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MikeJones16 · 03-02-2011, 07:09 PM

MikeJones16 · 03-09-2011, 11:54 PM

Its a Weiand Stealth intake. I got some nice valve covers as well. Also, plan on getting a 600cfm carb, pullys, and a air filter.

MikeJones16 · 03-12-2011, 03:55 AM

Finished painting the block today. Hopefully sit her in the 4x4 frame next week. and get the cab off and start cutting/welding.

MikeJones16 · 03-16-2011, 11:33 PM

Engine is all bolted up to the Tranny and set in on the mounts now. Just need to get the Cab off and do a little welding.

Altec · 03-17-2011, 02:03 AM

What, no close up of the engine? Looks like it turned out good!

MikeJones16 · 03-17-2011, 07:03 PM

It looks alright, I need to paint the Oilpan still. And I want to get new pullys. But I'm a tad rushed for time.
I keep thinking you guys are gonna jump on my nuts for ditching the orange!

cab Is pretty much off now. Most likely will have it sitting on the new 4x4 frame by next friday!

MikeJones16 · 03-20-2011, 01:34 AM

trxus mt's. is the tire i'll be going with.

MikeJones16 · 03-21-2011, 06:49 PM

MikeJones16 · 03-22-2011, 11:04 PM

Lets see if i can get the cab on the new frame tomorrow.

MikeJones16 · 03-24-2011, 02:07 PM

Picked up some inner fenders here in town for 55$ each. In stock. Good deal i thought!
Also picked up a chrome roll bar and front light bar all for 100$
Shocks and lift are in now. 6" Rough country. Looks like i need to buy a carb and longtubes next. and some more Por 15.

1985-GMC · 03-24-2011, 09:42 PM

Lookin good! Nice progress!

MikeJones16 · 03-24-2011, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the comments! Its crazy what 2 hours a day 5 days a week can do.

madcow75 · 03-25-2011, 05:19 PM

Why did you cut down so far to install 4x4 tranny hump? Was there a reason?

MikeJones16 · 03-25-2011, 06:33 PM

Yeah, notice the first picture on that post you see the difference? It's needed so that you can fit that transfer case in there. Plus it makes it a easier job to weld. And I cut it with a torch and only had 1 small fire

MikeJones16 · 04-15-2011, 06:02 PM

Been waiting on a front spring from rough country. Finally came in today. Rough Countey service is unbeleivably amazing. A++

So i've been busy putting the lift on and new bushings and such. Put a door on today and the front fenders. Also picked up a flaring kit and some brake line and redid the whole truck front to back. For only 50 bucks. Screw that buying pre bent ****. Heres some photos. I think i should probably order a new drag link.. But i did pick up some fancy, Got a new holly 670cfm carb, and some hooker Ceramic longtubes

MikeJones16 · 05-03-2011, 09:32 PM

Its getting sooo close..

MikeJones16 · 05-09-2011, 07:11 PM

Got the box on today

Altec · 05-09-2011, 08:56 PM

You are ahead of me at this point lol. Looking good!

Who makes those headers, and where did you get them. I'm damn close to saying screw de-AIR tubing the headers I have, and getting a set of cheap headers...

MikeJones16 · 05-09-2011, 11:20 PM

Hey man! I have been working on this thing since December!

They're Hooker Headers, Ceramic coated. Retailed for like 600+ and the performance shop I buy all my stuff for my car and these as overstock and paid 350 out the door...

Altec · 05-10-2011, 12:20 AM

Lucky devil. Good deal on the headers!

I started to tear apart mine in September of '09, but then it sat for about 10 months...

MikeJones16 · 05-10-2011, 12:28 AM

Yeah i Know what you mean. Its sometimes hard to keep interest in a project. My car for example. I really wish I didn't buy this aftermarket block for it cause now that i realized I could have done a big block for the price its gonna cost me for this shortblock :/

Your truck is looking great by the way. I'm thinking about doing a cummins diesel swap next spring aswell. And maybe possibily a crewcab cab swap.

