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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2008, 03:57 AM

I haven't been able to get on here as much as I would like due to weather and being very busy. But any how here are some pics of my new project. I can't figuire out what to call it except this, Big A** Diesel. Right now it has 10" suspension lift and 3" body. It will have 16" total suspension lift in a few weeks. It has 52" Michelin XZL's on it with 20x10 Mickey Thompson Classic 2's. It will have a 1991 Suburban dual plastic head lamp front clip with a steel cowl hood. It will be powered by an intercooled rotary pump 5.9 and it will have a MT653 Allison transmission. I am thinking i am going to paint it the same color the cab is now. It is called black cherry if I remember right. It will have 6" turn out stacks, traction bars, and maybe some DVD player or two. I want to build custom bumpers for it like road armor style, but we'll have to see how much time I have. In the first pic my younger brother is standing next to it. He is 6' 2". I can't wait to get this thing running and go for a spin in it. Here are some starter pics. Let me know what you think.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0167-1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0171-1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0169-1.jpg

1980GMC · 03-02-2008, 04:11 AM

Neither the links nor copying and pasting the address work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2008, 06:16 AM

Try that I changed the links.

cochino12 · 03-02-2008, 07:00 AM

thats big!

Restrorob · 03-02-2008, 07:51 AM

Better make sure you install oxygen mask in that thing.....Talk about a

Good luck with your build.....

1LoC10 · 03-02-2008, 07:54 AM

man thats a big beast

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks I can't wait to drive this thing.

87 STEPPER · 03-02-2008, 10:20 AM

So what are your plans for how you plan to use this truck is it going to be a daily driver on the city streets or a trails rig or some kind of monster truck?

It's pretty dang big i hope your axles will be able to take the abuse that those heavy tires will place on them cuz they look a bit too light duty to me.

Good lookin' project tho.

Good luck.

knightlife · 03-02-2008, 10:33 AM

all I can say is: holy effin cow man!

I hope ur girlfriend is 6'7" and likes rock climbing!

other than that... badass lol

manimal · 03-02-2008, 05:18 PM

Is that a Dana60 in the front? Those tires make it look like a matchstick! HO!Y CRAP thas BIG! I'd run rockwells on that truck.
-Lance

smashingchuck · 03-02-2008, 08:31 PM

might want to consider cross over steering on that thing...

ChaseDale3and8 · 03-02-2008, 10:06 PM

Holy crap that thing is huge!!! Some more lift is definately in order. I used to think that the 82 K20 that I had was big back when I had 44s on it. 44s were the biggest size that you could get back in those days. I never thought that they'd ever make anything any bigger but I sure was wrong! I can already hear drivetrain and suspension parts begging for mercy! Cool truck. Be sure to post up progress pics as you go. Can't wait to see how this one turns out! ...Joe

LMDGUY · 03-02-2008, 11:24 PM

way cool!

72BlckButy · 03-03-2008, 12:07 AM

84 400 · 03-03-2008, 12:52 AM

Sweeet!

chev74 · 03-03-2008, 02:17 AM

man- I LIKE IT! you may wanna out some rockwells under it though. may be a good idea.

Frosty · 03-04-2008, 10:49 PM

WOW... Just wow!

**Captkaos** · 03-05-2008, 12:58 AM

I LIKE it! That is SWEET!

Jonboy · 03-05-2008, 01:18 AM

Wow! Before long, you will be able to step out that balcony and right into the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Thanks everyone. It has a Dana 44HD in the front right now. But I am replacing it with a Ford Dana 60 with king pins and cross over steering. The rear is a Dana 70. Now I am considering putting dually hubs on the front and a dually rear axle so the tires will not hit the frame when I turn the steering. From what it looks like they won't turn very far right now. My intentions with this truck are just to drive it on the street. I just want to have a huge truck for cheap and enjoy it for a little while and then sell it. I have friends with trucks this big they wheel with, and they break a lot and are very hard to get out of the mud. This thing will be way heavy and is long and I imagine will be horrible on a trail.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2008, 06:41 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I decided I would update on the truck a little bit. Since the last pictures, I installed 6" more lift and a 5.9 cummins is sitting in the frame. I also installed a Sterling 10.25 dually rear end and I just picked up an 04 F250 D60 front diff for it. I did have a 79 ford D60 bolted in the truck, but that axle turned out to be junk. Here are some pics of it with Iveldesign's truck under it this past Saturday night.

joe231 · 10-20-2008, 09:43 PM

Wow

CLASSIC87' · 10-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Holy $hit!!

