1977 Silverado Crew Cab.

[NastyBuzzard]

Following closely! You are doing to yours what I want to do to my 88 GMC crew! I also have a donor 1 ton w/ the dana 60 I need to swap over.

[y5mgisi]

Originally Posted by justcuz

If you use the 3 leaf 1 ton front springs you may get by with a shorter block.
Ford has a selection of blocks in their F250/350 trucks that are possibilities and also capture the inner part of the u bolts. Depending on the GVW the Ford blocks I've seen range from 2,3 or 4 inches.
I'd have to go measure but I don't think Chevy 4x4 spring mounts are 4" taller than 2wd, or did you already measure the Suburban rear spring mounts compared to your crew cab (2wd) rear spring mounts?
I like the fact that except for the front axle, your drive lines on both vehicle will be the same.

The 2wd mounts are 3" shorter than 4x4. So I plan on using the 3 leaf front Springs and just doing whatever block makes the rear level.

Originally Posted by justcuz

Have you installed any of the seals yet? How do you like them and who did you get them from?

I have them all installed. Near as I can tell it doesn't matter where you buy them from. I think I have bought seals from three different places over time and all of them look identical. So who knows. The seals are all pretty good. Can't expect perfection and they aren't perfect. The things of note that come to mind are on the window track seals you have to trim the lip that holds them in place everywhere where the door skin is attached or there will be bunched up tight points every few inches. Also with new door seals, I have yet to have them not suck as far as having to really slam the doors to get them to shut.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

94-02 2500 and 3500 4x4 Dodges have a 4" cast block in the rear of them as well. The only problem you might run into might be the ford and dodge springs are wider than the older chevy ones. I almost went with a 241 for my 76. I still might if I can find a core at a decent price.

I have just had better luck with highway operation of 241s than 205s. Those are the only two transfer cases I like. And if it's a truck like this that will spend 95% of its time in 2wd on the highway, it's the right choice in my eyes.

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I like the 241 idea. The TH400, adapter, and 205 can be flipped for good coin and the 241 is more than adequate for normal use.

Exactly. I have put my 241 in the burb through a good deal of hell over the years. If it can put up with what I have done, I have nothing to worry about.

Originally Posted by NastyBuzzard

Following closely! You are doing to yours what I want to do to my 88 GMC crew! I also have a donor 1 ton w/ the dana 60 I need to swap over.

Yep! I'm following yours too! Sadly the 60 swap won't start for a good couple months as I am remodeling my kitchen starting right after Christmas... Yippie!

[NastyBuzzard]

Well then! Mine will be starting not in the far distant future I just have a lot going on right now with a couple of fbody's. I want to have the front end stripped from the 4x4 before the end of the year and the 350 tbi in the 88 needs a head gasket. Still trying to decide where I plan to get my 4x4 swap parts from.

[OutlawDrifter]

wow that looks amazing!

[Dieselwrencher]

It's looking great with those wheels!

[y5mgisi]

Thanks fellas! Just trying to get through my insane honey do list so I can get back to it! I have done virtually nothing to it since freaking Christmas!

[54earl]

Honey do list gets me every time

[justcuz]

Wheels look good! You going to run those with the 4x4 conversion with some taller tires? Those wheels are only 6.5 inches wide, but woul be perfect for some 9.00x16's.

[deejaaa1]

looks great. wheels look good too.

[y5mgisi]

If things work out the way I think they will, I'll be ordering up the Fitech fuel injection next week. Seems like a pretty good setup!



http://fitechefi.com/default.asp.pg-GoEFI4

Also, just as an FYI, I have started a little (very little) side business and have started working on a website. If you want to check it out and tell me what you think that would be cool! It's at,

http://gisiautoandfab.com/

[68Timber]

I really like that set up and look forward to seeing how it works for you.

[OutlawDrifter]

i've really been itching for a "new" project to try one of the fitechs. i have yet to read a bad review on that setup.

[jott_06]

I am also interested in seeing how the FITECH system works for you. It was tempting me pretty bad earlier in the spring when Summit had it on sale.

[y5mgisi]

So that whole fitech idea didnt work out... Cause i got ANOTHER truck! Saw a deal on craigslist i just couldnt pass up. Picked this truck up for $1000! Previous owner says the truck wont run. Says he pulled the engine out of a running and driving truck, put it in this one, and now it wont run. Says it back fires out the carb. Shouldnt be a big fix. I'll get back to the injection when funds recoup a little!

[justcuz]

If the number one plug wire is the front passenger side in your picture then the firing order is screwed up.
18436572 clockwise around from number 1.
Or number 1 is not set right on TDC. My be 180 out.
All easy fixes.

[MTCK]

Great find! I've always liked one ton dually regular cabs. Time to update the signature and start a build thread. Glad I'm not the only one with that problem...

[whitels1]

Awesome find, great looking truck!

[y5mgisi]

Looking at the plug wire pic definitely makes it look messed up. Ad soon as I can I'll check it out. I had to stash it at my parents property until I'm done with the renovations on my house...

[justcuz]

I enlarged the picture as much as I could and it looks like just a couple wires on the cap look questionable.
Usually backfiring through the carb is crossed wires, 180 out, or too much advance.
Good luck, nice looking truck, great tower for sure.
I'm guessing a Turbo 400 and a 205 Tcase.

[OutlawDrifter]

Wow great score! Anything like that in this part of the world would be rusted out and used up. I'll be looking forward to the build on this one. +1 on the suggestions about backfiring through the carb.

[aggie91]

Great score on that truck. Simple fix on the backfiring issue. Put on a new vinyl seat cover, grill and bumper, and a bit of cleaning/detailing and you got a nice truck!

[rgunlock]

Now you've got me jealous and jumping on CL myself Great score!

[y5mgisi]

Thanks guys! It will be a couple weeks yet before I can get to it to see about getting it running but I really don't think it will be a big deal. It sounds fine when it's turning over so I don't think it jumped time or anything. I think just the distributor is not in right and or the firing order is messed up. We'll see.

[y5mgisi]

Oh and it's a th400 203 combo. So less than ideal but I'll take it. The 203 has a part time kit in it.

[tinydb84]

What are you plans for it??

I say slam it and make it a short bed....