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Blue82Chev · 07-19-2004, 09:26 PM

Just this past weekend I was planning what I want to do with my 82 chev C20. It needs to be repainted again and I was thinking frame off restoration. Here are some of my possible plans. Give me some feedback, let me know what you guys/gals think.

-Swapping out the 3/4T suspension for 1/2T components. If I turned it into a 1/2T I would put a 3-4 drop in it.

-Shortening the frame to make myself a shortbox(Have always wanted one but havent found one in good shape for the right price.

-Building myself a 383 out of the current 350 that I am running.

-Redoing the interior with grey tweed.

-Or I could to a complete frame off, leave it how it is (with the exception of the 383,) and have myself a really nice 3/4T.

BadBlu · 07-20-2004, 01:26 AM

man, your future plans are pretty close to what mine are with the exception of the 383, i'm gonna run my 350 for awhile, it was recently rebuilt by the last guy that had the truck so...

i would say go for it, i think you got some good ideas there.

anyone have any pics of your trucks style droped like that?? i would like to see.

aliencheyenne · 07-20-2004, 01:29 AM

I would leave it as a 3/4 T and get creative (of course I have a 3/4T). But for the money you will spend in mods to get a 1/2 T, you are better off selling the 3/4 t and getting a 1/2 T to start with.

bigblock73 · 07-20-2004, 06:58 AM

I agree with aliencheyenne, but if you are attached to your 3/4 ton and don't want to sell it...then go for it.

I would however, stay away from the tweed. IMO, tweed looks outdated. Keep it simple and clean, go with a mostly stock interior.

Blue82Chev · 07-20-2004, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by aliencheyenne

I would leave it as a 3/4 T and get creative (of course I have a 3/4T). But for the money you will spend in mods to get a 1/2 T, you are better off selling the 3/4 t and getting a 1/2 T to start with.

The more I think about it, the more I think you are absolutely right. I could just have myself A really nice tow vehicle that goes fast for an added bonus!

Blue82Chev · 07-20-2004, 08:06 AM

[QUOTE=bigblock73]
I would however, stay away from the tweed. IMO, tweed looks outdated. QUOTE]

I think a lot of other people agree, I never see much for tweed interioir anymore. The more I see it the more 80's, early 90's tacky it seems.

07-19-2004, 09:26 PM	#1
Blue82Chev Murph Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 206	Future plans for my 82 Just this past weekend I was planning what I want to do with my 82 chev C20. It needs to be repainted again and I was thinking frame off restoration. Here are some of my possible plans. Give me some feedback, let me know what you guys/gals think. -Swapping out the 3/4T suspension for 1/2T components. If I turned it into a 1/2T I would put a 3-4 drop in it. -Shortening the frame to make myself a shortbox(Have always wanted one but havent found one in good shape for the right price. -Building myself a 383 out of the current 350 that I am running. -Redoing the interior with grey tweed. -Or I could to a complete frame off, leave it how it is (with the exception of the 383,) and have myself a really nice 3/4T. __________________ Mike Vehicles: 1982 C20 2003 GMC Sierra

07-20-2004, 06:58 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I agree with aliencheyenne, but if you are attached to your 3/4 ton and don't want to sell it...then go for it. I would however, stay away from the tweed. IMO, tweed looks outdated. Keep it simple and clean, go with a mostly stock interior. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-20-2004, 08:06 AM	#6
Blue82Chev Murph Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 206	[QUOTE=bigblock73] I would however, stay away from the tweed. IMO, tweed looks outdated. QUOTE] I think a lot of other people agree, I never see much for tweed interioir anymore. The more I see it the more 80's, early 90's tacky it seems. __________________ Mike Vehicles: 1982 C20 2003 GMC Sierra

07-20-2004, 01:26 AM	#2
BadBlu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 20	man, your future plans are pretty close to what mine are with the exception of the 383, i'm gonna run my 350 for awhile, it was recently rebuilt by the last guy that had the truck so... i would say go for it, i think you got some good ideas there. anyone have any pics of your trucks style droped like that?? i would like to see.

07-20-2004, 01:29 AM	#3
aliencheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: L.A. Style Capital of the World Posts: 44	I would leave it as a 3/4 T and get creative (of course I have a 3/4T). But for the money you will spend in mods to get a 1/2 T, you are better off selling the 3/4 t and getting a 1/2 T to start with.



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