73-87 4x4s - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LS1_C10 · 09-13-2010, 06:06 PM

Saw a couple in Calumet when I was there. Maybe May?

81k10 · 09-21-2010, 05:30 PM

heres my 87 shortbed. details in signature

thirdstreettito · 09-21-2010, 06:59 PM

Heres some. Like I havent posted enough truck on this site...

true74enduro · 08-16-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Heres some. Like I havent posted enough truck on this site...

hey really like the wheels ya have on the red pick up what are they

81k10 · 09-21-2010, 07:14 PM

what front bumper are those?

USSkoval · 09-21-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 81k10

what front bumper are those?

IIRC, those are all from the Buckstop Bumper site.

thirdstreettito · 09-21-2010, 08:23 PM

Yup Buckstop bumpers

DesertBob · 09-22-2010, 12:51 PM

My new toy.

1985 K20 Custom Deluxe
Motor: stock LT9/350M
Trans: SM465
Tranfercase: NP208
Front Axle: GM 10 bolt
Rear Axle: GM 14 bolt
Gears: 3.42

Adams74Chevy · 09-23-2010, 11:01 AM

Good looking truck.

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Originally Posted by DesertBob

My new toy.

1985 K20 Custom Deluxe
Motor: stock LT9/350M
Trans: SM465
Tranfercase: NP208
Front Axle: GM 10 bolt
Rear Axle: GM 14 bolt
Gears: 3.42

thirdstreettito · 09-23-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertBob

My new toy.

1985 K20 Custom Deluxe
Motor: stock LT9/350M
Trans: SM465
Tranfercase: NP208
Front Axle: GM 10 bolt
Rear Axle: GM 14 bolt
Gears: 3.42

Tire size? That thing is gorgeous.

Savage · 09-23-2010, 11:21 AM

I agree. Looks just like how I want to do mine. More pics?
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truckerboy · 09-23-2010, 05:42 PM

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Thats my 79. Runs out good and i have never got it stuck (dont mean it cant be done!!)

DirtyLarry · 09-23-2010, 11:44 PM

Some recent pictures of my square from this past summer. Original post is on page 1.

These pictures were taken on our weeklong off-roading/camping trip around the Utah Canyonlands. Summer 2010

Doesn’t look like much in the picture, but this was a very steep 3 step off camber obstacle. The type of obstacle that makes your sphincter pinch holes in your seat knowing you are 5 hrs down the trail from the paved road and if you dump it you're really screwed!

The trusty and nutsy 8.1L

Sarge261 · 09-24-2010, 10:06 AM

^^^ I love your truck. If I had the $$ I would go with the 8.1 L, and I have evil thoughts of a 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke, just to be different.

I sat and looked at this whole thread one day when I was supposed to be working, very inspiring.

Sarge

DesertBob · 09-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Nice flex. What suspension are you running on that rig?

truckerboy · 09-24-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge261

^^^ I love your truck. If I had the $$ I would go with the 8.1 L, and I have evil thoughts of a 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke, just to be different.

I sat and looked at this whole thread one day when I was supposed to be working, very inspiring.

Sarge

Id stay away from the PS fords. Go IDI if you go. They are much more relaible and they have better lower end torque. the 93.5-94 IDI turbo units are good units also.

How does that 8.1 handle and such?? Is it lighter than the old Gen IV BBC engines?? I know it makes more power, but would it really be worth the headache of the computer controled units?? (big brother is watchin you!!!)

DirtyLarry · 09-24-2010, 12:34 PM

Sarge,

You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar.

Desert Bob,

The front has Superlift 6” softride springs, ORD shackles and sway bar disconnect. The rear has the ORD shackle flip, HD long shackle and 56” spring packs from a ¾ ton LWB 4x4 that I added two arched springs to (mainly to help with the weight the truck often carries off-road). It flexes well and rides surprisingly well. Rides much better than my two stock Silverado HDs with IFS!

