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Sarge261 · 10-25-2009, 06:04 PM

Well here it is. Its a 85 K20, has a 4" lift, and needs lots of tlc. I am convinced to restore it, but its will be a long build as its got to work too. I had a 87 k5 a while ago, and I was looking for a plow truck and came across this. It had a new crate 350 in it about 6k ago, and I only paid 1500 for it.

purplehavoc · 10-25-2009, 06:45 PM

Nice find>
Can't beat these old trucks for plowing.
Had 2 pick up's and now using a blazer for plowing.
Good luck with your build.

Sarge261 · 10-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks, Like I said it will be a slow build but I will try to keep it updated here. The original color of the truck is white, I think I am going to 2 tone it with a grey or frost blue on the bottom. I am in the process of looking for rust free parts. I am hoping to get a rust free cab, box and fenders, have them painted, and install them, next summer when I have time.

Sarge

Sarge261 · 11-19-2009, 03:02 PM

I should be picking up a rust free cab and bed sometime in the next few weeks. So I will begin the process of restoring the old 85.

Sarge

Sarge261 · 12-13-2009, 03:36 PM

I found his brother in field of all paces up here in NY...well not really his brother but it was agood find. I got a complete 86 GMC K2500 its a rust free donor, from Texas. I started the tear down, and will be pulling the cab off the frame next week hopefully...heres some pics for ya all.....

Sarge261 · 12-13-2009, 03:37 PM

And a few more.....

Sarge261 · 01-10-2010, 03:25 PM

Some Updated Progress, Its been slow but finally got the cab off the frame, next I'm gonna ditch the old siezed up inline 6:

Sarge261 · 01-10-2010, 03:27 PM

Some More:

Sarge261 · 01-10-2010, 03:29 PM

More:

Sarge261 · 01-10-2010, 03:31 PM

Last Couple For Now:

Igotachevyor2 · 01-18-2010, 10:32 AM

great lookin project

McMurray76 · 01-18-2010, 11:23 AM

Subscribed!!

Sarge261 · 01-18-2010, 11:41 AM

Thanks Guys,

Got the chassis all stripped down. Gonna pressure wash it and get it ready for paint and undercoating tomarrow.

Sarge

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-18-2010, 07:56 PM

Hey Sarge, nice build. I like how its coming along and I'm wishing I could do this to mine. Looking at the truck you're starting with its sharp. I'll be watching this build.

Driveway Dreams · 01-18-2010, 11:02 PM

Great looking donor parts. That is a VERY solid cab, even out here where it is all dry. Nice find. But the Confederate flag stickers in NY, made me chuckle a bit. I will be watching this build as well.

Oh and, nice lift. That at the house? Now that would rock!

Sarge261 · 01-19-2010, 09:09 AM

I am not too proud to bear a confederate flag, I have a cousin that lives in Texas and my other brother lives in Tn near Nashville.

I know that truck I started with looks good in the pics but its shot. Someone cut the rear of the frame, the D/S door is rotted, the floors, well lets just say I have enough room for my feet, the firewall is rotted, and the bed supports are long gone. I bought it for the plow and the new GM crate 350. It needs a HEI and I am thinking of going fuel injection, but I am looking for a good stand alone kit.

Thanks for all the comments, the thread was slow to start, I guess the 4x4's arent as popular with the folks on the board.

Sarge

Driveway Dreams · 02-18-2010, 12:15 PM

It has been a little while. How is it coming along? Get that new cab ready or on?

Sarge261 · 02-18-2010, 04:56 PM

No not much progress. I am stripping the cab right down to bare metal, found some rust in the cab corners, and I have to order some new ones, also trying to find a new set of cab clearance lights that are OEM for the 07-up HD trucks but they are pricey. All the scrap yards around here are not letting anyone in cause of the ice so I am SOL right now. I am still plugging away, but I can post pics of the rust and bare metal if you want.

Thanks for the interest though. I will get moving...soon.

Sarge

Driveway Dreams · 02-18-2010, 05:09 PM

Any pics are always welcome! Have you searched ebay for the cab lights?
Edit: Here is a set on there now for $45.

Sarge261 · 02-18-2010, 08:57 PM

No I havent done much searching cause I am not that motivated. I got to get my butt in gear though.

Sarge

McMurray76 · 02-19-2010, 10:00 AM

Try this,www.car-part.com. I have found it to be very handy to have around.

Sarge261 · 02-19-2010, 12:47 PM

Thankyou Sir

*87 chevy silverado* · 06-14-2010, 11:05 PM

looking good sofar

palposity · 06-15-2010, 08:08 AM

Nice to see another Upstate NY build! And a K truck as well!

Sarge261 · 06-15-2010, 08:44 AM

Thanks,

As far as an update goes...well there isnt much. I have been a little too busy at the shop here to reall do anything to it. I am hoping to buy a building within the next few months and then the chassis will be inside and I can work on that as well.

For some reason I cant get motivated enough to work on the body.

