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84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Well I decided its time for a new project!
Ever since I was little I wanted a Swb chevy, lifted huge. After recently selling my cummins dodge, I decided id have what I always wanted. After a craigslist search, I ran across an 84 gmc k10, that looked rough in the poor pictures. After speaking on the phone with the guy, we agreed on a price and I set off to go get it, 160 miles away. Upon arrival I realized I had struck gold! Although it had a spray bomb primer paint job, it had absolutely zero rust, and 78,xxx miles! After exchanging money I drove off, the truck made the journey home without a hitch. After doing some research I found that the truck was bought by a ranch in arlington, then was bought last year and moved to waco. My plans are a red paint job, black interior, 10 inch lift, rolling on 38x15.5 swamper radials. Here's pics of the truck when I got it ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Im now lookin for a ten inch lift, anyone got one? Also, what would You give for this truck? What's it worth? Enjoy Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
There is a 12" lift in the classifieds? 2" more inches always helps if you get in a deep hole.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
I saw that but I think my angles are gonna be bad enough with a 10 lol
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
those 10 bolts are gonna cry all night long after looking at those 38s....
You might look into a 3/4 ton swap, at minimum a 6 lug semifloating 14 bolt...
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
mall crawling they should be fine for a while, depending on gearing it might be a dog off the line though! Goodluck. Project sounds interesting.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
For right now it'll be a chick magnet/pretty truck. Later it will evolve.
I found a NTWonline suspension special that looked decent, springs shocks and hardware for around 800. I know ill need brake lines but what about steering? Can I go with a dropped arm until I can afford crossover? Any tips? Like said this truck probably wont get driven much, just cruised around town and to the lake. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Well today I picked up a few rattle cans and decided id get artistic with the interior, this is what I came up with.
![]() ![]() ![]() Black trim, red metal. I think it goes together nice. I had an ugly brown dash laying around that had some minor cracks around the speakers. After paint I think it came out nice Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
That color scheme looks really good!
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Thanks man, im about to post finished pics of the inside
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Done! Me like.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
![]() Pulled the front clip today, I have a rust free and straight one to go back on Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
![]() Got my nice clip bolted on and gapped up. Tomorrow im gonna get on bodywork and hopefully spray some primer! Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Well guys the progress on this truck got slow, I started college and lost interest in it for awhile, i also had to sell the 38s because I needed the cash..
But, as luck would have it I found a decent set of 36x13 super swamper iroks mounted on some 15x10 6 lug black wheels, for 150$!!!! after I got those I realized my dreams of a 12 inch lift were a little far out there, all the small parts were gonna nickel and dime me to death. So after some deliberation I decided to go with a 6 inch for now, and if I dont like it i'll trade it out later on. I think its gonna look sweet! Got the rough country 6 inch kit with rear blocks (im cheap) for 439$ brand new. Right now im losing the battle getting the factory steering arm off. any ideas?
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Its looking good, and the 6 inch lift will look good.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
I got it figured out, 8 pound sledge hammer does the trick! Hopefully my lift will come in today
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Ive started welding the nuts to the stud, then backing the stud out with an impact. Then using allen headed bolts with a new cone waster. Gonna make next time way easier.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
I got it out! Used brake fluid and aero-kroil, a 4 pound sledgee and some cuss words. I beat the arm down and they eventually popped out, then I pulled them out by hand
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Got new parts!
6 inch rough country, new springs, blocks, add-a-leaf, shocks, steering arm, etc for 474$ out the door. Im going to install it on thursday. I hope to have it lifted at the end of the day. it will still need finishing up but I want to get all the big stuff done. Any suggestions for brake lines on the front? I like cheap. Its just a mud truck. ![]()
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
Definitely going to be keeping up with this. Lifted SWB = awesome
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Spend the extra dollars on the braided brake lines especially if you intend to drive it off-road. It's cheap insurance. Never skimp on the brakes.
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Re: 84 k10 GMC swb, "Big Red"
I need to find brake lines. I was told napa can build them, but I went in the store and they said no. Damn...
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