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joe231 · 10-08-2011, 10:01 PM

I picked up a 1991 Chevy V3500 today.
It was some type of fleet rig I assume.
It is the fulfillment of another "dream truck" for me.
6.2L diesel, 4L80E, 14 bolt rear, Dana 60 front (got my fingers crossed for 4.56 gears

). The floors and rockers are shockingly solid!!

I have got to get the alternator charging, throw a couple batteries in it, and replace the glow plug controller (someone robbed it). The interior is probably the cleanest of any truck I have ever bought.
I'm not really sure what direction I am going to take it just yet, I'm kinda leaning towards OD green and H1 bead locks with the biggest tire I can get with the least amount of lift.
I'll have to come up with a catchy name for it also....
On to the pics
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It's too bad i got rid of my gray interior stuff

joe231 · 10-08-2011, 10:06 PM

more pics

i've already started cleaning up some wiring
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factory radio!
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even has a headliner
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I like the fact that the rear axle is compact
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the boy and I just finished cleaning out the junk, this is as I brought it home
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trout · 10-09-2011, 01:45 AM

nice you got antother crew

joe231 · 10-09-2011, 03:10 AM

Thanks!
Yep number 2

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my4by2 · 10-09-2011, 05:04 AM

Very nice start man - can't wait to see what you end up doing with it!!!

Greenlee · 10-09-2011, 07:51 AM

Sweet truck! You are finding some nice rigs up there in Alaska.

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cochino12 · 10-09-2011, 09:03 AM

I want a 4wd crew like that soooo bad! Looks good joe

joe231 · 10-09-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Very nice start man - can't wait to see what you end up doing with it!!!

Thanks!!
my brain is racing trying to decide which route I wanna take. I obviously don't want to cut the fenders on this one. I need to figure out how big of a tire I can run as it sits. I want to keep this one simple

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

Sweet truck! You are finding some nice rigs up there in Alaska.

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Thanks!
I'm actually pretty surprised how solid this truck is for being up here. It doesn't take long to turn one into a rust bucket.

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I want a 4wd crew like that soooo bad! Looks good joe

I totally understand Adam!!
I was in the same boat. this one was sitting about a half mile from my house since we have been up here. I finally saw the guy outside and stopped to ask about it. I about fell over when I saw it was a 6.2 with a 4L80E and then he told me how much he wanted for it.......I'll just say I almost felt bad for getting it sooo cheap, almost

MTCK · 10-09-2011, 03:54 PM

Nice truck Joe! Looks like an old Alyeska rig. There are a ton of those all over the state (but few with the OD), part of why we can find 14 bolts and dana 60's so easily up here. I think you could get 285's under it without any trouble...

joe231 · 10-09-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Nice truck Joe! Looks like an old Alyeska rig. There are a ton of those all over the state (but few with the OD), part of why we can find 14 bolts and dana 60's so easily up here. I think you could get 285's under it without any trouble...

Thanks!

I wasn't sure what company, i know I see a ton of trucks all years that are this color, the burb is the same color but it has power windows.

That's kinda what i was thinking, 33's should work....I want bigger though, I may have to lift it a bit eventually

cochino12 · 10-09-2011, 04:24 PM

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That's kinda what i was thinking, 33's should work....I want bigger though, I may have to lift it a bit eventually

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I know a guy elling some 56" rear 4" leafspretty cheap

joe231 · 10-09-2011, 05:29 PM

Hmmm
I'm interested, but am guessing that shipping up here will cost a fortune....
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luifer76 · 10-09-2011, 07:29 PM

looks like a good project truck keep the updates coming....

Maxxd07 · 10-09-2011, 08:51 PM

I really hate to see all the stress this rig is causing over tire size so I will be happy to take it off your hands for you.

joe231 · 10-11-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by luifer76

looks like a good project truck keep the updates coming....

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

I really hate to see all the stress this rig is causing over tire size so I will be happy to take it off your hands for you.

And it gets even better, the 4L80E is backed by a NP205

and the front output has a CV/double cardan joint.

I also found a tag on the front diff, it says 4.10's. a little disappointing but I can't complain

My t-case won't come out of 4hi, I'm not sure if it is the shifter or the case. I'll probably look into that this weekend.

joe231 · 10-11-2011, 07:08 PM

I guess the t-case shifter was just stubborn from sitting. I did some research and decided to try the "bang it into high" method

It worked

I also thought this was interesting
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I guess maybe it is a '91 6.2L, 4L80E, only deal?

