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splehigh · 11-13-2012, 09:52 AM

I'm making some progress with the body swap. I hope to have it back on the road in a week or two. I still have to finish bolting the bed down and working out a few bugs. So much fun

splehigh · 11-20-2012, 09:10 AM

More pics! Almost done

splehigh · 11-20-2012, 09:11 AM

I might end up re-painting the bed. It turned out a slightly different color and isnt quite as shiny. Might have been too much moisture in the air when I painted it.

frog210 · 11-20-2012, 10:08 AM

looking good man i also did this 74 to a 82
if you need any help let me know

splehigh · 11-21-2012, 07:53 AM

Thanks Frog! Did you have any problem getting the gauges to work? I'm having some trouble with mine. I think it might be a grounding problem. The fuel gauge needle moves way past full. I dont think any of the other gauges are working except for the clock. Lol. I hope to get those working on black friday.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-21-2012, 07:59 AM

looks great!! fool with the wires on top of the sending unit and the fuel guage problem goes away at least it did for me

frog210 · 11-21-2012, 06:20 PM

check all your wires to make sure their connected
check behing your gauge, and wires going to the fuse panel to make sure its not cut
heres a pic i did its shows the color and the way it was rooted on my frame maybe it can help you

11-13-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC I'm making some progress with the body swap. I hope to have it back on the road in a week or two. I still have to finish bolting the bed down and working out a few bugs. So much fun Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

11-20-2012, 09:10 AM	#2
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC More pics! Almost done Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

11-20-2012, 09:11 AM	#3
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC I might end up re-painting the bed. It turned out a slightly different color and isnt quite as shiny. Might have been too much moisture in the air when I painted it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

11-20-2012, 10:08 AM	#4
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC looking good man i also did this 74 to a 82 if you need any help let me know __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

11-21-2012, 07:53 AM	#5
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC Thanks Frog! Did you have any problem getting the gauges to work? I'm having some trouble with mine. I think it might be a grounding problem. The fuel gauge needle moves way past full. I dont think any of the other gauges are working except for the clock. Lol. I hope to get those working on black friday. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355153

11-21-2012, 07:59 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC looks great!! fool with the wires on top of the sending unit and the fuel guage problem goes away at least it did for me __________________ 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!!

11-21-2012, 06:20 PM	#7
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: From a 76 Chevy to an 87 GMC check all your wires to make sure their connected check behing your gauge, and wires going to the fuse panel to make sure its not cut heres a pic i did its shows the color and the way it was rooted on my frame maybe it can help you Attached Images __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.



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