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Rascal_one2001 · 01-31-2014, 08:14 PM

It now has a cast resivor the stock one ended up leaking but its a factory 85 1ton hydro boost

Rascal_one2001 · 02-02-2014, 04:19 PM

Had a decent weather day so I broke out the buffer and spent a few hours wearing down paint one day it will be thin enough to clear coat but for now it has a good wax shine.

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JGood · 02-03-2014, 03:58 AM

Damn! She looks brand new!

silvereagle07 · 02-03-2014, 06:15 PM

It looks real nice. I love the factory 2 tone with the stance/wheel combo. Nice job!

Rascal_one2001 · 04-01-2014, 07:29 AM

Well I decided to go ahead and pull my temporary exhaust and headers off. Ordered in some 2 inch primary hooker super comps and 3 inch x pipe kit. Headers were snug fit and had to put the mufflers before the x since they wouldn't fit anywhere else. Just have to finish up welding and it will be done.
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Rascal_one2001 · 06-15-2014, 09:33 PM

After I finished my exhaust in april I noticed my engine tick was still there. I had just been dealing with the noise and couldn't say there was any issue with power after beating a nasty built early bronco in a drag race. Then a few days later I decided to pull my valve covers and I had #8 rocker cut out the top of the valve spring due to bad threads on rocker stud.
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Machine shop said its cheaper to just buy a new 781 head and have it done. So I figure if I'm replacing I am going with aluminum heads with big valves.
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Got most of it back together I got dart adjustable guide plate at recommendation of head builder Don't get them unless fixed plates hold your rockers off center. They suck to set up and had clearance issues on my heads but the 4 locations I used them are 100% centered.
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79azc10 · 06-15-2014, 10:30 PM

Nice really good hopefully it's a beast when done

y5mgisi · 06-19-2014, 10:46 PM

Big blocks are cool.

Project82 · 06-20-2014, 01:57 AM

Bad A$$!!!

Perfection at its greatest!

northeimcustom · 06-21-2014, 10:14 AM

nice work, looks very nice!

Gordonr1973 · 06-21-2014, 07:17 PM

You are definitely NOT ruining it!!

Rascal_one2001 · 09-18-2014, 11:54 AM

The 700 has been great but had someone back out of buying a 4l80e built for 1000hp + that I already had built so went ahead and ordered a tci ez tcu controller and put it in my truck. Got everything finished up last night and I can say anyone thinking about going with an 80 won't be disappointed. The controller is easy to setup and even easier to tune to person preferences.
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Rascal_one2001 · 02-06-2015, 12:07 AM

Been a while but now I'm back at it. The 4l80e a ez-tcu are awesome love the easy adjustents. Put a new holley double pumper on it, new front sway bar bushings and made a s10 blazer rear swaybar work on it too. Should have more updates shortly since I got a 30lb box from Calvert racing this evening.
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mattcrp1 · 02-06-2015, 11:13 AM

Looking good, do you have any specifics on the rear sway bar? That seems like a nice set up.

crashz · 02-06-2015, 05:58 PM

Is that a trans cooler in the rear?

Build looks awesome!

Rascal_one2001 · 02-07-2015, 12:12 AM

The sway bar is out of a 98 s10 blazer factory rear just had to open up the clamp mounts for the size of my 12 blots axle tubes.

It is a transmission cooler in the rear didn't have much room up front so I used a f350 cooler I had sitting around . Keeps my trans plenty cool.

Rascal_one2001 · 02-10-2015, 08:32 AM

Got my cal-tracs installed and now I have no axle wrap or wheel hop. Now I have to get around to installing my Detroit locker.
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Raceaprilia · 02-10-2015, 10:57 PM

Do u have any rubbing issues at front with 5" drop? What BS do you run on wheels? Thanks

Rascal_one2001 · 02-11-2015, 11:20 PM

No rubbing issues. Don't remember the specs I searched here and got the setup everyone on here is running. Think 5.25 or 5.5

RUN GMC · 02-17-2015, 06:34 PM

Im going to use that sway bar upgrade on mine.......nice build.............

rusty76 · 02-17-2015, 07:02 PM

Was the caltrac bars easy to install? I've been thinking about them for some time.

Rascal_one2001 · 02-22-2015, 10:57 AM

They are easy as long as you have a decent ball joint press or air hammer.

that_red_c10 · 02-22-2015, 11:06 AM

Just thought Id stop by and say what a nice truck you got there!

Rascal_one2001 · 03-23-2015, 08:03 AM

Thanks. Got my electronic 91 burban cluster wired and working so no more GPS speedo for me. Now I just need to quit being lazy and put a Detroit locker in it.

naphtali5725 · 03-23-2015, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal_one2001

Thanks. Got my electronic 91 burban cluster wired and working so no more GPS speedo for me. Now I just need to quit being lazy and put a Detroit locker in it.

did the GPS speedo give you problems?

