1982 K30 build

[Lang's K30]

Well I figure I may as well start a build thread. This will probably be a fairly slow build/ restoration. So here's a little back story. After missing out on a really nice 1989 crew cab locally I continued to search for a decent candidate. My Wife, kids and I made a 3 day 2400 mile round trip from Colorado to Washington state to pick up this beast. The price was right. Originally I was just looking for a good solid work/ hunting truck to beat around in with my boy but now we have decided to do a full restoration/ build on this. When I bought it it had a bone stock rebuilt 350/rebuilt th350/np205. New drive line in the rear and rebuilt rear end with a new grizzly locker and 4.10 gears.
My build plans include
Full repaint and new cloth interior
2.5" Procomp lift kit
swap in a 454 and 700r4 trans

So far since I bought the truck I have made the following upgrades and repairs to get the truck drivable and dependable.
Replaced the qjet and cast intake with an Edlebrock Performer intake and carb.
Accel coil and 8mm wires
New thermostat and radiator flush (radiator was new when I bought the truck)
New calipers, brakes on the front. New soft lines front and rear, Repack and replace front wheel bearings.Rebuild front drive shaft
Added a tach
Added a weather guard tool box
When i bought it it had Brand new Toyo open Country MT 285/75/16 tires,



A few shots of the interior


Worst rust that I have to fix

Engine bay before paint

After