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original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Well today I cleaned up my 97 GMC all purdy and shiney. Then I stuck some "FOR SALE" signs in the windows and parked it out for everyone to see.

I know a 97 is hardly new but its the newest truck I have ever owned.

Its replacement? My 1971 K10 long bed, ocher and white, cheyanne with AC (witch I will be fixing) It has a rebuilt 350 all stock spec's, a rebuilt th400, the transfercase has a few new bearings and new gaskets, and the axles have been up cleaned out new bearings and seals, new brakes. Basically its ready to drive, just a few small things to fix such as aleaking trans cooler line.

Im pretty stoked about driving a COOL old truck again.

**clay68c10** · 08-10-2008, 08:26 PM

Gotta love swapping back in years.

Jerry Jones · 08-10-2008, 08:26 PM

Nice! I like your decision.

big_al_71 · 08-10-2008, 08:28 PM

great descision!!!!

Indyuke · 08-10-2008, 08:30 PM

Ditto above. I went from a newer model F150 to my '70cst. Believe it or not, I get better mpg and a smoother ride. Love it.

joe231 · 08-10-2008, 08:34 PM

original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 08:41 PM

DOAH! I was going to post the pics just got side tracked here they are, sorry.

original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Ill get better pics once I get her polished up like a ruby in a goats ass.

joe231 · 08-10-2008, 08:43 PM

nice truck!!!
i'd like to see pics of the frankentruck, also
is the wheelbase shortened?

original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 10:01 PM

Yes, it started life as a 1979 2wd c30 cab and chassis model. I cut 5.5 feet off the rear and moved the axle forward. It is now close to the same wheel base as a suburban or a long bed regular cab. I built in about 4" of lift when I moved the springs forward. I also did a shackle flip giving me 6", for a total of 10" lift. The front required about 6" of built in lift to make up for the larger frame and I used 4" springs. I also moved the front axle forward 4". Thats the max you can move the front axle forward without moving the steering box. It has a 6.2l diesel and Im trying to gather up enough parts for a nv4500 and 203/205 doubler. It has a dana 60 front and a 14B rear axles.
Part of the money from my 97 will fund this truck.

Heres the pics.

original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 10:05 PM

more

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-10-2008, 10:05 PM

old is better

joe231 · 08-10-2008, 10:11 PM

cool rig!!
what you gonna do in the rear, custom bed, flat bed or tube cage?
Crew-cab truggy?

original_balzer · 08-10-2008, 10:27 PM

For the bed Im going to build a box with fenders and a built in headache that will house dual 4" stacks. I will also build a semi exo cage and will cut the rockers and replace them with 3x3 square tube. I will eventually replace the 6.2 with a complete turbo 6.5 I am also rewireing the whole truck with water tight conectors and will put the breaker block in a sealed compartment in the glove box. Thats right no fuses, just trip breakers. it will have a snorkle as well.

The goal for frankentruck is to be as tough as possible. I have been taking my time and gathering the biggest parts available, such as 1450 yokes biggest tie rod ends ALL the shackles and spring eyes have been upgraded from 7/16 bolts to 9/16 bolts. I have some serious diff covers pinion gaurds and other beefy goodies. crossover steering and eventually hydo ram assist. It will ride on 42" swapers when its done. I will gear it to be road freindly in 4th gear. That way I will have 5th overdrive and the doubler should give me all the low range I need.

Cyclone44 · 08-10-2008, 11:08 PM

joe231 · 08-10-2008, 11:33 PM

Sounds like fun!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-11-2008, 02:21 AM

Good choice..

08-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	OUT with the new IN with the old Well today I cleaned up my 97 GMC all purdy and shiney. Then I stuck some "FOR SALE" signs in the windows and parked it out for everyone to see. I know a 97 is hardly new but its the newest truck I have ever owned. Its replacement? My 1971 K10 long bed, ocher and white, cheyanne with AC (witch I will be fixing) It has a rebuilt 350 all stock spec's, a rebuilt th400, the transfercase has a few new bearings and new gaskets, and the axles have been up cleaned out new bearings and seals, new brakes. Basically its ready to drive, just a few small things to fix such as aleaking trans cooler line. Im pretty stoked about driving a COOL old truck again. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Gotta love swapping back in years. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-10-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Nice! I like your decision. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-10-2008, 08:28 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old great descision!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-10-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Ditto above. I went from a newer model F150 to my '70cst. Believe it or not, I get better mpg and a smoother ride. Love it.

08-10-2008, 08:34 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old DOAH! I was going to post the pics just got side tracked here they are, sorry. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#8
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Ill get better pics once I get her polished up like a ruby in a goats ass. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old nice truck!!! i'd like to see pics of the frankentruck, also is the wheelbase shortened? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-10-2008 at 08:44 PM.

08-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Yes, it started life as a 1979 2wd c30 cab and chassis model. I cut 5.5 feet off the rear and moved the axle forward. It is now close to the same wheel base as a suburban or a long bed regular cab. I built in about 4" of lift when I moved the springs forward. I also did a shackle flip giving me 6", for a total of 10" lift. The front required about 6" of built in lift to make up for the larger frame and I used 4" springs. I also moved the front axle forward 4". Thats the max you can move the front axle forward without moving the steering box. It has a 6.2l diesel and Im trying to gather up enough parts for a nv4500 and 203/205 doubler. It has a dana 60 front and a 14B rear axles. Part of the money from my 97 will fund this truck. Heres the pics. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 10:05 PM	#11
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old more __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 10:05 PM	#12
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old old is better __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-10-2008, 10:11 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old cool rig!! what you gonna do in the rear, custom bed, flat bed or tube cage? Crew-cab truggy? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-10-2008, 10:27 PM	#14
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old For the bed Im going to build a box with fenders and a built in headache that will house dual 4" stacks. I will also build a semi exo cage and will cut the rockers and replace them with 3x3 square tube. I will eventually replace the 6.2 with a complete turbo 6.5 I am also rewireing the whole truck with water tight conectors and will put the breaker block in a sealed compartment in the glove box. Thats right no fuses, just trip breakers. it will have a snorkle as well. The goal for frankentruck is to be as tough as possible. I have been taking my time and gathering the biggest parts available, such as 1450 yokes biggest tie rod ends ALL the shackles and spring eyes have been upgraded from 7/16 bolts to 9/16 bolts. I have some serious diff covers pinion gaurds and other beefy goodies. crossover steering and eventually hydo ram assist. It will ride on 42" swapers when its done. I will gear it to be road freindly in 4th gear. That way I will have 5th overdrive and the doubler should give me all the low range I need. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

08-10-2008, 11:08 PM	#15
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08-10-2008, 11:33 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: OUT with the new IN with the old Sounds like fun! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-11-2008, 02:21 AM	#17
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