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manimal · 03-07-2013, 01:33 AM

I started a thread about this truck(almost free!),but deleted it 'cause of the lack of attention it was getting. SOOOO, here is a my new truck....

manimal · 03-07-2013, 01:42 AM

I have already removed the bug shield and the running boards. I will be putting the 454 from my '89 Suburban on it('burbs roof is rusted pretty bad). I will also be changing the interior from Doeskin to blue,also from the Suburban.
The shell will be coming off. I would also like to use the 40g tank from the Suburban and use the saddle tanks as auxiliary tanks...fill them up and have them re-fill the 40g rear tank. I dont want a bunch of hoses and return lines running all over the place. That should give me approx. 80g of fuel capacity.
Not sure if I want to use the TBI thats on it('burb)or put a carb back on???
I've got my ideas,so stay tuned.

I know I get stuff all the time and post it up with some excitement,but in all reality, I NEED a 4dr truck and the price was right on this one!(almost FREE!)

bigwheel15 · 03-07-2013, 01:46 AM

Looks like a real solid truck, the price you paid was an added bonus.

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cochino12 · 03-07-2013, 05:25 AM

I like it

JAMESCHURCH13 · 03-07-2013, 10:28 AM

Love it man. We have the same interior. However yours looks nice and mine is ratty. Same color though. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I have an 800 CFM quadrajet if you go the carb route. I ordered it from Ebay and it needs a rebuild but its your for the drive if you want it. If I had it to do over I would have gotten a cheap used quadrajet and a bunch of block off plates and used the stock intake. But as it sits I am waithing for the only intake made for our peanut port big block trucks from wieand on back order for another week.

Eyegore · 03-07-2013, 10:32 AM

That should give me approx. 80g of fuel capacity.
Well that should get you past at least 5 gas stations, lol!

manimal · 03-07-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

That should give me approx. 80g of fuel capacity.
Well that should get you past at least 5 gas stations, lol!

manimal · 03-07-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMESCHURCH13

Love it man. We have the same interior. However yours looks nice and mine is ratty. Same color though. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I have an 800 CFM quadrajet if you go the carb route. I ordered it from Ebay and it needs a rebuild but its your for the drive if you want it. If I had it to do over I would have gotten a cheap used quadrajet and a bunch of block off plates and used the stock intake. But as it sits I am waithing for the only intake made for our peanut port big block trucks from wieand on back order for another week.

Thanks! Let me know when you get your intake and how you like it. Does it have EGR?

mrolds88 · 03-07-2013, 01:35 PM

Sounds like an interesting project. Why would you want to go back to a carb? I was never a fan of injection until I got into the systems on trucks like yours. There's a good chance that it has a 1227747 computer in it. It is really tunable. I would keep the injection if it were me. Heck, if you get it tuned, you might make it past the 6th gas station! LOL.

JAMESCHURCH13 · 03-08-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by manimal

Thanks! Let me know when you get your intake and how you like it. Does it have EGR?

No EGR. No emissions anything. Stoked.

68Timber · 03-08-2013, 09:29 PM

Looks sweet as-is! TBI and doeskin included.

**lolife99** · 03-08-2013, 09:52 PM

You always find some clean trucks!

BIG V · 03-08-2013, 10:14 PM

Nice find really clean
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manimal · 03-09-2013, 12:10 AM

Thanks everyone! I talked to a California state smog referee today about putting the TBI from the '89 'burb on the '85. He said NO PROBLEM,it would be considered an UPGRADE and I DO NOT have to run a catalytic converter. But he did say if I want to get an exemption,put a diesel in. Wont need any documentation because they dont even mess with that old of a vehicle....just do the swap,take it to him and he will give me a sticker and exemption form to take to DMV...DONE!..maybe I will go that route.

JAMESCHURCH13 · 03-09-2013, 12:49 AM

Win!
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meatwagon83 · 03-09-2013, 12:54 AM

i saw the thread, i have learned that unless its a short bed bagged on 22s its not gonna get much love around here, and i still love the door panels!

JAMESCHURCH13 · 03-09-2013, 01:40 AM

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i saw the thread, i have learned that unless its a short bed bagged on 22s its not gonna get much love around here, and i still love the door panels!

For sure. And on Dually Scene you have to have semi wheels. LOL!
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meatwagon83 · 03-09-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMESCHURCH13

For sure. And on Dually Scene you have to have semi wheels. LOL!
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yup!

mrolds88 · 03-09-2013, 01:48 AM

Diesel would definitely work!! What are you thinking? Cummins? 6.5? Detroit?

manimal · 03-09-2013, 02:53 AM

in all honesty, I was thinking a 6.9 and t19 or ZF 5spd. These are still plentiful around here. The Cummins is too expensive and the 6.2/6.5 kinda scare me,it's kind of a crap shoot to find a crack free block.

KQQL IT · 03-09-2013, 03:17 AM

I have a home for the headliner parts you don't need.
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manimal · 03-09-2013, 10:19 AM

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I have a home for the headliner parts you don't need.
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we will have to talk.

manimal · 03-11-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

i saw the thread, i have learned that unless its a short bed bagged on 22s its not gonna get much love around here, and i still love the door panels!

