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doc74021 · 10-17-2018, 03:15 PM

I just purchased this truck about 3 weeks ago. My plan is to turn it into a daily driver. For the most part everything looks stock other than the wheels. My plans right now are to drop a crate motor in it since I bought it with a rod knocking. I plan on keeping the motor the stock TBI 350. Other plans include switching the wheels to 15” rally’s and doing either a 4/6 or a 3/5 drop. Coil overs not bags. Roll pan on rear and cab corners and rockers.

doc74021 · 10-17-2018, 03:29 PM

Well I can’t add any pictures for some reason.

Stormin08 · 10-17-2018, 06:34 PM

post reply, manage attachments...once selected from pop up window, you need to hit upload...then they will appear in the manage attachments locations...hit submit reply

doc74021 · 10-17-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin08

post reply, manage attachments...once selected from pop up window, you need to hit upload...then they will appear in the manage attachments locations...hit submit reply

Yeah I’ve posted tons of pics on here before but today when I go to select from my phone it says I have no photos. First it was saying could not be completed because I didn’t have a security token and now it says I don’t have any pics.

doc74021 · 10-17-2018, 06:53 PM

Adding pics. It finally worked.

doc74021 · 10-17-2018, 06:58 PM

The first picture is the stock motor after dismantling the front. The second pic is the crate motor. Got it stabbed and starting putting it back together.

radio-bracket · 11-08-2018, 01:39 PM

Beautiful

tlindsey · 11-19-2018, 04:20 PM

Awesome pics! Just joined and I just bought an 88 real similar to yours. Is it easier to remove the motor by taking the front end apart or is that just your preference? I will be doing my motor within the next 6 months to a year, so I was curios. Back in the old days with my old 68, I just lifted it right out the top!

Stormin08 · 11-19-2018, 07:49 PM

personal preference...in my case, i pulled the trans from under neath, and the motor lifts straight up...plenty of room either way.

doc74021 · 11-25-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tlindsey

Awesome pics! Just joined and I just bought an 88 real similar to yours. Is it easier to remove the motor by taking the front end apart or is that just your preference? I will be doing my motor within the next 6 months to a year, so I was curios. Back in the old days with my old 68, I just lifted it right out the top!

Well a lot of people will tell you that you are creating more work for yourself. However it takes an hour to pull the core support off and for me it was a ton easier having it removed. Less chance of tearing up your hood or anything else.

doc74021 · 11-25-2018, 11:08 PM

I got the new inner rocker support welded in and grinded down. I was fresh out of primer so I did some fitting on the rocker panel. I think I finally have it where I want it. I will pick up primer this week and post some more pics.

doc74021 · 12-01-2018, 11:07 PM

I got the inner rocker all primed and got the rocker installed and primed up. Working on the cab corner now. Next will be passenger side.

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2018, 08:40 AM

Very nice work!

doc74021 · 12-08-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice work!

Thank you sir. I try anyways.

doc74021 · 12-08-2018, 12:18 AM

Ok after lots of fitting and grinding I finally got the cab corner lined up the way I wanted. I got it all tacked up and will finish it out tomorrow.

doc74021 · 12-08-2018, 12:24 AM

Got my new lights and lowering shackles.

doc74021 · 12-08-2018, 09:34 PM

I got the cab corner all welded out and grinded down.

10-17-2018, 03:15 PM	#1
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	1990 daily driver build I just purchased this truck about 3 weeks ago. My plan is to turn it into a daily driver. For the most part everything looks stock other than the wheels. My plans right now are to drop a crate motor in it since I bought it with a rod knocking. I plan on keeping the motor the stock TBI 350. Other plans include switching the wheels to 15” rally’s and doing either a 4/6 or a 3/5 drop. Coil overs not bags. Roll pan on rear and cab corners and rockers.

10-17-2018, 03:29 PM	#2
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build Well I can’t add any pictures for some reason.

10-17-2018, 06:34 PM	#3
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: 1990 daily driver build post reply, manage attachments...once selected from pop up window, you need to hit upload...then they will appear in the manage attachments locations...hit submit reply

10-17-2018, 06:53 PM	#5
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build Adding pics. It finally worked. Attached Images

10-17-2018, 06:58 PM	#6
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build The first picture is the stock motor after dismantling the front. The second pic is the crate motor. Got it stabbed and starting putting it back together. Attached Images

11-08-2018, 01:39 PM	#7
radio-bracket Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1	Re: 1990 daily driver build Beautiful

11-19-2018, 04:20 PM	#8
tlindsey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Harrah, Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: 1990 daily driver build Awesome pics! Just joined and I just bought an 88 real similar to yours. Is it easier to remove the motor by taking the front end apart or is that just your preference? I will be doing my motor within the next 6 months to a year, so I was curios. Back in the old days with my old 68, I just lifted it right out the top!

11-19-2018, 07:49 PM	#9
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: 1990 daily driver build personal preference...in my case, i pulled the trans from under neath, and the motor lifts straight up...plenty of room either way.

11-25-2018, 11:08 PM	#11
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build I got the new inner rocker support welded in and grinded down. I was fresh out of primer so I did some fitting on the rocker panel. I think I finally have it where I want it. I will pick up primer this week and post some more pics. Attached Images

12-01-2018, 11:07 PM	#12
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build I got the inner rocker all primed and got the rocker installed and primed up. Working on the cab corner now. Next will be passenger side. Attached Images

12-03-2018, 08:40 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: 1990 daily driver build Very nice work! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2018, 12:18 AM	#15
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build Ok after lots of fitting and grinding I finally got the cab corner lined up the way I wanted. I got it all tacked up and will finish it out tomorrow. Attached Images

12-08-2018, 12:24 AM	#16
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build Got my new lights and lowering shackles. Attached Images

12-08-2018, 09:34 PM	#17
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: 1990 daily driver build I got the cab corner all welded out and grinded down. Attached Images



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