Truckerboy,

Now that I have the 8.1L calibrations dialed in, it is awesome. Unbelievable HP and torque from a stock engine. This truck goes on trips from sea level in Arizona to 14,000 ft elevation here in CO, a carbureted engine is a hassle to deal with when it comes to such extreme elevation changes. The 8.1L is indeed lighter than the 454 I pulled out but not by much….maybe 50 lbs or so. This 8.1L system is pretty straight forward. I had the tuner turn off the power robbing stuff that takes away the fun on newer engines. EGR was turned off, Torque Management was turned off, Electronic Throttle was turned off (running a L29 454 mechanical throttle body), downstream O2’s were turned off and a 425 HP 91 Octane hot tune was added. It runs an in-tank Corvette/F-body fuel pump on a 87 fuel sending unit. It has not been on a dyno but the tuners estimates feel about right the best I can tell. It can be a difficult at times driving a hotrod engine backed by a dump truck transmission (SM465).

The engine wants to run like hell and the ancient trans doesn’t like to shift fast! A NV4500 is planned this December.

86454k30 · 09-26-2010, 12:59 AM

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Thats my 79. Runs out good and i have never got it stuck (dont mean it cant be done!!)

That is the truck I want!! Black 79 or 80 K20 or K30!

truckerboy · 09-26-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

That is the truck I want!! Black 79 or 80 K20 or K30!

Well, I am selling them local. All of them. Tired of all the Sh** that comes with them. Its up for $800.

Savage · 09-25-2010, 05:53 PM

that is literally my dream truck, mr pops...

Mr Pops · 09-25-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage

that is literally my dream truck, mr pops...

Hey thanks man!

Matt Man · 09-25-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Hey thanks man!

me too the more i see it the more i want one....

Mr Pops · 09-26-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

me too the more i see it the more i want one....

Well thanks again, and back at you, I'd love to get a nice 2wd like yours and either keep it a dually, or make a short box halfton out of it..

Matt Man · 09-27-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Well thanks again, and back at you, I'd love to get a nice 2wd like yours and either keep it a dually, or make a short box halfton out of it..

too bad you live far

Juiced06GTO · 10-05-2010, 09:51 PM

Here are some pics of my 5.3 swapped 87 4x4

And a vid from its first start up

YouTube - MVI 0544

I am daily driving it now!

09-13-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: 73-87 4x4s Saw a couple in Calumet when I was there. Maybe May? __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD Last edited by LS1_C10; 09-13-2010 at 06:07 PM.

09-21-2010, 05:30 PM	#2
81k10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: crawfordsville, IN Posts: 29	Re: 73-87 4x4s heres my 87 shortbed. details in signature __________________ current trucks= -DD 90 RCSB 4x4 350/700r4 (green goblin) -87 RCSB 4x4 on 3/4 tons. 355/built 700r4.np208(soon to be 205). 10 bolt front 3.73s. 14ff rear 3.73s. 6inch suspension 3inch body. 37x12.50 Wrangler m/t military's. (sinister 13) Past 73-87s= -81 RCSB 4x4 built 350/SM465/205. 6inch suspension. 35x12.50 courser a/t's. 4.11s f/r (ravvid red) -80 RCLB 4x4 454/350/205. 6inch suspension 3inch body. 38.5 gumbos. (mudslut) 17 years old. have had 13 different vehicles. no wrecks.

09-21-2010, 06:59 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 4x4s Heres some. Like I havent posted enough truck on this site... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-21-2010, 07:14 PM	#5
81k10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: crawfordsville, IN Posts: 29	Re: 73-87 4x4s what front bumper are those? __________________ current trucks= -DD 90 RCSB 4x4 350/700r4 (green goblin) -87 RCSB 4x4 on 3/4 tons. 355/built 700r4.np208(soon to be 205). 10 bolt front 3.73s. 14ff rear 3.73s. 6inch suspension 3inch body. 37x12.50 Wrangler m/t military's. (sinister 13) Past 73-87s= -81 RCSB 4x4 built 350/SM465/205. 6inch suspension. 35x12.50 courser a/t's. 4.11s f/r (ravvid red) -80 RCLB 4x4 454/350/205. 6inch suspension 3inch body. 38.5 gumbos. (mudslut) 17 years old. have had 13 different vehicles. no wrecks.

