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Mr Pops · 01-25-2010, 04:02 AM

Heres my old 85 GMC Sierra Classic. I installed the clip and doors from a 1990 suburban, then I lost interest and bought my crewcab. I then stripped the truck for all the good parts and dropped it off at the wreckers :-(

Chlsnk · 01-25-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Heres my old 85 GMC Sierra Classic. I installed the clip and doors from a 1990 suburban, then I lost interest and bought my crewcab. I then stripped the truck for all the good parts and dropped it off at the wreckers :-(

Please tell me that rear sport bumper was all beat to hell.

Mr Pops · 01-25-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chlsnk

Please tell me that rear sport bumper was all beat to hell.

LOL yes, the rear bumper got hit and was shaped like a banana.. That was ANOTHER upgrade taken from a suburban.

1973GMC_1500 · 01-24-2010, 02:03 PM

Ya. As it turns out the trailer was pretty worn out, when it was on jackstands the axles would move side to side about an inch because of worn shackles. We learned this after it was rolled. Also, for some reason, the back left tire was much taller than the others. Had it been the same size as the others, this might not have happened.
It started to sway, then the left rear trailer brake locked up. The trailer whipped to the left, pulling the truck around, and everything went in.
The truck is facing right in the pic, I was actually going to the left but it spun all the way around and rolled into the ditch.

I do miss my 3 on the tree.

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-25-2010, 08:16 PM

What's the story on the blue truck in the background?

Mr Pops · 01-25-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

What's the story on the blue truck in the background?

Its an 86 GMC and it belongs to my brother in law, its his baby that he'll probably never sell. He's done a ton of work making it a reliable truck, just needs a new body now!

1973GMC_1500 · 01-26-2010, 01:09 AM

My current daily driver (most of the time)

1982 3/4 ton 2Wd (C20) 6.2L diesel, SM465, 4.10 full floating rear diff.
When I got it

As it is now

1985-GMC · 01-26-2010, 01:43 AM

Man that truck looks like its been through hell and back, but at least that 4 speed will last forever.

1973GMC_1500 · 01-26-2010, 11:35 AM

That what I originally thought. But the 1st gear synchros are shot, and it pops out of 1st and 2nd if you don't hold the stick. (1st and 2nd if you count the gears L-1-2-3)
Truck has 178K on it.

oldschool18 · 01-27-2010, 12:45 AM

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*78 Chevyrado* · 02-01-2010, 03:05 AM

Painted my grille black

JohnC · 02-01-2010, 10:23 AM

Looks good. Really makes that chrome pop on the grill.

Scootin 81 C20 · 02-01-2010, 11:29 AM

Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color.

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-01-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color.

All the recesses are a PITA to get painted and I painted all mine one color. Mainly it's from so many different angles and the paint building up on the leading edges.

I got the best results from laying the grille flat on it's back and using light coats to gradually color fill everything. if you go to heavy at once, the paint will all build up on the front edges of the holes and make a mess. just go light, its a pita to scuff up all that for painting, but it's a bigger pita to sand runs out of all those little nooks.

Also make sure to paint it with LOTS of light. you'll be amazed how much you'll miss even with good light, so with bad light it'll probably look like camo...

Scootin 81 C20 · 02-01-2010, 11:56 AM

Here's what's left of one. It was a 6.2 at one point in time.

JohnC · 02-01-2010, 01:37 PM

Just tape it off and get to painting.

2badgn · 02-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Here's my dad's 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2wd that I just had restored- rust removal, body work, sand to metal, prime, BC/CC paint, new dash, seat, etc. Spent alot of money BUT now we have a new TRUCK!!!

chevymotocross · 02-01-2010, 10:59 PM

I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck

2badgn · 02-01-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymotocross

I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck

Thanks for the kind words. It's nice to know that there r some people that appreciate all the hard research, time, patience, money & work it takes to do such a restoration. New trucks r nice but they r too expensive and feel too much like a car when u ride in them.

U just gave me some motivation to fix the misc. things like: heater core, Line-X Bedliner, GPS alarm, etc. Little by little.
Frank

1973GMC_1500 · 02-02-2010, 12:31 AM

The 6.2 had to WORK this weekend

The new truck is a 91 K2500 (6 lug) the 6.2 in it doesn't run, acts like it has low compression.

Benelli · 02-02-2010, 12:51 AM

How did the 6.2 pull?

