My 1991 Crew Cab project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 07-31-2016, 01:24 PM

So a year or two ago, I sold my 91 crew cab V3500 with a 6.2 diesel, 4L80e trans, and NP205 t-case.
Here is the thread on it:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488080
I really liked that truck but it was a stripped down work truck that was loud and rough riding. I got a 98 K3500 CCLB with a 6.5TD/4L80E and sold my 91 to a buddy (he lifted it, cut it down to a short bed, and painted it). I really liked how the IFS truck rode and was happy to get a turbo diesel.

Recently I had been contemplating getting rid of the 98, it's not really what I want. So another 91 popped up on Facebook. I posted my 98 on Facebook for sale and sold it the next day. The same evening I bought my new 91! The seller even delivered it to my house 35 miles away for no extra charge.

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The good: 1991 V3500, 454 TBI, 4L80E, NP205
Fully loaded, power windows/locks, a/c, cruise, dual batteries, 9000# Warn winch.

The bad: steering column is broken, there are a few rust spots, the front bench seat is destroyed, and the passenger front end is wrecked.

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1968vetL-71 · 07-31-2016, 01:31 PM

I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig!

Congrats!

joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig!

Congrats!

Thanks man!

I have, at least I think, drastically changed the look for the better.

First I removed the running boards, bug deflector, topper, and plastic bed liner (4 things I hate).

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joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:10 PM

The inside of the bed is in amazing shape, very few dents in the floor. Name: image.jpg
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joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:12 PM

The next thing I did was throw my tires and wheels on it, I got done around midnight so this picture is dark.

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joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:16 PM

The next day pulled out the core support, removed the bad fender, put in a new column, and popped out the passenger front door dent. It's like it was never dented.

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The bad column is weird, the metal tube broke off clean. I'm going to disassemble it and take pictures.

*sorry I can only upload one picture at a time on my phone*

joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:17 PM

Core support before, it was pretty hammered.

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joe231 · 07-31-2016, 04:18 PM

Core support now, still needs a BFH massage.

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I put the winch to work to straighten the core support. I put a snatch block on my CCSB and ran the rope back to the core. Both trucks were in 4 low and park, It was Dragging them towards each other. I finally had to get 2 helpers and have them stand on the brakes in both lol

COS399 · 07-31-2016, 06:28 PM

Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender.

joe231 · 07-31-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by COS399

Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender.

Just my luck lol!

I spent some more time straightening the core support, it's close enough until I get a fender...

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AntiGov · 07-31-2016, 11:27 PM

That's gonna be an awesome truck

Greenlee · 08-01-2016, 08:05 AM

Nice truck!

Seems like all the 91' V3500's ended up in Alaska. I never see them for sale here.

joe231 · 08-01-2016, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys!

1-Ton · 08-01-2016, 03:36 PM

The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

joe231 · 08-01-2016, 09:28 PM

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The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

Yes it is!
Congrats to you also!

MTCK · 08-03-2016, 12:17 AM

Love it! What next?

joe231 · 08-03-2016, 02:49 AM

I still have to pick up a fender. I'm going to shampoo the carpet and clean up the interior.
The back bench seat is perfect, the front has a broken frame. I just happen to have a 98-ish bench seat with center fold down arm rest. I'm planning on putting it in the front.
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I'm also going to pull the bumpers off and replace them with a factory front bumper and a rear sport bumper. I also need to order some new grill parts...

joe231 · 08-07-2016, 02:21 AM

Little more progress

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MTCK · 08-07-2016, 04:49 AM

Looks good with the new fender. How heavy was the winch and bumper you pulled off? I've always liked that style but already have 4000 lbs over my front axle.

07-31-2016, 01:24 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	My 1991 Crew Cab project So a year or two ago, I sold my 91 crew cab V3500 with a 6.2 diesel, 4L80e trans, and NP205 t-case. Here is the thread on it: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488080 I really liked that truck but it was a stripped down work truck that was loud and rough riding. I got a 98 K3500 CCLB with a 6.5TD/4L80E and sold my 91 to a buddy (he lifted it, cut it down to a short bed, and painted it). I really liked how the IFS truck rode and was happy to get a turbo diesel. Recently I had been contemplating getting rid of the 98, it's not really what I want. So another 91 popped up on Facebook. I posted my 98 on Facebook for sale and sold it the next day. The same evening I bought my new 91! The seller even delivered it to my house 35 miles away for no extra charge. The good: 1991 V3500, 454 TBI, 4L80E, NP205 Fully loaded, power windows/locks, a/c, cruise, dual batteries, 9000# Warn winch. The bad: steering column is broken, there are a few rust spots, the front bench seat is destroyed, and the passenger front end is wrecked. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 01:25 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 01:25 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 01:29 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 01:31 PM	#6
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig! Congrats! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

07-31-2016, 04:10 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project The inside of the bed is in amazing shape, very few dents in the floor. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 04:12 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project The next thing I did was throw my tires and wheels on it, I got done around midnight so this picture is dark. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 04:16 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project The next day pulled out the core support, removed the bad fender, put in a new column, and popped out the passenger front door dent. It's like it was never dented. The bad column is weird, the metal tube broke off clean. I'm going to disassemble it and take pictures. sorry I can only upload one picture at a time on my phone __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 04:17 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Core support before, it was pretty hammered. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-31-2016, 04:18 PM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Core support now, still needs a BFH massage. I put the winch to work to straighten the core support. I put a snatch block on my CCSB and ran the rope back to the core. Both trucks were in 4 low and park, It was Dragging them towards each other. I finally had to get 2 helpers and have them stand on the brakes in both lol __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-31-2016 at 04:23 PM.

07-31-2016, 06:28 PM	#13
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

07-31-2016, 11:27 PM	#15
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project That's gonna be an awesome truck __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

08-01-2016, 08:05 AM	#16
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Nice truck! Seems like all the 91' V3500's ended up in Alaska. I never see them for sale here.

08-01-2016, 01:15 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Thanks guys! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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08-01-2016, 03:36 PM	#18
1-Ton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: las vegas, NV Posts: 16	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

08-03-2016, 12:17 AM	#20
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Love it! What next? __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

08-03-2016, 02:49 AM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project I still have to pick up a fender. I'm going to shampoo the carpet and clean up the interior. The back bench seat is perfect, the front has a broken frame. I just happen to have a 98-ish bench seat with center fold down arm rest. I'm planning on putting it in the front. Pic I found online of what my seat looks like I'm also going to pull the bumpers off and replace them with a factory front bumper and a rear sport bumper. I also need to order some new grill parts... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-07-2016, 02:21 AM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Little more progress __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-07-2016, 02:22 AM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-07-2016, 02:24 AM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-07-2016, 04:49 AM	#25
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project Looks good with the new fender. How heavy was the winch and bumper you pulled off? I've always liked that style but already have 4000 lbs over my front axle. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

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