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harnalien · 12-01-2010, 07:27 PM

Well, after almost five years, I thought it was time to start a build thread. I've been meaning to, but just never got around to it. My truck is an '84 Chevy shortbed. I bought if off Ebay in Feb of '06. I wanted one of these for so long and was so excited to get one. Here are the pics of how it looked when I first got it and some of the little things I did. There is also a picture of the truck that I still use for inspiration.

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 07:29 PM

Here are some more of the initial things done

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 07:39 PM

I did most of that work within the first year, but started to get the itch to swap engines. I decided to go with a vortec headed 350.

palposity · 12-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Nice lookin' motor you are droppin' in there!

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 07:58 PM

After the engine swap, I decided to go ahead and try my hand at a little bodywork.

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 10:15 PM

Here it is with some drop spindles and shackles. I have not put my hangers on yet. Boss 338's too!

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 10:18 PM

New cross drilled and slotted rotors from Summit.

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 10:23 PM

Here's more recent pics, getting ready for paint!

harnalien · 12-01-2010, 10:31 PM

Here are just a few more

harnalien · 12-02-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palposity

Nice lookin' motor you are droppin' in there!

Thanks! Too bad it was all for nothing because I am about to do a 6.0 swap!!

Gordonr1973 · 12-02-2010, 08:31 PM

Looking good so far!!

Coreyterry · 12-02-2010, 09:24 PM

did you have to use spacers with your rims?

harnalien · 12-02-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Looking good so far!!

Thanks a lot buddy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coreyterry

did you have to use spacers with your rims?

No, I have the light duty brakes, so they fit fine. I just had to remove the dust caps.

harnalien · 12-15-2010, 11:08 PM

Some more from today, almost done!

mooseknuckles · 12-15-2010, 11:11 PM

nice lookin truck ya have there!

Showboat1984 · 12-15-2010, 11:56 PM

Nice but sweet.....
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zackary027 · 12-16-2010, 12:45 AM

Nice ride what size wheels are you running

harnalien · 12-16-2010, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys! They're 18X8 Boss 338 w/ 255/55/18 Falken. I'm thinking of going 255/45 though.

**Clyde65** · 12-16-2010, 11:35 AM

Ok, now Im jealous!

bharrison1 · 12-16-2010, 03:36 PM

that cab trim is pretty easy to remove instead of masking it

harnalien · 12-16-2010, 06:13 PM

Thanks all, here are some more from today!

85silverbeast · 12-17-2010, 02:02 AM

Its looking really good bro...Did you get the hangers installed yet?

harnalien · 12-17-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85silverbeast

Its looking really good bro...Did you get the hangers installed yet?

Thanks! I haven't got the hangers on yet because I don't have the right tools to knock the rivets out. I have been waiting until I got a sport bumper for the rear because I want to tuck it. So now I have the bumper, but I have to wait for it to get out of paint to take it to my buddy's house so we can do the hangers and bumper tuck at the same time.

draggin86 · 12-18-2010, 12:19 AM

Wow that is a great looking truck! white is one of those colors that is just sooo perfect on the 73-87 trucks great choice!

harnalien · 12-19-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by draggin86

Wow that is a great looking truck! white is one of those colors that is just sooo perfect on the 73-87 trucks great choice!

Thanks buddy! I debated going to a navy blue or a dark metallic grey, but couldn't find a picture of one that made me want to do it. White is the only color that I liked every time I saw it. I may add a burgundy or gray stripe to match the interior or wheels. I haven't decided yet.

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12-01-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Harnalien's Build Thread Well, after almost five years, I thought it was time to start a build thread. I've been meaning to, but just never got around to it. My truck is an '84 Chevy shortbed. I bought if off Ebay in Feb of '06. I wanted one of these for so long and was so excited to get one. Here are the pics of how it looked when I first got it and some of the little things I did. There is also a picture of the truck that I still use for inspiration. Attached Images

12-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Here are some more of the initial things done Attached Images

12-01-2010, 07:39 PM	#3
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread I did most of that work within the first year, but started to get the itch to swap engines. I decided to go with a vortec headed 350. Attached Images

12-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#4
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Nice lookin' motor you are droppin' in there! __________________ 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

12-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#5
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread After the engine swap, I decided to go ahead and try my hand at a little bodywork. Attached Images

12-01-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Here it is with some drop spindles and shackles. I have not put my hangers on yet. Boss 338's too! Attached Images

12-01-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread New cross drilled and slotted rotors from Summit. Attached Images

12-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Here's more recent pics, getting ready for paint! Attached Images

12-01-2010, 10:31 PM	#9
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Here are just a few more Attached Images

12-02-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Looking good so far!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

12-02-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
Coreyterry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bakersfild ca Posts: 115	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread did you have to use spacers with your rims? __________________ 1967 c20--- traded for a parts truck 1960 dodge d100--SOLD 1980 chevy scottsdale c10---current dd

12-15-2010, 11:08 PM	#14
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Some more from today, almost done! Attached Images

12-15-2010, 11:11 PM	#15
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread nice lookin truck ya have there!

12-15-2010, 11:56 PM	#16
Showboat1984 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Como, Ms Posts: 6	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Nice but sweet..... Posted via Mobile Device



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12-16-2010, 12:45 AM	#17
zackary027 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Red Level, Al Posts: 175	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Nice ride what size wheels are you running

12-16-2010, 10:48 AM	#18
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Thanks guys! They're 18X8 Boss 338 w/ 255/55/18 Falken. I'm thinking of going 255/45 though.

12-16-2010, 11:35 AM	#19
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Ok, now Im jealous! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-16-2010, 03:36 PM	#20
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread that cab trim is pretty easy to remove instead of masking it

12-16-2010, 06:13 PM	#21
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Thanks all, here are some more from today! Attached Images

12-17-2010, 02:02 AM	#22
85silverbeast Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 132	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Its looking really good bro...Did you get the hangers installed yet?

12-18-2010, 12:19 AM	#24
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Harnalien's Build Thread Wow that is a great looking truck! white is one of those colors that is just sooo perfect on the 73-87 trucks great choice!

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