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(541)COLD_beer · 05-13-2010, 02:28 AM

nice set up you got going on... looking to the same with my crew cab... i
think?? i keep changing my mind and its hard to stay motivated when your
broke

*OYMC* · 05-13-2010, 03:22 AM

I understand what you mean by trying to juggle finances with building your project(s).
My motives are purely to build a truck that can do anything I could ever want it to do, be comfortable, fuel efficient, cheap insurance, cheap registration, and it will all be paid for buy "Horse Trading" (No finance charges or monthly payments)... Cool

Less overhead expenses = Less stress

We all have junk lying around... Get off your butt(s) and start liquidating... You might just find a complete restoration in your piles of so called junk...

Just in case any of you are struggling to stay motivated or can't find the energy to finish what you started, let me give you just a sneak peak into my life:
Husband and Father...24/7
Full Time Student...3 of 5 days per week 9 hrs per day
Self Employed (TLC sales and restoration).... 40-60 hrs per week
New litter of 7 puppies.... (Shoot me)...24/7
(3) other dogs, and (3) Cats
building a new shop
fencing in my yard (replacing old fencing)
cast as a leading role in the next college production play
Church every Sunday

All this and a whole lot more, and I still find the time to through into my Crew Cab...

Just do it.... NIKE

squarecrewcab · 05-13-2010, 10:21 AM

man..thats a nice ccsb, after i'm done with mine ima build one lifted up but goin 1/2 ton, lookin good though

*OYMC* · 05-13-2010, 01:32 PM

The ATLAS is ordered!

3-1 ATLAS twin Stick!

thirdstreettito · 05-13-2010, 03:26 PM

Lookin mad dog secksy! Im lovin it!

indyrenegade4x4 · 05-13-2010, 09:06 PM

very cool build man good work

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-13-2010, 10:53 PM

That Atlas is a bad azz touch!

Devillusion · 05-14-2010, 07:12 PM

Sick build......and yes, **** happens. You rectified it and done. You're only good when you can rectify your mistakes made and nobody can see it but you.

Nice job...

greguw · 07-01-2010, 03:33 PM

Great looking build ! What size tires and wheels are on the truck ? I'm doing a similar build but going 12 valve , NV4500 and 205 .
I believe I am going to run a Toyo tire , possibly a 38 . I'm going to plate and box the front of my frame .
I am also going with ORD's 1" body for some extra clearance for the bell housing .
Are you planing on steering crossover ? From what I am told the 8" lift feels 100% different with the crossover .

greg

*OYMC* · 07-01-2010, 04:17 PM

Absolutely! When lifting a truck over 6" it's practically imperative to convert to a cross-over steering setup.

To achieve this setup you will need the following:
-2wd Steering Box (360 degree splines allow for proper pitman arm placement)
-Flat top passenger side steering knuckle that will need to be machined for studs to allow passenger side steering arm attachment (OR) a cross over steering knuckle from a wide variety of after market distributors.
-Dropped pitman arm
-Proper length Drag link

The Wheels and tires I am using are 17X10 KMC XD series wheels on 37X14.5X17 Toyo AT tires (I would have gone MT's but they were offering $200 per tire at Les Schwab)...

I'll be posting update photos soon... My wife is pregnant, so things have gotten a little busy around the house...

justpball · 07-01-2010, 04:47 PM

congrats buddy!

Walts_restoration · 07-10-2010, 02:06 AM

looks good, i want me a crew cab shortbed so bad!

1985-GMC · 07-10-2010, 03:12 AM

Very cool build man, now I know what happened to Crush!

**Palf70Step** · 07-10-2010, 08:02 AM

Can't wait to see the rest of this one.

*OYMC* · 07-18-2010, 11:51 AM

Ground is about to start breaking soon!

Stay tuned...

496 chevy · 09-17-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYMC

Ground is about to start breaking soon!

Stay tuned...

nice build I just finished my crew cab cummins build. here is a link to the thread if you want any ideas http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375319

thirdstreettito · 09-17-2010, 10:13 PM

Updates?

*OYMC* · 12-07-2010, 11:56 PM

Project for sale:
http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2100872713.html

Baby on the way
Ready to liquidate and get the Hell out of Dodge (Cummins that is

)

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-08-2010, 12:32 AM

Good luck with the sale.

lycominghunter · 12-08-2010, 12:52 AM

NOOOO. I want to see this finished! But you gotta do what you gotta do. Wish i didnt live 3000 miles away

thirdstreettito · 12-08-2010, 12:56 AM

Damn man. I hope the sale goes well, and the baby thing. You could put it on the back burner....

Devillusion · 12-08-2010, 12:58 AM

Congrats on the new addition............but sad that I won't get a chance to see it complete. To bad you're so far away, I'd just buy your body/frame assembly. Save me having to do mine. My current one is getting a 2wd setup.

cvalcore · 01-13-2011, 02:42 AM

any progress on this truck

*OYMC* · 01-13-2011, 01:11 PM

Progress coming soon! I just bought my steering column for the truck... My next step(s) will be setting up the front axle (Dana 60 with cross over / high steer), mounting the steering box (2wd steering box), and building the Engine mount crossmember...

Stay tuned... Project 87' Custom Crew cab short bed is ready to go back under the knife!