I also got my eyes on this ol 67 c10 thats just sitting in the shop... that would look cool with a big block right? ohh mann.. it never ends does it?

Altec · 05-10-2011, 02:17 AM

Thanks, man! The Cummins swaps are nice. There is even a company out their now that sells motor mount brackets that make it a bolt in deal. Bit expensive, but if you don't have the time/resources to fab your own mounts, it seems like the next best thing...
http://www.avalancheengineering.com/new_products.html

I've seen a couple crew cab swaps onto LWB frames. Those, with cut down beds look cool. Seems like a good people hauler option as well. There is a '83 K30 CCLB DRW with a 6.2 at a friends farm up the road that a guy left for about 8 years now... After my K10 is done, I want to try and get it sent to a friends tow yard, and send the guy a letter. Wait the needed time, then claim it.

MikeJones16 · 05-10-2011, 09:42 AM

Nice! thanks for the link. Yeah. I eventually want a Crewcab longbox with a cummins.

Goodluck on getting that truck!

Anyone know where I can get a 1" body lift? for my truck? I just want a 1" body lift to help level out the truck a bit. The cab seems to be off a bit, probably cause I broke a bolt inside the front passenger spot.

Altec · 05-10-2011, 06:57 PM

Not to seem like a stalker, or anything but ORD sells a 1" body lift with all the needed hardware.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/oneinchlift.htm

Energy Suspension sells a body bushing kit if that would help you more.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=3.4103

MikeJones16 · 05-11-2011, 01:15 AM

Its okay. It's nice to see at least one person has a interest to my thread hahaha!

Thanks for the links man. I'm gonna just run 37's instead of the 35's I originally wanted. These rough country lifts act like a 7.5" instead of the 6" it advertises.. And the springs are STIFF.

03-02-2011, 07:09 PM	#26
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03-09-2011, 11:54 PM	#27
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Its a Weiand Stealth intake. I got some nice valve covers as well. Also, plan on getting a 600cfm carb, pullys, and a air filter. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-09-2011 at 11:54 PM.

03-12-2011, 03:55 AM	#28
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Finished painting the block today. Hopefully sit her in the 4x4 frame next week. and get the cab off and start cutting/welding. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

03-16-2011, 11:33 PM	#29
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Engine is all bolted up to the Tranny and set in on the mounts now. Just need to get the Cab off and do a little welding. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-16-2011 at 11:34 PM.

03-17-2011, 02:03 AM	#30
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 79 Silverado long box build What, no close up of the engine? Looks like it turned out good! __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

03-17-2011, 07:03 PM	#31
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build It looks alright, I need to paint the Oilpan still. And I want to get new pullys. But I'm a tad rushed for time. I keep thinking you guys are gonna jump on my nuts for ditching the orange! cab Is pretty much off now. Most likely will have it sitting on the new 4x4 frame by next friday! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-18-2011 at 12:08 AM.

03-20-2011, 01:34 AM	#32
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build trxus mt's. is the tire i'll be going with. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-21-2011 at 09:43 PM.

03-21-2011, 06:49 PM	#33
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-21-2011 at 07:21 PM.

03-22-2011, 11:04 PM	#34
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Lets see if i can get the cab on the new frame tomorrow. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

03-24-2011, 02:07 PM	#35
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Picked up some inner fenders here in town for 55$ each. In stock. Good deal i thought! Also picked up a chrome roll bar and front light bar all for 100$ Shocks and lift are in now. 6" Rough country. Looks like i need to buy a carb and longtubes next. and some more Por 15. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 03-24-2011 at 02:10 PM.

03-24-2011, 09:42 PM	#36
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Lookin good! Nice progress! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-24-2011, 11:35 PM	#37
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Thanks for the comments! Its crazy what 2 hours a day 5 days a week can do. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

03-25-2011, 05:19 PM	#38
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Why did you cut down so far to install 4x4 tranny hump? Was there a reason?