I wonder if one would pull better than my built 350.

*SMiller* · 02-02-2010, 12:55 AM

NO!!! lol, a good running 350 would walk on it, but damn if that 6.2 wouldn't get crazy good mileage even with that load behind it...

The 4-speed would be the saving grace when pulling with a low first to get out of the hole and a taller 4th to cruise and use some of the torque.

2001HD6.0 · 02-02-2010, 10:52 AM

My 86 doing some "work"

Some of my buddies 86

big10ratrod77 · 02-03-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001HD6.0

My 86 doing some "work"

Some of my buddies 86

hey man was you pullin in the all stock class? did that old gmc get a full pull and leave them old fords a choking

hickracetruck · 02-03-2010, 04:20 PM

Hey 2001HD6.0, where in ontario you from? truck looks a really familiar. and im sure its not another one like it because most square body trucks are rusted around here.

01-25-2010, 04:02 AM	#1
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Heres my old 85 GMC Sierra Classic. I installed the clip and doors from a 1990 suburban, then I lost interest and bought my crewcab. I then stripped the truck for all the good parts and dropped it off at the wreckers :-( Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-24-2010, 02:03 PM	#4
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Ya. As it turns out the trailer was pretty worn out, when it was on jackstands the axles would move side to side about an inch because of worn shackles. We learned this after it was rolled. Also, for some reason, the back left tire was much taller than the others. Had it been the same size as the others, this might not have happened. It started to sway, then the left rear trailer brake locked up. The trailer whipped to the left, pulling the truck around, and everything went in. The truck is facing right in the pic, I was actually going to the left but it spun all the way around and rolled into the ditch. I do miss my 3 on the tree. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Last edited by 1973GMC_1500; 01-24-2010 at 02:04 PM.

01-25-2010, 08:16 PM	#5
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? What's the story on the blue truck in the background? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-26-2010, 01:09 AM	#7
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My current daily driver (most of the time) 1982 3/4 ton 2Wd (C20) 6.2L diesel, SM465, 4.10 full floating rear diff. When I got it As it is now __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

01-26-2010, 01:43 AM	#8
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Man that truck looks like its been through hell and back, but at least that 4 speed will last forever. __________________ 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)

01-26-2010, 11:35 AM	#9
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? That what I originally thought. But the 1st gear synchros are shot, and it pops out of 1st and 2nd if you don't hold the stick. (1st and 2nd if you count the gears L-1-2-3) Truck has 178K on it. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

01-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#10
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? here's my 85 on air, just dropped $2500.00 for a bunch of new stuff. now just got to wait on ups to bring it. so i can paint it and finish it then prob sale it.......hahahaha[ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

02-01-2010, 03:05 AM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Painted my grille black

02-01-2010, 10:23 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Looks good. Really makes that chrome pop on the grill.

02-01-2010, 11:29 AM	#13
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

02-01-2010, 11:56 AM	#15
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here's what's left of one. It was a 6.2 at one point in time. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

02-01-2010, 01:37 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Just tape it off and get to painting.

02-01-2010, 10:32 PM	#17
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here's my dad's 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2wd that I just had restored- rust removal, body work, sand to metal, prime, BC/CC paint, new dash, seat, etc. Spent alot of money BUT now we have a new TRUCK!!!

02-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#18
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 02-01-2010 at 10:59 PM.

02-02-2010, 12:31 AM	#20
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? The 6.2 had to WORK this weekend The new truck is a 91 K2500 (6 lug) the 6.2 in it doesn't run, acts like it has low compression. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Last edited by 1973GMC_1500; 02-02-2010 at 12:33 AM.



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02-02-2010, 12:51 AM	#21
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? How did the 6.2 pull? I wonder if one would pull better than my built 350. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

02-02-2010, 12:55 AM	#22
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? NO!!! lol, a good running 350 would walk on it, but damn if that 6.2 wouldn't get crazy good mileage even with that load behind it... The 4-speed would be the saving grace when pulling with a low first to get out of the hole and a taller 4th to cruise and use some of the torque.

02-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#23
2001HD6.0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My 86 doing some "work" Some of my buddies 86

02-03-2010, 04:20 PM	#25
hickracetruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Port Hope Ontario Posts: 26	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hey 2001HD6.0, where in ontario you from? truck looks a really familiar. and im sure its not another one like it because most square body trucks are rusted around here.

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