Pops V3500 Crewcab

[Mr Pops]

Just making a photo album. I've owned this truck for 6 years and she's definitely earned her keep. This was a Sincrude refinery site truck and ended up being a GM buyback having never been registered. It was then purchased from the dealer by the guy I bought it from.

I think this is the only picture I took without the 35's on it.

[Mr Pops]

Fit the new 35's on it without any lift! (Rubbed a little when turning)

[Mr Pops]

With the new 6" BDS leaf lift (No blocks)

[Mr Pops]

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[Mr Pops]

Ok I found one more from before the lift kit

[Mr Pops]

Blew up the motor

[Mr Pops]

Pic for board mem 1968vetL-71

[BONUSCAB]

Pops, I love your truck! Do you have any side shots of the truck with no lift and the 35's on it? Were they 35's or metric sized? Wheel sizing? Thanks!!

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by BONUSCAB

Pops, I love your truck! Do you have any side shots of the truck with no lift and the 35's on it? Were they 35's or metric sized? Wheel sizing? Thanks!!

Sorry, that's all the pre lift pics I have. The first set of tires I had with the black steel rims were 315/75/16's, the tires I have now on the 17" Hummer H2 rims are 35x12.5 Pro Comps AT's

[hick]

I dont see this beast around as much as I used to.

Who did you deal with here in town for your BDS or did you just order online? Happy with it?

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by hick

I dont see this beast around as much as I used to.

Who did you deal with here in town for your BDS or did you just order online? Happy with it?

Yeah, I try to only drive it when I need a truck. She's thirsty.

As far as the lift goes, I ordered it six years ago through Rapid Revolutions in the west end. Ordered a lift for a 1990 1 ton and got an IFS kit, so ordered a kit for an 87 instead and got the right stuff. I ordered 3/4 ton leafs for the back with the idea that it might ride slightly better than 1 ton leafs.
I haven't had any issues with the lift. I've replaced the front shocks and steering stabilizer, but it gets used, so just wear and tear.

[splehigh]

Awesome truck! It sounds good in the shed pulling video.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by splehigh

Awesome truck! It sounds good in the shed pulling video.

Haha thanks. No headers, just cat delete and single 3". Can't remember what I put on there for a muffler.

[hick]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Yeah, I try to only drive it when I need a truck. She's thirsty.

As far as the lift goes, I ordered it six years ago through Rapid Revolutions in the west end. Ordered a lift for a 1990 1 ton and got an IFS kit, so ordered a kit for an 87 instead and got the right stuff. I ordered 3/4 ton leafs for the back with the idea that it might ride slightly better than 1 ton leafs.
I haven't had any issues with the lift. I've replaced the front shocks and steering stabilizer, but it gets used, so just wear and tear.

Mine got parked because I couldnt handle the 3.5 mpg any more

It wont see the light of day this year, and I wont be putting a motor in it like i wanted so i am thinking of tossing the TBI junk and putting a carb on it.

I miss driving it and hate letting it sit

I am familiar with the boys at rapid, I shall keep that in mind. Thank you

You ever decide to sell this I want to know, id like me a year round 4x4...

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by hick

Mine got parked because I couldnt handle the 3.5 mpg any more

It wont see the light of day this year, and I wont be putting a motor in it like i wanted so i am thinking of tossing the TBI junk and putting a carb on it.

I miss driving it and hate letting it sit

I am familiar with the boys at rapid, I shall keep that in mind. Thank you

You ever decide to sell this I want to know, id like me a year round 4x4...

I get about 10 mpg out of mine. I'm toying with the idea of replacing the truck with a 12v Cummins truck. It's a little under powered while pulling a car trailer with a car on it and the fuel mileage leaves something to be desired. I'll let you know if I decide to sell it.

[1994Sierra350]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

I get about 10 mpg out of mine. I'm toying with the idea of replacing the truck with a 12v Cummins truck. It's a little under powered while pulling a car trailer with a car on it and the fuel mileage leaves something to be desired. I'll let you know if I decide to sell it.

Why don't you just swap a 6bt into your truck. Its a pretty simple swap and you will get to keep it with decent fuel mileage.

[hick]

I keep a close eye on the 12V and 24V market around here. Seems like most of those guys have gotten the rocks shaken out of there head as the prices have come down

I miss mine quite a bit, but terrible riding truck and i enjoy having my kidneys, liver and spine in one piece

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by hick

I keep a close eye on the 12V and 24V market around here. Seems like most of those guys have gotten the rocks shaken out of there head as the prices have come down

I miss mine quite a bit, but terrible riding truck and i enjoy having my kidneys, liver and spine in one piece

Yeah, I've noticed 90's diesel Dodge prices come way down over the last few years.

[msgross]

what haven't you pulled with that beast????



mind if we move this to the 4x4 area, or the 4x4 build area?

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by msgross

what haven't you pulled with that beast????



mind if we move this to the 4x4 area, or the 4x4 build area?

Haha yeah, it definitely earns it's keep.. And sure, go ahead and move the thread. Here's one I pulled the other day.

[meatwagon83]

in the name of all that is decent paint the hood!! other than that its a really cool truck

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by meatwagon83

in the name of all that is decent paint the hood!! other than that its a really cool truck

Lmao I know, I know. I borrowed a small 110 compressor to paint the truck and then gave the compressor back. Now I have a nice big 60 gal 220 compressor, but I haven't wired my garage for it yet..

[dieseldawg142]

if there's an award for most different vehicles towed, i think you win hands down Mr. Pops! good to see these old beasts still working

[Truck Guy99]

Sweet ride! Is that a 454? I liked the red better but it's your truck. How much did you pay for it?
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[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

if there's an award for most different vehicles towed, i think you win hands down Mr. Pops! good to see these old beasts still working

Lol thanks!

Originally Posted by Truck Guy99

Sweet ride! Is that a 454? I liked the red better but it's your truck. How much did you pay for it?
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It's just a 350. I painted it when my body panels started to be miss matched. Guess it isn't much better now.. It looked a lot nicer 6 years ago when I bought it for $6000. She's been around the block a few times since then and definitely earned her keep!