09-21-2010, 08:23 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 4x4s Yup Buckstop bumpers __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-22-2010, 12:51 PM	#8
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Re: 73-87 4x4s My new toy. 1985 K20 Custom Deluxe Motor: stock LT9/350M Trans: SM465 Tranfercase: NP208 Front Axle: GM 10 bolt Rear Axle: GM 14 bolt Gears: 3.42 __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14 Last edited by DesertBob; 09-22-2010 at 12:56 PM.

09-23-2010, 11:21 AM	#11
Savage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY/CA Posts: 84	Re: 73-87 4x4s I agree. Looks just like how I want to do mine. More pics? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 1986 USMC CUCV M1008 (daily driver) / 1984 Chevy K10 RCLB

09-23-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
truckerboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: madison,nc Posts: 67	Re: 73-87 4x4s Thats my 79. Runs out good and i have never got it stuck (dont mean it cant be done!!) __________________ 79 K20,400 SBC, TBI, 4 speed w/ super low, 4.88's. 89 K2500. 350 TBI, mild cam, longtube hooker headers, glasspack true duals, TH700R4 with shift kit, Corp. 14 10.25'' full float, with 4.11:1 gears, standard ifs cranked to 2 inch lift. RS5000 shocks. 96 f350, Powerstroke, ZF6, DRW, 4x4. .Real trucks have 3 peddles. Real drivers float gears!!

09-23-2010, 11:44 PM	#13
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 73-87 4x4s Some recent pictures of my square from this past summer. Original post is on page 1. These pictures were taken on our weeklong off-roading/camping trip around the Utah Canyonlands. Summer 2010 Doesn’t look like much in the picture, but this was a very steep 3 step off camber obstacle. The type of obstacle that makes your sphincter pinch holes in your seat knowing you are 5 hrs down the trail from the paved road and if you dump it you're really screwed! The trusty and nutsy 8.1L __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

09-24-2010, 10:06 AM	#14
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: 73-87 4x4s ^^^ I love your truck. If I had the $$ I would go with the 8.1 L, and I have evil thoughts of a 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke, just to be different. I sat and looked at this whole thread one day when I was supposed to be working, very inspiring. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

09-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#15
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Re: 73-87 4x4s Nice flex. What suspension are you running on that rig? __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14

09-24-2010, 12:34 PM	#17
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 73-87 4x4s Sarge, You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar. Desert Bob, The front has Superlift 6” softride springs, ORD shackles and sway bar disconnect. The rear has the ORD shackle flip, HD long shackle and 56” spring packs from a ¾ ton LWB 4x4 that I added two arched springs to (mainly to help with the weight the truck often carries off-road). It flexes well and rides surprisingly well. Rides much better than my two stock Silverado HDs with IFS! Truckerboy, Now that I have the 8.1L calibrations dialed in, it is awesome. Unbelievable HP and torque from a stock engine. This truck goes on trips from sea level in Arizona to 14,000 ft elevation here in CO, a carbureted engine is a hassle to deal with when it comes to such extreme elevation changes. The 8.1L is indeed lighter than the 454 I pulled out but not by much….maybe 50 lbs or so. This 8.1L system is pretty straight forward. I had the tuner turn off the power robbing stuff that takes away the fun on newer engines. EGR was turned off, Torque Management was turned off, Electronic Throttle was turned off (running a L29 454 mechanical throttle body), downstream O2’s were turned off and a 425 HP 91 Octane hot tune was added. It runs an in-tank Corvette/F-body fuel pump on a 87 fuel sending unit. It has not been on a dyno but the tuners estimates feel about right the best I can tell. It can be a difficult at times driving a hotrod engine backed by a dump truck transmission (SM465). The engine wants to run like hell and the ancient trans doesn’t like to shift fast! A NV4500 is planned this December. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

09-25-2010, 05:53 PM	#20
Savage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY/CA Posts: 84	Re: 73-87 4x4s that is literally my dream truck, mr pops... __________________ United States Marine Corps 1986 USMC CUCV M1008 (daily driver) / 1984 Chevy K10 RCLB



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