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1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:06 AM

Alright this build thread is way overdue and im finally getting one started. I started driving this truck in april of my freshman year of high school (2006) when I turned 16. I did different things to it like replace the exhaust system after getting tired of it being tied up with bailing wire and lots of other small things. Eventually I got a new set of 33/12.5/16.5 tires for a set of 16.5x 9.75 wheels, after that it just looked to low to the ground so I decided to make it 4x4.

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:09 AM

So towards the end of my junior year I bought my 80 3/4 4x4 donor. A funny thing is that the engine that is in my truck originally came out of the 4x4 truck about 15 years ago and will be going back in it soon. The body was shot (literally)

but nothing hit the frame, transmission, or t-case. I then started taring it down to the frame getting ready to rebuild it. I probably scraped 30 pounds of flordia sand, mud and dirt off of that frame.

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:16 AM

I wire wheeled mostly everything on thee frame and sand blasted everything I couldn't get to with the wheel. Then I primed it with rustoleum rusty metal primer. I flipped the frame over so I didn't have to work upside down but that all got primed and painted with rustoleum gloss black. Then I did the same to the 14 bolt, I only replaced the gaskets and seals because all the bearings were perfect. I still need to replace the pinion seal and swap out the the yoke for my other one because it has a chunk missing by one of the bolt holes.

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:19 AM

New drums, brakes, sandblasted everything else then primed and painted everything everything but the cover, I painted that with engine enamel and then clear engine enamel. After a while the clear turned kinda yellow an crackled but I guess it just gives it character. I did the same for the front except I replaced all the outer bearings and races, ball joints and I got new Mile Marker lockouts to go on it.

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:24 AM

one more

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 12:26 AM

some more

Mattman2010 · 11-05-2010, 01:20 AM

Looks like a very nice project, cant wait to see how this goes!

1985-GMC · 11-05-2010, 01:54 AM

Thanks!

TheManInBlack · 11-05-2010, 05:06 PM

Awesome.

1985-GMC · 11-06-2010, 12:58 AM

Thanks Jonny Cash!

propanemudtruck · 11-07-2010, 12:50 AM

Looking very good, I really like what you did with the diff covers

What size lift did you go with?

1985-GMC · 11-07-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks! I forgot to mention that, I went with a 4" Rough country lift.

freddiesgirl · 11-10-2010, 01:17 AM

daggone you are doing a lot of work im excited to see updates!!

TheWhiteElephant · 11-18-2010, 11:36 PM

Dang, I just came across your build thread and I'm glad I did! Great stuff, you and I think very much alike. I just wish I had more space to work and more patience. I want to drive my truck and work on it at the same time. I'm just going with the engine spray can rebuild for now.

I'm also going to go with a 4" lift. I want to keep my OEM wheels and narrow tires and dog dish hubcaps--love that look. What size tires are you going to run?

Texas, baby!

1985-GMC · 11-19-2010, 12:05 AM

Thanks! Yeah there seems to be a lot of people on this site that think like me

. Im going to run the 33's for now but im afraid there going to look too small so I might go with 37" hummer tires. I have a new set of gmc hubcaps to go on it also.

You like the diff covers?

TheWhiteElephant · 11-19-2010, 12:17 AM

Yeah, the covers are sweet! Any photos of the truck with the 4" lift right now? Did you go with springs or blocks in the rear? Those Rough Country lifts are priced right, are they pretty complete?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2010, 12:40 AM

Nice project and sweet job on the diff covers! That's original and cool!

1985-GMC · 11-19-2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

Yeah, the covers are sweet! Any photos of the truck with the 4" lift right now? Did you go with springs or blocks in the rear? Those Rough Country lifts are priced right, are they pretty complete?

Thanks! Everything ive posted so far is up to date so the way the frame sits in post #6 is still the same now. I bought it with rear springs, nitro shocks/stabilizer, raised steering arm, sway bar drop brackets, poly spring bushings, u bolts. They supplied brackets to move my hard brake lines out but im just going to buy extended hoses instead. I also need to get shock boots because they don't supply them anymore. With all that it came out under $700.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice project and sweet job on the diff covers! That's original and cool!

Thanks!

**chevy_man5** · 02-14-2011, 09:32 AM

Nice Build! Good progress! I love the diff cover!

1985-GMC · 02-15-2011, 12:17 AM

Thanks Jason! I really like the way the diff coves came out even though the paint started to have a crackle finish to them after sitting in the sun for a while but I guess it just adds more character.

silver7 · 11-21-2010, 11:43 AM

Subscribed. You've done a lot of good work here. Very impressive. Please keep those updates and pics coming.

1985-GMC · 11-21-2010, 09:28 PM

Thanks! I'll keep it up to date, but no progress lately.

tomtuna1978 · 11-22-2010, 02:40 AM

nice project ! youve been a busy dude !!! lol .... subscribed !

1985-GMC · 11-22-2010, 10:52 PM

Thanks! Ive been real busy lately but not so much on the truck

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1985-GMC · 12-16-2010, 01:38 AM

OK its been a while but I got some work done on the truck. I finally got around to sandblasting the top of the cab and pulling dents so I don't have to do it while its on the frame, then I got it primed so it wont rust. I had some help from my friend Gary so we went ahead and got the cab bolted onto the frame.

