1985 Super Sierra

[85supersierra]

Ok so I dont have a lot of pics to post right now but they will be coming. Here's what I got so far,
1. 2001 8.1 liter Vortec I prefer to call it a 496 BBC
2. 4/6 drop static { needs a c-notch}
3. 17x8 Helo Max 6 wheels

Future plans
1. c-notch
2. sound deadener entire inside of cab--done
3. custom stereo
4. not sure about interior yet
5. 18 in wheels maybe 20s on the rear
6. custom flush fit bed cover
7. custom paint/ Harley colors White hot denim and denim gray 2-tone
8. compressed natural gas injection system
9. once I get all that done I will figure out how to pay for it all

[85supersierra]

Got some pics finally. So this is what I'm starting with, which aint a bad start. My work should be pretty easy.
This is the big ol' 496.
This is a wheel I have been considering.

[tinydb84]

Bad ass truck. I vote keeping it white though.
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[85supersierra]

This is kinda what im thinking

[luifer76]

good looking truck and X2 on keeping it white....

[85supersierra]

Don't get me wrong I love the clean white look with the factory trim, but I'm a custom car guy. I can't leave it that way, I will have this body perfectly straight and white just doesn't show that. So here are a few more paint ideas. A little patriotic maybe
Sometimes with two tones putting the dark color on top really makes you stand out from the crowd

[1980GMC]

If you're takin votes for color schemes put mine towards the grey/white one haha. Sweet project!

[85supersierra]

Ok here is some actual work done. Got my "rhinomat" from Mrhino. Took a grinder to the very light surface rust in my floor and cleaned off all that factory horse hair insulation. Covered the complete floor and back wall of the cab, most of the inside of the doors and a few peices on the roof. 56sqft kit was perfect Mrhino.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[85supersierra]

Since I plan to pull the engine for a little tweaking when I do the paint , I just did a quick wknd clean up on the engine bay. Heres a little before and after.

[85supersierra]

Thanks for the vote 1980GMC. As long as we voting what do you think about this idea. I did a 83 a few years back shaved everything painted it Prowler copper and put a 59 Impala dash. This time I'm thinking maybe a 64 Impala dash with a Dakota Digital VTX unit. I think if I shave the chrome and add some nice pinstriping it will look cool. If I decide to do it I will also do custom door panels to match.

[85supersierra]

Here ya go 1980GMC how about a grey top
or I could go back to my original idea
I think I need to get off the net and go work on my truck see ya

[mrhino]

Originally Posted by 85supersierra

Ok here is some actual work done. Got my "rhinomat" from Mrhino. Took a grinder to the very light surface rust in my floor and cleaned off all that factory horse hair insulation. Covered the complete floor and back wall of the cab, most of the inside of the doors and a few peices on the roof. 56sqft kit was perfect Mrhino.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]Attachment 1053490[/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Thanks, The truck is looking good. Do you mind if I use your pics?

[85supersierra]

Originally Posted by mrhino

Thanks, The truck is looking good. Do you mind if I use your pics?

not at all man use whatever you like

[85supersierra]

thanks for the great product

[85supersierra]

So I got some new parts in this week. Shaved door handle kit from autoloc, roll pan and taillight shave panels from LMC, and my favorite new part, a set of Hot Slot flush fit led taillights from Watsons Street Works. Now to get into the shop and get busy.

[rs74]

WOW. I bet the 496 is bad a$$. I have been thinking about a 6.0l but I bet the big brother would be awesome. What kind of mpg's are you getting out of it in the short bed. I am sure it is a tire roaster.

[85supersierra]

Not real sure of the mpg as my speedo is not currently working but i guess around 14 to 16. The biggest flaw to the 8.1 is a lack of aftermarket parts and the deep oil pan. Nobody makes an oil pan and with my front bumper only three inches off the ground I only have about five on the oil pan. I drive pretty aggressive and havent hit it yet, but I cant get over speed bumps without dragging hard. There is no doubt its a tire frier and head turner and I wouldnt pull it for nothing.

[85supersierra]

I got my taillights installed today. They are flush mounts from Watson Street Works. Once the paint goes down they will not be seen untill they light

[rollin thunder]

i like blue personally and nice truck. Very solid starting point

[85supersierra]

got my bed off to c-notch and add rear dropped shackles. cleaned and painted the frame while i was at it. decided to replace the leaky seals in my rear end and discovered some strange parts i've never seen before. now should i take this out in favor of a better posi unit or just leave it[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[85supersierra]

Long time no update. Life just gets in the way of hot rod building some times. Got the cab back from the bodyshop in primer and just needing final blocking. Going to send the bed next week while I work on installing my Impala dash. Picked up a vintage air kit for a sweet deal so out comes all the factory stuff. Getting the firewall smoothed out. Gotta pull the 8.1 for a good go thru. She runs good but needs cleaning up and new gaskets. Also have to cut 2 inches off the oil pan and modify the pump so I can stop bashing it on the ground. I will put up some pics as soon as I remember how.

[85supersierra]

[85supersierra]

I havent updated this in awhile, mostly because whenever i make a little progress i change my mind. I got a lot of work done on my bed and then decided to go stepside. Anywho I got my 31 gallon tank mounted and the framewrk for my new bed floor done. I raised the floor four inches to clear the tank. I could have gone lower but I dont like being able to see the tank hanging under the truck. Plus if I decide to go lower I wont have to redo the bed. Made some progress on the Impala dash. Its all welded in just needs final bondo work.

[walkerb]

Cant go wrong with a stepside. Nice work and truck

[85supersierra]

Narrowed my bumper today. Took 7/8" off each side.


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