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jydbowtie · 04-21-2013, 01:49 AM

Hey guys I just picked this truck up today

I love it so far. Slowly I will do the things that I want to it. The body is straight, and will make a good truck. I was wanting to put a 4 inch lift and 35 inch tires. Do you guys think the tires would be ok with just a 4 inch lift?

pwradder · 04-21-2013, 07:23 AM

looks like a good truck to start with! if you plan on using you're stock wheels, you should have no problem. i had 10'' wide wheels on my one ton with a 4'' lift and 35's and they rubbed pretty good.

**rs74** · 04-21-2013, 08:47 AM

Looks like a good truck to start with there. My thoughts are if you put the 4" lift on it then you will want at least 33's or maybe even 35's. I think the tires you have on it now will look to small and out of proportion. My old 84 K10 that I used to have had no lift and 32's were the biggest tire I could put on it without rubbing.

dieseldawg142 · 04-21-2013, 11:20 AM

my k5 had a 4" lift with 35x12.5x15 tires on 8" rally's with no rubbing, even under compression or full lock. mind you, what size is stamped on the sidewall is rarely what you get. if a tire is 34.2 tall, why is it listed as a 35? more accurate sizing would make it easier for people ( does this fit or does that fit?) to chose
that looks like a hickey or smittybuilt pushbar in your box

jydbowtie · 04-21-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

my k5 had a 4" lift with 35x12.5x15 tires on 8" rally's with no rubbing, even under compression or full lock. mind you, what size is stamped on the sidewall is rarely what you get. if a tire is 34.2 tall, why is it listed as a 35? more accurate sizing would make it easier for people ( does this fit or does that fit?) to chose
that looks like a hickey or smittybuilt pushbar in your box

Yea that pushbar my dad had laying around. Think I am going to clean it up and throw it on. Thanks for the responses.
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Space Monkey · 04-21-2013, 07:21 PM

I've got 37" tires on 16.5" rims with a 6" lift and mine don't rub. I think you'd be ok.

I'm a newb too though so what do I know lol.

b454rat · 04-21-2013, 07:44 PM

That is a good looking truck!!!! You should be able to run 35s on an 8" wheel. I run 38.5s on 4" and don't rub....anymore, after I got the sawzall out....

jydbowtie · 04-21-2013, 08:24 PM

Thanks guys. Another question, and bear in mind I am new to all this. I really like the quad headlights vs what i have. Can i change it to the quad headlights? I will also try to keep adding pictures as I make changes.

b454rat · 04-21-2013, 09:02 PM

Which style quad lights? If your talking stacked on top of each other, I think that is just a matter of finding the parts. If your talking the 89-91 style that are side by side, then you will need to change your core support and wiring some...

jydbowtie · 04-21-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by b454rat

Which style quad lights? If your talking stacked on top of each other, I think that is just a matter of finding the parts. If your talking the 89-91 style that are side by side, then you will need to change your core support and wiring some...

I was thinking of stacked on top of each other. I just prefer that look

andrewmp6 · 04-22-2013, 01:57 AM

He wants the 81-87 style stacked head lights.

jydbowtie · 04-25-2013, 07:32 PM

So can I just buy the stacked headlight assembly and put a phantom grille on it or do I have to buy the whole new grille assembly with the tacked headlights first.?
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jydbowtie · 05-04-2013, 10:49 PM

some progress

andrewmp6 · 05-04-2013, 11:23 PM

I'm kinda shocked you found a rust free truck in Montana.

jydbowtie · 05-04-2013, 11:47 PM

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I'm kinda shocked you found a rust free truck in Montana.

Yea I actually got pretty lucky.

jydbowtie · 07-07-2013, 01:05 PM

My progress so far.

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 07-07-2013, 06:51 PM

VERY NICE!!!!!

-Sam

jydbowtie · 07-07-2013, 10:19 PM

Thanks still got lots of work yet but tires and rims will really help.
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-08-2013, 12:38 AM

Nice looking good. It is possible to find rust free trucks in MT just gotta look harder haha. Sweet truck keep up the good work on it

jydbowtie · 08-01-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoods69BadBowTie

Nice looking good. It is possible to find rust free trucks in MT just gotta look harder haha. Sweet truck keep up the good work on it

Thanks

jydbowtie · 08-01-2013, 08:29 PM

Some used tires and the new rims!!

jydbowtie · 08-01-2013, 10:32 PM

Better pic

chevy1ton · 08-02-2013, 08:48 PM

Quite a transformation, looks like a totally different truck...I like.

jydbowtie · 08-02-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy1ton

Quite a transformation, looks like a totally different truck...I like.

