Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stomper · 03-23-2014, 01:43 PM

I called on a local FB group page for sale ad and these are the pix I got. Owner said he'd been driving it until it developed a 'knock'. Replacing pushrods, rocker arms, and hardware did not help.

stomper · 03-23-2014, 02:03 PM

It has some cosmetic issues too:

flashed · 03-23-2014, 02:32 PM

Nice truck ,what are your plans ?

stomper · 03-23-2014, 02:52 PM

The owner and I struck a deal. He was gracious enough to hold it for me until I could make the 3 hr drive with my trailer. It ran but then quit. For the price I'll take a chance on it. This is what it looks like on the trailer but I see something different.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621033

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:00 PM

It has surface rust on the cab and hood but is so NOT rusty otherwise! I don't plan to paint it, just clean it up and drive it. Hopefully I can fix the knock/tick/klack.

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:06 PM

I should be working on the engine diagnosis but I couldn't help myself. After it was in my garage, I had to tear into the interior to clean it up!

79azc10 · 03-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Good start so far , hopefully u fix that onock

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:17 PM

...and rub on the paint to see what it would do!

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:28 PM

Back to the motor. I took off the accessory belts, slid back the torque converter, and RE-adjusted the valves while it was running. No change. Here's a link to the VIDEO of the motor running and related thread in Engine & Drivetrain forum.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621659

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwJj...ttV0P0RdnEe2aA

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:38 PM

Maybe I was too quick to pull the motor but I'm certain I will find an internal problem. Could this be an excuse to go LS power? Here's a link to a poll for the group on what way I should go.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621617

stomper · 03-23-2014, 03:41 PM

The truck originally had a 305. There's a rebuilt 350 in it now with 305 heads so it probably has dished pistons in it. It ran smooth but the klacking.

Freshen up with rings, bearings, etc? New 350? LS? Hmmm....

stomper · 03-23-2014, 04:12 PM

It has the original exhaust on it. A small hole in the muffler I could patch. The last full system I paid more than I bought this truck for so the condition of this exhaust makes me lean toward a 350. It's also quiet which I like and up high over the axle so it will work with the drop I have planned.

Most don't recognize the tip as original.:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620878

stomper · 03-23-2014, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Nice truck ,what are your plans ?

Plans are; clean it up, figure out the engine, 4/6 drop, matching tires on the rallies, and drive the crap out of it!

stomper · 03-23-2014, 05:30 PM

The wood is soft but the metal is in good shape. May not even need a fastener kit when I do the bed.

Wrecked1982 · 03-23-2014, 08:44 PM

that is some real solid floors and kick panels. nice to see what it factory looked like

stomper · 03-23-2014, 11:11 PM

It has/had a .060 over 350 in it. Dished pistons for the 58cc 305 heads.

stomper · 03-27-2014, 01:57 AM

Took the radiator to the shop today. Hopefully the 'leak' the PO mentioned was just that the overflow nipple had broken off. It's a recored 4 row all metal unit and they think they can save it.

stomper · 03-27-2014, 01:42 PM

My buddy made the flip brackets and the brown truck came yesterday. With these parts I should be able to give it a 4/6 drop. My daughters don't want it lowered but.... meh

Low Elco · 03-28-2014, 08:26 AM

Nice piece! Get rid of that pellet style convertor FIRST THING. Neat little truck!

stomper · 03-29-2014, 11:37 AM

Whats a pellet style convertor? I must find out and remove this asap! Haha

rusty76 · 03-29-2014, 07:11 PM

Looks like a nice start.

stomper · 04-03-2014, 09:31 PM

Picking up a low mileage 4.8l LS and 4l60e 2wd combo at my local wrecking yard next week. Ordered my Dirty Dingo engine mounts. Hauling the truck to the car was to blast out the engine bay tomorrow. I'm so excited!!!

stomper · 04-06-2014, 08:13 PM

At the car wash yesterday blasting off the big stuff. Making it more presentable for the LS swap. Is the grey sqarebody, 83, or GMC? I'm used to seeing eggshell black.

79azc10 · 04-06-2014, 10:29 PM

Nice I wish it was Always that easy to wash the engine bay. Be nice to see more of the ps swap

Low Elco · 04-07-2014, 10:54 AM

Woot, woot! LS, baby! The pellet convertor (or "bed" style) is the big wide heavy flat thing in your exhaust. Lop that sucker out and get rid of it. They plugged up about 10 min after they left the dealership. If you have to have them, Summit sells the much better matrix style convertors for like $60. Congratulations!!

