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JET4x4 · 10-04-2009, 11:00 PM

I started rebuilding my 85 GMC. Mainly replacing rusted out body parts and the rotted frame. Hopefully it will be pretty cherry when I get it done.

JET4x4 · 10-04-2009, 11:09 PM

some more pics of tearing it apart, lots of rust.

JET4x4 · 10-04-2009, 11:13 PM

rusted out frame. yay!

JET4x4 · 10-04-2009, 11:21 PM

So far I've welded new rockers and inner and outer cab corners on both sides. Put a new inner rocker, floor pan, and a toe board on the driver side. The cab is pretty much done, ready for putty. Hopefully I can get around to dragging my other frame out of the bushes and get it painted this week.

tvblazer78 · 10-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Wow!! You have some work to do on this thing. Good luck and keep us posted..

JET4x4 · 10-08-2011, 09:50 PM

Well I finally got this truck moved to my shop and started working on it again. Got the new frame painted

JET4x4 · 10-08-2011, 09:59 PM

Engine before the krylon rebuild. It's a Goodwrench 260 horse crate engine. It took forever to get the oil and mud slime off of it, even after I steam cleaned it.

JET4x4 · 10-12-2011, 11:24 AM

Engine and trans sitting in the frame. Still working on cleaning up and painting all the accessories.

JET4x4 · 10-27-2011, 12:21 AM

Got the engine accessories all painted up and put on. Cleaned up the transfer case with a wire wheel and got that put on. Right now I've got the front rear torn apart and hopefully I'll get it to the sand blaster next week.

CamaroChris · 10-27-2011, 07:50 AM

Looks good!

Greenlee · 10-27-2011, 08:07 AM

I like it. Nice work!
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JET4x4 · 12-18-2011, 10:57 PM

I've been slacking off again. I bought a house with a decent size garage so I've been working on moving all my junk over the last month. Hopefully I'll be finished moving stuff by the end of the month.
Today I threw a set of rears under the chassis and got it moved. The brakes were locked up on the back rear, it was a real blast to unload off my trailer...
No new pics yet

JET4x4 · 02-25-2012, 11:28 PM

Between keeping my fleet running and working on stuff around the house, I haven't had much time for this truck. So far I've got the front diff all painted up, still have to put it back together the rest of the way. That's about all I've gotten done in the last few months.

JET4x4 · 03-10-2012, 10:03 PM

Front diff is now under the truck. I'm slowly working on cleaning up the rest of the front end parts.

x ReAcT x · 05-13-2012, 11:27 PM

What size lift and tires do you have on the truck? I just ordered a 4" BDS package and 33/12.50/15 BFG A/T K O. Im not trying to go too high but your ride looks pretty good so im curious

JET4x4 · 05-14-2012, 08:34 AM

It has a 6 inch suspension lift from skyjacker. The tires are 37's. You should have plenty of room for 33's with a 4 inch lift.
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x ReAcT x · 05-14-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JET4x4

It has a 6 inch suspension lift from skyjacker. The tires are 37's. You should have plenty of room for 33's with a 4 inch lift.
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Thanks, you got a nice truck, hope the repairs go wells.

10-04-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	85 GMC rebuild and all that I started rebuilding my 85 GMC. Mainly replacing rusted out body parts and the rotted frame. Hopefully it will be pretty cherry when I get it done. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-04-2009, 11:09 PM	#2
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that some more pics of tearing it apart, lots of rust. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-04-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that rusted out frame. yay! Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-04-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that So far I've welded new rockers and inner and outer cab corners on both sides. Put a new inner rocker, floor pan, and a toe board on the driver side. The cab is pretty much done, ready for putty. Hopefully I can get around to dragging my other frame out of the bushes and get it painted this week. __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-05-2009, 08:48 AM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Wow!! You have some work to do on this thing. Good luck and keep us posted.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-08-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Well I finally got this truck moved to my shop and started working on it again. Got the new frame painted Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-08-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Engine before the krylon rebuild. It's a Goodwrench 260 horse crate engine. It took forever to get the oil and mud slime off of it, even after I steam cleaned it. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-12-2011, 11:24 AM	#8
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Engine and trans sitting in the frame. Still working on cleaning up and painting all the accessories. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-27-2011, 12:21 AM	#9
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Got the engine accessories all painted up and put on. Cleaned up the transfer case with a wire wheel and got that put on. Right now I've got the front rear torn apart and hopefully I'll get it to the sand blaster next week. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

10-27-2011, 07:50 AM	#10
CamaroChris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midvale, Utah Posts: 220	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Looks good! __________________ I LIKE TRUCKS 1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link 1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold 1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link

10-27-2011, 08:07 AM	#11
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that I like it. Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#12
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that I've been slacking off again. I bought a house with a decent size garage so I've been working on moving all my junk over the last month. Hopefully I'll be finished moving stuff by the end of the month. Today I threw a set of rears under the chassis and got it moved. The brakes were locked up on the back rear, it was a real blast to unload off my trailer... No new pics yet __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

02-25-2012, 11:28 PM	#13
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Between keeping my fleet running and working on stuff around the house, I haven't had much time for this truck. So far I've got the front diff all painted up, still have to put it back together the rest of the way. That's about all I've gotten done in the last few months. __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

03-10-2012, 10:03 PM	#14
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that Front diff is now under the truck. I'm slowly working on cleaning up the rest of the front end parts. Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

05-13-2012, 11:27 PM	#15
x ReAcT x Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 219	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that What size lift and tires do you have on the truck? I just ordered a 4" BDS package and 33/12.50/15 BFG A/T K O. Im not trying to go too high but your ride looks pretty good so im curious __________________ 1986 GMC K15 4.3V6/SM465/NP205 will be converting to 5.3LS E-ROD/AA adapter/SM465/NP205 10 Bolt Axle Rebuild Tutorial: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536415



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05-14-2012, 08:34 AM	#16
JET4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birdsboro, Pa Posts: 135	Re: 85 GMC rebuild and all that It has a 6 inch suspension lift from skyjacker. The tires are 37's. You should have plenty of room for 33's with a 4 inch lift. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 Chevy K20 LWB Fleetside project 85 GMC K10 High Sierra LWB, 37's, 8 lug rears, 4.10's project 86 m1009 blazer, 6 in lift, 35's, driver 69 c10, 307, long bed, 3 speed, driver 07 Dodge 2500, cc, lb, cummins turbo diesel 00 z28 camaro, ls1, 6 speed, rarely leaves the garage

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