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Eyegore · 07-08-2003, 09:23 PM

I would like to introduce myself to the forum. I have been viewing it for a while now and decided to jump in. I have to chevy trucks, my first is a 99 suburban, my baby that hauls everything dear to me. My second is a 82 shortbed that I just got back from my son who just graduted from high school. He wants something newer to haul around his dirtbike, his loss my gain. This truck is nice but needs a little help. As I mentioned it is a 82 shortbed, white power everything and A/C, it's a 114 here in Phoenix. The truck has 20-inch wheels w/ 295 in front & 305 on the rear. Now it's now down in the weeds like some of yours, I prefer to sit up and see whats going on around me. It hasa phantom grille that completely cover the headlights. But again it needs help. For one thing the 305 has no power, I was thinking about a LT1 with a overdrive tranny behind it, that should do the trick. I also love to go to the pull-a-part yardds and finding those missing pieces.
So I look forward to talking with all of you and kicking around ideas on what works and what doesn't.

Tom

C&C Chevy · 07-08-2003, 09:29 PM

Welcome!

The Phoenix trucks are piling up fast!

Cool truck you have there.

I might as well be the first, where's the pics?

**old Rusty C10** · 07-08-2003, 09:29 PM

welcome to the board tom hope we all can help ya out with your questions about restoring your old truck . post some pics if ya get the chance we always wanna see what the other guy drives

boataddict26 · 07-08-2003, 09:47 PM

WELCOME!! Bring on the pics.!!

**N2TRUX** · 07-08-2003, 10:56 PM

Tom- Welcome to the forum. Since you have been lurking in the shadows for a while you already know there is a great group of guys (and gals) on here.
It sounds like you are excited about getting started on a new project. There are a lot of options out there for adding more power to your truck. Some people prefer to get as much as they can out of the 305. I decided to jump in to the new millineium by going with an LS1 for my 82 Blazer project.

Let us know what you are looking for, and we will be glad to help you out...

Eyegore · 07-08-2003, 11:27 PM

I'm sorry if I gave the impression that this was a truck needing alot of work. In reality I have owned the truck for three years. It first belonged to my oldest son, he went on to get a 4x4. When he owned it the mechanic who last worked on it placed the head gasket in wrong, well needless to say I had to put a new motor in it. Then a week afterward the trans bitthe dust, so rebuilt trans. So all in all it been preactically redone. When my younest had it he traded in his tires and wheels for the 20"s, had it painted and really began to work on the interior. It must have looked pretty good, it was broken into 3 times and 2 other times it was almost stolen, they took the tuck next to his at school. I guess for me this is a midlife type of project to enjoy. My biggest problem now is getting it through emission testing, the last owner must of payed someone off to get it through, that is the first hurdle that I have to deal with. The next will be the interior. I was showing my wife some of the interiors others have on the forum heree and we've gotten a few ideas. I'm not new to the car sence, I restored a 65 mustang, taking out a tired old six and dropping in a v-8. And my first real hot rod was a 67 ranchero; yes a ranchero; with a 390 bored out 60 over with a 750 double pumper on it, it had et slips for low 12vs. It was a present from my wife, she suprised me with it on our 1st anniversary, what a gal! So she ready to do some toolin with me to get it where I want it. So bring on the pics of your interiors and let me know how your swaps and or whatever are going.
I went out and took some pictures so hopefully I'll have them on the board tomorrow.

tom
So this is a nice little di

brad2 · 07-09-2003, 12:00 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma.

PHOENIX · 07-09-2003, 05:06 PM

Where you at in Phoenix?

What emissions location did you take it to?
Some are better then others!

Eyegore · 07-09-2003, 06:10 PM

Smack dab in central phoenix. It failed at the 16 street & river bottom site. It failed because my son removed the original air cleaner and plugged the hoses. I have almost everything repaced and am just about ready to try again. I need to have the carb adjusted first, running wy to rich.

Where are you located?

Tom

LOHRTBT · 07-09-2003, 06:16 PM

WElcome!!

**swervin ervin** · 07-09-2003, 06:20 PM

Hey Tom. Good to have another OFC member on board. I know all about the midlife projects.

Eyegore · 07-09-2003, 06:22 PM

Thank you lohrtbt. I might add yours was the first truck I noticed when looking at this site, I really like it. I have a question though about car domain, is there a fee to use that site?

Tom

Eyegore · 07-09-2003, 06:24 PM

Well swervin this is just the first, wait till I get a dirt bike & show my sons how to really ride. I'm glad I have a patient wife.

oklahomachevy · 07-09-2003, 07:00 PM

truck sounds sweet, so wheres the pictures?

Eyegore · 07-09-2003, 08:09 PM

Technical difficulties, hopefully tomorrow. If you want to see it now jus look at swervin ervins witha lift kit, that's what itloks like.

ChrisK10 · 07-09-2003, 11:15 PM

Welcome to the board from an Iowa member!