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Originally Posted by JAMESCHURCH13

For sure. And on Dually Scene you have to have semi wheels. LOL!
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Yeah,it sure seems that way sometimes...but there are still some good guys out there that appreciate any type of build.

jitteryguy · 03-11-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

i saw the thread, i have learned that unless its a short bed bagged on 22s its not gonna get much love around here, and i still love the door panels!

really ? I was think'n the opposite, that the stock/original truck get the most attention. I see a lot if modification bash'n on here. Dually Scene on the other hand seem's all about the slam'd on 22's (like mine).
I like em either way, I just cant leave my stuff stock (girl friend hate's it).

Manimal, Look's like a good start, look'n forward to see'n more.

manimal · 03-11-2013, 11:07 PM

I'm planning on Belltech drop spindles and rear hangers/shackles. I like the Alcoas(16" will go on for me). I like the slammed look too,but for my needs a simple lowering will suffice.
Kinda sucks that within the last year I have had everything I want now to make this truck the way I want it.......diesel,cowl hood,drop spindles,rear hangers/shackles

03-07-2013, 01:33 AM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Finally...something that will work for me! I started a thread about this truck(almost free!),but deleted it 'cause of the lack of attention it was getting. SOOOO, here is a my new truck.... Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-07-2013, 01:42 AM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! I have already removed the bug shield and the running boards. I will be putting the 454 from my '89 Suburban on it('burbs roof is rusted pretty bad). I will also be changing the interior from Doeskin to blue,also from the Suburban. The shell will be coming off. I would also like to use the 40g tank from the Suburban and use the saddle tanks as auxiliary tanks...fill them up and have them re-fill the 40g rear tank. I dont want a bunch of hoses and return lines running all over the place. That should give me approx. 80g of fuel capacity. Not sure if I want to use the TBI thats on it('burb)or put a carb back on??? I've got my ideas,so stay tuned. I know I get stuff all the time and post it up with some excitement,but in all reality, I NEED a 4dr truck and the price was right on this one!(almost FREE!) __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-07-2013, 01:46 AM	#3
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Looks like a real solid truck, the price you paid was an added bonus. Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2013, 05:25 AM	#4
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03-07-2013, 10:28 AM	#5
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Love it man. We have the same interior. However yours looks nice and mine is ratty. Same color though. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I have an 800 CFM quadrajet if you go the carb route. I ordered it from Ebay and it needs a rebuild but its your for the drive if you want it. If I had it to do over I would have gotten a cheap used quadrajet and a bunch of block off plates and used the stock intake. But as it sits I am waithing for the only intake made for our peanut port big block trucks from wieand on back order for another week. __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix)

03-07-2013, 10:32 AM	#6
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! That should give me approx. 80g of fuel capacity. Well that should get you past at least 5 gas stations, lol! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-07-2013, 01:35 PM	#9
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Sounds like an interesting project. Why would you want to go back to a carb? I was never a fan of injection until I got into the systems on trucks like yours. There's a good chance that it has a 1227747 computer in it. It is really tunable. I would keep the injection if it were me. Heck, if you get it tuned, you might make it past the 6th gas station! LOL. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

03-08-2013, 09:29 PM	#11
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Looks sweet as-is! TBI and doeskin included. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-08-2013, 09:52 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! You always find some clean trucks! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-08-2013, 10:14 PM	#13
BIG V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 411	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Nice find really clean Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1991 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 4:56 and pulls great 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed diesel 1974 Chevy crew cab short bed 3/4 ton 4x4 project 1991 Chevy suburban 2wd 1984 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 6.5 detroit with turbo 1961 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton 2wd 1975 gmc crew cab short bed 2wd

03-09-2013, 12:10 AM	#14
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Thanks everyone! I talked to a California state smog referee today about putting the TBI from the '89 'burb on the '85. He said NO PROBLEM,it would be considered an UPGRADE and I DO NOT have to run a catalytic converter. But he did say if I want to get an exemption,put a diesel in. Wont need any documentation because they dont even mess with that old of a vehicle....just do the swap,take it to him and he will give me a sticker and exemption form to take to DMV...DONE!..maybe I will go that route. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-09-2013, 12:49 AM	#15
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Win! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix)

03-09-2013, 12:54 AM	#16
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! i saw the thread, i have learned that unless its a short bed bagged on 22s its not gonna get much love around here, and i still love the door panels!

03-09-2013, 01:48 AM	#19
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! Diesel would definitely work!! What are you thinking? Cummins? 6.5? Detroit? __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

03-09-2013, 02:53 AM	#20
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! in all honesty, I was thinking a 6.9 and t19 or ZF 5spd. These are still plentiful around here. The Cummins is too expensive and the 6.2/6.5 kinda scare me,it's kind of a crap shoot to find a crack free block. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT



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03-09-2013, 03:17 AM	#21
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! I have a home for the headliner parts you don't need. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-11-2013, 11:07 PM	#25
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Finally...something that will work for me! I'm planning on Belltech drop spindles and rear hangers/shackles. I like the Alcoas(16" will go on for me). I like the slammed look too,but for my needs a simple lowering will suffice. Kinda sucks that within the last year I have had everything I want now to make this truck the way I want it.......diesel,cowl hood,drop spindles,rear hangers/shackles __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

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