project "GOT BORED" 1988 1500 sportside

[dragginmetal]

This project all started because i was bored and wanted something todo. The truck i started this project with was stolen (it was found, and just my luck it had been completely stripped). So the only option i had now was to get another one. So that brings me to the truck you see today.


Attempted to fabrcate custom mirrors.... that went completely wrong.


bought Street Scene mirrors.


Grant GT steering wheel


removed molding

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Sectioned bumper brackets


You can see the bumper in the wheel well


I cut the bumper to fix the wheel well and get it closer to the grile filler on the sides


Filled molding holes


L/P cut out

[dragginmetal]

Didn't like how it was turning out. So i scratched that idea.


Made a L/P frame instead.

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Sanded the chrome with a 40g flapdisc.

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Added some side strenght to the L/P frame and painted it white.


Needed to get it inspected and the exhaust pipes were rusted with holes. Had to come up with something.

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Stock bench


94' x-cab 60/40. You can see the seats don't fit together.

[grayharville]

Cool!
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[tattoed71]

looks good never seen the bumper done that way before

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by grayharville

Cool!
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Thanks.

Originally Posted by tattoed71

looks good never seen the bumper done that way before

Thanks. I'm trying to think "outside the box".

[dragginmetal]

sanded and wire brushed





Cleaned the carpet


One day i'm sitting around the house and the ole lady calls. She says the truck is making a funny noise. I get to the gas station and go to start it up. Sounds like someone is hitting the block with a hammer. Sooo..this starts the motor swap.

[dragginmetal]

Out with the old, in with the .......Well old. Remember this is supposed to be a fun project. Buying a new motor isn't fun. So i went the junkyard special way for now.


Almost back together


On 90'-95' the acc brackets are different than a 88'-89'. This A/C compressor won't work.


A/C Delete


Basicly finished with the motor swap in this pic.

[dragginmetal]

Ordered bags


They sent the wrong cups. These are for squarebody.


Started the bags install





Had to clean it up before i start.

[rchavez101]

Looks like fun. Keep it up.

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by rchavez101

Looks like fun. Keep it up.

Yea, for the most part, its been fun so far. ......All of this has already been done. I'm just touching on the high lights now. I'm working with dile-up and kept loosing conection yesterday. Thats why i stopped in the middle of the build. At the moment the truck is parked for the winter, but im fixing to get started again. Thats why i started this build thread.

[dragginmetal]

First cut.

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added center bolt





cutting and measuring alittle at a time.

[dragginmetal]

[Orangette]

what are you using for a compressor and valves and such?

[dragginmetal]

Right now, i just have a cheap tire compressor. Cheapest one Walmart had. I'm running manual valves, 1/4" line, with DOT compression fittings.

This is temporary for the front. When i install the rear, I'm gonna put the valves into the driver side door panel.



This is some of the junk waiting to go into the rear.

[dragginmetal]

Forgot to say i have a 9 port 5gl tank behind the seat. It will get installed under the bed. I kinda jumped the gun on the install. I wanted to see it dropped. I should have just waited till i had all the parts. All this temporary install sure makes a weak looking build thread.

[rocking chevy]

looks good so far.

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

looks good so far.

Thanks.

[75ChevyGuy]

I like where this build is going. Sub'd

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by 75ChevyGuy

I like where this build is going. Sub'd

Hey, Thanks. It's getting warm here, so hopefuly soon i will have a update.

[grayharville]

i see you're not too far from me, maybe one day we can cruise. lol