87' 4x4

[Jwood70]

That sucks about the trans, but I really like your truck. Hope you can get this issue worked out soon
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[motornut]

looks like it was fun at the beach,trucks looks great,hope the tranny dosn't cost too much

[Greenlee]

Well my 700r4 was definitely fried. Started calling for prices to get it rebuilt and was getting quotes in the neighborhood of $1,800.

A friend of mine had a TH400 mated to a NP208 that came out of K30 military truck that I could have for free. We had no idea if it was good or not. The fluid looked good so I decided what the hell, I might as well try it before spending a bunch of money. Well we dropped it in today and it works and shifts great!

For those who may be wondering: the drive shafts worked with the TH400, diesel torque converter works fine, cooling lines mated up fine, and the gas flex plate bolted up to the diesel converter. These are issues I had questions about before we started.

Also, I got some use out of my front tow hooks.

[1968vetL-71]

What a great build. Love a red step side 4x4!!!!!
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[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

What a great build. Love a red step side 4x4!!!!!
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Thanks!
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[cst 72 blazer]

sweet ride man I like that red with the wood grain looks sharp!and the 89-91 suv front clip sets it off!very nice

[mud.man.rj]

Well Glenlee, either way diesel or not, a nice looking ride for sure. Cruise all day in that.

[Greenlee]

Not too much new to add, but I did put in a factory clock and a three speed shift indicator since I no longer have overdrive. Also, I copied what others on here have done and put LED's in place of the dash light bulbs. That makes a huge difference! I could barely see the gauges at night before. Here is a pic:

[MTCK]

Dash lights look great! Doesn't that make a heck of a difference? That's a bummer about your transmission, but great you got up and running again with little $$$ spent. I like the mirror, may have to snag that idea on a future project...

[Greenlee]

Santa came by here a little early with a new bezel and dash insert. I also ordered a Vintage Air kit today.

[Greenlee]

I have a little tip I wanted to share for loose A/C vents. I put an O-ring on each side and they are nice and smooth now.



Hopefully, I will have some more updates soon!

[MTCK]

Niiiiiice! I'll be curious to hear how you like the vintage air system. I've been looking at their stuff for potential A/C in my crew cab.

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Niiiiiice! I'll be curious to hear how you like the vintage air system. I've been looking at their stuff for potential A/C in my crew cab.

Have you started a build thread yet for the crew cab?

[MTCK]

Looks great! Was your truck a non-A/C truck before? Looks like factory air vents? <'83 style wiper switch too? How are you liking the 3-speed? Inserts look awesome. You are motivating me.

PS I don't see anything wrong with your fancy air cleaner.

[mud.man.rj]

Nice work and like the air cleaner, looks good.

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Nice work and like the air cleaner, looks good.

Thanks Mud Man!

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Looks great! Was your truck a non-A/C truck before? Looks like factory air vents? <'83 style wiper switch too? How are you liking the 3-speed? Inserts look awesome. You are motivating me.

PS I don't see anything wrong with your fancy air cleaner.

Thanks Marcus! It was an AC truck. The cab is an 83' which is how it is titled. Probably should have named my build "83' 4x4". This thing is a mutt! I used parts from half a dozen different trucks and Suburbans. I had actually started building a different truck and bought this one while looking on Craigslist for parts.

The Vintage Air kit comes with flexible hose with adapters to connect to the factory vents. The kit replaces all of the duct work except for about 10 inches attached to the driver's side vent.

The TH400 is working good. I miss the overdrive a little on the highway, but I feel like this will be more reliable. I have blown up several 700r4's over the years. I guess me and 700r4's just don't get along.

Looking forward to seeing some more pics of your crew cab.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Great job man!! It looks really really sharp!! Love the fabric!!

I'm kind of enjoying this cold weather just helps the vehicles run better

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Great job man!! It looks really really sharp!! Love the fabric!!

I'm kind of enjoying this cold weather just helps the vehicles run better

Thanks! It's definitely cold tonight!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Thanks! It's definitely cold tonight!

You ain't lying buddy!! I'm enjoying my heater in the house right about now

[355bullet]

looks good!
Are those the stock leaf springs?

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by 355bullet

looks good!
Are those the stock leaf springs?

Thanks 355bullet. Yep, it's got the stock suspension.

I stayed pretty conservative with the tires and went with 31's. From what I have read on here 33's will fit with no lift. It has 3.42 gears and I was afraid with 33's it might hunt in and out of overdrive. Now that I am running the three speed I kind of wish I had 33's.

[Hankster]

The truck looks good! I like the red!

[rgunlock]

You have a great looking truck Greenlee! Just read your thread and where yours started is about where mine is now. Nice to see the finishing up phase on yours. What is left on your list?

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

You have a great looking truck Greenlee! Just read your thread and where yours started is about where mine is now. Nice to see the finishing up phase on yours. What is left on your list?

Thanks Rick! This was not near as much work as yours with all the sheet metal work you tackled. Like everyone always says, you're never really done with these projects. But, now that I have it where I can drive it I feel like I'm about done. I have been driving it more lately than working on it. There are a few things I haven't got around to doing yet. I have the wiring harness for the cruise control, but I haven't tried to get it working yet. Also, the truck originally had dual tanks, but I only have one tank right now. Maybe one of these days I will get around to finishing stuff like that! The next thing on my list is a receiver hitch so I can pull a trailer with it.

When I started this project I lived in your neck of the woods in Cypress.