Im probably crazy but....

[1985K10]

I decieded to restore my 77 GMC K1500 Royal Sierra...I ordered up floors, cab supports, rockers, and cab corners. The bed is junk,doors are shot, fenders are junk, and im gonna try to save the hood and rad. support. The frame is in very good condition, 116K on the 400 and TH350-NP203. Im gonna rebuild the 400, put in a 700R4-NP208. All new brakes, steering box and other parts, all new interior...

I plan on getting this done by August/September
Think its possible??? I've got a lot of work ahead...take a look.

[C-10volvo]

good luck!!!! are you sure you are spending your time right? it may be easier to find another truck

[1985K10]

Well...I have two other parts cabs in better condition, both 2WD, but both not a Royal sierra(kinda rare model, although nothing special). I know it would better easier, quicker, and prolly come out better to use a better cab, but I'm also learning how to weld(probably not the best thing to practice on)but ill start with the floors and supports and work my way out. If it doesnt come out well im losin a little sheet metal and time, but gaining experiance!

[7T7]

You are a masochist!
But if you get it done that fast you will be a bad ass............masochist.

[SanitysBane]

Good luck!

[swervin ervin]

I also wish you good luck. Looks like you are going to need it.

[79BIG10]

I think it is possible. Just let the family know that you won't be anywhere but the garage and work until it's done Seriously I think it it possible with hard work and dedication. If you post pics on here on your progress we can help all we can on helping you.

What cab differences in there on a Royal Sierra? I thought there was only the badge emblems.

[86 GMG]

Originally Posted by 1985K10

Well...I have two other parts cabs in better condition, both 2WD, but both not a Royal sierra(kinda rare model, although nothing special). I know it would better easier, quicker, and prolly come out better to use a better cab, but I'm also learning how to weld(probably not the best thing to practice on)but ill start with the floors and supports and work my way out. If it doesnt come out well im losin a little sheet metal and time, but gaining experiance!

THIS IS THE BEST DAMN ATTITUDE I HAVE HEARD IN AWHILE! KEEP THAT ATTITUDE AND YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD LOOKING TRUCK BEFORE YOU SOON AND IF YOU NEED ANY HELP THIS BOARD AND THE GUYS AND GALS HERE WILL BE HERE TO HELP AND ENCOURAGE YOU ALL THE WAY.

[Ric83]

What one sets his mind to, one can achieve. Good luck to ya and keep us updated.

[fade94]

I am planning on doing my 71 LWB truck in a months time. I have all the parts acquired now. I'll be cutting the bed down to a short, pulling the body off, cutting the frame down to a short, replacing my rockers, putting the body back on, installing my air, tilt and cruise. I think it's possible. I can cut the bed down and welded back together in a weekend. Pull the body off in less than a day. Replace the rockers over 3 days, cut the frame down in a weekend, put the body back on and get the air, tilt and cruise installed in a couple of days. It really helps that I have the equipment and the help of my son. We have done enough of these projects that it doesn't take us long at all. After the 68 Camaro I did, this truck is minor. We put new quarters, tail and floors in this car.

[1985K10]

Upadate!! Well, i got a late start today but heres what I got done....
Removed:Plow and all plow controls, pump,etc., bumper, grille & trim, headlight bezels, front valance, all front marker lights, wipers, seatbelts, kick-panels, trans tunnel cover thing, and the seat is loose.

Tommorrow i hope to remove hood, fenders & inners, bed, all ext. trim on the cab, and maybe dash pad and gauge bezel.

Does anyone know if theres a patch panel for here, and what its called??

[Smokin85]

There should be a patch panel avalible for what you need.Its called an inner rockerpanel.Some replacement floor pans came with them.Good luck with the project.

[Chevrolet4x4s]

Hope you can pull it off.It should look great when you get it done.Good luck.
GET ER DONE

[1985K10]

Well I picked up the inner rockers tonight...$11 a piece, they look like they are what i need. Im just waiting for my dad to take his cap off the bed...It wont fit it the garage with that on, and I dont think it will be fun working outside in 30 deg weather...

I did get the hood and fenders(and inners) with only 1 broken bolt, nothing a little heat, WD-40 and some Vise-grips couldnt solve!! Once the bed is off im gonna put the gas tank behind the cab with rubber lines so i can disconnect it and put it outside while welding....metal removal is almost complete, i cant wait to start adding it again!!

One question...has anyone ever bought Veng door shells?? they list for $156, $6 more than Goodmark, but w/o shipping costs...and if the Veng doors fit real bad, my buddy at Advance will let me return em. What do you guys think? Anyone know what GM doors(new) cost?

Sorry for the long post, Thanks guys!

[Chevrolet4x4s]

Becareful of the welding fumes