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Your41Plague12 · 01-14-2011, 03:08 PM

Great looking K5, and exceptional work!

STOCKISH · 07-30-2011, 02:47 PM

How's the crew cab coming buddy?

*OYMC* · 07-31-2011, 01:02 PM

Funny you should ask... I made a deal with my wife that if I didn't install the cummins in the crew cab by the end of August I was going to sell everything...

I did buy another bed for the truck that is in perfect, and I mean perfect condition...

*OYMC* · 07-31-2011, 01:05 PM

I also purchased a 2005 Tahoe interior for the truck. The seats are the fully loaded leather, heated, and full power front buckets. The 2005 Tahoe middle row seat will be used for the back seat that has a drop down center console... I don't have photos of the seats but will take some soon and post...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-31-2011, 01:05 PM

You have a couple of days to get the engine in it and keep it.

*OYMC* · 09-18-2011, 10:59 PM

A little time on the crew cab....

With the pressure building to get the mighty crew cab completed, I finally gave the day to her.

Today I finished removing all the old interior parts in preparation for the new seats (2005 Tahoe front buckets and middle row for the rear seat replacement).

After removing all the original rubber floor mats and jute I quickly discovered how solid this cab is... Needless to say I'm stoked...

*OYMC* · 09-18-2011, 11:02 PM

one more photo

thirdstreettito · 09-19-2011, 07:54 AM

Great progress! Im stoked as well!

STOCKISH · 09-20-2011, 08:46 PM

I am very interested to see how you mount the front and rear seats. Very glad you're still going at this thing!

*OYMC* · 09-20-2011, 11:39 PM

looking for wheel ideas... send me your thoughts...

*OYMC* · 09-20-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I am very interested to see how you mount the front and rear seats. Very glad you're still going at this thing!

Me too, to both statements...

I have a few ideas and will share them as they materialize. One thing is for sure, I cannot use the rear seat frame. My wife sat in the seat and she had about 6" of head clearance.
She told me that, "Oh well this will work".
I responded by telling her that not everyone is only 5 feet tall, and I'd have to lower the seat down a minimum of 3-4 inches.

All in all I'm excited to get back to work on this beast!

Here is a link to the first custom built turbo charged diesel land cruiser my shop has produced, and my main reason for not having time to work on my crew cab:

You Tube

STAY TUNED!

savatreatabvr · 12-11-2011, 12:25 PM

Nice truck, cool video and *****en song!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OYMC

Me too, to both statements...

I have a few ideas and will share them as they materialize. One thing is for sure, I cannot use the rear seat frame. My wife sat in the seat and she had about 6" of head clearance.
She told me that, "Oh well this will work".
I responded by telling her that not everyone is only 5 feet tall, and I'd have to lower the seat down a minimum of 3-4 inches.

All in all I'm excited to get back to work on this beast!

Here is a link to the first custom built turbo charged diesel land cruiser my shop has produced, and my main reason for not having time to work on my crew cab:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AeiC2PrxHI

STAY TUNED!

*OYMC* · 12-11-2011, 03:54 PM

This is a little off topic but the roller axles that were under the crew cab: Dana 44 8 lug front, and corp 14 FF rear are going under my 55' GMC..

When I bought the 55' GMC the guy who owned it tried to do a 4X4 conversion and failed miserably.... The front wheels were hitting the trailing edge of the front fenders when bought wheels were facing forward, the engine was installed about 6" to far forward on the frame rails which caused him to cut and twist his radiator core support forward to make clearance for the fan, and lastly there were 12" Sub speaker holes cut in each door panel!

Don't get me wrong, I encourage wannabe fabricators to get in there a get your hands dirty! On the other hand, please do not attempt to fabricate safety related tasks such as chassis, suspension, or drive train alterations! I've got a family and if your lack of ability causes harm to them your a$$ is Grass!

Anyway... Here are a few photos of my repaired front suspension 55' with the dana 44 front axle just installed.... Plans for a cummins and NV4500 are in store for the 55'... Will post build thread after crew cab is built..

1985-GMC · 09-21-2011, 12:04 AM

Sexiest wheel/hubcap/tire combo ever!