Devillusion · 10-13-2011, 11:30 PM

my 6.2L K5 has it to and it is an 90'........good looking truck. Just picked one up myself, but only had the T400/205 combo.

mcbassin · 10-29-2011, 07:25 PM

Cool project Joe! Glad to see you back in the game. Looking forward to another one of your projects.

joe231 · 10-29-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

my 6.2L K5 has it to and it is an 90'........good looking truck. Just picked one up myself, but only had the T400/205 combo.

Cool
Thanks!
Congrats on the new one!

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Cool project Joe! Glad to see you back in the game. Looking forward to another one of your projects.

Thanks Mike!!
I just swapped the CCSB for 2 more 4x4 squares

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mcbassin · 10-29-2011, 08:25 PM

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Thanks Mike!!
I just swapped tge CCSB for 2 more 4x4 squares

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What the heck.? You swapped off the crew? Why that sucks I was looking forward to seeing where you take it.

Well, I guess I'll get to watch the new ones.

joe231 · 11-16-2011, 03:09 PM

Got some new wheels

And yes I have a front bumper, I'm just too lazy to put it on

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Jonboy · 11-16-2011, 03:29 PM

What's all that white stuff everywhere? It looks like the end of Scarface.

arrover · 11-16-2011, 03:40 PM

It looks great! What brand and style are those wheels? What size tires?

joe231 · 11-16-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

What's all that white stuff everywhere? It looks like the end of Scarface.

I know right!? I tried snorting it and all it got me was brain freeze!

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Originally Posted by arrover

It looks great! What brand and style are those wheels? What size tires?

Thanks!!
Eagle alloy (series 100) 16x8, 3.26" BS
285/75/16 COOPER tires
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*Stew_Magoo* · 01-03-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I know right!? I tried snorting it and all it got me was brain freeze!

Better Off Dead - Charles DeMarr - YouTube

Where did you get the wheels from? Price? Love the truck! I wish we had some snow here! I'm thinking about doing 285's or 305's until I get the truck straightened out and do a four or six inch lift.

10-08-2011, 10:01 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	New un-named crew cab project...... I picked up a 1991 Chevy V3500 today. It was some type of fleet rig I assume. It is the fulfillment of another "dream truck" for me. 6.2L diesel, 4L80E, 14 bolt rear, Dana 60 front (got my fingers crossed for 4.56 gears ). The floors and rockers are shockingly solid!! I have got to get the alternator charging, throw a couple batteries in it, and replace the glow plug controller (someone robbed it). The interior is probably the cleanest of any truck I have ever bought. I'm not really sure what direction I am going to take it just yet, I'm kinda leaning towards OD green and H1 bead locks with the biggest tire I can get with the least amount of lift. I'll have to come up with a catchy name for it also.... On to the pics It's too bad i got rid of my gray interior stuff __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 10-08-2011 at 10:09 PM.

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... more pics i've already started cleaning up some wiring factory radio! even has a headliner I like the fact that the rear axle is compact the boy and I just finished cleaning out the junk, this is as I brought it home __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... I want a 4wd crew like that soooo bad! Looks good joe __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

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MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... Nice truck Joe! Looks like an old Alyeska rig. There are a ton of those all over the state (but few with the OD), part of why we can find 14 bolts and dana 60's so easily up here. I think you could get 285's under it without any trouble... __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

10-09-2011, 04:24 PM	#11
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... [QUOTE=joe231;4944042 That's kinda what i was thinking, 33's should work....I want bigger though, I may have to lift it a bit eventually [/QUOTE] I know a guy elling some 56" rear 4" leafspretty cheap __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... Hmmm I'm interested, but am guessing that shipping up here will cost a fortune.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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10-11-2011, 07:08 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... I guess the t-case shifter was just stubborn from sitting. I did some research and decided to try the "bang it into high" method It worked I also thought this was interesting I guess maybe it is a '91 6.2L, 4L80E, only deal? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-13-2011, 11:30 PM	#17
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: New un-named crew cab project...... my 6.2L K5 has it to and it is an 90'........good looking truck. Just picked one up myself, but only had the T400/205 combo. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

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