03-25-2011, 06:33 PM	#39
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Yeah, notice the first picture on that post you see the difference? It's needed so that you can fit that transfer case in there. Plus it makes it a easier job to weld. And I cut it with a torch and only had 1 small fire __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

04-15-2011, 06:02 PM	#40
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Been waiting on a front spring from rough country. Finally came in today. Rough Countey service is unbeleivably amazing. A++ So i've been busy putting the lift on and new bushings and such. Put a door on today and the front fenders. Also picked up a flaring kit and some brake line and redid the whole truck front to back. For only 50 bucks. Screw that buying pre bent ***. Heres some photos. I think i should probably order a new drag link.. But i did pick up some fancy, Got a new holly 670cfm carb, and some hooker Ceramic longtubes __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 04-15-2011 at 06:17 PM.*



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05-03-2011, 09:32 PM	#41
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Its getting sooo close.. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

05-09-2011, 07:11 PM	#42
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Got the box on today __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

05-09-2011, 08:56 PM	#43
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 79 Silverado long box build You are ahead of me at this point lol. Looking good! Who makes those headers, and where did you get them. I'm damn close to saying screw de-AIR tubing the headers I have, and getting a set of cheap headers... __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

05-09-2011, 11:20 PM	#44
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Hey man! I have been working on this thing since December! They're Hooker Headers, Ceramic coated. Retailed for like 600+ and the performance shop I buy all my stuff for my car and these as overstock and paid 350 out the door... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

05-10-2011, 12:20 AM	#45
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Lucky devil. Good deal on the headers! I started to tear apart mine in September of '09, but then it sat for about 10 months... __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

05-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#46
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Yeah i Know what you mean. Its sometimes hard to keep interest in a project. My car for example. I really wish I didn't buy this aftermarket block for it cause now that i realized I could have done a big block for the price its gonna cost me for this shortblock :/ Your truck is looking great by the way. I'm thinking about doing a cummins diesel swap next spring aswell. And maybe possibily a crewcab cab swap. I also got my eyes on this ol 67 c10 thats just sitting in the shop... that would look cool with a big block right? ohh mann.. it never ends does it? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

05-10-2011, 02:17 AM	#47
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Thanks, man! The Cummins swaps are nice. There is even a company out their now that sells motor mount brackets that make it a bolt in deal. Bit expensive, but if you don't have the time/resources to fab your own mounts, it seems like the next best thing... http://www.avalancheengineering.com/new_products.html I've seen a couple crew cab swaps onto LWB frames. Those, with cut down beds look cool. Seems like a good people hauler option as well. There is a '83 K30 CCLB DRW with a 6.2 at a friends farm up the road that a guy left for about 8 years now... After my K10 is done, I want to try and get it sent to a friends tow yard, and send the guy a letter. Wait the needed time, then claim it. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

05-10-2011, 09:42 AM	#48
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Nice! thanks for the link. Yeah. I eventually want a Crewcab longbox with a cummins. Goodluck on getting that truck! Anyone know where I can get a 1" body lift? for my truck? I just want a 1" body lift to help level out the truck a bit. The cab seems to be off a bit, probably cause I broke a bolt inside the front passenger spot. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 05-10-2011 at 10:13 AM.

05-10-2011, 06:57 PM	#49
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Not to seem like a stalker, or anything but ORD sells a 1" body lift with all the needed hardware. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/oneinchlift.htm Energy Suspension sells a body bushing kit if that would help you more. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=3.4103 __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

05-11-2011, 01:15 AM	#50
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: 79 Silverado long box build Its okay. It's nice to see at least one person has a interest to my thread hahaha! Thanks for the links man. I'm gonna just run 37's instead of the 35's I originally wanted. These rough country lifts act like a 7.5" instead of the 6" it advertises.. And the springs are STIFF. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

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