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bikes&bowties · 12-31-2011, 05:18 AM

Im building this rig for less than $1000 total. More than anything I have some pictures and I figured it could maybe give some people ideas. Plus crewcab>burban. I started working on it 3 days ago....

Started out with this 87 k10 for $450 which I pulled the perfect front clip off for my other crewcab project.

I picked up this 91 cab with all the wiring untouched for $200 at about the same time about.

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bikes&bowties · 12-31-2011, 05:35 AM

Day One

Took off the burban body but left it by the shop. I will be stripping the interior and scrapping the rest.

Then I lifted it 4 inches (springs, shackle flip)

I cut off the back of the frame rails as far as I could without moving the fuel tank. First time I used that grinder, cuts frame like butter.

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joe231 · 12-31-2011, 05:42 AM

I'm in!
I have plans to do this with my rusty and crusty 3/4 ton diesel Burb, I already have the cab lined up, just waiting for spring!
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bikes&bowties · 12-31-2011, 05:50 AM

Day Two

I got the cab on the frame and started hooking up the harness and changing the few plugs that needed changed, got it all together but didn't try firing it up.

I had to decide whether I wanted this to be a universal street legal rig or make it strictly a wheeler. This is what it looked like

Wheeler- I would have moved the tank above the frame and forward directly behind the cab and chopped the frame at the rear spring hanger.

Instead I wanted a more universal truck that would work and look half decent every where. So I decided to move the axle back 12.5 inches. Leaving me with about 68" behind the cab for a 66" flatbed

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bikes&bowties · 12-31-2011, 06:04 AM

Day Three (today)

Tried getting it started. No cigar... Has fuel out the injectors, and has spark. That's as far as I looked into it. I found that the evrv connector wasn't connected because I couldn't find the connection. I will probably work on that more tomorrow... And I need to pull the trans, it's supposedly new but the input seal has issues, I hate 700r4's grr

Well I don't know where to get a 5.5 foot flatbed and this is on a budget so I am building one out of scrap. I'm not totally happy with it but it's free besides consumables to far. For the sheet metal on the back I had to make do with an irrigation pivot banner which wasn't wide enough to the whole back... I will add big ole mud flaps and once it is more finished it should look much better (I hope)

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str8axle55 · 12-31-2011, 10:08 PM

Looks cool so far, thought about doing this with my Burb, but bought a crew cab 1 ton.

bikes&bowties · 12-31-2011, 11:12 PM

Can't have to many crewcabs

Day Four

I went on a shop cleaning/re organizing spree. But I got it running good and got the front clip bolted on.

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bikes&bowties · 01-05-2012, 01:02 AM

Well I got it in primer, I built a headboard on the flatbed that goes up to the bottom of the back window. It's all made out of scrap metal so it's a little bit ugly up close. Still needs lights and the deck. I'll finish the 2x5's with a dark stain tomorrow after I spray the truck.

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joe231 · 01-05-2012, 01:11 AM

Right on!
Nice progress!!
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bikes&bowties · 01-05-2012, 02:05 AM

Thanks. Im having a hard time finding 6 lug wheels for cheap lol
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joe231 · 01-05-2012, 03:01 AM

What are you looking for?
Size?
Finish?
Price range?
Amazon.com has some killer deals. They are just harder to find. You need mfg. part numbers.
The 8 lug wheels I got for my crew were @$460 for the set with free shipping.
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bikes&bowties · 01-05-2012, 08:42 PM

Oh I'm just looking for plain stock wheels or steel wheels I would spend like $50/set haha 16 or 16.5's. A set of wheels would cost more than I paid for the burban... This is a build to flip and make $...

Painted it today but I have to redo some of it. As usual!

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joe231 · 01-05-2012, 09:05 PM

Oh
I see.
I didn't realize you were flipping it.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2012, 09:15 PM

Great build! You're flying right along with it!

bikes&bowties · 01-05-2012, 09:46 PM

I'm flipping it but I'm building it mostly how I would build a wheeler for myself... I would keep it but a 17 year old doesn't need two lifted crewcabs and an empty bank account... I can/will always build another and change the few things I don't like about this one.

A keeper one would have

1 ton running gear
52" front springs
64" rear springs
Lighter flatbed

And that's about it. Otherwise its exactly how I want it... Maybe trim the front fenders more..
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bikes&bowties · 01-06-2012, 11:12 PM

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bikes&bowties · 01-12-2012, 01:10 AM

Nothing picture worthy. I got the th350/np205 in tonight. Gotta get u-joints/build driveshafts and get a deck on the flatbed and then it's done. Hopefully I can take it for a spin tomorrow night....
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bikes&bowties · 01-12-2012, 01:13 AM

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joe231 · 01-12-2012, 02:45 AM

Man I love the farmer pace you work at!!