79Silv4x4 · 10-20-2008, 10:27 PM

How do you get in it? LOL

I still like it though

ak's-r-us · 10-21-2008, 06:29 AM

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03-02-2008, 03:57 AM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Project B.A.D. under way I haven't been able to get on here as much as I would like due to weather and being very busy. But any how here are some pics of my new project. I can't figuire out what to call it except this, Big A** Diesel. Right now it has 10" suspension lift and 3" body. It will have 16" total suspension lift in a few weeks. It has 52" Michelin XZL's on it with 20x10 Mickey Thompson Classic 2's. It will have a 1991 Suburban dual plastic head lamp front clip with a steel cowl hood. It will be powered by an intercooled rotary pump 5.9 and it will have a MT653 Allison transmission. I am thinking i am going to paint it the same color the cab is now. It is called black cherry if I remember right. It will have 6" turn out stacks, traction bars, and maybe some DVD player or two. I want to build custom bumpers for it like road armor style, but we'll have to see how much time I have. In the first pic my younger brother is standing next to it. He is 6' 2". I can't wait to get this thing running and go for a spin in it. Here are some starter pics. Let me know what you think. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0167-1.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0171-1.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0169-1.jpg Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 03-02-2008 at 06:16 AM. Reason: Links didn't work.

03-02-2008, 04:11 AM	#2
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Neither the links nor copying and pasting the address work. __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

03-02-2008, 06:16 AM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Try that I changed the links.

03-02-2008, 07:00 AM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Project B.A.D. under way thats big! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#5
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03-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#6
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03-02-2008, 10:00 AM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Thanks I can't wait to drive this thing.

03-02-2008, 10:20 AM	#8
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Project B.A.D. under way So what are your plans for how you plan to use this truck is it going to be a daily driver on the city streets or a trails rig or some kind of monster truck? It's pretty dang big i hope your axles will be able to take the abuse that those heavy tires will place on them cuz they look a bit too light duty to me. Good lookin' project tho. Good luck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

03-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#9
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Project B.A.D. under way all I can say is: holy effin cow man! I hope ur girlfriend is 6'7" and likes rock climbing! other than that... badass lol __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

03-02-2008, 05:18 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Is that a Dana60 in the front? Those tires make it look like a matchstick! HO!Y CRAP thas BIG! I'd run rockwells on that truck. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-02-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project B.A.D. under way might want to consider cross over steering on that thing... __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-02-2008, 10:06 PM	#12
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Holy crap that thing is huge!!! Some more lift is definately in order. I used to think that the 82 K20 that I had was big back when I had 44s on it. 44s were the biggest size that you could get back in those days. I never thought that they'd ever make anything any bigger but I sure was wrong! I can already hear drivetrain and suspension parts begging for mercy! Cool truck. Be sure to post up progress pics as you go. Can't wait to see how this one turns out! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

03-02-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Project B.A.D. under way way cool! __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

03-03-2008, 12:07 AM	#14
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03-03-2008, 12:52 AM	#15
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03-03-2008, 02:17 AM	#16
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Project B.A.D. under way man- I LIKE IT! you may wanna out some rockwells under it though. may be a good idea.

03-04-2008, 10:49 PM	#17
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Project B.A.D. under way WOW... Just wow! __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

03-05-2008, 12:58 AM	#18
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Project B.A.D. under way I LIKE it! That is SWEET! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-05-2008, 01:18 AM	#19
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Wow! Before long, you will be able to step out that balcony and right into the truck.

03-05-2008, 08:28 AM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Thanks everyone. It has a Dana 44HD in the front right now. But I am replacing it with a Ford Dana 60 with king pins and cross over steering. The rear is a Dana 70. Now I am considering putting dually hubs on the front and a dually rear axle so the tires will not hit the frame when I turn the steering. From what it looks like they won't turn very far right now. My intentions with this truck are just to drive it on the street. I just want to have a huge truck for cheap and enjoy it for a little while and then sell it. I have friends with trucks this big they wheel with, and they break a lot and are very hard to get out of the mud. This thing will be way heavy and is long and I imagine will be horrible on a trail.

10-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project B.A.D. under way I know this is an old thread, but I decided I would update on the truck a little bit. Since the last pictures, I installed 6" more lift and a 5.9 cummins is sitting in the frame. I also installed a Sterling 10.25 dually rear end and I just picked up an 04 F250 D60 front diff for it. I did have a 79 ford D60 bolted in the truck, but that axle turned out to be junk. Here are some pics of it with Iveldesign's truck under it this past Saturday night.

10-20-2008, 09:43 PM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Wow __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-20-2008, 10:25 PM	#23
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Project B.A.D. under way Holy $hit!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

10-20-2008, 10:27 PM	#24
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Project B.A.D. under way How do you get in it? LOL I still like it though __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

10-21-2008, 06:29 AM	#25
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