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Greenlee · 02-21-2011, 09:00 PM

Looking good. Nice work!
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daytonagp4 · 03-02-2011, 10:12 PM

Updates.....thinking of putting this tv i have laying around in. I whipped up a mount right quick for it and it doesn't look to bad.....and my dash turned out GREAT. Enjoy.

daytonagp4 · 03-09-2011, 12:41 AM

Pictures fixed!!!!!Sorry.

daytonagp4 · 03-10-2011, 02:15 AM

Bumper is close to being mounted and the wiring is finished in front.Does anybody know if i can use the 79' bumper mounts on the newer 80's bumper. My frame is 79 and bumper holes don't line up.

daytonagp4 · 03-14-2011, 12:57 AM

Hood is done.....hand built 4" ....made it from the stocker. With my work and my painters work we have around 30 hrs in it lol said and done cost me 400.....still cheaper than buying one

daytonagp4 · 03-15-2011, 02:21 AM

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by daytonagp4

Bumper is close to being mounted and the wiring is finished in front.Does anybody know if i can use the 79' bumper mounts on the newer 80's bumper. My frame is 79 and bumper holes don't line up.

which mounts are you referring to?
You can get the newer mounts and cut off the older mounts which are made on the frame. Or are you talking about the reinforcement angle pieces?

The hood looks KILLER!!
very nice work on the truck man!

My opinion on the tribal or demon graphics is "less is more"
understated subtlety will look better, and not distract for the truck.... maybe some ghost graphics?
and it would kinda tie in with your theme.

daytonagp4 · 03-15-2011, 02:33 PM

All the bracing haha i've red a few things talking about the horns...do i have to completly cut off the horns and weld in new? Is there any way to mount it with a diff brace? the bottom holes will line up but nothing else. And as far as the side braces im lost. Do i need to make new ones? Thanks

joe231 · 03-15-2011, 09:08 PM

The 73-80 frame horns are formed with the holes to mount the bumper built in.
The 81-up frame horns are shorter and basically cut off. They use a bolt on bracket to mount the bumper.

You need to find the 81-up brackets and side braces. Then you will see how much to cut off of the front of the frame. Drill new holes for the brackets and side braces and you are golden

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WillieloRidez · 03-16-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by daytonagp4

Hood is done.....hand built 4" ....made it from the stocker. With my work and my painters work we have around 30 hrs in it lol said and done cost me 400.....still cheaper than buying one

Hood looks sweet man!

daytonagp4 · 03-16-2011, 11:21 AM

^^thanks.....and Joe, I have the bracing for the front and i see where to cut the horns but as far as the side bracing i don't think they will work. I'll do some messing around and figure it out. Thanks for the info!!!

Redneck72 · 03-18-2011, 11:41 AM

Man you read my mind with this build. I love the stance of it. It is absolutely awesome. I love what you did with the hood. Great Job.

daytonagp4 · 03-20-2011, 12:59 AM

Thanks......it really sucks right now cuz i'm so close to getting it done....well driving and i'm out of $$$.....so i have to wait.

rickymac85 · 03-21-2011, 09:32 PM

how much lift is on this truck. It sits perfect

daytonagp4 · 03-21-2011, 10:38 PM

When i got it i was told 9" springs in the front and there are 5" blocks in the back. Never measured so not 100% sure. But the poly mounts lift it a little too. Like 1/2 inch or so.

rayfinseats · 03-23-2011, 11:24 PM

NIce build and DAyyyyMN you did a nice job on that hood.

daytonagp4 · 04-01-2011, 09:15 AM

just ordered my brake lines, fuel line/pump, new fuel tank and sending unit, and some other odds and ends!!! looks like i'll be busy next couple weeks!!

daytonagp4 · 04-07-2011, 12:04 AM

my buddy works at a CNC shop he's cutting 4 of these for me....custom shackles

daytonagp4 · 04-09-2011, 02:59 AM

Got most every thing outside cab wired up, looks good the way my buddy did the wiring. I was able to hide everything very well computer sits behind the dash. you can only see like 3 wires. I still need to wire up the truck power and some other things under hood but should be done this weekend with that. Brakes are mostly done, ordered my rear rubber line...when that's in it's done. gotta pop the water pump back off and get the new pully pressed in too. Anyway off to bed ....enjoy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-11-2011, 09:16 PM

Very nice! Your hood looks sweet! On your bumper brackets for the outer ones, too bad you can't take the older ones and cut them in half. Then take the newer ones and cut them to where they meet where you cut the old ones and weld them together if you know what I mean.

daytonagp4 · 04-11-2011, 09:42 PM

haha i thought the same thing but they are WAY to differant.....good thought though

85chevy4x4 · 04-13-2011, 09:05 AM

Man i love your build when i first got my truck i wanted a 4 wheelin bang around rig then after my i blew the rearend up into pieces i wanted to make it a show truck haha. Even though my build page is kinda slow yours is very inspirin!!

daytonagp4 · 04-17-2011, 10:05 PM

Well after countless hours of work and thousands of dollars 4years later i hear the truck turn over!!!!! Not running yet, don't have the PS fbody mani yet and i still need to finish my fuel system. But i'd say another couple hrs worth of work and this puppy is ganna run!!!!

daytonagp4 · 05-01-2011, 07:01 PM

IT'S ALIVE!!!! aLIVE I SAY!!!... Got it running today....holds an idle pretty good considering the exhaust isn't built and the o2's aren't hooked up. But it runs!!!!!

daytonagp4 · 05-01-2011, 09:44 PM

I forgot to ask....anyone know where to get the VSS sensor? Something that screws into my tranny and changes mechanical into electric pulse?

