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Backwards Mudder · 12-13-2011, 08:28 PM

I'm new to this forum, i just got a 84 k10 as a project truck and i was wondering if anybody had any ideas ?

byrdmann12000 · 12-13-2011, 09:27 PM

congrats on the new project. not sure which way you are goin with the build,but a good tune up and change of all fluids should be first. make sure all the little things work. wipers,turn signals,hvac system.check the belt,hoses and brakes/steering.replace any faulty or worn parts. once the vehicle is solid mechanically,then you can turn your attention to lifts/tires/audio or whatever you desire. trust me,its much easier to enjoy your truck if you aren't scared it'll leave you stranded!

Backwards Mudder · 12-13-2011, 10:33 PM

haha thanks, and yeah i got the truck off of my boss for $500 and its all there besides the little things, I had to put a new fuel filter, thermostat and i had to drill out all of the old spark plugs becasue they broke off inside and i out all new plugs new belt, i need to get headers and 2 cab cornors and 1 rocker, but i mean its still in good shape for the money, I have gotten it to fire im just gonna wait till i get the headers on. im looking to do something different to it but i just cant think of what to do.

dieseltech · 12-15-2011, 11:47 PM

**old Rusty C10** · 12-16-2011, 08:37 AM

what do you like? best advice i can give after years of being around here is build it your way and have fun doing it... some will love it others hate it but hey its an old chevy right?

Backwards Mudder · 12-16-2011, 08:51 AM

/Users/student/Desktop/IMG_1018.JPG yeah i know i couldnt figure out how to put pics in

Backwards Mudder · 12-16-2011, 08:53 AM

Yes ( old Rusty C10 ) it is an 84 chevy k-10 1400

Backwards Mudder · 12-16-2011, 08:59 AM

When it had the plow on it

TDS-MN · 12-16-2011, 12:58 PM

Wow, i like the step bars on there, I haven't seen any like that before. Looks like you've got a bit of a lift, and 33" tires? Maybe 35"? Seems like a great truck for the $500, have fun with it.

Backwards Mudder · 12-16-2011, 01:18 PM

Yeah ive never seen that type before eaither i think im gonna take them off and sell them or just keep them. and yes it has a 3 inch suspention and a 2 inch body, with 33's

donut · 12-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what do you like? best advice i can give after years of being around here is build it your way and have fun doing it... some will love it others hate it but hey its an old chevy right?

x2

Or put the plow back on and work her like a mule.

grayharville · 12-16-2011, 06:46 PM

12 inch lift and 44s on one tons!!! that would be fun

dieseltech · 12-17-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what do you like? best advice i can give after years of being around here is build it your way and have fun doing it... some will love it others hate it but hey its an old chevy right?

could not agree more with old rusty....build it the way you want it...afterall its YOUR truck. Browse the gallerys on here look at all the trucks you can. There is a lot of talent on this forum and a lot of really great trucks to base your truck off.

Diesel

Backwards Mudder · 12-17-2011, 11:46 AM

Yes i sold the plow i have a work truck, I' just gonna make her a weekend warrior. I'm thinking about a 6 inch suspension and a 2 inch body, with 3/4 ton axles. and i want to make a flatbed for it but I dont know what the best flatbed would be any ideas ?

12-13-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	1984 K-1500 project truck I'm new to this forum, i just got a 84 k10 as a project truck and i was wondering if anybody had any ideas ?

12-13-2011, 09:27 PM	#2
byrdmann12000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: north augusta,sc Posts: 7	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck congrats on the new project. not sure which way you are goin with the build,but a good tune up and change of all fluids should be first. make sure all the little things work. wipers,turn signals,hvac system.check the belt,hoses and brakes/steering.replace any faulty or worn parts. once the vehicle is solid mechanically,then you can turn your attention to lifts/tires/audio or whatever you desire. trust me,its much easier to enjoy your truck if you aren't scared it'll leave you stranded!

12-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#3
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck haha thanks, and yeah i got the truck off of my boss for $500 and its all there besides the little things, I had to put a new fuel filter, thermostat and i had to drill out all of the old spark plugs becasue they broke off inside and i out all new plugs new belt, i need to get headers and 2 cab cornors and 1 rocker, but i mean its still in good shape for the money, I have gotten it to fire im just gonna wait till i get the headers on. im looking to do something different to it but i just cant think of what to do.

12-15-2011, 11:47 PM	#4
dieseltech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bobcaygeon,Ontario CANADA Posts: 126	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck __________________ 1986 Chevy Wrangler 4x4 305/700r4 6" lift 37x14.50x15

12-16-2011, 08:37 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck what do you like? best advice i can give after years of being around here is build it your way and have fun doing it... some will love it others hate it but hey its an old chevy right? __________________ 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!!

12-16-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck /Users/student/Desktop/IMG_1018.JPG yeah i know i couldnt figure out how to put pics in Last edited by Backwards Mudder; 12-16-2011 at 08:57 AM.

12-16-2011, 08:53 AM	#7
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck Yes ( old Rusty C10 ) it is an 84 chevy k-10 1400 Attached Images

12-16-2011, 08:59 AM	#8
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck When it had the plow on it Attached Images

12-16-2011, 12:58 PM	#9
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck Wow, i like the step bars on there, I haven't seen any like that before. Looks like you've got a bit of a lift, and 33" tires? Maybe 35"? Seems like a great truck for the $500, have fun with it. __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

12-16-2011, 01:18 PM	#10
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck Yeah ive never seen that type before eaither i think im gonna take them off and sell them or just keep them. and yes it has a 3 inch suspention and a 2 inch body, with 33's

12-16-2011, 06:46 PM	#12
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck 12 inch lift and 44s on one tons!!! that would be fun __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

12-17-2011, 11:46 AM	#14
Backwards Mudder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Berwick Posts: 8	Re: 1984 K-1500 project truck Yes i sold the plow i have a work truck, I' just gonna make her a weekend warrior. I'm thinking about a 6 inch suspension and a 2 inch body, with 3/4 ton axles. and i want to make a flatbed for it but I dont know what the best flatbed would be any ideas ?



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