Ric83 · 07-09-2003, 11:23 PM

Welcome!! Definatly be waiing to see those pics. Sounds really nice.

Ric

1974ChevyC10 · 07-10-2003, 12:50 AM

welcome from a fellow phoenix member

Low Truck FNG · 07-10-2003, 12:22 PM

Ditto on the AZ welcome!

BigRed · 07-10-2003, 01:55 PM

Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see the pictures. It sounds really nice. If you want some nice pictures of interiors and others, check out my site at http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/gallery.htm

Tom · 07-10-2003, 03:24 PM

Another Tom from phoenix who loves the 73-87's huh? Sounds good to me!!

Are you sure you want a LT1? They are cool and all, but it would involve all the wiring and stuff. A nice 383 stroker would be a much better idea IMO

Eyegore · 07-10-2003, 03:49 PM

Yeah that does sound good but I really want the fuel injection, I got spoiled with my burb and the fexibility from having a computer controled ingition system. I've been speaking with those who have made the change; fuel injection; and they said if you get a good donor car you can just about get everything you need to make the swap. There is someone I work with who put fuel injection in a 69 mach 1 along with an overdrive trans, what a difference it made. So I'll kick it arounfd for awhile, like many others it's the $$$$ that determine what we do in the end.

Tom

1974ChevyC10 · 07-10-2003, 05:09 PM

you know with all of these arizona members on board i think we phoenix guys should have a meeting of all of us sometime.ive met tom aka bored and stroked and he is a good guy.btw tom about the desert idea we discussed the other day would you rather do this out east on your side or out west on my side.im cool either way just thought i would get your opinion on it and also do you know of anyone who may have a tow dolly or trailer who would be willing to let us borrow it to tow the parts truck with b/c im not towing that thing with a towrope out to the desert.lemme know tom and the rest of you what do you think of this meet idea?

Tom · 07-10-2003, 05:28 PM

Phoenix meet idea= real good. We should go shooting and talk about trucks

As for the desert idea, lets do it on your side since thats where the truck is. I dont know anyone with a dolly, but Ill go 50/50 on renting one from uhaul [they cost like $40 a day I belive]

1974ChevyC10 · 07-10-2003, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
Phoenix meet idea= real good. We should go shooting and talk about trucks
As for the desert idea, lets do it on your side since thats where the truck is. I dont know anyone with a dolly, but Ill go 50/50 on renting one from uhaul [they cost like $40 a day I belive]

shooting guns and talking about trucks-works for me.the desert idea on my side works as well as there is at least the last i knew plenty of it north up near cave creek.my cousin you met when you brought me that tranny used to know some guy me and him borrowed a dolly from to tow a car from safford to phoenix but that dolly was a piece of crap anyway so i dont think that one is a good idea.renting from uhaul will work although i dont know if they will because the bumper on my truck appears to be home made and i dont know the load rating of it-i tried to rent one from uhell once a couple years ago to tow that car from safford to here and they asked me and i was like i dont know and they refused to rent me one based on that so we may have to use your truck just to rent one or get someone else to rent it with theres and then go from there.

07-08-2003, 09:23 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Introduction I would like to introduce myself to the forum. I have been viewing it for a while now and decided to jump in. I have to chevy trucks, my first is a 99 suburban, my baby that hauls everything dear to me. My second is a 82 shortbed that I just got back from my son who just graduted from high school. He wants something newer to haul around his dirtbike, his loss my gain. This truck is nice but needs a little help. As I mentioned it is a 82 shortbed, white power everything and A/C, it's a 114 here in Phoenix. The truck has 20-inch wheels w/ 295 in front & 305 on the rear. Now it's now down in the weeds like some of yours, I prefer to sit up and see whats going on around me. It hasa phantom grille that completely cover the headlights. But again it needs help. For one thing the 305 has no power, I was thinking about a LT1 with a overdrive tranny behind it, that should do the trick. I also love to go to the pull-a-part yardds and finding those missing pieces. So I look forward to talking with all of you and kicking around ideas on what works and what doesn't. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-08-2003, 09:29 PM	#2
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Welcome! The Phoenix trucks are piling up fast! Cool truck you have there. I might as well be the first, where's the pics? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-08-2003, 09:29 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	welcome to the board tom hope we all can help ya out with your questions about restoring your old truck . post some pics if ya get the chance we always wanna see what the other guy drives __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-08-2003, 09:47 PM	#4
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	WELCOME!! Bring on the pics.!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-08-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Tom- Welcome to the forum. Since you have been lurking in the shadows for a while you already know there is a great group of guys (and gals) on here. It sounds like you are excited about getting started on a new project. There are a lot of options out there for adding more power to your truck. Some people prefer to get as much as they can out of the 305. I decided to jump in to the new millineium by going with an LS1 for my 82 Blazer project. Let us know what you are looking for, and we will be glad to help you out... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-08-2003, 11:27 PM	#6
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	I'm sorry if I gave the impression that this was a truck needing alot of work. In reality I have owned the truck for three years. It first belonged to my oldest son, he went on to get a 4x4. When he owned it the mechanic who last worked on it placed the head gasket in wrong, well needless to say I had to put a new motor in it. Then a week afterward the trans bitthe dust, so rebuilt trans. So all in all it been preactically redone. When my younest had it he traded in his tires and wheels for the 20"s, had it painted and really began to work on the interior. It must have looked pretty good, it was broken into 3 times and 2 other times it was almost stolen, they took the tuck next to his at school. I guess for me this is a midlife type of project to enjoy. My biggest problem now is getting it through emission testing, the last owner must of payed someone off to get it through, that is the first hurdle that I have to deal with. The next will be the interior. I was showing my wife some of the interiors others have on the forum heree and we've gotten a few ideas. I'm not new to the car sence, I restored a 65 mustang, taking out a tired old six and dropping in a v-8. And my first real hot rod was a 67 ranchero; yes a ranchero; with a 390 bored out 60 over with a 750 double pumper on it, it had et slips for low 12vs. It was a present from my wife, she suprised me with it on our 1st anniversary, what a gal! So she ready to do some toolin with me to get it where I want it. So bring on the pics of your interiors and let me know how your swaps and or whatever are going. I went out and took some pictures so hopefully I'll have them on the board tomorrow. tom So this is a nice little di __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-09-2003, 12:00 AM	#7
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Welcome from Oklahoma. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

