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1982 K30 build
Well I figure I may as well start a build thread. This will probably be a fairly slow build/ restoration. So here's a little back story. After missing out on a really nice 1989 crew cab locally I continued to search for a decent candidate. My Wife, kids and I made a 3 day 2400 mile round trip from Colorado to Washington state to pick up this beast. The price was right. Originally I was just looking for a good solid work/ hunting truck to beat around in with my boy but now we have decided to do a full restoration/ build on this. When I bought it it had a bone stock rebuilt 350/rebuilt th350/np205. New drive line in the rear and rebuilt rear end with a new grizzly locker and 4.10 gears.
My build plans include Full repaint and new cloth interior 2.5" Procomp lift kit swap in a 454 and 700r4 trans So far since I bought the truck I have made the following upgrades and repairs to get the truck drivable and dependable. Replaced the qjet and cast intake with an Edlebrock Performer intake and carb. Accel coil and 8mm wires New thermostat and radiator flush (radiator was new when I bought the truck) New calipers, brakes on the front. New soft lines front and rear, Repack and replace front wheel bearings.Rebuild front drive shaft Added a tach Added a weather guard tool box When i bought it it had Brand new Toyo open Country MT 285/75/16 tires, ![]() ![]() ![]() A few shots of the interior ![]() ![]() Worst rust that I have to fix ![]() Engine bay before paint ![]() After ![]() Last edited by Lang's K30; 06-08-2012 at 01:47 PM. |
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Soild truck man, nice.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Well went into town today and found a new shop with a heck of nice owner. talked with him for a while and got an estimate for the paint job. Wow!!! that's gonna hurt $6000-7000. but we are talking a top quality paint restoration. While I was there I score a 3 inch lift and new steering column and late model Chevy wheel for $250.00 Jack pot.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Truck looks real solid. Not much looks like it needs done to it.
Have you thought about putting a diesel in it or are you set on the 454? Both are good options, the 454 can tow just about anything but it might hurt the wallet on gas. Looking forward to see it make it's restoration.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Very nice man! Solid starting point & a lot like mine!!! Got the original running 454 out of my truck with ALL of the accessories & equipment still on it out at the shop in CA - PM if your interested.
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With the 454 and 700r4 you should get decent mileage. Just make sure it all shifts fine and goes into overdrive. What is different about the new steering column?
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Current: 2012 Ford F-250 4x4 6.7 Powerstroke 1971 C-20 2wd 350/TH400 Former: 1979 C-20 2wd 350/TH400, 300+hp. Rattle can paint job 1982 K-30 454/700R4. 4in lift with 37" Goodyear MT/R's Lots of goodies - Trail clean up truck |
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Re: 1982 K30 build
what kind of shifter is this for the 4x4 i really like it?
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From what i understand its a factory shifter from a 67-72ish suburban. It looks like the previous owner of my truck might have taken the original drive train out for his project and put this drive train in it to sell it. i was a little pissed when i figured it out but its ok because soon it will have complete new set up
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Heres a pic of the lift kit installed.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
looks like a nice pickup, I like what you've done so far.
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That said, I just got done painting my Suburban and it took me 2 months from start to finish working on it full time. People may laugh at me for spending that much time on an old Suburban but I plan on keeping it for a long time so it deserves a good paint job. To bad you couldn't use that NP205 transfer case. They're real stout. That's also the same shifter as in my 72 Chevy pickup. Did the truck originally come with a 454?
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Re: 1982 K30 build
it that 72-earlier 4x4 shifter for the np205 ? does it bolt right up?
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Very nice truck, I like it and your plans! too bad your not closer, I am in the market for a good th350 trans.
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As for the 454 not it was originally a 350 truck. Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appeciate it. I really like this old monster. Heck I drive it more than my diesel Excursion. Go figure. |
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Re: 1982 K30 build
I suspect a large part of the cost is due to having to strip off the old paint. Has the truck been painted before? Is the paint chipping or living off in some areas? My 1990 Suburban still had its original paint job but it was heavily oxidized. Painting over the old oxidized paint would have lasted just long enough to sell the truck if that was what I was interested in.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Well a little update but no pic. Found a nice complete running 454 for $850. Picking it up tomorrow so i pretty much have the drive train complete.
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Re: 1982 K30 build
Well Its funny how things change. Went to work today and came home with a new crew cab. Ended up buying my buddy's 1990 crew cab that he was restoring as well. Couldn't pass up the deal he made me. All it needs is the cab and rear doors painted and it will be completely done with an awesome black paint job. I will post up some pics as soon as i can.
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