88 Crew cab dually

[cochino12]

I just picked this dually up a couple weeks ago. 454, th400, rusted rockers...

It was parked for about 3 years when I got it, I charged the battery and it started right up I was going to bag my 2wd K5 but decided I would use the parts that I had for it and bag this dually instead. I spoke with Nathan @ Porterbuilt and he is going to start building me a 4-link that should be here in a few weeks.

So the plans are bags, two tone paint, 16 or 17" wheels, carpet kit and I'll probably swap the th400 next year for a 700r to make it a little more highway friendly. I'm hoping to have it mostly done by the end of September but I'm sure it will take much longer.

Here is the truck when I got it

[cochino12]

today I had a couple free hours so I changed the fluids, filters etc... I took the running boards and mirrors off, looks like it's going to be easier to find a couple of doors instead of filling these holes

[Gemp]

Looks like a good start....

[Davidmichael]

very nice start for a project.

[BGRAFX]

Cool project, glad Nathan is building you a 4link. Hope it cost less then the air ride tech stuff.

[STOCKISH]

You get what you pay for. And if you want the best, you pay for it.

[Driveway Dreams]

Adam, look good. I am excited to see this one come together. It's gonna be a fun cruiser.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

You get what you pay for. And if you want the best, you pay for it.

I've learned that lesson a few times, Nathan has been great to deal with. I've changed my mind on what the plans were a couple times aleady but I think I have it dialed in now. The bags for this dually might not come til late this year/spring but the wife gave me the o.k. to get my blazer and the dually done so I think I'lll TWO weekend trucks next summer!!

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Adam, look good. I am excited to see this one come together. It's gonna be a fun cruiser.

Thanks Gerald I know I'm asking a lot for you to help me with a couple different /projects but in the end it will all be worth for me ha ha. Seriously though I do realize its a big favor to ask with all that you have going on.

[Driveway Dreams]

No problem man. You take good care of me too.

[Matt Man]

any updates on this badboy? looks like its the same color as mine.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Matt Man

any updates on this badboy? looks like its the same color as mine.

I forgot I started this thread!! I havent made as much progress with it as I would have liked. I did drop it off for paint last week though, I decided to two tone it black and light blue, I wasnt 100% sold on the colors so I hope it turns out ok.

My spindles and flip kit showed up too so I will be lowering it as soon as I get it back.

[SBTork]

Cool project, make sure to take plenty of pictures of the new paint. I am interested to see how it turns out.

[Matt Man]

Originally Posted by cochino12

I forgot I started this thread!! I havent made as much progress with it as I would have liked. I did drop it off for paint last week though, I decided to two tone it black and light blue, I wasnt 100% sold on the colors so I hope it turns out ok.

My spindles and flip kit showed up too so I will be lowering it as soon as I get it back.

sweet i wish i can afford to paint mine...

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Matt Man

sweet i wish i can afford to paint mine...

I'm not spending a lot of money on this one, I'm trying to keep it VERY cheap. They did just call and tell me it is done! I cant pick it up until tomorrow though I'm so excited how the hell am I suppesed to sleep

[Jonboy]

Can you post some pics of the flip and install when you get going on it? I am getting closer and closer to the fence.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Can you post some pics of the flip and install when you get going on it? I am getting closer and closer to the fence.

I'll try, I may be dropping it off at a friends house to do the drop. My blazer is still in pieces in the garage and I really dont feel like doing it in the driveway.

[Jonboy]

That would be great. Also, do you have any pics of the flip kit hardware?

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

That would be great. Also, do you have any pics of the flip kit hardware?

yep, when I get home I'll snap a few.


Picked up the truck today, they totally screwed up the way I wanted it painted. Black was supposed to be on bottom and the paint break is much lower than I wanted it but I think I like the way it turned out. I have until monday to let them know if I am going to have them redo it. I think once I tint the windows and get it a little lower it will look good. I wanted something a little different but not over the top, I'm not really thrilled about the way the paint breaks in the front of the front fender. Here is a crappy cell phone pic for now

[Jonboy]

The colors look pretty good on the truck. Seems like the factory 2 tone break is at the body line on 89-91, and the dually fender is the same color as the lower color. That might look a little better.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

The colors look pretty good on the truck. Seems like the factory 2 tone break is at the body line on 89-91, and the dually fender is the same color as the lower color. That might look a little better.

I didnt want the break on the body line, it was supposed to be just below the door handle which would leave the dually fender the same color as the body. I wonder if painting the dually fender blue would make it look better? It actually doesnt look as goofy in person

[Matt Man]

if you dont mind me asking how much did you spend on that paintjob? how well it the quality you can pm me if you want.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by cochino12

I didnt want the break on the body line, it was supposed to be just below the door handle which would leave the dually fender the same color as the body. I wonder if painting the dually fender blue would make it look better? It actually doesnt look as goofy in person

I think it would. Even the earler 2 tones (with the higher break) had the dually fender all one color, and the stripes make a bump over it. Seems like it would be hard to make the break at the top of the fender look even.

[cochino12]

I was going for something closer to this

[joe231]

I think it looks good.
but with that said, it isn't what you wanted or asked for so make them do it over the correct way
what is between the colors? gray stripe?

[Jonboy]

Joe has a point. However, if you got a hookup, you may not want to step on toes.