"Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longmire85 · 07-28-2014, 05:36 PM

That's a really clean 95. I could see it with blacked out front and rear bumpers, and doing the chrome grille bezel in black as well, all while retaining the factory trim. That would be one murdered out sleeper. Especially with a LS motor like you mentioned.

**LEEVON** · 07-28-2014, 10:46 PM

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DroppedAsAChild · 07-30-2014, 09:51 AM

Lookin Good bro

**LEEVON** · 07-30-2014, 11:10 AM

Thanks man!

It's sad how long it takes me to do stuff in my own shop. I haven't driven it yet because I'm still messing around with small stuff. I have to notch the bed supports and re-install the bed, trim the LCA's (again), knock-out the camber adjustments on the upper control arms and of course finish the alignment.

Here is a better photo.

Hankster · 07-30-2014, 06:02 PM

Man, it sure does look good!

**lolife99** · 07-30-2014, 07:03 PM

Very cool.

**LEEVON** · 08-01-2014, 12:03 PM

Thanks guys!

I finished the bed re-install. I removed some plates that are on the bottom of the bed supports, which sit on top of the frame rails by cutting the spot welds. Then I cut out 3/8" from the bed support and tack-welded the plates back in, higher to clear the notch. I then moved the bracket that held the rear brake line tee and vent hose so it wouldn't hit the bed. Since the stock shocks were bottomed out sitting still I put new shocks on the rear, Monroe 32186. They are $20/each and have the perfect load, stroke and factory upper/lower mounts. So now everything clears and nothing bottoms out. I took it for a spin even without the alignment and it rides better than factory stock.

**LEEVON** · 08-01-2014, 06:57 PM

Alignment is done! Had to cut the front bumpstops for clearance but the lower arms are parallel to the ground and once the knock-outs on the upper arms were gone there was plenty of camber adjustment left. Kind of a pain though.

bluex · 08-03-2014, 10:23 AM

Nice truck. Some trim rings on the wheels would look great I think if you're keeping the factory side molding.

Longmire85 · 08-04-2014, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluex

Nice truck. Some trim rings on the wheels would look great I think if you're keeping the factory side molding.

Trims rings with the chrome center caps would look pretty good; give some visual separation. Either way, this truck is a looker. Can't wait to see how it will turn out with a motor swap.

**LEEVON** · 08-04-2014, 01:30 PM

To me the trim rings don't fit the look I am going for which is a "sleeper, factory-stock, copo, shop truck" or whatever term describes the small hub cap on steel wheels flavor. I do like the trim rings on factory 88-98 rally wheels (which these are) but only in the stock argent color. But I'm just playing around so nothing is permanent : )

Ideally I'd like some 18" torque thrusts with machined lip/gray center, muscle car style.

**LEEVON** · 08-05-2014, 01:24 PM

Ignore the excessive wheel weights, here is a better side shot:

Hankster · 08-05-2014, 02:14 PM

Looks good, I'm debating if I wanna trade my rallys for a set of the steelies like that!

75ChevyGuy · 08-06-2014, 10:01 AM

The look with the wheels is killer! I have the same style on my truck and always get compliments on them. I like to call them my poverty rims lol

chevyndn · 08-07-2014, 07:14 PM

I'm quite jealous of your truck. If my 90 wasn't 4x4 id lower it, but then again I've debated lowing it anyways.

**LEEVON** · 08-12-2014, 09:09 PM

Switched the back glass to solid, getting tinted monday.

**LEEVON** · 08-18-2014, 07:07 PM

20% tint all the way around with a strip on the front. Much better!

I'm waiting for two things before the next phase begins. One is for me to finish another project so I have an open bay and the other is for the salvage yard to get a lower mileage 5.3L pullout.

**LEEVON** · 08-20-2014, 08:56 PM

Waiting on a heart transplant...

chevyboy73 · 08-20-2014, 10:15 PM

wanna swap mine too? thats a beautiful truck!

likaroc13 · 08-22-2014, 08:02 PM

Really like what you've done so far, & that was a great truck to start with! It's kinda the look I'm going for with my Tahoe. I plan to run Wheel Vintiques 15" steel smoothies, & I'll likely go black as well (except with trim ring). I saw your pic in the '88-98 dropped trucks thread, & I had asked about tires size. Glad I found your build thread though, because you cleared up that question here. I'm also leaning towards a set of Cooper tires for mine, but I'd like to do a staggered setup.

Keep up the nice work!

Hankster · 08-23-2014, 02:41 PM

Nice! Can't wait to see it with a v8 dropped off in it!

Low Elco · 08-29-2014, 10:22 AM

Can't wait to see a buildup of one of these with an LS well tied into the factory systems. Look forward to seeing it next weekend!

**Sac** · 09-01-2014, 03:26 PM

Flawless truck! These are my 2nd favorite body styles, which is why I bought back my 98. I'm in for updates!

**LEEVON** · 09-01-2014, 03:40 PM

Thanks guys! Not sure about flawless, but it was a nice find. I'm getting really bored with the little 4.3L but man it's a dog. I can't wait for the swap. On the other hand I'm on my fourth tank of gas in two months, been driving around on the first 1/4 all week.

See you at the Nats Low Elco

**Sac** · 09-03-2014, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Thanks guys! Not sure about flawless, but it was a nice find. I'm getting really bored with the little 4.3L but man it's a dog. I can't wait for the swap. On the other hand I'm on my fourth tank of gas in two months, been driving around on the first 1/4 all week.

See you at the Nats Low Elco

It's hard to beat a 4.3L, they run great. Mine is getting wore out from the lack of care of pervious owner. My swap is going to happen sooner than later it looks like.

