BigRed 81 crewcab dually

[Matt Man]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

My trip to the DMV... Never as quick as you'd like it to be. I bought the truck in missouri so in order to get it license in kansas it has to be inspected by the state highway patrol dept. I showed up in my big old red farm truck raised the hood and waited for the inspector to look over my rig. She was probably mid 60s 5'5" long grey hair, I gave her my title and she goes up to the dash to match the VIN but mine is on the rear door panel of the crewcab. So then she notices that I only have 13 digits instead of 17. Which I guess was a red flag in here book She asks me about the truck, after some small talk she goes inside and then comes back out and says the entire front clip has been changed from gmc to chevy. I was shocked that she even noticed. But after a little more investigation the vin on the frame matches so I was clear to go...ended up getting an antique license plate cost $17yr . So now I'm on the hunt for an original 1974 kansas tag. . And who knows maybe putting an original round light front end back on someday in the future.

sweet for the 17$ a year plate. looking good are you gonna drop this pig?

[BGRAFX]

Yes I plan to slam it as soon as funds permit. Another cool thing happened today, went out for lunch to a local BBQ place (duh its Kansas City) and every wall is covered in old license plates. Mostly personalized bbq related smokn, saucd, pork, etc. Make a long story short I got an original stamped 1974 ks license and its red with white letters. now just have to go back to dmv to get it registered to my truck.

[BGRAFX]

More pix...this is from my buddies shop that put the engine in.

[Jonboy]

That's way better than the blue with yellow wheat from '81.

[BGRAFX]

Random pix

[JohnC]

Holy quadruple post batman!

[joe231]

they gave you a plate off of their wall?

[BGRAFX]

Yes Joe they gave me a free license plate with my plate of BBQ smartguy
They have tons of license plates covering there walls for decor. And I remember the lady at the dmv telling me that if I can find an original from 74 then I can reregister that for my truck. So I'm pretty stoked about that. And of course the BBQ was damn good too.

[joe231]

I wasn't trying to be smart, I think that is super cool!!

[BGRAFX]

went on a junk yard hunt....

[BGRAFX]

only a couple of trucks and they have already been picked over or in really bad shape....80 stepside was fun to take pix of and had a decent seat.

[BGRAFX]

This one should be ready for pickin parts this weekend. I need back window and door panels....

[BGRAFX]

Here are some of my dually in the ups parking lot...

[joe231]

That's the same problem I have here at our pull-a-part....everything is either picked clean or the idiots break everything. So annoying!
Your truck looks cool with the lights lit at night. Are you keeping all the lights?
Also, is it now your daily driver?

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by joe231

they gave you a plate off of their wall?

Gave, still looking for.... It's a fine line. Just kiddin!

[BGRAFX]

I still have my black 07 classic swb in the above picture. Once that sells then that will free up my monthly truck payment and full coverage insurance. That money will go to fixin up SquareDually. Here are some wheel pics 235/85R16s the center caps are from keystone parts but they are all rusty..These will be for sale and hope to be replaced with 19s or maybe 22's.

[Devillusion]

Nice.....sub'd

[Scootin 81 C20]

Nice build Michael, the truck is looking good and is nice to see it on the road.

On a side note, if you can, can you get the CHEVROLET emblem off the band on that red and almond Chevy for me? Mine has fallen apart from age.

[BGRAFX]

Ya I will see what I can do for ya scootin on that emblem. I hope I get to that truck before the rest of the locals destroy it.
Ever notice how close the new trucks resemble the old squares...
I met this good old boy that also owns a red crew dually with a 502 bb. It has a tv cb refrigerator 2batteries an extra fuel cell 5th wheel camper shell train horns and who knows what else all those wire are connected to. Lol enjoy

[Driveway Dreams]

Michael, glad to see you got it on the road! Keep at it man, it is coming along nice. I agree with what Jonboy said, just paint it from the body line up for now. It will save you some money and it will still look good.

[BGRAFX]

I went back to pickNpull today and although it was pouring I wanted to get first dibs on a fresh truck. As I was going in a couple was walking out they already got the dash gauge bezel. Once I got back to the truck another guy had already claimed the rallies and tailights. I did get the Rear window, some interior trim, sunvisors and the rear corner speakers and brackets, its an 87 and I would like to go back and get the electric doors, I didn't have enough time or money today. I cracked the windshield while trying to remove it

[GmtGmt]

i think you should leave your truck like it is for now looks great

[Tex_50613]

something I learned a long time ago about windshields, CUT out the one you want to save and take out the one you don't it will save you a lot of heartache and busted windsheilds, nice truck for sure

[BGRAFX]

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

i think you should leave your truck like it is for now looks great

Thanks- but I live in the city and the only hauling I do is 3 carseats, so I'm going to make the changes that I think will make it look not so much like a horse trailer hualin farm truck.

Originally Posted by Tex_50613

something I learned a long time ago about windshields, CUT out the one you want to save and take out the one you don't it will save you a lot of heartache and busted windsheilds, nice truck for sure

I totally agree with you, and actually myself and another guy were taking parts of that truck and since it was raining he was helping me razor cut the windows out, the rear glass was quick, but when we were pulling the weather stripping off the windshield I guess he pulled to hard or at the wrong angle and it cracked from the bottom passenger side corner up about 10inches.
How's that saying go? If you want something done right, do yourself lol lesson learned though.
Now if it would just stop raining so I can get the sleepcab off and window put in I would be much happier. then will be off to the tint shop.

[BGRAFX]

Anybody got quick tips to install a back window!!!!