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arrover · 09-21-2011, 05:37 PM

Awesome build! Thanks for the entertaining thread. Have you seen the chrome 20" H2 rims? Very cool. There are also several good looking H2 rims in 17". All are 8 lug. I'm not sure of the offset though. Most truck guys run the standard HD truck center caps with their H2 rims.

thirdstreettito · 09-21-2011, 08:21 PM

Who's K20 is that? I dont remember...

1985-GMC · 09-21-2011, 09:02 PM

MJN
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...48&postcount=7

*OYMC* · 09-25-2011, 07:56 PM

Working on the Dana 60 this weekend (It's been raining

)... Photos coming

buckshot_86 · 09-26-2011, 01:12 AM

Great job! I just discovered your build, and your walk through and explanation to great detail of your short bed conversion has given me a kick to the behind to carry on with some of the projects here at home!

Great job on the Land Cruiser, I grew up with a diesel '82 on the ranch back home, and there were a few occasions where I wished I had a turbo!

As for rims, I'm thinking if you can find just about any beefy 8 lug rim where you can fit on the 2001 and up HD GM center caps that would look pretty cool!!

*OYMC* · 09-26-2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot_86

Great job! I just discovered your build, and your walk through and explanation to great detail of your short bed conversion has given me a kick to the behind to carry on with some of the projects here at home!

Great job on the Land Cruiser, I grew up with a diesel '82 on the ranch back home, and there were a few occasions where I wished I had a turbo!

As for rims, I'm thinking if you can find just about any beefy 8 lug rim where you can fit on the 2001 and up HD GM center caps that would look pretty cool!!

I'm glad you like the write up so far. This forum has given me a lot of motivation to finish a lot of my projects as well. Everyone on this site seems to maintains a very constructive attitude towards others, and it's for that reason I keep coming back!

I'm building a Toyota Off road enthusiast type of forum site some of you Toyota / GM guys might like to check out, and I hope to maintain similar levels of integrity as this site continues to hold.
Site Link:
http://www.cruiserinnovations.com/forums/forum.php

blgsguy · 09-26-2011, 02:23 AM

Second that on the Land Cruiser. Guess I will have to keep my eye open for that...

*OYMC* · 09-27-2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blgsguy

Second that on the Land Cruiser. Guess I will have to keep my eye open for that...

I'm glad you guys like it. That cruiser took me over 2 years to build. It features a B Diesel engine (4 Cylinder, 3000 CC), Custom built turbo system, hydro boost brake system with 4 wheel disc's, power steering, heating and A/C from Vintage Air, and a whole lot more.

This cruiser produces around 200 H.P. and gets nearly 30 MPG!

*OYMC* · 09-27-2011, 02:07 PM

These photos are of the rear seat sub frame. I am cutting everything down and reconfiguring it to fit the 87' floor style.

Sorry the photos are a little hard to make out...

What I have done so far is cut off the back frame floor mounting holes and left the 90 degree tabs as shown in picture. I have also cut out the front section of the frame so that all that remains is the section of frame that joins the seat back to the latch section of the lower seat cushion.

*OYMC* · 09-27-2011, 02:09 PM

These are the front frame sections. The lower seat cushions hinge on the outer most section, and are also used for bolting subframe to floor. Each of these hinge points will be cut down and will be bolted directly to the 87' floor... Photos coming to help clarify...

*OYMC* · 09-27-2011, 02:15 PM

Heading to So Cal later this week and found these wheels for the Crew Cab...
What do you guys think?

Weld 18X12 in mint condition: $1500.00 for the set
They have 35" tires on them with only 20% tread. Once the truck is ready for the road I'll be installing 38X15.50X18 Toyo M/T Tires

Your41Plague12 · 09-27-2011, 03:04 PM

Eh, not a huge fan of the wheels. On these old 4x4's I like the look of a period correct wheel, as cheesy as it is. White wagon wheels, AR Outlaw II's, etc. That's just me though, the "big wheel" craze is gaining popularity in the 4x4's now. Awesome build by the way, I love what you did with it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-27-2011, 03:09 PM

I think those wheels will look sick on it! Wagon wheels or OL II's are too plain jane for this build IMO. The seat frames are looking good. I know it can be a pita to modify and fit newer seats in these older trucks. Keep up the great work!

