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zirk · 07-04-2012, 11:27 PM

Decided it was time to start my own build thread. The truck is a 1980 GMC Sierra. Decided to call it the scary truck in honor of a square that my dad had when I was little. I was terrified of the thing lol

. This will probably be a moderately paced build. I don't have tons of room to work indoors so weather is a huge factor. Also Money is a little low.

Here is a few pics when I got the truck Saturday.

Also picked the truck up for $450. A steel in my opinion!

zirk · 07-04-2012, 11:29 PM

Irrelevant to the build, but heres some pics of cleaning up from a storm that came through. Nothing like ripping trees out with a chain right?

zirk · 07-05-2012, 02:32 PM

Update: Got the trim off, I was surprised with how rotted it was, ripped right off. Looks better in my opinion. Needs a bath though. The running board will come off eventually. Hopefully tonight I can get it running.

zirk · 07-05-2012, 10:58 PM

No luck on getting it running... Maybe tomorrow.

indyrenegade4x4 · 07-05-2012, 11:06 PM

nice start fellow hoosier.

zirk · 07-08-2012, 11:59 PM

No progress lately, waiting on some extra money to pick up some parts, still isn't running

Did see this beast cruising around today though!

zirk · 07-09-2012, 11:03 PM

Welp good news and bad news, turns out the problem with the truck not running is that there was a blown fuse by the starter. Why is there a fuse by the starter? Anyways, we replaced the fuse, truck started right up after a few tries, ran ruff. Then shutoff. Fuse was blown. And thats where it sits now.

Gordonr1973 · 07-10-2012, 01:04 AM

Hmmm....that's a tough one b/c it could be a few things blowing it.

Start checking voltage at the key to see if there is a short in that circuit.

Nice black Z71 by the way!!

zirk · 07-10-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Hmmm....that's a tough one b/c it could be a few things blowing it.

Start checking voltage at the key to see if there is a short in that circuit.

Nice black Z71 by the way!!

Should I check the voltage before or after I put a new fuse in? I assume before? and thanks!

zirk · 07-10-2012, 03:09 PM

Got the beast running

Just replaced the blown fuse and unplugged the radio. Will have to work out the issues later on, main goal was to get it running. Runs like a champ! Will try and post video later.

zirk · 07-11-2012, 12:37 AM

Spent a little time on the truck today (after driving it around joyously for about an hour!) Got the dash put back together and cleaned up some extra wiring, also got rid of some of the extra junk in the bed out. Now I can really get start working on it

Also just sat some speakers behind the seats for looks, eventually I'll have a good system set up...

zirk · 07-11-2012, 12:43 AM

I've had these side pipes sitting around the barn for a while, out of curiosity i set them by the truck. I don't think they'll be going on

Can't kech me · 07-11-2012, 06:41 PM

cool truck! i'm 15 too, is it a 350?

zirk · 07-11-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't kech me

cool truck! i'm 15 too, is it a 350?

I wish! Just a 250 straight 6

I've been following your build. Pretty sweet ride you're making

Gordonr1973 · 07-12-2012, 03:00 AM

Definitey use the side pipes!!

wwj75c30 · 07-12-2012, 04:22 AM

putting systems in squares suck lol my 2 10s barely fit but i do suprise everyone when i turn it up i have bass to suck my doors in lol and vibrate windows in my parents house

zirk · 07-12-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wwj75c30

putting systems in squares suck lol my 2 10s barely fit but i do suprise everyone when i turn it up i have bass to suck my doors in lol and vibrate windows in my parents house

Thats how i wanna be! people are like, "man who is bumpin? Surely not that truck!"

zirk · 07-12-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Definitey use the side pipes!!

I'm thinking about it, maybe after I lower it.

Car'n'Guitars · 07-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Are you going to put an 8 in it?

zirk · 07-12-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Are you going to put an 8 in it?

Maybe later on, after I get body work and such done. I have a 350 in the barn (not sure whats wrong with it, if anything)...

Car'n'Guitars · 07-12-2012, 04:35 PM

Did you talk to any of those people about the doghouses?

wwj75c30 · 07-12-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zirk

Thats how i wanna be! people are like, "man who is bumpin? Surely not that truck!"

thats how i am lol. i suprise everyone for only 500watts
when i get this ext cab its getting two 15s on 3,000watts so itll be a bit of bass

Can't kech me · 07-12-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wwj75c30

thats how i am lol. i suprise everyone for only 500watts
when i get this ext cab its getting two 15s on 3,000watts so itll be a bit of bass

what about 1000 watts to one 10?

should sound pretty good tuned to 34hz, had a friend with that identical setup and it sounded really good. i dont just wanna be loud, but i want it to sound good too, not rattling or flexing

zirk · 07-12-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Did you talk to any of those people about the doghouses?