02-21-2011, 09:00 PM	#26
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Looking good. Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2011, 10:12 PM	#27
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Updates.....thinking of putting this tv i have laying around in. I whipped up a mount right quick for it and it doesn't look to bad.....and my dash turned out GREAT. Enjoy. Last edited by daytonagp4; 03-03-2011 at 11:14 AM. Reason: My pictures keep disapearing......don't know why

03-09-2011, 12:41 AM	#28
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Pictures fixed!!!!!Sorry.

03-10-2011, 02:15 AM	#29
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Bumper is close to being mounted and the wiring is finished in front.Does anybody know if i can use the 79' bumper mounts on the newer 80's bumper. My frame is 79 and bumper holes don't line up.

03-14-2011, 12:57 AM	#30
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Hood is done.....hand built 4" ....made it from the stocker. With my work and my painters work we have around 30 hrs in it lol said and done cost me 400.....still cheaper than buying one

03-15-2011, 02:21 AM	#31
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics

03-15-2011, 02:33 PM	#33
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics All the bracing haha i've red a few things talking about the horns...do i have to completly cut off the horns and weld in new? Is there any way to mount it with a diff brace? the bottom holes will line up but nothing else. And as far as the side braces im lost. Do i need to make new ones? Thanks

03-15-2011, 09:08 PM	#34
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics The 73-80 frame horns are formed with the holes to mount the bumper built in. The 81-up frame horns are shorter and basically cut off. They use a bolt on bracket to mount the bumper. You need to find the 81-up brackets and side braces. Then you will see how much to cut off of the front of the frame. Drill new holes for the brackets and side braces and you are golden Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-16-2011, 11:21 AM	#36
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics ^^thanks.....and Joe, I have the bracing for the front and i see where to cut the horns but as far as the side bracing i don't think they will work. I'll do some messing around and figure it out. Thanks for the info!!!

03-18-2011, 11:41 AM	#37
Redneck72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Haines City, Florida Posts: 79	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Man you read my mind with this build. I love the stance of it. It is absolutely awesome. I love what you did with the hood. Great Job.

03-20-2011, 12:59 AM	#38
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Thanks......it really sucks right now cuz i'm so close to getting it done....well driving and i'm out of $$$.....so i have to wait.

03-21-2011, 09:32 PM	#39
rickymac85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dawson, Georgia Posts: 10	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics how much lift is on this truck. It sits perfect

03-21-2011, 10:38 PM	#40
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics When i got it i was told 9" springs in the front and there are 5" blocks in the back. Never measured so not 100% sure. But the poly mounts lift it a little too. Like 1/2 inch or so.

03-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#41
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics NIce build and DAyyyyMN you did a nice job on that hood. Last edited by rayfinseats; 03-23-2011 at 11:25 PM.

04-01-2011, 09:15 AM	#42
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics just ordered my brake lines, fuel line/pump, new fuel tank and sending unit, and some other odds and ends!!! looks like i'll be busy next couple weeks!!



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04-07-2011, 12:04 AM	#43
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics my buddy works at a CNC shop he's cutting 4 of these for me....custom shackles

04-09-2011, 02:59 AM	#44
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Got most every thing outside cab wired up, looks good the way my buddy did the wiring. I was able to hide everything very well computer sits behind the dash. you can only see like 3 wires. I still need to wire up the truck power and some other things under hood but should be done this weekend with that. Brakes are mostly done, ordered my rear rubber line...when that's in it's done. gotta pop the water pump back off and get the new pully pressed in too. Anyway off to bed ....enjoy! Last edited by daytonagp4; 04-09-2011 at 03:02 AM.

04-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#45
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Very nice! Your hood looks sweet! On your bumper brackets for the outer ones, too bad you can't take the older ones and cut them in half. Then take the newer ones and cut them to where they meet where you cut the old ones and weld them together if you know what I mean. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-11-2011, 09:42 PM	#46
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics haha i thought the same thing but they are WAY to differant.....good thought though

04-13-2011, 09:05 AM	#47
85chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mills River NC Posts: 80	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Man i love your build when i first got my truck i wanted a 4 wheelin bang around rig then after my i blew the rearend up into pieces i wanted to make it a show truck haha. Even though my build page is kinda slow yours is very inspirin!! __________________ 85 custom deluxe 4x4 4 speed 350sb

04-17-2011, 10:05 PM	#48
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics Well after countless hours of work and thousands of dollars 4years later i hear the truck turn over!!!!! Not running yet, don't have the PS fbody mani yet and i still need to finish my fuel system. But i'd say another couple hrs worth of work and this puppy is ganna run!!!!

05-01-2011, 07:01 PM	#49
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics IT'S ALIVE!!!! aLIVE I SAY!!!... Got it running today....holds an idle pretty good considering the exhaust isn't built and the o2's aren't hooked up. But it runs!!!!!

05-01-2011, 09:44 PM	#50
daytonagp4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Haven, IN Posts: 171	Re: My turn...83 shortbed 4x4 56k lots of pics I forgot to ask....anyone know where to get the VSS sensor? Something that screws into my tranny and changes mechanical into electric pulse?

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