Sarge

10-25-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Project Zeus Well here it is. Its a 85 K20, has a 4" lift, and needs lots of tlc. I am convinced to restore it, but its will be a long build as its got to work too. I had a 87 k5 a while ago, and I was looking for a plow truck and came across this. It had a new crate 350 in it about 6k ago, and I only paid 1500 for it. Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

10-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#2
purplehavoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kenora Ont. Posts: 59	Re: Project Zeus Nice find> Can't beat these old trucks for plowing. Had 2 pick up's and now using a blazer for plowing. Good luck with your build. __________________ 09 GMC 2500HD 6.6L 07 F-250 Super Duty V10 03 Chevy Tahoe 82 K5 blazer plow truck,currently under the knife 56 GMC stepside short,also in progress

10-26-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Thanks, Like I said it will be a slow build but I will try to keep it updated here. The original color of the truck is white, I think I am going to 2 tone it with a grey or frost blue on the bottom. I am in the process of looking for rust free parts. I am hoping to get a rust free cab, box and fenders, have them painted, and install them, next summer when I have time. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

11-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus I should be picking up a rust free cab and bed sometime in the next few weeks. So I will begin the process of restoring the old 85. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

12-13-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus I found his brother in field of all paces up here in NY...well not really his brother but it was agood find. I got a complete 86 GMC K2500 its a rust free donor, from Texas. I started the tear down, and will be pulling the cab off the frame next week hopefully...heres some pics for ya all..... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

12-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus And a few more..... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-10-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Some Updated Progress, Its been slow but finally got the cab off the frame, next I'm gonna ditch the old siezed up inline 6: Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#8
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Some More: Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-10-2010, 03:29 PM	#9
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus More: Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-10-2010, 03:31 PM	#10
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Last Couple For Now: Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-18-2010, 10:32 AM	#11
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Project Zeus great lookin project __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

01-18-2010, 11:23 AM	#12
McMurray76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus ohio Posts: 109	Re: Project Zeus Subscribed!!

01-18-2010, 11:41 AM	#13
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Thanks Guys, Got the chassis all stripped down. Gonna pressure wash it and get it ready for paint and undercoating tomarrow. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-18-2010, 07:56 PM	#14
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Project Zeus Hey Sarge, nice build. I like how its coming along and I'm wishing I could do this to mine. Looking at the truck you're starting with its sharp. I'll be watching this build. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-18-2010, 11:02 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Zeus Great looking donor parts. That is a VERY solid cab, even out here where it is all dry. Nice find. But the Confederate flag stickers in NY, made me chuckle a bit. I will be watching this build as well. Oh and, nice lift. That at the house? Now that would rock! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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01-19-2010, 09:09 AM	#16
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus I am not too proud to bear a confederate flag, I have a cousin that lives in Texas and my other brother lives in Tn near Nashville. I know that truck I started with looks good in the pics but its shot. Someone cut the rear of the frame, the D/S door is rotted, the floors, well lets just say I have enough room for my feet, the firewall is rotted, and the bed supports are long gone. I bought it for the plow and the new GM crate 350. It needs a HEI and I am thinking of going fuel injection, but I am looking for a good stand alone kit. Thanks for all the comments, the thread was slow to start, I guess the 4x4's arent as popular with the folks on the board. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

02-18-2010, 12:15 PM	#17
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Zeus It has been a little while. How is it coming along? Get that new cab ready or on? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-18-2010, 04:56 PM	#18
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus No not much progress. I am stripping the cab right down to bare metal, found some rust in the cab corners, and I have to order some new ones, also trying to find a new set of cab clearance lights that are OEM for the 07-up HD trucks but they are pricey. All the scrap yards around here are not letting anyone in cause of the ice so I am SOL right now. I am still plugging away, but I can post pics of the rust and bare metal if you want. Thanks for the interest though. I will get moving...soon. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

02-18-2010, 05:09 PM	#19
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project Zeus Any pics are always welcome! Have you searched ebay for the cab lights? Edit: Here is a set on there now for $45. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 02-18-2010 at 05:12 PM.

02-18-2010, 08:57 PM	#20
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus No I havent done much searching cause I am not that motivated. I got to get my butt in gear though. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

02-19-2010, 10:00 AM	#21
McMurray76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus ohio Posts: 109	Re: Project Zeus Try this,www.car-part.com. I have found it to be very handy to have around.

02-19-2010, 12:47 PM	#22
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Thankyou Sir __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

06-14-2010, 11:05 PM	#23
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project Zeus looking good sofar

06-15-2010, 08:08 AM	#24
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Zeus Nice to see another Upstate NY build! And a K truck as well! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

06-15-2010, 08:44 AM	#25
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project Zeus Thanks, As far as an update goes...well there isnt much. I have been a little too busy at the shop here to reall do anything to it. I am hoping to buy a building within the next few months and then the chassis will be inside and I can work on that as well. For some reason I cant get motivated enough to work on the body. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

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