4X4 Crewcab Stepside Project..............

[edman87]

Hey, it has those see thru rockers too!
I am just not used to everything being that rusty. I definately can't wait to see the finished truck.
On that 81, 4 speed od? What trans would that be?

[Srubydo1986]

that awsome i tell you tho i could really use that power steering bracket. my buddy had a emissions truck removed the emissions and he need a preemissions power steering bracket. For now he just made one work ok my looks very jerry rigged.


Cool truck tho.

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by mike nutt

rick , what kind of shape is that suburban cab section in, reason i ask is the suburban from the back of the rear doors forward is the same as a crew cab truck.just cut the burb off just behind the rear doors and graft on the rearwall of a pick-up cab (two door or four door) that might be easier than repairing the trucks cab . just a suggestion . well good luck on you project .

Thanks for that Info, Actually the burb is in Pretty Good shape other than Passenger side Rear Rocker, Will Look into Using that instead of Patching the Crew. If any one has done this any info would be appreciated..............

Thanks, Rick

[Bus Ted Knuckle]

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Bought a 81 Stepper Today, It has got to be the Plainest Truck I've ever seen for a 73-87 model,

Plain Jain?!? But it's got those AWESOME von Dutch style pin stipes on the tailgate

[pcmcobra]

you stole that burb...
good deal

[toomanytoyz]

Got Them on the Hood also.................




About as Plain as you can Get...............

[liljon285]

Let me holla at the coulmn plastic thing, I am taking of my column shifter and putting it on the floor. Can i just get something like that plastic piece and replace mine?

[liljon285]

WHoa! $ on the floor, although it is a 6 inline still looks like fun!

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by liljon285

WHoa! $ on the floor, although it is a 6 inline still looks like fun!

Actually scoot's along Pretty Good with that 6, On that Column Thing, You can have this one when i get it Parted................

Maybe be a Little while Though, Any clue what that Tranny might be worth?

Rick

[liljon285]

yea my truck has is gonna be done by maybe next year, its nothing I NEED so dont worry about it. For the tranny you should check what it is, Ive seen some saginaws get some good money.

[Srubydo1986]

its not a granny tranny is it.

[OJOE]

hey just seen this thread, good luck. what are you going to use for a gas tank? the one in your swb will bolt on if you do the frame work like i did mine. i am going with a tank in bed. i read all the comments on the rust i was lucky and used a rust free cab here in alabama but have to be careful with all of the fried chicken grease on it ha ha good luck with your build

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by OJOE

hey just seen this thread, good luck. what are you going to use for a gas tank? the one in your swb will bolt on if you do the frame work like i did mine. i am going with a tank in bed. i read all the comments on the rust i was lucky and used a rust free cab here in alabama but have to be careful with all of the fried chicken grease on it ha ha good luck with your build

Thanks for the Comment's, Plan to do the Frame work as u outlined on your Build. I would like to run a Tpi set-up in this Build also, Will probably use the Tank from the Part's Burb & put in a Higher Pressure Fuel Pump to run the Tpi system...........

Again Thank's for the Comment's & the Info on how u did your Frame Swap

Rick

[tyjoja]

I'm wondering about the tranny also, is it stock? I've never heard of a 4 speed with overdrive. Is it granny in first. also liljon 285, I changed my shift column to a floor shift, and got a new smooth column piece from speedway parts. thanks bob

[Texas Lefty]

trans should a sm465 or "muncie"

[kevinr1970]

Originally Posted by Texas Lefty

trans should a sm465 or "muncie"

If it were the "granny" or compound-low tranny.

I had asked about a tranny like this a while back and got lots of good info, but can't seem to find it now.
I believe I was told it is an A35, or A435 or something like that.

IIRC, it was used in a lot of Chrysler product and in some late 70's to early 80's chev/GMC trucks. It was only used in the 1/2 tons and I think it was only used with 6 cylinders.

I think I got the most info in the drivetrain forum so you might check there

[garysouthlake]

The vision you have of the completed project is terrific. A real one-of-a-kinder. I can't imagine the amount of work and patience it's going to take to complete the project and I salute your gumption..............

[kevinr1970]

Hey OJOE (or anyone else that can answer this), I am interested in a crew-cab swb but would prefer to have a 4x4.
Doing the frame mod as you described sounds easy enough but I was wondering about doing something similar to the front end. I have access to an '85 2wd 3/4ton crew (bad tranny) and was wondering about sectioning in the front part of a 4x4 frame to make it a 4x4. Or more to the point, I have an '85 GMC 4x4 swb as a donor and was curious if I could more or less split the swb frame in the middle and section in the crew frame to fill the difference?
Would this be too much sectioning of the frame?
Any input would be great.
Thanks.

[BBC Beater]

You are going to get a good lesson in metal working there! Better get a technis shot!

[GREASEMONKEY72]

alot of progress in this thread, i love that 81 stepper, i dont know why exactly but i do...


cant wait to see more

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Hey OJOE (or anyone else that can answer this), I am interested in a crew-cab swb but would prefer to have a 4x4.
Doing the frame mod as you described sounds easy enough but I was wondering about doing something similar to the front end. I have access to an '85 2wd 3/4ton crew (bad tranny) and was wondering about sectioning in the front part of a 4x4 frame to make it a 4x4. Or more to the point, I have an '85 GMC 4x4 swb as a donor and was curious if I could more or less split the swb frame in the middle and section in the crew frame to fill the difference?
Would this be too much sectioning of the frame?
Any input would be great.
Thanks.

I think you would be better off to Convert the 2x Frame over to 4x4, Im no expert at this, but i think that would be the safest way to Go..........

Good Luck & Start a Build Thread when you have Decided which way to go.

Rick

[68GMC454]

sounds like a great project...i have worked with rusty stuff before...im lucky now i live out west, so not so much if its been sitting for along time...if you lived closer i woul make and offer for the frome off the 81 stepside, i just want everything but the motor...would be great for what i want to do with my 68...cant wait to see more on this build..
billy

[toomanytoyz]

Just Won this Blazer on Evil, Going to use the Running Gear on the Crew Build up, Will Part out what Im not gonna use............

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230136765012


Also have decided to use the 86 3/4 Ton Crew Cab that i have for the Cab, Now have all the Needed Part's, Will Try selling the Running gear off the Crew Cab...........

Thanks for all The Comment's, Rick

[toomanytoyz]

Got the Blazer Picked up, I think i now have all necessary Part's for the Conversion. The Blazer has 4" Lift, Like New Tire's, Warn Lockouts, 205 Transfer Case & Motor supposedly Rebuilt.................

Thanks, Rick

[1969k10stepside]

Rick,your user name does tell the truth.You do have too many toys! Let me know if you want to get rid of that steering stabilizer on it,mine is gone.BTW,did you ever get to that junkyard to look at the K20?