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1985K10 · 09-17-2009, 11:35 PM

Well after 3 years my truck is almost done...I guess I can start a "build" tread now.

Basically, it was taken down to the bare frame, sandblasted, hit with 2 coats of POR-15 and 2 coats rustoleam. I completely rebuilt the engine, trans, rear-end, steering column, and gauges, stripped down a cab off an 83C10 bare, repaired and painted. Also rebuilt/cleaned/repaired every inch of wiring. Got front fenders at a swap meet, hood from my "junk yard". I did all welding and body work myself(all a first to me), and my father and I painted it in our garage. 1981 Corvette yellow btw.

I still need to spray the bed, and install a bunch of parts, but she runs and drives, and sounds awesome!

Heres some pics, along with links to a few older posts...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188093
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247860
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300505

LiveAnimals · 09-18-2009, 12:14 AM

Nicely done, looks good so far

palposity · 09-18-2009, 07:53 AM

Great Job! Especially on that engine compartment. A great inspiration for the build I am starting!

**N2TRUX** · 09-18-2009, 07:58 AM

WOW! Nice work. Post more pics please.

ch2000 · 09-18-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

WOW! Nice work. Post more pics please.

Yes - post more pics! I am actually building a similar project myself and hope it comes out as great as yours!

GMC Guy · 09-19-2009, 02:04 AM

very well done, can't wait to see it finished!

1985K10 · 09-21-2009, 07:06 PM

Been really busy but heres what it looked like yesterday then today...
Oh and thanks for the comments!

xbanone · 09-22-2009, 02:14 AM

I cant wait to see what you do will the grill!

Also, I love the GM blue, I am getting so tired of chevy orange sbc's.

silvereagle07 · 09-22-2009, 03:30 PM

Looks like it's going together nicely. I like it!

Arizonak5 · 09-22-2009, 03:32 PM

nice work man wish i had the $$ to give my blazer that kinda love!!!

flamingbig10 · 09-23-2009, 02:01 AM

nice work

JohnC · 09-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Wow for your first time the paint and body look awesome. It's has taken quite a nice transformation. Keep up the great work.

STOCKISH · 09-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Amazing, truck looks freakin' awesome. Great job. Thats why people shouldn't be afraid to do something just because they've never done it before. They might be suprised just how nice it'll turn out. Great job.

1985-GMC · 09-23-2009, 10:23 PM

Man that's an awesome looking truck!!! Good job! What kind of tires are those they look a lot like mine?

1985K10 · 11-13-2009, 11:10 PM

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. The tires are Dunlop Mud Rovers, basically same as BFG Mud terrains, or Cooper Discoverer STT's.
Heres a couple complete pics... I still have to re-chrome the front bumper, polish the wheels, recover the seat, put carpet in, and replace the 81-87 rear bumper I threw on there...but its finally on the road after 3 years or so!

menace121978 · 11-13-2009, 11:24 PM

turned out nice man! congrats on gettin'er back on the road

09-17-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	77 GMC Royal Sierra Well after 3 years my truck is almost done...I guess I can start a "build" tread now. Basically, it was taken down to the bare frame, sandblasted, hit with 2 coats of POR-15 and 2 coats rustoleam. I completely rebuilt the engine, trans, rear-end, steering column, and gauges, stripped down a cab off an 83C10 bare, repaired and painted. Also rebuilt/cleaned/repaired every inch of wiring. Got front fenders at a swap meet, hood from my "junk yard". I did all welding and body work myself(all a first to me), and my father and I painted it in our garage. 1981 Corvette yellow btw. I still need to spray the bed, and install a bunch of parts, but she runs and drives, and sounds awesome! Heres some pics, along with links to a few older posts... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188093 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247860 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300505 Attached Images __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

09-18-2009, 12:14 AM	#2
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Nicely done, looks good so far __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

09-18-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Great Job! Especially on that engine compartment. A great inspiration for the build I am starting! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-18-2009, 07:58 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra WOW! Nice work. Post more pics please. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-19-2009, 02:04 AM	#6
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra very well done, can't wait to see it finished! __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

09-21-2009, 07:06 PM	#7
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Been really busy but heres what it looked like yesterday then today... Oh and thanks for the comments! Attached Images __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

09-22-2009, 02:14 AM	#8
xbanone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 209	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra I cant wait to see what you do will the grill! Also, I love the GM blue, I am getting so tired of chevy orange sbc's. __________________ 1976 K15 Short/Step 1981 C10 short/wide 1994 K1500 ECSB

09-22-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Looks like it's going together nicely. I like it! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#10
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra nice work man wish i had the $$ to give my blazer that kinda love!!! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-23-2009, 02:01 AM	#11
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra nice work __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Wow for your first time the paint and body look awesome. It's has taken quite a nice transformation. Keep up the great work.

09-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Amazing, truck looks freakin' awesome. Great job. Thats why people shouldn't be afraid to do something just because they've never done it before. They might be suprised just how nice it'll turn out. Great job. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-23-2009, 10:23 PM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Man that's an awesome looking truck!!! Good job! What kind of tires are those they look a lot like mine? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-13-2009, 11:10 PM	#15
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra Sorry I haven't been on in a while. The tires are Dunlop Mud Rovers, basically same as BFG Mud terrains, or Cooper Discoverer STT's. Heres a couple complete pics... I still have to re-chrome the front bumper, polish the wheels, recover the seat, put carpet in, and replace the 81-87 rear bumper I threw on there...but its finally on the road after 3 years or so! Attached Images __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

11-13-2009, 11:24 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra turned out nice man! congrats on gettin'er back on the road __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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