My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 02:14 PM

Thanks to JohnC, I have had my eye on this truck for MONTHS just hopng no one bought it before I could get it.
So last week I went and looked at it up close and personal for the first time. It needs lots of TLC, but I have tons of parts for it. My whole family is excited about this truck, even the dogs since they will be able to go with the family more.
I took possession of it last Sunday (1-24-2010).
But wouldn't you know it, I have been too busy to do much with it since then

Specs on the truck are as follows.....
Shortened 1 ton frame, 1/2 ton running gear and suspension.
unsure of the gear ratio, or if it has posi (I will look into it soon)
255/70/15's and 8" 5 lug rallys all around
3" spindles in the front
Not sure about the rear, but I believe the hangers have been moved up slightly, and possibly a leaf removed and it has 52" springs (I will also look into this soon)
GM Goodwrench Crate engine (250-260HP/325-350TQ) with a 600cfm Holley 4160 and an Edelbrock intake, backed by a just rebuilt 700R4 transmission.
The instrument cluster is from a earlier truck, that will change.
It currently has some brown/tan 89-91 sub seats and console up front and a blue vinyl bench in the back.
I have all the trim, power doors, front seats, center console, overhead console, and front clip from a '89 suburban to go in this truck, as well as the entire wiring harness and TBI set up (not sure about that yet).
so I guess that is basically where I am at now. Lots to do, hopefuly I will get some decent weather and some time to do it.....
On to the pics.....

Oh, and my wife has decided to nick-name this truck "Big Sexy"

Thanks for looking and I wil try to get more/better pics up soon

*BGRAFX* · 01-28-2010, 02:30 PM

SWEET! Congrats on getting Big Sexy!!!
Post more pics lol
the bracket for the buckets

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-28-2010, 02:42 PM

About friggen time is a quote from some where

Lookin good man glad you got it home. Jay

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 02:32 PM

which bracket? the inboard stand?

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 02:44 PM

yeah that is what scotts62 said I should name the project

thanks Jay!!

Driveway Dreams · 01-28-2010, 02:47 PM

Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe!

CHEESE · 01-28-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe!

X2!! LOL

I KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET IT PAINTED! LOL
BRING IT ON DOWN!

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

14...hes got time!

Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.)

good thinking!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Cool looking crew. All it needs now is a 5.3 or 6.0 swap.

yeah, tell me about it

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Glad to see you finally got the thread going.

If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?

Yes sir, it is a 12 bolt
I need the weather to clear up some so I can check the gears

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEESE

X2!! LOL

I KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET IT PAINTED! LOL
BRING IT ON DOWN!

Thanks!
I probably won't be ready for paint for sometime, and when i am Lubbock will probably be out of my price range

bjcaldwe · 01-28-2010, 07:24 PM

Cool, I now see your plans for the interior, it should match up pretty good.

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 02:51 PM

Thanks Gerald!

menace121978 · 01-28-2010, 02:59 PM

RIGHT ON JOE!! glad you finally found your dream truck... AND GOT IT HOME!!

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 03:01 PM

Thanks Dennis!!!

one quandary that this brings up is the fate of my '80 short bed......should I keep it or sell it, should I convert it to 4x4 and give it to my kid???? I just don't know right now....especially since we have the wife's '66 on the back burner.....

menace121978 · 01-28-2010, 03:03 PM

hate to say it but i'd sell it and put the money into the "Big Sexy" account.

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 03:07 PM

yeah, I'm kinda leaning that way myself....and my son wants a Blazer bad....

Driveway Dreams · 01-28-2010, 03:08 PM

I agree with Dennis. And then make him go get a Blazer.

menace121978 · 01-28-2010, 03:11 PM

thinking the same! how old is he Joe?

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 03:13 PM

He just turned 14.
I'm pushing him to find a job this summer to start saving for a truck.

Driveway Dreams · 01-28-2010, 03:31 PM

14...hes got time!

Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.)

STOCKISH · 01-28-2010, 04:08 PM

Cool looking crew. All it needs now is a 5.3 or 6.0 swap.

JohnC · 01-28-2010, 04:17 PM

Glad to see you finally got the thread going.

If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 07:26 PM

I hope so!

