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84 400 · 03-19-2009, 03:33 PM

UPDATE:

Me and dad dismantled the old bed and tossed it in the scrap pile...

Dad made a foller hose outta a rad hose. I know not great but it works we will keep an eye on it!!

IT PASSED INSPECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Repainted and mounted the push bar with some old lights I had from my 85 c10.

PLEASE DON"T HACK YOUR DASHES FOR A RADIO
The kid who had mine did a horrible job and it took me 2 hours to get this one in there. I redid the wiring mess with removible connections and had to file, grind the metal hackery to get it to fit. He cut it crooked so it will always e crooked......... But now I got tune age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

84 400 · 03-19-2009, 03:37 PM

UPDATE:

Painted my wheels with two coats of Eastwood rust encapsulater. Still gotta do the pass side

Before

NOW

tvblazer78 · 03-19-2009, 07:50 PM

I am not saying this in a bad way, but I did not know chevy had that many greens..

Looks good you have come a long way with it and like the wheels black..

84 400 · 03-19-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I am not saying this in a bad way, but I did not know chevy had that many greens..

Looks good you have come a long way with it and like the wheels black..

I know perfect for St. Pattys Day!! Well I can't wait to prep and shoot her one solid color this summe. I think I am going with the 2002 GMC dark green color. That or a solid dark green

tvblazer78 · 03-20-2009, 08:35 AM

I think that would looks good..

Chlsnk · 03-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Wow there is hardly any of the origional pannels left!

vern350 · 03-21-2009, 11:57 AM

Its getting there, the wheels look good. I'm really enjoying this build.

84 400 · 03-24-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vern350

Its getting there, the wheels look good. I'm really enjoying this build. Heres a picture of my dads old 76 on its last leg.

Thanks for the picture. I kinda want to paint mine that color but it was originally black.

84 400 · 03-28-2009, 11:06 PM

Well got some new lugnuts on her today topped off the Tcase, greased it all up, resealed the front diff, new plug wires and spark plugs.

they killed me on the lug nuts at 36.00 but now no more stupid metal caps and now I can change to my spare on the side of the road if the need ever arises. Also hauled the old shetmeatl off to scrap and made.... $9.00 dollars.

pokethesmot · 03-29-2009, 04:24 PM

pics please

strick9c10 · 04-08-2009, 01:31 PM

Yeah, I gotta agree with SB 400. I live in Maine and if the back roads don't kill a vehicle then the garbage they throw on the rods does. LOTS of the trucks in N.E. are so rusty & rotted...

That's one reason why I bought a truck from Georgia. Very little surface rust from the rain over the years, no rot what so ever... never saw snow, ice or salt. Good luck with your build!

Turbo85GMC · 04-10-2009, 07:20 AM

Looking good! Call me crazy, but I kind of like the multi-colored green.

84 400 · 04-14-2009, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strick9c10

Yeah, I gotta agree with SB 400. I live in Maine and if the back roads don't kill a vehicle then the garbage they throw on the rods does. LOTS of the trucks in N.E. are so rusty & rotted...

That's one reason why I bought a truck from Georgia. Very little surface rust from the rain over the years, no rot what so ever... never saw snow, ice or salt. Good luck with your build!

Yup thats why I bought my 84 in TX!

And the green one is the most solid old NE farm truck I had ever seen

84 400 · 04-14-2009, 02:46 AM

Just some pics of the new lug nuts and me messing around......

Man these frames are flexy!!!!!!!!!!!!

84 400 · 06-22-2009, 01:37 PM

update ordered some more pats.

Got new front rear spring hangers from LMC

Picked up some black beauty blasting media to help clean the rear frame and panels with.

Walts_restoration · 06-22-2009, 01:47 PM

http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm

Witch hangers did you buy? When i go to lift my k5 i am probably going to order alot of parts from these guys.

I will say i love this truck, and have since the day you bought it. I should have bought a 76 shortbed 4x4 for 200, but man that thing was rough, made this look pretty. I was just gonna trial rig it, needed a transfer case, lots of body work and such, and i didnt really have the space to take on that rig at the time.

Yours rig is an auto with the 203 case right? Any plans to lift it, or keeping it stock height and such?

84 400 · 07-07-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm

Witch hangers did you buy? When i go to lift my k5 i am probably going to order alot of parts from these guys.

I will say i love this truck, and have since the day you bought it. I should have bought a 76 shortbed 4x4 for 200, but man that thing was rough, made this look pretty. I was just gonna trial rig it, needed a transfer case, lots of body work and such, and i didnt really have the space to take on that rig at the time.

Yours rig is an auto with the 203 case right? Any plans to lift it, or keeping it stock height and such?

I ordered the front hangers because mine where rotted out. Those are the front spring hangers for the rear leaf springs if that makes any sence........ they would go here

Thanks alot for the kind words. I went with DIY4x for the shackle flip to lift the rear. Cheaper then ORD and the stuff is top notch. The welds are great and I am very happy. Also opted for the cross tied 4 inch shackles instead of the standard ones. I do like ORD's set up too. Also picked up a frame with a 4 inch lift. gonna use the front on mine and resell the frame and rear to help offset some of the cost. Also got ORD's front shackles to help keep my lift springs from hitting the frame and bending stuff up.

