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10-25-2009, 06:04 PM
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Project Zeus
Well here it is. Its a 85 K20, has a 4" lift, and needs lots of tlc. I am convinced to restore it, but its will be a long build as its got to work too. I had a 87 k5 a while ago, and I was looking for a plow truck and came across this. It had a new crate 350 in it about 6k ago, and I only paid 1500 for it.
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10-25-2009, 06:45 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Nice find>
Can't beat these old trucks for plowing. Had 2 pick up's and now using a blazer for plowing. Good luck with your build.
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10-26-2009, 01:59 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Thanks, Like I said it will be a slow build but I will try to keep it updated here. The original color of the truck is white, I think I am going to 2 tone it with a grey or frost blue on the bottom. I am in the process of looking for rust free parts. I am hoping to get a rust free cab, box and fenders, have them painted, and install them, next summer when I have time.
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11-19-2009, 03:02 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
I should be picking up a rust free cab and bed sometime in the next few weeks. So I will begin the process of restoring the old 85.
Sarge
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12-13-2009, 03:36 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
I found his brother in field of all paces up here in NY...well not really his brother but it was agood find. I got a complete 86 GMC K2500 its a rust free donor, from Texas. I started the tear down, and will be pulling the cab off the frame next week hopefully...heres some pics for ya all.....
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12-13-2009, 03:37 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
And a few more.....
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01-10-2010, 03:25 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Some Updated Progress, Its been slow but finally got the cab off the frame, next I'm gonna ditch the old siezed up inline 6:
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01-10-2010, 03:27 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Some More:
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01-10-2010, 03:31 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Last Couple For Now:
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01-18-2010, 10:32 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
great lookin project
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01-18-2010, 11:23 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
Subscribed!!
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01-18-2010, 11:41 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
Thanks Guys,
Got the chassis all stripped down. Gonna pressure wash it and get it ready for paint and undercoating tomarrow. Sarge
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01-18-2010, 07:56 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Hey Sarge, nice build. I like how its coming along and I'm wishing I could do this to mine. Looking at the truck you're starting with its sharp. I'll be watching this build.
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01-18-2010, 11:02 PM
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Great looking donor parts. That is a VERY solid cab, even out here where it is all dry. Nice find. But the Confederate flag stickers in NY, made me chuckle a bit. I will be watching this build as well.
Oh and, nice lift. That at the house? Now that would rock!
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01-19-2010, 09:09 AM
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I am not too proud to bear a confederate flag, I have a cousin that lives in Texas and my other brother lives in Tn near Nashville.
I know that truck I started with looks good in the pics but its shot. Someone cut the rear of the frame, the D/S door is rotted, the floors, well lets just say I have enough room for my feet, the firewall is rotted, and the bed supports are long gone. I bought it for the plow and the new GM crate 350. It needs a HEI and I am thinking of going fuel injection, but I am looking for a good stand alone kit. Thanks for all the comments, the thread was slow to start, I guess the 4x4's arent as popular with the folks on the board. Sarge
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Re: Project Zeus
It has been a little while. How is it coming along? Get that new cab ready or on?
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02-18-2010, 04:56 PM
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No not much progress. I am stripping the cab right down to bare metal, found some rust in the cab corners, and I have to order some new ones, also trying to find a new set of cab clearance lights that are OEM for the 07-up HD trucks but they are pricey. All the scrap yards around here are not letting anyone in cause of the ice so I am SOL right now. I am still plugging away, but I can post pics of the rust and bare metal if you want.
Thanks for the interest though. I will get moving...soon. Sarge
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02-18-2010, 05:09 PM
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Any pics are always welcome! Have you searched ebay for the cab lights?
Edit: Here is a set on there now for $45.
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02-18-2010, 08:57 PM
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No I havent done much searching cause I am not that motivated. I got to get my butt in gear though.
Sarge
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02-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
Try this,www.car-part.com. I have found it to be very handy to have around.
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02-19-2010, 12:47 PM
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Re: Project Zeus
Thankyou Sir
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Re: Project Zeus
looking good sofar
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06-15-2010, 08:08 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
Nice to see another Upstate NY build! And a K truck as well!
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06-15-2010, 08:44 AM
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Re: Project Zeus
Thanks,
As far as an update goes...well there isnt much. I have been a little too busy at the shop here to reall do anything to it. I am hoping to buy a building within the next few months and then the chassis will be inside and I can work on that as well. For some reason I cant get motivated enough to work on the body. Sarge
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