Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 02:52 AM

Day 1.

So what brings us to day "1"?

Well, it started with project "Crash": A 1954 2 ton 4X4 that was in need of a donor.

After cruising the "Craigslist" ads, I found a 1987 GMC Crew Cab Dually 4x4. This truck was previously an "Old man's" truck.

What's a "Old Man's" truck? It's a truck that gets treated, by its owner, with the kind of respect that only comes from a man who knows what it means to earn an honest, hard earned dollar!

So, after a 12 hour road trip, I arrived home with this:

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 02:55 AM

After a few hours of pressure washing, I discovered the diamond within the rough...

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 02:59 AM

I'm not going to lie to you, and tell you it was love at first sight... I had a 1954 2 ton truck just dying for a few parts!

For any of you who followed the beginnings of project "Crash", than you know where my heart truly was...

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 03:05 AM

So lets just get down to "Brass Tax" shall we...

After posting a few parts ads, to get rid of what parts I knew I wouldn't need, I found myself playing in the wrong swimming pool...The 73-87 pool!

I had no idea that a crew cab truck could look so cool as a short bed...

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 03:21 AM

Today is January 15, 2010, and tomorrow I will show you what kind of mess I have made...

The dually bed is Gone!
The shell is Gone!
The Dana 70 rear axle is Gone!
Wheels / Tire are GONE!

NEW PARTS

37X14.50X17 Toyo A/T (Smokin' $200 per tire at Les Schwab)
17X9 Custom Wheels (Picked up today with tires)
Skyjacker 8" lift (Will be here in (1) week)
Procomp ES3000 Shocks (Any-day)
Aluminum Radiator w/electric fans
14 Bolt FF rear axle (Arriving tomorrow)
2 Wheel drive Power steering box
Cross over steering (Lavender Brothers)
Tilt steering column (Ready for install)
Fleet side short bed!

Parts to be ordered:

Turbos

You guys are about to see the most thorough Short Bed Conversion on this site!

Almost all the parts are already here, so hold onto your pants, and brace yourselves for the real "On Your Marx Customs" deal!

One last note: For all you 6.2 Diesel guys... Yep, a twin turbo 6.2 diesel power plant is in store for this beast!

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 03:23 AM

Here are the wheels:

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 03:25 AM

Just in case you are wondering what happened to "Crash", I am waiting for the right donor...
Dodge 3/4 or 1 ton, cummins diesel, 4X4 with a 6 speed manual trans

menace121978 · 01-16-2010, 07:29 AM

cant wait to see more. i love the plan

JohnC · 01-16-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYMC

After posting a few parts ads, to get rid of what parts I knew I wouldn't need, I found myself playing in the wrong swimming pool...The 73-87 pool!
I had no idea that a crew cab truck could look so cool as a short bed...[/COLOR][/FONT]

Welcome to the dark side of the boards!

Truck looked awesome when you first got it. It sounds like you have a good plan ahead of you, and I am anxious to follow it.

Those are sweet looking wheels. They will look good on a ccsb.

*BGRAFX* · 01-16-2010, 12:51 PM

i'm getting a front row seat early! good luck

GmtGmt · 01-16-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYMC

One last note: For all you 6.2 Diesel guys... Yep, a twin turbo 6.2 diesel power plant is in store for this beast!

can we get some more info on that! im building my 6.2 into a twin turbo allready have turbos and other parts

Restrorob · 01-16-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYMC

I found myself playing in the wrong swimming pool...The 73-87 pool!

NOOO...... Not at all bud, The waters just fine !!!

I'm sittin next to BGRAFX in the front row on this one....

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 01:40 PM

Good Morning!

Here are the photos I promised!

*OYMC* · 01-16-2010, 01:42 PM

This is my grocery getter... Yep, it's a crew cab short bed!

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

I'm sittin next to BGRAFX in the front row on this one....

I have a friend that got me front row tickets too. Barry, don't bogart that popcorn bucket....

Restrorob · 01-16-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Barry, don't bogart that popcorn bucket....

No worry N2, I'll share !

joe231 · 01-16-2010, 03:01 PM

I'm in!!!
and I have my own

GmtGmt · 01-16-2010, 04:10 PM

Count me in too

**truckfan** · 01-16-2010, 06:23 PM

we are all Voyuers......

*Stitch* · 01-16-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm in on this one also....I'm putting a turbo 6.2 or 6.5 in mine...just gotta get a few things buttoned up first...would be great to get it turbo'd first before I swap it out...

*BGRAFX* · 01-16-2010, 10:05 PM

I'm a big fan of kettle corn popcorn!

Hoffman65burb · 01-16-2010, 10:40 PM

suscribed!
suscribed!
suscribed!
suscribed!
suscribed!
suscribed!
suscribed!