(541)COLD_beer · 09-29-2011, 11:13 PM

they would look awesome on your truck! not sure about $1500 but they are welds...

STOCKISH · 09-29-2011, 11:38 PM

The wheels are sick! Definately do it, then if you get tired of them I'll gladly put them on my Crew Cab! Cant wait to see how the seats work out.

*mrhino* · 10-06-2011, 08:55 PM

You my friend are a copy cat. I just found your thread. I am doing almost the exact build. Im not quite as far as you but we have the same idea. keep up the good work. Ill be following along.

*JCampbell* · 10-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Nice project.

(541)COLD_beer · 10-07-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhino

You my friend are a copy cat. I just found your thread. I am doing almost the exact build. Im not quite as far as you but we have the same idea. keep up the good work. Ill be following along.

looks like a nice fit on those seats... good job!

*mrhino* · 10-08-2011, 09:30 AM

yea they fit pretty good. although they were a bi**h to put in. I hope the fronts go a little easier. I will have a build thread up soon. iv had to put this project on hold for just a little bit.

steemin_ehman · 10-29-2011, 12:34 PM

wow! this is the EXACT build I've been toying around doing next!!! Taking notes! Good job so far!!!

ahhem.. let me know if you do decide to get rid of it...

*OYMC* · 10-29-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhino

You my friend are a copy cat. I just found your thread. I am doing almost the exact build. Im not quite as far as you but we have the same idea. keep up the good work. Ill be following along.

I'm glad to see that this idea worked for you! It's always scary cutting something apart for an idea your not 100% will work....

Looking forward to following your build as well!

I'll be back on the Crew cab soon. I've had a couple shop builds that have taken a lot of my time (Bosses truck is always the last to get any attention)...

Stay tuned and thank you guys for the continued interest and comments on my build write-up... I'd love to build these crew cabs as a full time job!

*OYMC* · 12-10-2011, 02:29 AM

Built my Dana 60 front axle today:
Axle housing stripped, castings smoothed over, and painted
Rotors turned
New Pads, inner and outer bearings / races / seals
New Super Winch hubs
Cross over high steer

Axle is going in the crew cab tomorrow, and I'll also be setting up my 2005 Corp 14 rear axle for the crew cab SB as well...

Don't lose faith in me yet, I promise I'll get it her done...

What my shop has been working on in the last few weeks:
http://www.cruiserinnovations.net/Cr...ruiser%22.html

My Land Cruiser business is getting very busy and is also the reason my crew cab keeps getting put off.... Trust me, I'm not complaining, and just so we are all clear I'm GM Man who builds land cruisers... LIKE A ROCK BABY!

*OYMC* · 12-10-2011, 11:25 PM

Photos of todays work

*OYMC* · 12-10-2011, 11:30 PM

Rear axle on the chopping block... Torched all of the factory perches, and mounts in preparation for the new 87' perches, and mounts. Should have rear axle in tomorrow.

Rear axle is a 1 ton Full Float Corp 14 from a 2005 GMC 3/4 ton pickup. Has factory disc brakes, and a drum parking brake inside the rotor.

*OYMC* · 12-10-2011, 11:32 PM

Dana 60 built and installed.... Gotta love my "Pavement princess" diff cover.... I would never advise using one of these covers if you plan on 4wheeling your truck....

Cross over high steer is also ready to go!

09-21-2011, 05:37 PM	#151
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Awesome build! Thanks for the entertaining thread. Have you seen the chrome 20" H2 rims? Very cool. There are also several good looking H2 rims in 17". All are 8 lug. I'm not sure of the offset though. Most truck guys run the standard HD truck center caps with their H2 rims.

09-21-2011, 08:21 PM	#152
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Who's K20 is that? I dont remember... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-21-2011, 09:02 PM	#153
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed MJN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...48&postcount=7 __________________ 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)

09-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#154
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Working on the Dana 60 this weekend (It's been raining)... Photos coming

09-26-2011, 01:12 AM	#155
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Great job! I just discovered your build, and your walk through and explanation to great detail of your short bed conversion has given me a kick to the behind to carry on with some of the projects here at home! Great job on the Land Cruiser, I grew up with a diesel '82 on the ranch back home, and there were a few occasions where I wished I had a turbo! As for rims, I'm thinking if you can find just about any beefy 8 lug rim where you can fit on the 2001 and up HD GM center caps that would look pretty cool!!