That's one thing the farm teaches, get s**t done ASAP and keep moving forward

Love the truck!!
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bikes&bowties · 01-12-2012, 07:19 PM

If I can get a driveshaft together I'll take it out
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bikes&bowties · 01-18-2012, 04:17 PM

Out playing in the snow... We've got another few inches in the past hour tho. I need u joints, bushings and tires.

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12-31-2011, 05:18 AM	#1
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Im building this rig for less than $1000 total. More than anything I have some pictures and I figured it could maybe give some people ideas. Plus crewcab>burban. I started working on it 3 days ago.... Started out with this 87 k10 for $450 which I pulled the perfect front clip off for my other crewcab project. I picked up this 91 cab with all the wiring untouched for $200 at about the same time about. Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 05:35 AM	#2
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Day One Took off the burban body but left it by the shop. I will be stripping the interior and scrapping the rest. Then I lifted it 4 inches (springs, shackle flip) I cut off the back of the frame rails as far as I could without moving the fuel tank. First time I used that grinder, cuts frame like butter. Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 05:42 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build I'm in! I have plans to do this with my rusty and crusty 3/4 ton diesel Burb, I already have the cab lined up, just waiting for spring! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-31-2011, 05:50 AM	#4
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Day Two I got the cab on the frame and started hooking up the harness and changing the few plugs that needed changed, got it all together but didn't try firing it up. I had to decide whether I wanted this to be a universal street legal rig or make it strictly a wheeler. This is what it looked like Wheeler- I would have moved the tank above the frame and forward directly behind the cab and chopped the frame at the rear spring hanger. Instead I wanted a more universal truck that would work and look half decent every where. So I decided to move the axle back 12.5 inches. Leaving me with about 68" behind the cab for a 66" flatbed Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 06:04 AM	#5
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Day Three (today) Tried getting it started. No cigar... Has fuel out the injectors, and has spark. That's as far as I looked into it. I found that the evrv connector wasn't connected because I couldn't find the connection. I will probably work on that more tomorrow... And I need to pull the trans, it's supposedly new but the input seal has issues, I hate 700r4's grr Well I don't know where to get a 5.5 foot flatbed and this is on a budget so I am building one out of scrap. I'm not totally happy with it but it's free besides consumables to far. For the sheet metal on the back I had to make do with an irrigation pivot banner which wasn't wide enough to the whole back... I will add big ole mud flaps and once it is more finished it should look much better (I hope) Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2011, 10:08 PM	#6
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Looks cool so far, thought about doing this with my Burb, but bought a crew cab 1 ton. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

12-31-2011, 11:12 PM	#7
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Can't have to many crewcabs Day Four I went on a shop cleaning/re organizing spree. But I got it running good and got the front clip bolted on. Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2012, 01:02 AM	#8
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Well I got it in primer, I built a headboard on the flatbed that goes up to the bottom of the back window. It's all made out of scrap metal so it's a little bit ugly up close. Still needs lights and the deck. I'll finish the 2x5's with a dark stain tomorrow after I spray the truck. Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2012, 01:11 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Right on! Nice progress!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2012, 02:05 AM	#10
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Thanks. Im having a hard time finding 6 lug wheels for cheap lol Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2012, 03:01 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build What are you looking for? Size? Finish? Price range? Amazon.com has some killer deals. They are just harder to find. You need mfg. part numbers. The 8 lug wheels I got for my crew were @$460 for the set with free shipping. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#12
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Oh I'm just looking for plain stock wheels or steel wheels I would spend like $50/set haha 16 or 16.5's. A set of wheels would cost more than I paid for the burban... This is a build to flip and make $... Painted it today but I have to redo some of it. As usual! Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2012, 09:05 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Oh I see. I didn't realize you were flipping it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2012, 09:15 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Great build! You're flying right along with it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-05-2012, 09:46 PM	#15
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build I'm flipping it but I'm building it mostly how I would build a wheeler for myself... I would keep it but a 17 year old doesn't need two lifted crewcabs and an empty bank account... I can/will always build another and change the few things I don't like about this one. A keeper one would have 1 ton running gear 52" front springs 64" rear springs Lighter flatbed And that's about it. Otherwise its exactly how I want it... Maybe trim the front fenders more.. Posted via Mobile Device



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01-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#16
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Posted via Mobile Device

01-12-2012, 01:10 AM	#17
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Nothing picture worthy. I got the th350/np205 in tonight. Gotta get u-joints/build driveshafts and get a deck on the flatbed and then it's done. Hopefully I can take it for a spin tomorrow night.... Posted via Mobile Device

01-12-2012, 01:13 AM	#18
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01-12-2012, 02:45 AM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Man I love the farmer pace you work at!! That's one thing the farm teaches, get s*t done ASAP and keep moving forward Love the truck!! Posted via Mobile Device* __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-12-2012, 07:19 PM	#20
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build If I can get a driveshaft together I'll take it out Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2012, 04:17 PM	#21
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Crewcab Shortbed wheeler build Out playing in the snow... We've got another few inches in the past hour tho. I need u joints, bushings and tires. Posted via Mobile Device

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