3r!c84 · 01-16-2010, 11:30 PM

im in

wfomkivdrvr · 01-17-2010, 01:20 AM

I'm watching too i've seen the adds on craigslist too! Is the front axle a dana 44?

63chevyll · 01-17-2010, 01:29 AM

looks like a 44,

this will be good, Have fun "NO REGRETS"

01-16-2010, 02:52 AM	#1
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Day 1. So what brings us to day "1"? Well, it started with project "Crash": A 1954 2 ton 4X4 that was in need of a donor. After cruising the "Craigslist" ads, I found a 1987 GMC Crew Cab Dually 4x4. This truck was previously an "Old man's" truck. What's a "Old Man's" truck? It's a truck that gets treated, by its owner, with the kind of respect that only comes from a man who knows what it means to earn an honest, hard earned dollar! So, after a 12 hour road trip, I arrived home with this: Attached Images

01-16-2010, 02:55 AM	#2
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed After a few hours of pressure washing, I discovered the diamond within the rough... Attached Images

01-16-2010, 02:59 AM	#3
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I'm not going to lie to you, and tell you it was love at first sight... I had a 1954 2 ton truck just dying for a few parts! For any of you who followed the beginnings of project "Crash", than you know where my heart truly was... Attached Images

01-16-2010, 03:05 AM	#4
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed So lets just get down to "Brass Tax" shall we... After posting a few parts ads, to get rid of what parts I knew I wouldn't need, I found myself playing in the wrong swimming pool...The 73-87 pool! I had no idea that a crew cab truck could look so cool as a short bed... Attached Images

01-16-2010, 03:21 AM	#5
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Today is January 15, 2010, and tomorrow I will show you what kind of mess I have made... The dually bed is Gone! The shell is Gone! The Dana 70 rear axle is Gone! Wheels / Tire are GONE! NEW PARTS 37X14.50X17 Toyo A/T (Smokin' $200 per tire at Les Schwab) 17X9 Custom Wheels (Picked up today with tires) Skyjacker 8" lift (Will be here in (1) week) Procomp ES3000 Shocks (Any-day) Aluminum Radiator w/electric fans 14 Bolt FF rear axle (Arriving tomorrow) 2 Wheel drive Power steering box Cross over steering (Lavender Brothers) Tilt steering column (Ready for install) Fleet side short bed! Parts to be ordered: Turbos You guys are about to see the most thorough Short Bed Conversion on this site! Almost all the parts are already here, so hold onto your pants, and brace yourselves for the real "On Your Marx Customs" deal! One last note: For all you 6.2 Diesel guys... Yep, a twin turbo 6.2 diesel power plant is in store for this beast! Attached Images Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-16-2010 at 11:48 AM.

01-16-2010, 03:23 AM	#6
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Here are the wheels: Attached Images

01-16-2010, 03:25 AM	#7
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Just in case you are wondering what happened to "Crash", I am waiting for the right donor... Dodge 3/4 or 1 ton, cummins diesel, 4X4 with a 6 speed manual trans

01-16-2010, 07:29 AM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed cant wait to see more. i love the plan __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-16-2010 at 11:48 AM.

01-16-2010, 12:51 PM	#10
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed i'm getting a front row seat early! good luck

01-16-2010, 01:40 PM	#13
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Good Morning! Here are the photos I promised! Attached Images

01-16-2010, 01:42 PM	#14
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed This is my grocery getter... Yep, it's a crew cab short bed! Attached Images

01-16-2010, 03:01 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I'm in!!! and I have my own __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-16-2010, 06:23 PM	#19
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed we are all Voyuers...... __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

01-16-2010, 07:31 PM	#20
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I'm in on this one also....I'm putting a turbo 6.2 or 6.5 in mine...just gotta get a few things buttoned up first...would be great to get it turbo'd first before I swap it out...

01-16-2010, 10:05 PM	#21
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I'm a big fan of kettle corn popcorn!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-16-2010, 10:40 PM	#22
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed suscribed! suscribed! suscribed! suscribed! suscribed! suscribed! suscribed! __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

01-16-2010, 11:30 PM	#23
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed im in Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-17-2010, 01:20 AM	#24
wfomkivdrvr HORSEPOWER JUNKIE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Esparto,CA. Posts: 97	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I'm watching too i've seen the adds on craigslist too! Is the front axle a dana 44? __________________ 67 C20 fleetside custom camper 69 El Camino 72 Camaro 52 Dodge b3b 108 pickup

01-17-2010, 01:29 AM	#25
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed looks like a 44, this will be good, Have fun "NO REGRETS"

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.