11-05-2010, 12:06 AM	#1
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Project: Rust, White & Blue Alright this build thread is way overdue and im finally getting one started. I started driving this truck in april of my freshman year of high school (2006) when I turned 16. I did different things to it like replace the exhaust system after getting tired of it being tied up with bailing wire and lots of other small things. Eventually I got a new set of 33/12.5/16.5 tires for a set of 16.5x 9.75 wheels, after that it just looked to low to the ground so I decided to make it 4x4. Attached Images __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-05-2010 at 10:24 PM.

11-05-2010, 12:09 AM	#2
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue So towards the end of my junior year I bought my 80 3/4 4x4 donor. A funny thing is that the engine that is in my truck originally came out of the 4x4 truck about 15 years ago and will be going back in it soon. The body was shot (literally) but nothing hit the frame, transmission, or t-case. I then started taring it down to the frame getting ready to rebuild it. I probably scraped 30 pounds of flordia sand, mud and dirt off of that frame. Attached Images __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-06-2010 at 01:06 AM.

11-05-2010, 12:16 AM	#3
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue I wire wheeled mostly everything on thee frame and sand blasted everything I couldn't get to with the wheel. Then I primed it with rustoleum rusty metal primer. I flipped the frame over so I didn't have to work upside down but that all got primed and painted with rustoleum gloss black. Then I did the same to the 14 bolt, I only replaced the gaskets and seals because all the bearings were perfect. I still need to replace the pinion seal and swap out the the yoke for my other one because it has a chunk missing by one of the bolt holes. Attached Images __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-05-2010 at 01:31 AM.

11-05-2010, 12:19 AM	#4
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue New drums, brakes, sandblasted everything else then primed and painted everything everything but the cover, I painted that with engine enamel and then clear engine enamel. After a while the clear turned kinda yellow an crackled but I guess it just gives it character. I did the same for the front except I replaced all the outer bearings and races, ball joints and I got new Mile Marker lockouts to go on it. Attached Images __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-05-2010 at 11:04 PM.

11-05-2010, 12:24 AM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue one more Attached Images __________________ 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)

11-05-2010, 12:26 AM	#6
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue some more Attached Images __________________ 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)

11-05-2010, 01:20 AM	#7
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Looks like a very nice project, cant wait to see how this goes! __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

11-05-2010, 01:54 AM	#8
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks! __________________ 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)

11-05-2010, 05:06 PM	#9
TheManInBlack Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 79	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Awesome.

11-06-2010, 12:58 AM	#10
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks Jonny Cash! __________________ 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)

11-07-2010, 12:50 AM	#11
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Looking very good, I really like what you did with the diff covers What size lift did you go with? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-07-2010, 01:09 AM	#12
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks! I forgot to mention that, I went with a 4" Rough country lift. __________________ 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)

11-10-2010, 01:17 AM	#13
freddiesgirl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 53	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue daggone you are doing a lot of work im excited to see updates!!

11-18-2010, 11:36 PM	#14
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Dang, I just came across your build thread and I'm glad I did! Great stuff, you and I think very much alike. I just wish I had more space to work and more patience. I want to drive my truck and work on it at the same time. I'm just going with the engine spray can rebuild for now. I'm also going to go with a 4" lift. I want to keep my OEM wheels and narrow tires and dog dish hubcaps--love that look. What size tires are you going to run? Texas, baby! __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-19-2010, 12:05 AM	#15
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks! Yeah there seems to be a lot of people on this site that think like me . Im going to run the 33's for now but im afraid there going to look too small so I might go with 37" hummer tires. I have a new set of gmc hubcaps to go on it also. You like the diff covers? __________________ 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)



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11-19-2010, 12:17 AM	#16
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Yeah, the covers are sweet! Any photos of the truck with the 4" lift right now? Did you go with springs or blocks in the rear? Those Rough Country lifts are priced right, are they pretty complete? __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-19-2010, 12:40 AM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Nice project and sweet job on the diff covers! That's original and cool! __________________ 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.*

02-14-2011, 09:32 AM	#19
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Nice Build! Good progress! I love the diff cover! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

02-15-2011, 12:17 AM	#20
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks Jason! I really like the way the diff coves came out even though the paint started to have a crackle finish to them after sitting in the sun for a while but I guess it just adds more character. __________________ 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)

11-21-2010, 11:43 AM	#21
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Subscribed. You've done a lot of good work here. Very impressive. Please keep those updates and pics coming. __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

11-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#22
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks! I'll keep it up to date, but no progress lately. __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-21-2010 at 09:29 PM.

11-22-2010, 02:40 AM	#23
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue nice project ! youve been a busy dude !!! lol .... subscribed !

11-22-2010, 10:52 PM	#24
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue Thanks! Ive been real busy lately but not so much on the truck . __________________ 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)

12-16-2010, 01:38 AM	#25
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: Rust, White & Blue OK its been a while but I got some work done on the truck. I finally got around to sandblasting the top of the cab and pulling dents so I don't have to do it while its on the frame, then I got it primed so it wont rust. I had some help from my friend Gary so we went ahead and got the cab bolted onto the frame. Attached Images __________________ 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)

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