03-23-2014, 01:43 PM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper I called on a local FB group page for sale ad and these are the pix I got. Owner said he'd been driving it until it developed a 'knock'. Replacing pushrods, rocker arms, and hardware did not help. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 02:03 PM	#2
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper It has some cosmetic issues too: Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 02:32 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Nice truck ,what are your plans ?

03-23-2014, 02:52 PM	#4
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper The owner and I struck a deal. He was gracious enough to hold it for me until I could make the 3 hr drive with my trailer. It ran but then quit. For the price I'll take a chance on it. This is what it looks like on the trailer but I see something different. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621033 Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 03-23-2014 at 03:22 PM.

03-23-2014, 03:00 PM	#5
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper It has surface rust on the cab and hood but is so NOT rusty otherwise! I don't plan to paint it, just clean it up and drive it. Hopefully I can fix the knock/tick/klack. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 03:06 PM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper I should be working on the engine diagnosis but I couldn't help myself. After it was in my garage, I had to tear into the interior to clean it up! Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 03:12 PM	#7
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Good start so far , hopefully u fix that onock

03-23-2014, 03:17 PM	#8
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper ...and rub on the paint to see what it would do! Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 03:28 PM	#9
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Back to the motor. I took off the accessory belts, slid back the torque converter, and RE-adjusted the valves while it was running. No change. Here's a link to the VIDEO of the motor running and related thread in Engine & Drivetrain forum. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621659 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwJj...ttV0P0RdnEe2aA __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 03:38 PM	#10
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Maybe I was too quick to pull the motor but I'm certain I will find an internal problem. Could this be an excuse to go LS power? Here's a link to a poll for the group on what way I should go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621617 Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 03:41 PM	#11
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper The truck originally had a 305. There's a rebuilt 350 in it now with 305 heads so it probably has dished pistons in it. It ran smooth but the klacking. Freshen up with rings, bearings, etc? New 350? LS? Hmmm.... Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 03-23-2014 at 03:47 PM.

03-23-2014, 04:12 PM	#12
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper It has the original exhaust on it. A small hole in the muffler I could patch. The last full system I paid more than I bought this truck for so the condition of this exhaust makes me lean toward a 350. It's also quiet which I like and up high over the axle so it will work with the drop I have planned. Most don't recognize the tip as original.: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620878 Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 05:30 PM	#14
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper The wood is soft but the metal is in good shape. May not even need a fastener kit when I do the bed. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2014, 08:44 PM	#15
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper that is some real solid floors and kick panels. nice to see what it factory looked like

03-23-2014, 11:11 PM	#16
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper It has/had a .060 over 350 in it. Dished pistons for the 58cc 305 heads. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle



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03-27-2014, 01:57 AM	#17
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Took the radiator to the shop today. Hopefully the 'leak' the PO mentioned was just that the overflow nipple had broken off. It's a recored 4 row all metal unit and they think they can save it. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-27-2014, 01:42 PM	#18
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper My buddy made the flip brackets and the brown truck came yesterday. With these parts I should be able to give it a 4/6 drop. My daughters don't want it lowered but.... meh Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-28-2014, 08:26 AM	#19
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Nice piece! Get rid of that pellet style convertor FIRST THING. Neat little truck! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-29-2014, 11:37 AM	#20
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Whats a pellet style convertor? I must find out and remove this asap! Haha __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-29-2014, 07:11 PM	#21
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Looks like a nice start. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

04-03-2014, 09:31 PM	#22
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Picking up a low mileage 4.8l LS and 4l60e 2wd combo at my local wrecking yard next week. Ordered my Dirty Dingo engine mounts. Hauling the truck to the car was to blast out the engine bay tomorrow. I'm so excited!!! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

04-06-2014, 08:13 PM	#23
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper At the car wash yesterday blasting off the big stuff. Making it more presentable for the LS swap. Is the grey sqarebody, 83, or GMC? I'm used to seeing eggshell black. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

04-06-2014, 10:29 PM	#24
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Nice I wish it was Always that easy to wash the engine bay. Be nice to see more of the ps swap

04-07-2014, 10:54 AM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Don Pedro - 83 Sierra Classic brown stepper Woot, woot! LS, baby! The pellet convertor (or "bed" style) is the big wide heavy flat thing in your exhaust. Lop that sucker out and get rid of it. They plugged up about 10 min after they left the dealership. If you have to have them, Summit sells the much better matrix style convertors for like $60. Congratulations!! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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