Thanks man, it has been a ton of fun so far.

04-21-2013, 01:49 AM	#1
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Newb: 1982 k10 Hey guys I just picked this truck up today I love it so far. Slowly I will do the things that I want to it. The body is straight, and will make a good truck. I was wanting to put a 4 inch lift and 35 inch tires. Do you guys think the tires would be ok with just a 4 inch lift? Attached Images

04-21-2013, 07:23 AM	#2
pwradder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stafford springs ct Posts: 149	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 looks like a good truck to start with! if you plan on using you're stock wheels, you should have no problem. i had 10'' wide wheels on my one ton with a 4'' lift and 35's and they rubbed pretty good. __________________ 1977 srw cc lb 396/700r/4:11's/6'' bds lift/ 35's. sold 1986 suburban 350/700r/3:73's 31's: parted out. 1980 silverado swb 5.3/700r/ 2'' drop/ daily driver. sold 1985 c10 long bed 5.3/700r/2'' drop/17" wheels/ daily driver. sold 1970 c10 long bed-new project! getting ready for the 6.0

04-21-2013, 08:47 AM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Looks like a good truck to start with there. My thoughts are if you put the 4" lift on it then you will want at least 33's or maybe even 35's. I think the tires you have on it now will look to small and out of proportion. My old 84 K10 that I used to have had no lift and 32's were the biggest tire I could put on it without rubbing. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-21-2013, 11:20 AM	#4
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,906	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 my k5 had a 4" lift with 35x12.5x15 tires on 8" rally's with no rubbing, even under compression or full lock. mind you, what size is stamped on the sidewall is rarely what you get. if a tire is 34.2 tall, why is it listed as a 35? more accurate sizing would make it easier for people ( does this fit or does that fit?) to chose that looks like a hickey or smittybuilt pushbar in your box

04-21-2013, 07:21 PM	#6
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 I've got 37" tires on 16.5" rims with a 6" lift and mine don't rub. I think you'd be ok. I'm a newb too though so what do I know lol. __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

04-21-2013, 07:44 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 That is a good looking truck!!!! You should be able to run 35s on an 8" wheel. I run 38.5s on 4" and don't rub....anymore, after I got the sawzall out.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-21-2013, 08:24 PM	#8
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Thanks guys. Another question, and bear in mind I am new to all this. I really like the quad headlights vs what i have. Can i change it to the quad headlights? I will also try to keep adding pictures as I make changes.

04-21-2013, 09:02 PM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Which style quad lights? If your talking stacked on top of each other, I think that is just a matter of finding the parts. If your talking the 89-91 style that are side by side, then you will need to change your core support and wiring some... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-22-2013, 01:57 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 He wants the 81-87 style stacked head lights.

04-25-2013, 07:32 PM	#12
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 So can I just buy the stacked headlight assembly and put a phantom grille on it or do I have to buy the whole new grille assembly with the tacked headlights first.? Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2013, 10:49 PM	#13
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 some progress Attached Images

05-04-2013, 11:23 PM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 I'm kinda shocked you found a rust free truck in Montana.

07-07-2013, 01:05 PM	#16
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 My progress so far. Attached Images

07-07-2013, 06:51 PM	#17
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 VERY NICE!!!!! -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

07-07-2013, 10:19 PM	#18
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Thanks still got lots of work yet but tires and rims will really help. Posted via Mobile Device



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07-08-2013, 12:38 AM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Nice looking good. It is possible to find rust free trucks in MT just gotta look harder haha. Sweet truck keep up the good work on it __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

08-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#21
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Some used tires and the new rims!! Attached Images

08-01-2013, 10:32 PM	#22
jydbowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laurel Montana Posts: 41	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Better pic Attached Images

08-02-2013, 08:48 PM	#23
chevy1ton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ct. Posts: 43	Re: Newb: 1982 k10 Quite a transformation, looks like a totally different truck...I like.

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