07-09-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Where you at in Phoenix? What emissions location did you take it to? Some are better then others! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-09-2003, 06:10 PM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Smack dab in central phoenix. It failed at the 16 street & river bottom site. It failed because my son removed the original air cleaner and plugged the hoses. I have almost everything repaced and am just about ready to try again. I need to have the carb adjusted first, running wy to rich. Where are you located? Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-09-2003, 06:16 PM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	WElcome!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-09-2003, 06:20 PM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Hey Tom. Good to have another OFC member on board. I know all about the midlife projects. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-09-2003, 06:22 PM	#12
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Thank you lohrtbt. I might add yours was the first truck I noticed when looking at this site, I really like it. I have a question though about car domain, is there a fee to use that site? Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-09-2003, 06:24 PM	#13
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Well swervin this is just the first, wait till I get a dirt bike & show my sons how to really ride. I'm glad I have a patient wife. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-09-2003, 07:00 PM	#14
oklahomachevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 22	truck sounds sweet, so wheres the pictures?

07-09-2003, 08:09 PM	#15
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Technical difficulties, hopefully tomorrow. If you want to see it now jus look at swervin ervins witha lift kit, that's what itloks like. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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07-09-2003, 11:15 PM	#16
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Welcome to the board from an Iowa member! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

07-09-2003, 11:23 PM	#17
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Welcome!! Definatly be waiing to see those pics. Sounds really nice. Ric __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

07-10-2003, 12:50 AM	#18
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	welcome from a fellow phoenix member __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

07-10-2003, 12:22 PM	#19
Low Truck FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 51	Ditto on the AZ welcome! __________________ Brian '86 C10 Silverado, 350/700

07-10-2003, 01:55 PM	#20
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see the pictures. It sounds really nice. If you want some nice pictures of interiors and others, check out my site at http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/gallery.htm __________________ Scott Shelbourne

07-10-2003, 03:24 PM	#21
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Another Tom from phoenix who loves the 73-87's huh? Sounds good to me!! Are you sure you want a LT1? They are cool and all, but it would involve all the wiring and stuff. A nice 383 stroker would be a much better idea IMO __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

07-10-2003, 03:49 PM	#22
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Yeah that does sound good but I really want the fuel injection, I got spoiled with my burb and the fexibility from having a computer controled ingition system. I've been speaking with those who have made the change; fuel injection; and they said if you get a good donor car you can just about get everything you need to make the swap. There is someone I work with who put fuel injection in a 69 mach 1 along with an overdrive trans, what a difference it made. So I'll kick it arounfd for awhile, like many others it's the $$$$ that determine what we do in the end. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

07-10-2003, 05:09 PM	#23
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	you know with all of these arizona members on board i think we phoenix guys should have a meeting of all of us sometime.ive met tom aka bored and stroked and he is a good guy.btw tom about the desert idea we discussed the other day would you rather do this out east on your side or out west on my side.im cool either way just thought i would get your opinion on it and also do you know of anyone who may have a tow dolly or trailer who would be willing to let us borrow it to tow the parts truck with b/c im not towing that thing with a towrope out to the desert.lemme know tom and the rest of you what do you think of this meet idea? __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

07-10-2003, 05:28 PM	#24
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Phoenix meet idea= real good. We should go shooting and talk about trucks As for the desert idea, lets do it on your side since thats where the truck is. I dont know anyone with a dolly, but Ill go 50/50 on renting one from uhaul [they cost like $40 a day I belive] __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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