**scotts62** · 01-28-2010, 07:51 PM

Ahh 14's not too young i got my 62 at 13 and mowed lawns to pay for it

Ill be watching for pics

joe231 · 01-28-2010, 08:06 PM

I'm still waiting for you (and anybody else) to come by and check it out!

**scotts62** · 01-28-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

I'm still waiting for you (and anybody else) to come by and check it out!

Well i would but, ya know...

ill try to come check it out this weekend

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-28-2010, 08:09 PM

Sounds like a sweet truck! I can't view the pics unfortanately.

01-28-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Thanks to JohnC, I have had my eye on this truck for MONTHS just hopng no one bought it before I could get it. So last week I went and looked at it up close and personal for the first time. It needs lots of TLC, but I have tons of parts for it. My whole family is excited about this truck, even the dogs since they will be able to go with the family more. I took possession of it last Sunday (1-24-2010). But wouldn't you know it, I have been too busy to do much with it since then Specs on the truck are as follows..... Shortened 1 ton frame, 1/2 ton running gear and suspension. unsure of the gear ratio, or if it has posi (I will look into it soon) 255/70/15's and 8" 5 lug rallys all around 3" spindles in the front Not sure about the rear, but I believe the hangers have been moved up slightly, and possibly a leaf removed and it has 52" springs (I will also look into this soon) GM Goodwrench Crate engine (250-260HP/325-350TQ) with a 600cfm Holley 4160 and an Edelbrock intake, backed by a just rebuilt 700R4 transmission. The instrument cluster is from a earlier truck, that will change. It currently has some brown/tan 89-91 sub seats and console up front and a blue vinyl bench in the back. I have all the trim, power doors, front seats, center console, overhead console, and front clip from a '89 suburban to go in this truck, as well as the entire wiring harness and TBI set up (not sure about that yet). so I guess that is basically where I am at now. Lots to do, hopefuly I will get some decent weather and some time to do it..... On to the pics..... Oh, and my wife has decided to nick-name this truck "Big Sexy" Thanks for looking and I wil try to get more/better pics up soon __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 02:30 PM	#2
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" SWEET! Congrats on getting Big Sexy!!! Post more pics lol the bracket for the buckets

01-28-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" About friggen time is a quote from some where Lookin good man glad you got it home. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" which bracket? the inboard stand? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" yeah that is what scotts62 said I should name the project thanks Jay!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-28-2010, 07:24 PM	#9
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Cool, I now see your plans for the interior, it should match up pretty good. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-28-2010, 02:51 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Thanks Gerald! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" RIGHT ON JOE!! glad you finally found your dream truck... AND GOT IT HOME!! __________________ "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

01-28-2010, 03:01 PM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Thanks Dennis!!! one quandary that this brings up is the fate of my '80 short bed......should I keep it or sell it, should I convert it to 4x4 and give it to my kid???? I just don't know right now....especially since we have the wife's '66 on the back burner..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 01-28-2010 at 03:01 PM.

01-28-2010, 03:03 PM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" hate to say it but i'd sell it and put the money into the "Big Sexy" account. __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 01-28-2010 at 03:04 PM.

01-28-2010, 03:07 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" yeah, I'm kinda leaning that way myself....and my son wants a Blazer bad.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 01-28-2010 at 03:11 PM.

01-28-2010, 03:08 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I agree with Dennis. And then make him go get a Blazer. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 01-28-2010 at 03:09 PM.

01-28-2010, 03:11 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" thinking the same! how old is he Joe? __________________ "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

01-28-2010, 03:13 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" He just turned 14. I'm pushing him to find a job this summer to start saving for a truck. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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01-28-2010, 03:31 PM	#18
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" 14...hes got time! Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.) __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-28-2010, 04:08 PM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Cool looking crew. All it needs now is a 5.3 or 6.0 swap. __________________ --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.

01-28-2010, 04:17 PM	#20
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Glad to see you finally got the thread going. If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?

01-28-2010, 07:26 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I hope so! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Ahh 14's not too young i got my 62 at 13 and mowed lawns to pay for it Ill be watching for pics __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-28-2010, 08:06 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" I'm still waiting for you (and anybody else) to come by and check it out! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-28-2010, 08:09 PM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny" Sounds like a sweet truck! I can't view the pics unfortanately. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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