07-28-2014, 05:36 PM	#1
Longmire85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 51	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side That's a really clean 95. I could see it with blacked out front and rear bumpers, and doing the chrome grille bezel in black as well, all while retaining the factory trim. That would be one murdered out sleeper. Especially with a LS motor like you mentioned. __________________ "And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter He will tell, "One more Grunt reporting Sir! I've served my time in Hell."" RIP SGT. David L. Herrera. KIA Jan 26th, 2008. Baghdad Iraq. D Co. 2/506th INF, 101st Airborne Div

07-28-2014, 10:46 PM	#2
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side --- Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

07-30-2014, 09:51 AM	#3
DroppedAsAChild Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 130	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Lookin Good bro __________________ 1999 OBS Gmc Sierra ECSB Classic 1500 2wd-The Show truck (Black/Greystone metallic 2 tone) 1999 OBS GMC Yukon 4dr 2wd-Daily Driver/Toy (White) 1990 OBS GMC Sierra ST RCSS 2wd-100% Factory Original (Crimson Red/Metallic Silver 2 tone) 1997 OBS Chevrolet Silverado ECSB 2wd-Pops Daily/Tow Pig (White)

07-30-2014, 11:10 AM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Thanks man! It's sad how long it takes me to do stuff in my own shop. I haven't driven it yet because I'm still messing around with small stuff. I have to notch the bed supports and re-install the bed, trim the LCA's (again), knock-out the camber adjustments on the upper control arms and of course finish the alignment. Here is a better photo. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

07-30-2014, 06:02 PM	#5
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Man, it sure does look good! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

07-30-2014, 07:03 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Very cool. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-01-2014, 12:03 PM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Thanks guys! I finished the bed re-install. I removed some plates that are on the bottom of the bed supports, which sit on top of the frame rails by cutting the spot welds. Then I cut out 3/8" from the bed support and tack-welded the plates back in, higher to clear the notch. I then moved the bracket that held the rear brake line tee and vent hose so it wouldn't hit the bed. Since the stock shocks were bottomed out sitting still I put new shocks on the rear, Monroe 32186. They are $20/each and have the perfect load, stroke and factory upper/lower mounts. So now everything clears and nothing bottoms out. I took it for a spin even without the alignment and it rides better than factory stock. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 08-01-2014 at 12:19 PM.

08-01-2014, 06:57 PM	#8
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Alignment is done! Had to cut the front bumpstops for clearance but the lower arms are parallel to the ground and once the knock-outs on the upper arms were gone there was plenty of camber adjustment left. Kind of a pain though. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-03-2014, 10:23 AM	#9
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Nice truck. Some trim rings on the wheels would look great I think if you're keeping the factory side molding. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

08-04-2014, 01:30 PM	#11
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side To me the trim rings don't fit the look I am going for which is a "sleeper, factory-stock, copo, shop truck" or whatever term describes the small hub cap on steel wheels flavor. I do like the trim rings on factory 88-98 rally wheels (which these are) but only in the stock argent color. But I'm just playing around so nothing is permanent : ) Ideally I'd like some 18" torque thrusts with machined lip/gray center, muscle car style. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 08-04-2014 at 01:45 PM.

08-05-2014, 01:24 PM	#12
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Ignore the excessive wheel weights, here is a better side shot: Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-05-2014, 02:14 PM	#13
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Looks good, I'm debating if I wanna trade my rallys for a set of the steelies like that! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

08-06-2014, 10:01 AM	#14
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side The look with the wheels is killer! I have the same style on my truck and always get compliments on them. I like to call them my poverty rims lol __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

08-07-2014, 07:14 PM	#15
chevyndn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: independence mo. Posts: 176	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side I'm quite jealous of your truck. If my 90 wasn't 4x4 id lower it, but then again I've debated lowing it anyways.

08-12-2014, 09:09 PM	#16
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Switched the back glass to solid, getting tinted monday. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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08-18-2014, 07:07 PM	#17
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side 20% tint all the way around with a strip on the front. Much better! I'm waiting for two things before the next phase begins. One is for me to finish another project so I have an open bay and the other is for the salvage yard to get a lower mileage 5.3L pullout. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-20-2014, 08:56 PM	#18
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Waiting on a heart transplant... Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-20-2014, 10:15 PM	#19
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side wanna swap mine too? thats a beautiful truck! __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

08-22-2014, 08:02 PM	#20
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Really like what you've done so far, & that was a great truck to start with! It's kinda the look I'm going for with my Tahoe. I plan to run Wheel Vintiques 15" steel smoothies, & I'll likely go black as well (except with trim ring). I saw your pic in the '88-98 dropped trucks thread, & I had asked about tires size. Glad I found your build thread though, because you cleared up that question here. I'm also leaning towards a set of Cooper tires for mine, but I'd like to do a staggered setup. Keep up the nice work! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

08-23-2014, 02:41 PM	#21
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Nice! Can't wait to see it with a v8 dropped off in it! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

08-29-2014, 10:22 AM	#22
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Can't wait to see a buildup of one of these with an LS well tied into the factory systems. Look forward to seeing it next weekend! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-01-2014, 03:26 PM	#23
Sac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 256	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Flawless truck! These are my 2nd favorite body styles, which is why I bought back my 98. I'm in for updates!

09-01-2014, 03:40 PM	#24
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Thanks guys! Not sure about flawless, but it was a nice find. I'm getting really bored with the little 4.3L but man it's a dog. I can't wait for the swap. On the other hand I'm on my fourth tank of gas in two months, been driving around on the first 1/4 all week. See you at the Nats Low Elco __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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