Frosty's Project and Introduction - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frosty · 02-23-2008, 11:02 PM

I am really impressed with the information I have found on this forum and how respectful everyone seems to be here. Thanks for having me.

Now to the good part! I have a 1979 GMC that rolled off the factory floor as a 2WD Diesel and now it's a lifted 4x4 with a 350. And I wish I could say that all that was done correctly when I bought it. But I can't.

No reverse and lost all but first on the drive home. Had transmission rebuilt. Many things found wrong and fixed

I had to rewire most of the lights. I still have no idea why there where so many splices.

Truck slipped out of Park and in to Reverse. Nothing like running in the door at work to grab stuff and coming out to where your truck used to be... Only to find it drove across the parking lot and down in to the ditch. A ditch that is deeper then my truck is tall by the way.

Got that fixed and had the front drive shaft lengthened so now front tires spin without grinding.

Rear drive shaft fell off when driving down highway. Learned how to take off drive shaft in the dark in 10 degree weather. Had that rebuilt.

Took out drop in bedliner to find paint in bed coming off in chunks. Luck for me the roll bar was only bolted in at the wheel wells by three bolts each side to taking that out was easy.

Had new speedometer cable made. I'll put that in this weekend and let you know what falls off when I do that. I'll also drill the rest of the holes for the roll bar this weekend. Please don't let me drill in to the gas tank!

Sorry so chatty. Here's some pictures!

My Scion xB

And the car I miss the most.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-23-2008, 11:22 PM

love your truck and welcome to the board...what is the green car?

84 400 · 02-23-2008, 11:22 PM

wow sounds like a bit of a headache Fixing things that where done wrong the first time stinks. Looks like an awesome project tho. You said that the Toy@%& is a V8?

Hmm looks like a Plymouth to me?
Have fun with it

Flyin Sparkplug · 02-23-2008, 11:28 PM

gotta love a 2x4 to 4x4 swap, quite respectable to, love to truck...im jealous

Frosty · 02-23-2008, 11:29 PM

The green and white one is a 1957 Desoto fireflite. It has a 341 hemi and now can be found somewhere in Sweden. I sold it for a down payment on my house. I still miss it.

72BlckButy · 02-23-2008, 11:30 PM

I can't see any pics...

Frosty · 02-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84 400

wow sounds like a bit of a headache Fixing things that where done wrong the first time stinks. Looks like an awesome project tho. You said that the Toy@%& is a V8?

Hmm looks like a Plymouth to me?
Have fun with it

I got the truck cheap. But I have paid for it to have it done right! At least I know I wont have to fix those parts again.

The Toyota/Scion? V8? No way! It just has a bunch of TV's for shows. 5 TV's to be exact.

Very good Guess on the Plymouth, Chrysler, Desoto. Same family.

Frosty · 02-24-2008, 02:44 AM

Thanks for all the positive comments!
Sorry you can't see them Nate. I have no idea why you can't.

Anybody have any idea on what color I should go with? I want to remove the Bed liner from the sides and go with some kind of design. Like back to white with blue flames or a blue and white camouflage. I don't really know so some ideas whould be helpful.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2008, 03:10 AM

im a big fan of the two tones and will be doing mine dark blue and silver to me it looks rich.. yours i could see in a white pearl with dark blue accents or maybe flames
on this board there are several white trucks that look real sharp

02-23-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Frosty's Project and Introduction I am really impressed with the information I have found on this forum and how respectful everyone seems to be here. Thanks for having me. Now to the good part! I have a 1979 GMC that rolled off the factory floor as a 2WD Diesel and now it's a lifted 4x4 with a 350. And I wish I could say that all that was done correctly when I bought it. But I can't. No reverse and lost all but first on the drive home. Had transmission rebuilt. Many things found wrong and fixed I had to rewire most of the lights. I still have no idea why there where so many splices. Truck slipped out of Park and in to Reverse. Nothing like running in the door at work to grab stuff and coming out to where your truck used to be... Only to find it drove across the parking lot and down in to the ditch. A ditch that is deeper then my truck is tall by the way. Got that fixed and had the front drive shaft lengthened so now front tires spin without grinding. Rear drive shaft fell off when driving down highway. Learned how to take off drive shaft in the dark in 10 degree weather. Had that rebuilt. Took out drop in bedliner to find paint in bed coming off in chunks. Luck for me the roll bar was only bolted in at the wheel wells by three bolts each side to taking that out was easy. Had new speedometer cable made. I'll put that in this weekend and let you know what falls off when I do that. I'll also drill the rest of the holes for the roll bar this weekend. Please don't let me drill in to the gas tank! Sorry so chatty. Here's some pictures! My Scion xB And the car I miss the most. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-23-2008, 11:22 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction love your truck and welcome to the board...what is the green car? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-23-2008, 11:22 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction wow sounds like a bit of a headache Fixing things that where done wrong the first time stinks. Looks like an awesome project tho. You said that the Toy@%& is a V8? Hmm looks like a Plymouth to me? Have fun with it __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 02-23-2008 at 11:23 PM.

02-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#4
Flyin Sparkplug Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 42	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction gotta love a 2x4 to 4x4 swap, quite respectable to, love to truck...im jealous __________________ -Flyin Sparkplug -1976 Scottsdale Camper Special "To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid"

02-23-2008, 11:29 PM	#5
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction The green and white one is a 1957 Desoto fireflite. It has a 341 hemi and now can be found somewhere in Sweden. I sold it for a down payment on my house. I still miss it. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction I can't see any pics... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-23-2008 at 11:30 PM.

02-24-2008, 02:44 AM	#8
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction Thanks for all the positive comments! Sorry you can't see them Nate. I have no idea why you can't. Anybody have any idea on what color I should go with? I want to remove the Bed liner from the sides and go with some kind of design. Like back to white with blue flames or a blue and white camouflage. I don't really know so some ideas whould be helpful. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-24-2008, 03:10 AM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Frosty's Project and Introduction im a big fan of the two tones and will be doing mine dark blue and silver to me it looks rich.. yours i could see in a white pearl with dark blue accents or maybe flames on this board there are several white trucks that look real sharp __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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