Mr Pops · 09-21-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-gmc

sexiest wheel/hubcap/tire combo ever!

Agreed! 100% Sexiest year of squarebody too, with the sexiest trim package!

slammed427 · 09-21-2011, 06:38 AM

Just wanna plug into this one... that thing is gonna be a beast!

thirdstreettito · 09-21-2011, 07:48 AM

Yup, thats your wheel choice. Sexy sexiness.

STOCKISH · 09-21-2011, 09:03 AM

I am planning to use the same seats in my 85 crew cab as well. I had thought about unbolting the seat tracks and brackets from my 07 seats and adapting them to the factory rear bench seat frame. Just a thought, I havent got that far yet though.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-21-2011, 03:57 PM

Nice job on the Land Cruiser! It looks great!

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

01-14-2011, 03:08 PM	#1
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Great looking K5, and exceptional work!

07-30-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed How's the crew cab coming buddy? __________________ --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.

07-31-2011, 01:02 PM	#3
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Funny you should ask... I made a deal with my wife that if I didn't install the cummins in the crew cab by the end of August I was going to sell everything... I did buy another bed for the truck that is in perfect, and I mean perfect condition... Attached Images

07-31-2011, 01:05 PM	#4
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I also purchased a 2005 Tahoe interior for the truck. The seats are the fully loaded leather, heated, and full power front buckets. The 2005 Tahoe middle row seat will be used for the back seat that has a drop down center console... I don't have photos of the seats but will take some soon and post...

07-31-2011, 01:05 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed You have a couple of days to get the engine in it and keep it. __________________ 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.*

09-18-2011, 10:59 PM	#6
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed A little time on the crew cab.... With the pressure building to get the mighty crew cab completed, I finally gave the day to her. Today I finished removing all the old interior parts in preparation for the new seats (2005 Tahoe front buckets and middle row for the rear seat replacement). After removing all the original rubber floor mats and jute I quickly discovered how solid this cab is... Needless to say I'm stoked... Attached Images

09-18-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed one more photo Attached Images

09-19-2011, 07:54 AM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Great progress! Im stoked as well! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-20-2011, 08:46 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I am very interested to see how you mount the front and rear seats. Very glad you're still going at this thing! __________________ --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.

09-20-2011, 11:39 PM	#10
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed looking for wheel ideas... send me your thoughts...

12-11-2011, 03:54 PM	#13
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed This is a little off topic but the roller axles that were under the crew cab: Dana 44 8 lug front, and corp 14 FF rear are going under my 55' GMC.. When I bought the 55' GMC the guy who owned it tried to do a 4X4 conversion and failed miserably.... The front wheels were hitting the trailing edge of the front fenders when bought wheels were facing forward, the engine was installed about 6" to far forward on the frame rails which caused him to cut and twist his radiator core support forward to make clearance for the fan, and lastly there were 12" Sub speaker holes cut in each door panel! Don't get me wrong, I encourage wannabe fabricators to get in there a get your hands dirty! On the other hand, please do not attempt to fabricate safety related tasks such as chassis, suspension, or drive train alterations! I've got a family and if your lack of ability causes harm to them your a$$ is Grass! Anyway... Here are a few photos of my repaired front suspension 55' with the dana 44 front axle just installed.... Plans for a cummins and NV4500 are in store for the 55'... Will post build thread after crew cab is built.. Attached Images

09-21-2011, 12:04 AM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Sexiest wheel/hubcap/tire combo ever! __________________ 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)

09-21-2011, 06:38 AM	#16
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Just wanna plug into this one... that thing is gonna be a beast! __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

09-21-2011, 07:48 AM	#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 Yup, thats your wheel choice. Sexy sexiness. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-21-2011, 09:03 AM	#18
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed I am planning to use the same seats in my 85 crew cab as well. I had thought about unbolting the seat tracks and brackets from my 07 seats and adapting them to the factory rear bench seat frame. Just a thought, I havent got that far yet though. __________________ --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.



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09-21-2011, 03:57 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Nice job on the Land Cruiser! It looks great! __________________ 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.*

09-21-2011, 05:37 PM	#20
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	#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 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	#22
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	#23
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	#24
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!!

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