*OYMC* · 01-13-2011, 01:20 PM

One other quick note.. I bought my wife a 88 K5 Blazer, and some how some of my parts found their way onto her truck....
Photos are of before and after:

05-13-2010, 02:28 AM	#1
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed nice set up you got going on... looking to the same with my crew cab... i think?? i keep changing my mind and its hard to stay motivated when your broke

05-13-2010, 03:22 AM	#2
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I understand what you mean by trying to juggle finances with building your project(s). My motives are purely to build a truck that can do anything I could ever want it to do, be comfortable, fuel efficient, cheap insurance, cheap registration, and it will all be paid for buy "Horse Trading" (No finance charges or monthly payments)... Cool Less overhead expenses = Less stress We all have junk lying around... Get off your butt(s) and start liquidating... You might just find a complete restoration in your piles of so called junk... Just in case any of you are struggling to stay motivated or can't find the energy to finish what you started, let me give you just a sneak peak into my life: Husband and Father...24/7 Full Time Student...3 of 5 days per week 9 hrs per day Self Employed (TLC sales and restoration).... 40-60 hrs per week New litter of 7 puppies.... (Shoot me)...24/7 (3) other dogs, and (3) Cats building a new shop fencing in my yard (replacing old fencing) cast as a leading role in the next college production play Church every Sunday All this and a whole lot more, and I still find the time to through into my Crew Cab... Just do it.... NIKE

05-13-2010, 10:21 AM	#3
squarecrewcab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Diboll, Texas Posts: 42	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed man..thats a nice ccsb, after i'm done with mine ima build one lifted up but goin 1/2 ton, lookin good though

05-13-2010, 01:32 PM	#4
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed The ATLAS is ordered! 3-1 ATLAS twin Stick! Attached Images Last edited by OYMC; 05-13-2010 at 01:34 PM.

05-13-2010, 03:26 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Lookin mad dog secksy! Im lovin it! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-13-2010, 09:06 PM	#6
indyrenegade4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sharpsville, indiana Posts: 122	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed very cool build man good work

05-13-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed That Atlas is a bad azz touch! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-14-2010, 07:12 PM	#8
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Sick build......and yes, **** happens. You rectified it and done. You're only good when you can rectify your mistakes made and nobody can see it but you. Nice job...

07-01-2010, 03:33 PM	#9
greguw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 223	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Great looking build ! What size tires and wheels are on the truck ? I'm doing a similar build but going 12 valve , NV4500 and 205 . I believe I am going to run a Toyo tire , possibly a 38 . I'm going to plate and box the front of my frame . I am also going with ORD's 1" body for some extra clearance for the bell housing . Are you planing on steering crossover ? From what I am told the 8" lift feels 100% different with the crossover . greg

07-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#10
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Absolutely! When lifting a truck over 6" it's practically imperative to convert to a cross-over steering setup. To achieve this setup you will need the following: -2wd Steering Box (360 degree splines allow for proper pitman arm placement) -Flat top passenger side steering knuckle that will need to be machined for studs to allow passenger side steering arm attachment (OR) a cross over steering knuckle from a wide variety of after market distributors. -Dropped pitman arm -Proper length Drag link The Wheels and tires I am using are 17X10 KMC XD series wheels on 37X14.5X17 Toyo AT tires (I would have gone MT's but they were offering $200 per tire at Les Schwab)... I'll be posting update photos soon... My wife is pregnant, so things have gotten a little busy around the house...

07-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#11
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed congrats buddy! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

07-10-2010, 02:06 AM	#12
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed looks good, i want me a crew cab shortbed so bad! __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-10-2010, 03:12 AM	#13
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Very cool build man, now I know what happened to Crush! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-10-2010, 08:02 AM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Can't wait to see the rest of this one. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-18-2010, 11:51 AM	#15
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Ground is about to start breaking soon! Stay tuned...



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09-17-2010, 10:13 PM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Updates? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-07-2010, 11:56 PM	#18
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project for sale: http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2100872713.html Baby on the way Ready to liquidate and get the Hell out of Dodge (Cummins that is)

12-08-2010, 12:32 AM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Good luck with the sale. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-08-2010, 12:52 AM	#20
lycominghunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed NOOOO. I want to see this finished! But you gotta do what you gotta do. Wish i didnt live 3000 miles away

12-08-2010, 12:56 AM	#21
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Damn man. I hope the sale goes well, and the baby thing. You could put it on the back burner.... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-08-2010, 12:58 AM	#22
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Congrats on the new addition............but sad that I won't get a chance to see it complete. To bad you're so far away, I'd just buy your body/frame assembly. Save me having to do mine. My current one is getting a 2wd setup.

01-13-2011, 02:42 AM	#23
cvalcore Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monroe IA Posts: 272	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed any progress on this truck

01-13-2011, 01:11 PM	#24
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Progress coming soon! I just bought my steering column for the truck... My next step(s) will be setting up the front axle (Dana 60 with cross over / high steer), mounting the steering box (2wd steering box), and building the Engine mount crossmember... Stay tuned... Project 87' Custom Crew cab short bed is ready to go back under the knife! Last edited by OYMC; 01-13-2011 at 01:15 PM.

01-13-2011, 01:20 PM	#25
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed One other quick note.. I bought my wife a 88 K5 Blazer, and some how some of my parts found their way onto her truck.... Photos are of before and after: Attached Images

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