Project Resurrection

[bigblazerboy]

nice score and you are correct on what they came on

[centexan]

Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

nice score and you are correct on what they came on

I'm not so sure that this was a Gentleman Jim truck. It was brown and tan, not black and gold. Pretty bare bones. No tilt..black instrument panel and bench seat. No markings at all. Had A/C and such, but nothing special about it. Could it be that that yellow trim came on another truck as well? Either way, I want to go back and get all of the yellow trim incase I need and extra piece or someone else might need it.

[bigblazerboy]

does it look like this? if not than it could have been swapped

[centexan]

[quote=bigblazerboy;3088736]does it look like this? if not than it could have been swapped



it does not. Maybe it was swapped but it was on there like it came from the factory like that. It all seems to be there too. I think I'm going to go get the rest of it tomorrow.

[72 CustomCamper]

I thought that all 1977's with 2 tone got the 1 year only yellow trim...


Chuck

[Walts_restoration]

all 77s had yellow trim. i have 5 77s, 4 are two tone paint, and all 4 have yellow trim, 3 trucks 1 suburban.




(dont ask, its a convertaburb haha)



i dont have pics of the 4th, its on the farm. But all 77s had yellow trim with two tone.

[centexan]

Thanks, that really does clear up alot. I really like the convertaburb walt!

[joe231]

that is cool!!
just gave me an idea..................................

[Walts_restoration]

Originally Posted by joe231

that is cool!!
just gave me an idea..................................

only covertable i own, and it has a 454 th400 and a tow package!!


Guy cut the top off this truck to haul rock, looks to be a rust free truck, at least before he cut off the back. he could of just bought a truck..... oh well. Ive always thought about cutting the whole roof off and making it a full convertable.

[joe231]

some people, huh?

[streetstar]

Looks like a cool project bro, any updates?

[centexan]

Originally Posted by streetstar

Looks like a cool project bro, any updates?

Nothing major. I've been working 6-7 days a week. Have been scrounging parts with the time I have and have plans on pulling the motor this Sunday to start work on that. As soon as I get into it, I promise to update with pics. I do have a question for everyone. I am thinking about going back stock as far as the wheel tire combo. I love the look of clean white wheels with factory hubcaps and the old style skinny mudgrips. What do you guys think about that and where can I still find those tires. I am also thinking of the F*** King Ranch style for the seats.

[streetstar]

Would some 31" Mud Terrain BFG's blackwall side out be too contemporary?

Most mud tires look pretty primitive to me


Rich Corinthian Leather King Ranch seats seems like an obvious choice for a ough 'n' ready mud machine like you are crafting ---- Just kidding, but whatever makes the backside comfy, and if you can get a deal on 'em, go 4 it

[centexan]

Not too contemporary. I actually really like the BFG MT and probably will go that way. I just like the look of aggressive lugs with factory white wheels. As for the seats, yea I've thought about that too, and it might be like putting silk slippers on a hog but the look would be awesome. What I would love to find is 16" 6 lug rims that where factory on some GM vehicle that I can use on this truck. Any ideas?

[bigblazerboy]

hows the build comming?

[centexan]

Man, it has been awhile. I finally got the motor out to find I need a new crank and rods. What was supposed to be a 4 bolt main is a 2 bolt. The front calipers locked up when moving it. There has been a few set backs but have been finally able to get back on it. The top is pretty well shot but found one in my neighborhood from a '91 dirt cheap. I am about to buy a motor from a friend that supposedly needs to just be gone through. It's a newer carb vortec "supposedly" We'll see, but at $100 bucks I can deal with it. All in all I'm glad I am finally getting some time to get to work on it. Pics to follow soon. Not much looks different, just motor pulled apart.

[Damien]

If its a vortec, Its well worth $100. The heads are worth more then that. "needs to be gone through" usually needs to be rebuilt. You don't need a 4 bolt main unless you are making more then about 400 hp. If you plan on making more then that you can add the splayed 4 bolt main to the 2 bolt block, which will be stronger, because the 2 bolt block has stronger webbing.

[centexan]

Originally Posted by Damien

If its a vortec, Its well worth $100. The heads are worth more then that. "needs to be gone through" usually needs to be rebuilt. You don't need a 4 bolt main unless you are making more then about 400 hp. If you plan on making more then that you can add the splayed 4 bolt main to the 2 bolt block, which will be stronger, because the 2 bolt block has stronger webbing.

It is supposed to be a vortec. I talked to the guy yesterday (kid actually) and he said that the PO told him it was running. Couldn't have been more than a year ago. I already had the original 350 pulled apart for a rebuild. No reason why I can do the same for this one and take my time rebuilding the first one. I'm definitely not worried about it being a 2 bolt main. I do not plan to make this a hot rod or a mudder; more of a cruiser. I also found a little side project that will pay me the $100 bucks to buy the vortec. Easy as pie too.

Side note, does anyone have experience with converting power door locks/windows to manual? I have two sets of doors. One with power and no harnesses and a set of manuals. The power ones are the ones I want on my truck but I don't want to hassle with hunting down the harnesses and retrofitting them into a truck that didn't have that option. At least not any time soon. Any help is appreciated. thanks guys

[1976K5CHALET]

Since i didn't catch the thread in time....
I was going to mention swapping in a 87 or
so up master and booster to get better stopping.
Old masters were a 7/8th bore where as the newer
ones are 1 1/8th bore with a quick take up valve.

Please take a bunch of pics of that fuel tank....have
a post up for that exact item...

DW