46 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washinton State...........

Still waiting on the pics..........aren't we impatient........?

ElCaminogirl65 · 02-12-2004, 01:37 AM

Sounds like a beauty..... Show us some pics, please

**swervin ervin** · 02-12-2004, 01:53 AM

OK. So no one else has done it yet, so I guess it's up to me.

DCRANER · 02-12-2004, 11:01 PM

Well w/o pics I guess I should

But, here in Jersey the roads are still crappy and my truck goes back to the paint shop on the 16 th. because the new cowl hood did not match. But, I will really try to get some done before that time.

By the way swervin, my cousin is a minister and lives in Newton, N.C.................... and I have seen a few pics of your engine compartment, etc. and I hope I can get mine that nice, so

, I will keep a little more quiet until I can get some pics.

Thanks.

02-10-2004, 01:14 PM	#1
DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	New Member Hello. I have an 86 GMC shortbed, and got this about 3 years ago. It was from Texas and was rust free. I have restored it to stock looking, but added Billet Wheels, lowered it just about 2". Plan on street /strip and at this time has a ZZ430 small block, Turbo 400, and 3.73 Auburn rear. Currently doing a B&M Mega Truck shifter and may need 4.11 gears. Also have a Billet grill to go on,etc. Looking forward to getting some good info on this site. Thanks.

02-10-2004, 01:22 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Welcome to the board from MN. Sounds like a cool truck, can't wait to see some pictures. BTW, where are you from? It is always nice to see a location below your screen name...helps us answer questions from time to time as well. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	New Member O/K, have added location and other details. Will take pics of my GMC soon, weather bad here. My truck is Fathom Blue, same as 1970 SS 396 Chevelle (L78) I had. Stock dark blue interior, bench seat, but all redone, just like 1986 all over again. Thanks again.

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02-10-2004, 04:37 PM	#11
DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	NEW MEMBER Thanks all. I have updated my signature and pics will come, I hope soon. B&M shifter going in next week and in a few weeks the MSD & gears. Soon after I have March pulley system with Billet alternator & power steering pump in the box on the shelf, ready to go. Then Billet steering wheel & dash bezel planned. Anyone have any thoughts on a nice Billet wheel, I would like a traditional 3 spoke with black leather wrap and a nice GMC horn ring. Hope to have all done by spring, and then to Enghishtown Raceway Park to see if this thing really runs. This should keep me busy for a while. Thanks. __________________ 86 GMC SWB, DK. BLUE, ZZ430,TH400, 4.11'S, HEADMAN CERAMIC HEADERS, WELD BILLETS, BFG 275 / 60 / 15, 325 / 50 / 15 DRAG RADIALS, FIBERGLASS COWL HOOD, B&M SHIFTER. MSD, MARCH PULLEYS / ALT. / PWR. STEER PUMP, BECOOL RAD., BILLET GRILL & GRANT WHEEL.

02-10-2004, 08:01 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Welcome to the board. Sounds like a very nice project you have going. As for the steering wheel, what about one like this one. It's a Grant Signature wheel. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-10-2004, 08:02 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh, forgot to add, I'm thinking they have GMC horn buttons too.

02-10-2004, 09:52 PM	#14
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Welcome tot eh board. SOunds like a great truck you've got to work with. Especially with a ZZ430 you can really build around that powerplant. Makes me wish my ZZ4 was a ZZ430. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Welcome from So. Florida it was like 80 here today:p So you have had your truck for 3 years and you don't have one pic to post?............This is totally unaccaptable! __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

02-10-2004, 10:09 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Well Hello DCRANER ! Glad to see you found us here. You will really enjoy this place. It has a great bunch of guys and a few gals that know and love GM trucks. Don't be afraid to ask things. We love to share what we know.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	If it were me, and according to what sound system you have, I would go for a 140 amp or so alternator. If you have some high amperage fans, they draw a lot of power and will need it. No such thing as going too big, but it can be too small. What fans are you planning on using? Yeah, NC is a great state to live in. Charlotte gets crazy when the races are going on. I live about 45 miles west of Charlotte. Don't go the races. I did go to the first night Winston though. Loved it. Where does your relatives live? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washinton State........... Still waiting on the pics..........aren't we impatient........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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02-12-2004, 01:53 AM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	OK. So no one else has done it yet, so I guess it's up to me. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-12-2004, 11:01 PM	#25
DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	NEW MEMBER Well w/o pics I guess I should But, here in Jersey the roads are still crappy and my truck goes back to the paint shop on the 16 th. because the new cowl hood did not match. But, I will really try to get some done before that time. By the way swervin, my cousin is a minister and lives in Newton, N.C.................... and I have seen a few pics of your engine compartment, etc. and I hope I can get mine that nice, so , I will keep a little more quiet until I can get some pics. Thanks. __________________ 86 GMC SWB, DK. BLUE, ZZ430,TH400, 4.11'S, HEADMAN CERAMIC HEADERS, WELD BILLETS, BFG 275 / 60 / 15, 325 / 50 / 15 DRAG RADIALS, FIBERGLASS COWL HOOD, B&M SHIFTER. MSD, MARCH PULLEYS / ALT. / PWR. STEER PUMP, BECOOL RAD., BILLET GRILL & GRANT WHEEL.

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