76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1977GMC · 10-24-2008, 08:36 PM

My daily driver 76 GMC was getting a little rusty,the floors were ready to fall out and the frame was shot. I picked up a 82 GMC short bed frame and cab,87 step side bed,90 blazer nose and what ever else I was going to need and started the rebuild. I took all the parts from my 76 (engine,trans,rear,front susp,wiring etc)and put it in the 82. This truck will be my daily driver so I did not take the time to repaint everything and make it look new,it will be used like a truck should. I still have to install the windsheild,put the bed on and a few other items so I should be back on the road soon,next spring it will get a paint job. I only have $950 tied up in this truck as of now. Ed

**old Rusty C10** · 10-24-2008, 10:56 PM

looks pretty good to me good luck with it and let us see pics when done

84 400 · 10-25-2008, 02:31 AM

good project. cool to see more local people on here.

Good luck with the rust battle

arkracing · 10-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Looks good

Where in RI are you? I have a shop in Coventry, RI

PS - do you need a front bumper? I have a decent one that came off an '86 ish truck (No light holes)

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

looks pretty good to me good luck with it and let us see pics when done

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1977GMC · 10-26-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by arkracing

Looks good

Where in RI are you? I have a shop in Coventry, RI

PS - do you need a front bumper? I have a decent one that came off an '86 ish truck (No light holes)

I live in Hopkinton,I'll send you a PM about the bumper. Ed

1977GMC · 10-26-2008, 05:26 PM

I got the dash,bed and rear bumper on today. Still a few things to do should have it done by the end of next week. Ed

1977GMC · 10-26-2008, 05:28 PM

Here are a few shots of the 76 donor truck,as you can see she was alittle rough.

chevyaddict83 · 10-26-2008, 05:29 PM

Looks nice ed, but do i see the eye of a 79 frod sticking out on the right in the first pic? and are you in hopkington ma?

1977GMC · 10-26-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyaddict83

Looks nice ed, but do i see the eye of a 79 frod sticking out on the right in the first pic? and are you in hopkington ma?

That is a 77 F*rd,I use it to plow my driveway its rotted bad. I'm in Hopkinton RI. Ed

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2008, 07:13 PM

Your parts truck reminds me of the stuff I use to drive on the road in Pennsylvania (till they caught me and took them off the road

) growing up or when I was stationed in northern Japan. Noting a little carpet or rubber mat wouldn't hide. (for a while

)

chevyaddict83 · 10-26-2008, 07:40 PM

thought i busted ya. if ya ever need a hand, give me a scream. not far away.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-26-2008, 08:08 PM

Looks great, big improvement!

10-24-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
1977GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 29	76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild My daily driver 76 GMC was getting a little rusty,the floors were ready to fall out and the frame was shot. I picked up a 82 GMC short bed frame and cab,87 step side bed,90 blazer nose and what ever else I was going to need and started the rebuild. I took all the parts from my 76 (engine,trans,rear,front susp,wiring etc)and put it in the 82. This truck will be my daily driver so I did not take the time to repaint everything and make it look new,it will be used like a truck should. I still have to install the windsheild,put the bed on and a few other items so I should be back on the road soon,next spring it will get a paint job. I only have $950 tied up in this truck as of now. Ed __________________ Last edited by 1977GMC; 10-24-2008 at 08:42 PM.

10-24-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild looks pretty good to me good luck with it and let us see pics when done __________________ 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!!

10-25-2008, 02:31 AM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild good project. cool to see more local people on here. Good luck with the rust battle __________________ 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; 10-25-2008 at 09:52 PM.

10-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild Looks good Where in RI are you? I have a shop in Coventry, RI PS - do you need a front bumper? I have a decent one that came off an '86 ish truck (No light holes) __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered Last edited by arkracing; 10-25-2008 at 08:33 PM.

10-26-2008, 05:26 PM	#7
1977GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 29	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild I got the dash,bed and rear bumper on today. Still a few things to do should have it done by the end of next week. Ed __________________

10-26-2008, 05:28 PM	#8
1977GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 29	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild Here are a few shots of the 76 donor truck,as you can see she was alittle rough. __________________

10-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#9
chevyaddict83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: whitinsville Posts: 10	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild Looks nice ed, but do i see the eye of a 79 frod sticking out on the right in the first pic? and are you in hopkington ma?

10-26-2008, 07:13 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild Your parts truck reminds me of the stuff I use to drive on the road in Pennsylvania (till they caught me and took them off the road ) growing up or when I was stationed in northern Japan. Noting a little carpet or rubber mat wouldn't hide. (for a while ) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-26-2008, 07:40 PM	#12
chevyaddict83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: whitinsville Posts: 10	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild thought i busted ya. if ya ever need a hand, give me a scream. not far away.

10-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#13
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 76/82 GMC daily driver budget rebuild Looks great, big improvement!



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