Here is a link to Kert's stuff
http://www.diy4x.com/suspension.htm

here is a pic

84 400 · 08-31-2009, 01:19 PM

update rear is all done!

bed going on

Undercoated gas tank

Extended SS brake lines

84 400 · 08-31-2009, 01:22 PM

some of the hangers

Broken door hinge

Might as well realligen the front fenders

84 400 · 08-31-2009, 01:25 PM

Bed on and paint almost done.... And my 34's ...

door re sprayed and panal dyed

84 400 · 08-31-2009, 01:29 PM

hood painted .... kinda looks like an old MOPAR.

Front spring swap started with ORD HD shackles

More to come when done

Also picked up a SM465 with a Np205 and ORD Twin sticks for $250!!!!!!!

Walts_restoration · 08-31-2009, 04:16 PM

looking good

Turbo85GMC · 09-01-2009, 08:39 AM

Look'n Sweet!!

smashingchuck · 09-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Is the longer shackle supposed to make it ride better, or is it just more lift?

Damien · 09-01-2009, 11:27 AM

I like the hood. It makes it look kinda like a chevy Sport. Are you going to keep the black wagon wheels or run the ralleis?

03-19-2009, 03:33 PM	#76
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck UPDATE: Me and dad dismantled the old bed and tossed it in the scrap pile... Dad made a foller hose outta a rad hose. I know not great but it works we will keep an eye on it!! IT PASSED INSPECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Repainted and mounted the push bar with some old lights I had from my 85 c10. PLEASE DON"T HACK YOUR DASHES FOR A RADIO The kid who had mine did a horrible job and it took me 2 hours to get this one in there. I redid the wiring mess with removible connections and had to file, grind the metal hackery to get it to fit. He cut it crooked so it will always e crooked......... But now I got tune age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-19-2009, 03:37 PM	#77
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck UPDATE: Painted my wheels with two coats of Eastwood rust encapsulater. Still gotta do the pass side Before NOW __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#78
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck I am not saying this in a bad way, but I did not know chevy had that many greens.. Looks good you have come a long way with it and like the wheels black.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-20-2009, 08:35 AM	#80
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck I think that would looks good.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-20-2009, 09:16 AM	#81
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Wow there is hardly any of the origional pannels left!

03-21-2009, 11:57 AM	#82
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Its getting there, the wheels look good. I'm really enjoying this build. Last edited by vern350; 03-06-2010 at 11:13 AM.

03-28-2009, 11:06 PM	#84
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Well got some new lugnuts on her today topped off the Tcase, greased it all up, resealed the front diff, new plug wires and spark plugs. they killed me on the lug nuts at 36.00 but now no more stupid metal caps and now I can change to my spare on the side of the road if the need ever arises. Also hauled the old shetmeatl off to scrap and made.... $9.00 dollars. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-29-2009, 04:24 PM	#85
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck pics please __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

04-08-2009, 01:31 PM	#86
strick9c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 33	The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Yeah, I gotta agree with SB 400. I live in Maine and if the back roads don't kill a vehicle then the garbage they throw on the rods does. LOTS of the trucks in N.E. are so rusty & rotted... That's one reason why I bought a truck from Georgia. Very little surface rust from the rain over the years, no rot what so ever... never saw snow, ice or salt. Good luck with your build!

04-10-2009, 07:20 AM	#87
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Looking good! Call me crazy, but I kind of like the multi-colored green. __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

04-14-2009, 02:46 AM	#89
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Just some pics of the new lug nuts and me messing around...... Man these frames are flexy!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#90
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck update ordered some more pats. Got new front rear spring hangers from LMC Picked up some black beauty blasting media to help clean the rear frame and panels with. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-22-2009, 01:47 PM	#91
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm Witch hangers did you buy? When i go to lift my k5 i am probably going to order alot of parts from these guys. I will say i love this truck, and have since the day you bought it. I should have bought a 76 shortbed 4x4 for 200, but man that thing was rough, made this look pretty. I was just gonna trial rig it, needed a transfer case, lots of body work and such, and i didnt really have the space to take on that rig at the time. Yours rig is an auto with the 203 case right? Any plans to lift it, or keeping it stock height and such? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-31-2009, 01:19 PM	#93
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck update rear is all done! bed going on Undercoated gas tank Extended SS brake lines __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-31-2009, 01:22 PM	#94
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck some of the hangers Broken door hinge Might as well realligen the front fenders __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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08-31-2009, 01:25 PM	#95
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Bed on and paint almost done.... And my 34's ... door re sprayed and panal dyed __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-31-2009, 01:29 PM	#96
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck hood painted .... kinda looks like an old MOPAR. Front spring swap started with ORD HD shackles More to come when done Also picked up a SM465 with a Np205 and ORD Twin sticks for $250!!!!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-31-2009, 04:16 PM	#97
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck looking good __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

09-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#98
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Look'n Sweet!! __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

09-01-2009, 11:11 AM	#99
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck Is the longer shackle supposed to make it ride better, or is it just more lift? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#100
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: The Green Monster Just an old farm truck I like the hood. It makes it look kinda like a chevy Sport. Are you going to keep the black wagon wheels or run the ralleis? __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

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