No, gunna wait a while, let some more money come in.

zirk · 07-12-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't kech me

what about 1000 watts to one 10?

should sound pretty good tuned to 34hz, had a friend with that identical setup and it sounded really good. i dont just wanna be loud, but i want it to sound good too, not rattling or flexing

My bro runs 1,000 wats to a 15. It hits hard, but he has a dial so he can control it, so most of the time its a nice mellow bass, nothing too flashy.

07-04-2012, 11:27 PM	#1
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	The Scary Truck Decided it was time to start my own build thread. The truck is a 1980 GMC Sierra. Decided to call it the scary truck in honor of a square that my dad had when I was little. I was terrified of the thing lol . This will probably be a moderately paced build. I don't have tons of room to work indoors so weather is a huge factor. Also Money is a little low. Here is a few pics when I got the truck Saturday. Also picked the truck up for $450. A steel in my opinion! __________________ Chevy runs in my blood Last edited by zirk; 07-04-2012 at 11:32 PM.

07-04-2012, 11:29 PM	#2
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck Irrelevant to the build, but heres some pics of cleaning up from a storm that came through. Nothing like ripping trees out with a chain right? __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-05-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck Update: Got the trim off, I was surprised with how rotted it was, ripped right off. Looks better in my opinion. Needs a bath though. The running board will come off eventually. Hopefully tonight I can get it running. __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-05-2012, 10:58 PM	#4
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck No luck on getting it running... Maybe tomorrow. __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-05-2012, 11:06 PM	#5
indyrenegade4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sharpsville, indiana Posts: 122	Re: The Scary Truck nice start fellow hoosier.

07-08-2012, 11:59 PM	#6
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck No progress lately, waiting on some extra money to pick up some parts, still isn't running Did see this beast cruising around today though! __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-09-2012, 11:03 PM	#7
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck Welp good news and bad news, turns out the problem with the truck not running is that there was a blown fuse by the starter. Why is there a fuse by the starter? Anyways, we replaced the fuse, truck started right up after a few tries, ran ruff. Then shutoff. Fuse was blown. And thats where it sits now. __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-10-2012, 01:04 AM	#8
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: The Scary Truck Hmmm....that's a tough one b/c it could be a few things blowing it. Start checking voltage at the key to see if there is a short in that circuit. Nice black Z71 by the way!! __________________ 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

07-10-2012, 03:09 PM	#10
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck Got the beast running Just replaced the blown fuse and unplugged the radio. Will have to work out the issues later on, main goal was to get it running. Runs like a champ! Will try and post video later. __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-11-2012, 12:37 AM	#11
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck Spent a little time on the truck today (after driving it around joyously for about an hour!) Got the dash put back together and cleaned up some extra wiring, also got rid of some of the extra junk in the bed out. Now I can really get start working on it Also just sat some speakers behind the seats for looks, eventually I'll have a good system set up... __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-11-2012, 12:43 AM	#12
zirk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 173	Re: The Scary Truck I've had these side pipes sitting around the barn for a while, out of curiosity i set them by the truck. I don't think they'll be going on __________________ Chevy runs in my blood

07-11-2012, 06:41 PM	#13
Can't kech me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 222	Re: The Scary Truck cool truck! i'm 15 too, is it a 350? __________________ "As I walk through the valley of rice i fear no honda, for i have torque!" My truck>http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=418618

07-12-2012, 03:00 AM	#15
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: The Scary Truck Definitey use the side pipes!! __________________ 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

07-12-2012, 04:22 AM	#16
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: The Scary Truck putting systems in squares suck lol my 2 10s barely fit but i do suprise everyone when i turn it up i have bass to suck my doors in lol and vibrate windows in my parents house __________________ 75 c30 silverado drw 454/th400hd d70 soon to have d60 up front 73 c20 custom deluxe sm465 14bff parts truck

07-12-2012, 04:15 PM	#19
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: The Scary Truck Are you going to put an 8 in it? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257



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07-12-2012, 04:35 PM	#21
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: The Scary Truck Did you talk to any of those people about the doghouses? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

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