79 Silverado long box build

[MikeJones16]

[MikeJones16]

Just trying to figure out where my wiring stuff goes and then i'll try starting it and driving hopefully next week. depending if the brakes are working.

[1985-GMC]

It's looking good! What kind of 37s are you going with, hummer tires?

[MikeJones16]

honestly, I'm just trying to find tires for cheap as of now. I'm only 18 and graduate next month. So any tire that is atleast a 35. would be nice.

I start welding in july and i'm sure i'll afford some tsl's. but for winter I was to run trxus 35's

[Hoods69BadBowTie]

Sweet looking longbox looks like a good start. What all do you have planned for it? That motor looks killer got more info on it?

[MikeJones16]

Originally Posted by Hoods69BadBowTie

Sweet looking longbox looks like a good start. What all do you have planned for it? That motor looks killer got more info on it?

Planned for it? not much now.. maybe a winch up front. I eventually wanna throw a cummins in there and a crewcab instead of the regular cab.

The motor is Chrome, and paint...

holley 670
hooker ceramic longtubes
chrome valve covers. and eventually some fresh pullys.

[Altec]

Check these out. Currently the wait is about 3 weeks...

http://www.treadwright.com/

[MikeJones16]

I couldn't see anything bigger than a 33" for a 15" rim.

[glimmertwin01]

looking good little man up in SK! nice to see a youngin interested in IRON and not Ricers with a fart can!!
At your age i was interested in BREWS and BABES.... as i learned both will leave you empty with nuthing to show for it.. a good Chevy truck will endure!
I'm jealous for bein way up north, your steel (frame) and body are alot less rusty than down here in Upstate NY home of the SALT mine! and for $500c ! im about 100 miles ESE of Toronto across the lake.
looking good man...
if you look on this site a while you will find answers to your questions... check out my 73 K5 build in this section...
Rock on Bro.. ( Hears The Guess Who in my head now)..

[MikeJones16]

Thanks man! And as a muscle car owner.. I despise fartcans. haha.

[Altec]

Originally Posted by MikeJones16

I couldn't see anything bigger than a 33" for a 15" rim.

The 33's are discontinued. They sell everything in 16's though, and for the price it is worth the change. Even most of the good Bias Ply tires are going to 16/17 these days. I plan to pick up some 6-lug 16's for my truck for this simple fact. Sucks because I have 8 15x10 Outlaw II's that aren't as useful as they used to be...

glimmertwin01- The rust is a trade off, I think. We get rusty rockers, and doors, but all those dry area guys seem to have more dings, dents, and dimples then a fat womans rear...

[glimmertwin01]

glimmertwin01- The rust is a trade off, I think. We get rusty rockers, and doors, but all those dry area guys seem to have more dings, dents, and dimples then a fat womans rear..

Ill take dentsn dimples any day...
if you know women at 18 with butts like that .. Id def stick with a Chebby...LOL that or Stay outta Timmy Hortons... LOL

[MikeJones16]

[MikeJones16]

Picked up a cab visor for 50 bucks t the local pick a apart. Also got my few bolts and shock mounts i've lost over the months.

All i gotta do now is extend a fuel line a little bit and try hooking up the battery.. I sure as hell hope the tranny shifts well. and I haven't check the brakes yet so i'm also hoping that they aren't too bad..

[MikeJones16]

Is it wierd that i'm afraid to start it?
I'm also a little confused on how to do the vaccuum lines..

I need to: Route hard lines from tranny to rad
finish up the fuel line
rad fluid
gear oil
tranny oil
Bolt bed down
wire up the distributor..

Also realized now that i put the wrong mounts on the cab.. so its un even with the bed.

[MikeJones16]

I'll take a video monday. Started er up today and fixed all the leaks.

[TheWhiteElephant]

Originally Posted by MikeJones16

Is it wierd that i'm afraid to start it?

haha! Not at all, man. It's the moment of truth! We all go through that.

[MikeJones16]

The visor is off just a little bit on one side. Enough for me to want me to go back and drill a few more holes.



No need for a lift anymore.



Started to route tranny lines. Not sure if it matters which ones go where? I'm guessing top goes with top of rad and bottom goes with bottom of rad?



Not sure what these two things are?? I know that i don't need them. One looks like a vent or something. and no idea what the wires are for.

[MikeJones16]

Well As I thought. The project has come to a hault.. Tried to put it into gear and got no movement. Had the truck in park and realized i could push it around.

The truck has been towed to my house and is sitting in my driveway..

Me and a buddy decided to rip out the tranny to find that there is a sleeve that goes from the tranny to the t-case. The sleeve is stripped to poop. 108$ fix. Also I'm going to replace the shaft on the T-case as it is a bit stripped aswell. Might as well do it right the first time. so With the tranny and t case out of the truck i decided to paint it black and silver. I'll upload a pic when im done.

[MikeJones16]

[MikeJones16]

Dunno if anyones following this anymore. But Heres an update.

Rebuilt the transfer case, painted it put it all back in. Working on brakes tomorrow.

[1985-GMC]

Im still watching! Your making good progress too, keep it up!

[modblacksmith]

Me too. Your going to have a nice truck when your done.

[y5mgisi]

Dont know why i love the look of those new rotors so much!

[MikeJones16]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Im still watching! Your making good progress too, keep it up!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by modblacksmith

Me too. Your going to have a nice truck when your done.

Thanks! This thread just turned into a full restoration hahaha

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Dont know why i love the look of those new rotors so much!

They look SO good. NAPA! I'm going to need to pick up new calipers because the old ones wont push back in. :/


Ordered in Hubs, should be here monday.



Love the rotors, can't wait to get rims on here.