Ole Rusty-86 3/4 4WD

[Moody Blues]

Yes

[Moody Blues]

I would post them on here but I don't want to fill the thread. I might just cut out the one's that matter and try posting them.

[GMC91]

I sent ya an e-mail with all the codes I got out the glove box.

[GMC91]

I dont know if you have got it, or if you have sent back. But I havent got nothing Moody.

[Moody Blues]

There I sent it again let me know if you get it

[GMC91]

Yeah I got it now, thanks. The ones with the ? marks beside them were on the sheet too, dont know what they are. But thanks agian.

[Scootin 81 C20]

Moody, I have a problem on my 81 3/4 ton. I looked at the glovebox and there is no sign of an RPO list or a sign of one ever being there. Is there anyway that I can have the VIN and Serial # ran and find out what it has, or anyway I can find out any info on what it had originally? Or, can you email me a list of all the possible RPO's for a 1981 Scottsdale C20? My email is lylerawson@mchsi.com.

[Moody Blues]

http://www.marshu.com/images-website...-car-codes.pdf

I hope that shows up as a link if it doesn't let me know. It is the complete list of gm rpo codes. You can always type in "GM RPO codes into any search engine and come up with something

[GMC91]

What is the best way to prep and paint a frame with chassis saver? Or would I be better off with POR15? I get the wire brush it down part, but most of the brackets and cross members are ribbeted in, so its hard to clean all the frame. Do I need to get some sand and sand blast parts I cant clean with a wire brush? Or what, Im kinda dumb founded on the best way to go at this. I dont mind working hard cause that will just make me appreciate the truck better in the long run. So any tips or walk-throughs on this?

[GMC91]

What is the bracket that the motor mount bolts in to called? The one on the frame, mine is cracked and broken beyond belief and I would replace it instead of weld it, but if I have to I will weld it.

[GMC91]

This has nothing to do with the frame, but I gotta a guy that is wanting to trade me a TH350 for my TH400, what is the pros and cons of both transmissions? I got a TH350 in my 91 right now and I like it, never dealt with a TH400.

[cjracing15]

Is there any thing wrong with your 400? Also a 2 wheel drive 350 will not work in a 4x4. Why does he want to trade you the 350?

[GMC91]

I honestly dont know but I told him no, for a lot fo reasons but the main one is he dont know what condition the trans he has is in. I know my tranny is good, Ive drove the truck, so I know it dont slip, and what not.

[GMC91]

I got a little bit done, Im using Menace121978 build as motivation and ideas on how I want mine to look, except mines 4WD. But here are some pics of the progress I got so far, money is tight as I work part time at Wendys.




As you can see I only got part of one side done, still needs another coat.

[spankbomb]

Nice build. You did a great job to the frame. Which product did you end up going with?

As far as your axle questions. The spring perches appear just fine. The driver side perch is welded onto the tube, while the passenger side is actually cast into the center section.

It appears you have an 8-lug 12-bolt front, but I could be wrong. The center section looks too rounded off to be a Dana axle (either 44 or 60). I assume the GM axles have a similar spindle nut you will need to remove in order to remove the hub, rotor.

The sockets are only $10, and I'd highly recommend getting the one that works for this application. You may be able to tear it down with a screwdriver and a hammer, but you won't be abe to torque it down to the correct spec with one.

I've rebuilt a junkyard front Dana 60 before, and I would recommend looking into getting inner and outer axle seals and replacing the kingpins since you have it all apart. Also, you may want to replace the axle u-joints since you're in there and make sure the ears on the axle shafts themselves are not spreading.

Later,
Jon D.

[GMC91]

Nah its a GM 10 bolt, I counted the bolts on it. But as for getting the rotors and stuff off, I cant get the gear to slide of like it should. I got the inner and outter snap rings off and from what I read it should just slide off, the inner gear looking think anyway. Ive been trying to find me a good book on it but aint found one yet.

[spankbomb]

You may be able to find some info on the boards or tech section at www.pirate4x4.com.

[87 chevy silverado]

im 17

[GMC91]

Ok a little bit of progress here, I just ordered two new tie rods and an adjustment sleeve from Autozone, gotta pick them up tomorrow. This should allow me to get the front end back together at last.

[Dudewith4x4]

Hell Im 16 and About to go through the same stuff on my build.. I also own to trucks and not out of high school.

[GMC91]

Well damn, were in the same boat then my man lol. Build progress has been slow lately, got me a girl now and she is taking most of my time, not that Im complaning. Her only down fall is she drives a ford but wants a chevy.

[Dudewith4x4]

Lol I know what you mean man. Just wait. They will get jealous of the truck and the money you put into it. lol

[GMC91]

Not this girl, she actually wants to come over and watch me work on it.

[Dudewith4x4]

Lol Mine comes over a bit. She just gets jealous. lol its cute.

[GMC91]

I bet, but my girl is 21 and makes a lot more money than me so Im the one jealous all the time lol. She has offered to help though. She also wants to drive the thing when I get it done.