09-26-2011, 02:23 AM	#157
blgsguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 36	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Second that on the Land Cruiser. Guess I will have to keep my eye open for that...

09-27-2011, 02:07 PM	#159
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed These photos are of the rear seat sub frame. I am cutting everything down and reconfiguring it to fit the 87' floor style. Sorry the photos are a little hard to make out... What I have done so far is cut off the back frame floor mounting holes and left the 90 degree tabs as shown in picture. I have also cut out the front section of the frame so that all that remains is the section of frame that joins the seat back to the latch section of the lower seat cushion. Attached Images

09-27-2011, 02:09 PM	#160
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed These are the front frame sections. The lower seat cushions hinge on the outer most section, and are also used for bolting subframe to floor. Each of these hinge points will be cut down and will be bolted directly to the 87' floor... Photos coming to help clarify... Attached Images

09-27-2011, 02:15 PM	#161
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Heading to So Cal later this week and found these wheels for the Crew Cab... What do you guys think? Weld 18X12 in mint condition: $1500.00 for the set They have 35" tires on them with only 20% tread. Once the truck is ready for the road I'll be installing 38X15.50X18 Toyo M/T Tires Attached Images

09-27-2011, 03:04 PM	#162
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Eh, not a huge fan of the wheels. On these old 4x4's I like the look of a period correct wheel, as cheesy as it is. White wagon wheels, AR Outlaw II's, etc. That's just me though, the "big wheel" craze is gaining popularity in the 4x4's now. Awesome build by the way, I love what you did with it. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

09-27-2011, 03:09 PM	#163
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I think those wheels will look sick on it! Wagon wheels or OL II's are too plain jane for this build IMO. The seat frames are looking good. I know it can be a pita to modify and fit newer seats in these older trucks. Keep up the great work! __________________ 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.*

09-29-2011, 11:13 PM	#164
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed they would look awesome on your truck! not sure about $1500 but they are welds...

09-29-2011, 11:38 PM	#165
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed The wheels are sick! Definately do it, then if you get tired of them I'll gladly put them on my Crew Cab! Cant wait to see how the seats work out. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2011, 08:55 PM	#166
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed You my friend are a copy cat. I just found your thread. I am doing almost the exact build. Im not quite as far as you but we have the same idea. keep up the good work. Ill be following along. Attached Images

10-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#167
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Nice project.



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10-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#169
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed yea they fit pretty good. although they were a bi**h to put in. I hope the fronts go a little easier. I will have a build thread up soon. iv had to put this project on hold for just a little bit.

10-29-2011, 12:34 PM	#170
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed wow! this is the EXACT build I've been toying around doing next!!! Taking notes! Good job so far!!! ahhem.. let me know if you do decide to get rid of it... __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

12-10-2011, 02:29 AM	#172
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Built my Dana 60 front axle today: Axle housing stripped, castings smoothed over, and painted Rotors turned New Pads, inner and outer bearings / races / seals New Super Winch hubs Cross over high steer Axle is going in the crew cab tomorrow, and I'll also be setting up my 2005 Corp 14 rear axle for the crew cab SB as well... Don't lose faith in me yet, I promise I'll get it her done... What my shop has been working on in the last few weeks: http://www.cruiserinnovations.net/Cr...ruiser%22.html My Land Cruiser business is getting very busy and is also the reason my crew cab keeps getting put off.... Trust me, I'm not complaining, and just so we are all clear I'm GM Man who builds land cruisers... LIKE A ROCK BABY!

12-10-2011, 11:25 PM	#173
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Photos of todays work Attached Images

12-10-2011, 11:30 PM	#174
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Rear axle on the chopping block... Torched all of the factory perches, and mounts in preparation for the new 87' perches, and mounts. Should have rear axle in tomorrow. Rear axle is a 1 ton Full Float Corp 14 from a 2005 GMC 3/4 ton pickup. Has factory disc brakes, and a drum parking brake inside the rotor. Attached Images

12-10-2011, 11:32 PM	#175
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Dana 60 built and installed.... Gotta love my "Pavement princess" diff cover.... I would never advise using one of these covers if you plan on 4wheeling your truck.... Cross over high steer is also ready to go! Attached Images Last edited by OYMC; 12-10-2011 at 11:55 PM.

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