Punched in the face.

[lownuff]

Hello all.

This is my first ever squarebody and also the first time working on one.

Here we go.


I picked up this dually yesterday for cheap moneys and am pretty stoked about it.

Here it is when we loaded up, this was a super fun sketch trip. 45 mph the whole way, turned a 20 min drive into an hour. Good times.

Got it home and unloaded, barely squeezes in my side driveway here.



It took a pretty good punch in the face, not sure how it happened and the dude I got it from bought it this way.




Good news is it came with some replacement parts in a matching faded as **** white.




The interior is stock and full of original dirt/dust.



I apologize for the picture quality of this next one, but my phone does not like low light situations. I started taking the front end apart because having a wrecked truck in my driveway isn't cool but in pieces is cool.



So that was the end of yesterday.

[lownuff]

Got the pictures fixed.

[aggie91]

What are your plans for this truck?

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by aggie91

What are your plans for this truck?

Clean it up, recover the seats, throw a camper on it, air ride.

Nothing too crazy really.

[daddyjeep]

Cool. I take it the frame is OK? That looks like it took a pretty good hit.

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Cool. I take it the frame is OK? That looks like it took a pretty good hit.

Yeah looks it caught most of the damage above the bumper on the right. The frame rail looks to be pretty untouched which was nice. Trying to get that straightened out would've been a pain in the ass.

[lownuff]

Got the front end pulled apart. Word of advice, do not attempt to move your truck if your tranny cooler is disconnected. Good times.




Got the core support on and just threw the fender and hood on to get a sense of accomplishment. We're getting there guys.

[lownuff]

I also received my 9 gallon, bags, and front bag plates. Still need to get the rear brackets, notch, tubing, and whatever else I can't think of.

Once I get the front end together, I'll be able to start on the suspension stuff.

[Palf70Step]

I think those are the coolest looking dually trucks out there. Looks like a nice project. Good color too.

[Desert1957]

Keep up the good work, Here is mine for reference.

Pm me if you need pics or measurements of anything.

[Warrens69GMC]

You bought it and joined this board? Awesome! Welcome aboard!!

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I think those are the coolest looking dually trucks out there. Looks like a nice project. Good color too.

Thanks, yeah I'm a fan of the white, hoping I can buff it out a little.

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Keep up the good work, Here is mine for reference.

Pm me if you need pics or measurements of anything.

Nice truck! Can't wait till I clean mine up. Will definitely do.

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

You bought it and joined this board? Awesome! Welcome aboard!!

Yep pretty much, I like forums, there's tons of info on here. Thanks!

[lownuff]

Drop spindles arrived today.

[lownuff]

Got some time over Christmas weekend to do a little bit of work on it.

Got the front fender, hood and cowl back on.

Need to source some hardware for the headlights and also a passenger side headlight/signal trim piece.

Did drive it around the block though, need to add more trans fluid, and anyone know what temperature it's supposed to be at?

[LT7A]

Good progress!

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Good progress!

Thanks, I wish I was moving a little quicker though.

I did manage to get new tires on it and drove it to and from the tire shop.


Little bit of motivation there.

[lownuff]

Got the front end put back together, still need a front bumper and a passenger side light surround.



Old spindle vs new.



Cut the bump stop bracket bs off.



Got the top mount mocked up, and that's as far as I got. Although I did do both sides.

[hewittca]

Nice work bringing that old truck back to life. My dad has an old squarebody dually that I grew up with so I love these trucks even though I have no practical need or room for one.

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Nice work bringing that old truck back to life. My dad has an old squarebody dually that I grew up with so I love these trucks even though I have no practical need or room for one.

Thanks!

I hear ya, these do take up a ton of space.

[lownuff]

Worked on it until late last night to hammer the front out since I needed to move the truck back to my other driveway.

This weekend, plan on taking the wheels back off and cleaning the crap out of under there and throw some paint on it.



Here it is at about 130 psi. Higher than it was when I got it.

[lownuff]

Here it is aired out. Tires are hitting the fenders so need to trim those.

[Palf70Step]

You're making good progress!

[lownuff]

So turns out my lower brackets let the bag sit up too high.

I got some short cups that I'm going to install on the bottom and hopefully get another 3" or so out of it.

[SCOTI]

For reference, I run mine @ about 95/105psi for my ride height (26" @ C/L of front fender opening; BBC, th400, 3" spindles, 1.5" raised/notched x-member, Firestone bags & PB 1" forward lower arms).

[lownuff]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

For reference, I run mine @ about 95/105psi for my ride height (26" @ C/L of front fender opening; BBC, th400, 3" spindles, 1.5" raised/notched x-member, Firestone bags & PB 1" forward lower arms).

Thanks, 1" forward lowers? I'll have to look into this. I'm assuming to center the wheel up in the well?