01-31-2014, 08:14 PM	#26
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc It now has a cast resivor the stock one ended up leaking but its a factory 85 1ton hydro boost __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-02-2014, 04:19 PM	#27
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Had a decent weather day so I broke out the buffer and spent a few hours wearing down paint one day it will be thin enough to clear coat but for now it has a good wax shine. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-03-2014, 03:58 AM	#28
JGood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Provost, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Damn! She looks brand new! __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado LWB (project) 1967 Chevy SBSS (future project) 2003 Chevy Tahoe (wifes daily) 2004 GMC 2500 Duramax (company truck) 1986 GMC Wrangler LWB (newly acquired beater)

02-03-2014, 06:15 PM	#29
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc It looks real nice. I love the factory 2 tone with the stance/wheel combo. Nice job! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-01-2014, 07:29 AM	#30
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Well I decided to go ahead and pull my temporary exhaust and headers off. Ordered in some 2 inch primary hooker super comps and 3 inch x pipe kit. Headers were snug fit and had to put the mufflers before the x since they wouldn't fit anywhere else. Just have to finish up welding and it will be done. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-15-2014, 09:33 PM	#31
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc After I finished my exhaust in april I noticed my engine tick was still there. I had just been dealing with the noise and couldn't say there was any issue with power after beating a nasty built early bronco in a drag race. Then a few days later I decided to pull my valve covers and I had #8 rocker cut out the top of the valve spring due to bad threads on rocker stud. Machine shop said its cheaper to just buy a new 781 head and have it done. So I figure if I'm replacing I am going with aluminum heads with big valves. Got most of it back together I got dart adjustable guide plate at recommendation of head builder Don't get them unless fixed plates hold your rockers off center. They suck to set up and had clearance issues on my heads but the 4 locations I used them are 100% centered. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-15-2014, 10:30 PM	#32
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Nice really good hopefully it's a beast when done

06-19-2014, 10:46 PM	#33
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Big blocks are cool. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-20-2014, 01:57 AM	#34
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06-21-2014, 10:14 AM	#35
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06-21-2014, 07:17 PM	#36
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09-18-2014, 11:54 AM	#37
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc The 700 has been great but had someone back out of buying a 4l80e built for 1000hp + that I already had built so went ahead and ordered a tci ez tcu controller and put it in my truck. Got everything finished up last night and I can say anyone thinking about going with an 80 won't be disappointed. The controller is easy to setup and even easier to tune to person preferences. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-06-2015, 12:07 AM	#38
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Been a while but now I'm back at it. The 4l80e a ez-tcu are awesome love the easy adjustents. Put a new holley double pumper on it, new front sway bar bushings and made a s10 blazer rear swaybar work on it too. Should have more updates shortly since I got a 30lb box from Calvert racing this evening. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-06-2015, 11:13 AM	#39
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Looking good, do you have any specifics on the rear sway bar? That seems like a nice set up. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

02-06-2015, 05:58 PM	#40
crashz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MA Posts: 207	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Is that a trans cooler in the rear? Build looks awesome! __________________ 2012 Chevy 2500HD, 6.0L, 6spd auto, 4x4, ECSB 1987 GMC V3500 Dump, 6.2L diesel, TH400 1983 GMC K2500 - awaiting its restoration and Cummins swap.



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02-07-2015, 12:12 AM	#41
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc The sway bar is out of a 98 s10 blazer factory rear just had to open up the clamp mounts for the size of my 12 blots axle tubes. It is a transmission cooler in the rear didn't have much room up front so I used a f350 cooler I had sitting around . Keeps my trans plenty cool. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-10-2015, 08:32 AM	#42
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Got my cal-tracs installed and now I have no axle wrap or wheel hop. Now I have to get around to installing my Detroit locker. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-10-2015, 10:57 PM	#43
Raceaprilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 126	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Do u have any rubbing issues at front with 5" drop? What BS do you run on wheels? Thanks __________________ Put a cover over it, have a beer or two, kool down, and look at it in a couple weeks, we all have to take a break! 64 Short Fleetside, 283, T5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572500 Faded 87 soon to be LS powered http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653667

02-11-2015, 11:20 PM	#44
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc No rubbing issues. Don't remember the specs I searched here and got the setup everyone on here is running. Think 5.25 or 5.5 __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-17-2015, 06:34 PM	#45
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Im going to use that sway bar upgrade on mine.......nice build............. __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

02-17-2015, 07:02 PM	#46
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Was the caltrac bars easy to install? I've been thinking about them for some time. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-22-2015, 10:57 AM	#47
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc They are easy as long as you have a decent ball joint press or air hammer. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-22-2015, 11:06 AM	#48
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03-23-2015, 08:03 AM	#49
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: How to ruin a near mint 85 gmc Thanks. Got my electronic 91 burban cluster wired and working so no more GPS speedo for me. Now I just need to quit being lazy and put a Detroit locker in it. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

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