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rosenberry · 01-02-2013, 02:57 PM

Found this crew cab back in oct. as you can see very clean had white driver door when I got it replaced that trying to make up my mind if I want to lower
it or make it 4x4 want do you think?

silvereagle07 · 01-02-2013, 04:26 PM

Nice find. They look great either lowered or lifted. Hard to choose. Sorry I'm no help.

kustomrust82 · 01-02-2013, 07:37 PM

4X4! ive been wanting to get another truck to build a 4X4! although they look good slammed too! lol i have a lowered c10 thats probably why i want a 4X4 now! either way itll be kool!

oldgymnast · 03-01-2013, 03:23 PM

4X4 since that is what I would like to do with mine and would like to see how it is done! Good luck with the build!

hopelessredneck · 03-01-2013, 05:14 PM

4x4

mrolds88 · 03-01-2013, 07:53 PM

4x4!!

cfurlan · 03-02-2013, 10:50 PM

Go 4x4, that's my plans with my c30 dually

bucknorris · 03-03-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mrolds88

4x4!!

+1. you gonna leave it a long bed?

rosenberry · 03-06-2013, 10:53 PM

Yes I plan on leaving it a long bed I don't really like the idea of chopping the frame up. I have decied to make it a 4x4 I'd like to get a 4x4 parts truck to use just have to talk my wife into it. I love the way the long beds look lifted.

Your41Plague12 · 03-07-2013, 11:36 AM

Definitely go 4x4! And sell me the High Sierra 2500 fender emblems

I've been looking for a pair forever for mine. Love the look of lifted crew long beds.

rosenberry · 06-25-2013, 10:46 PM

Well here's an up date on my crew cab. Some won't like what I have done and it took me some time to make up my mind what to do. I know I had said that I like the look of the lifted long bed crew cab 4x4 and I do but I am gonig to stick with the 2wd drive. After looking at lots of pics I really like the look when they get shortend so thats what I have started. I did it a little different then most I have seen, wheelbase is 141 and once I get the bed done I should still have about a 6 foot bed.

y5mgisi · 06-26-2013, 03:58 AM

Interesting. I do love CCSB's!

rosenberry · 08-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Now have the box on I think it turned out nice. Still have to weld the box but you get the idea of how it will look. Also found some newer style rims that use the metric lug nuts. I was wanting to know how guys are making the lugs work to put the center caps on.

Devillusion · 08-14-2013, 01:26 PM

So how much did you take out of the frame? Assuming you are leaving the box that way or are you taking some off the back?

91V3500 · 08-14-2013, 05:59 PM

Personally I think it would have looked more proportional if some bed length was removed from in front of the wheel and some behind the wheel, like a factory shortbed. To me it looks too short in front of the wheel and too long behind the wheel. Just my opinion, otherwise, I love the project.

Levi L · 08-14-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 91v3500

personally i think it would have looked more proportional if some bed length was removed from in front of the wheel and some behind the wheel, like a factory shortbed. To me it looks too short in front of the wheel and too long behind the wheel. Just my opinion, otherwise, i love the project.

x2

Kaotik Kustumz · 08-14-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 91V3500

Personally I think it would have looked more proportional if some bed length was removed from in front of the wheel and some behind the wheel, like a factory shortbed. To me it looks too short in front of the wheel and too long behind the wheel. Just my opinion, otherwise, I love the project.

I personally would have just bought a factory shortbed from the junkyard and used it instead of all that work when it's not necessary to do it....
That's just my $.02
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rosenberry · 08-14-2013, 10:40 PM

I removed 23.5". I thought about taking some off the back of the box but I still wanted to have at least a six foot box. Its about 6'6". If you look at a lot of the newer crew cabs some have it long in the back also.

rosenberry · 08-14-2013, 10:50 PM

frog210 · 08-14-2013, 11:15 PM

looks like a suburban kind off, but looks awesome...

aggie91 · 08-22-2013, 04:00 PM

These lug nuts will allow you to put the new style caps for those wheels on the older standard thread wheel studs on that truck:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...#ht_1471wt_904

What is the latest on this project. I think it looks fine with the longer tail sections since it gives you a 6'6" bed length.

rosenberry · 08-23-2013, 10:43 PM

Hey thanks for the info. Picked up some of the lugs worked very nice. Not much new just put the centers on and working on the box when I have time.
Have 3 young boys that also keep me busy.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-26-2013, 09:00 PM

You've got mad skills buddy! I like it

rosenberry · 08-26-2013, 09:51 PM

Hey thanks for the complment. I think there are many on here with mad skills also.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-29-2013, 02:12 PM

Different approach I think its gonna look pretty cool when its all done though. Good luck on the build.

01-02-2013, 02:57 PM	#1
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Found this crew cab back in oct. as you can see very clean had white driver door when I got it replaced that trying to make up my mind if I want to lower it or make it 4x4 want do you think? Attached Images

01-02-2013, 04:26 PM	#2
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Nice find. They look great either lowered or lifted. Hard to choose. Sorry I'm no help. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-02-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
kustomrust82 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 59	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 4X4! ive been wanting to get another truck to build a 4X4! although they look good slammed too! lol i have a lowered c10 thats probably why i want a 4X4 now! either way itll be kool! __________________ '82 c10 shortbed drag truck '82 GMC 3500 Dually DD scrap truck '55 Chevy 210 4 door sled '65 VW Bug Rat Rod

03-01-2013, 03:23 PM	#4
oldgymnast Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Middletown, De Posts: 15	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 4X4 since that is what I would like to do with mine and would like to see how it is done! Good luck with the build!

03-01-2013, 05:14 PM	#5
hopelessredneck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 147	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 4x4 __________________ 1978 GMC C25 LWB

03-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#6
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 4x4!! __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

03-02-2013, 10:50 PM	#7
cfurlan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N. Indiana Posts: 13	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Go 4x4, that's my plans with my c30 dually

03-06-2013, 10:53 PM	#9
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Yes I plan on leaving it a long bed I don't really like the idea of chopping the frame up. I have decied to make it a 4x4 I'd like to get a 4x4 parts truck to use just have to talk my wife into it. I love the way the long beds look lifted.

03-07-2013, 11:36 AM	#10
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Definitely go 4x4! And sell me the High Sierra 2500 fender emblems I've been looking for a pair forever for mine. Love the look of lifted crew long beds. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

06-25-2013, 10:46 PM	#11
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Well here's an up date on my crew cab. Some won't like what I have done and it took me some time to make up my mind what to do. I know I had said that I like the look of the lifted long bed crew cab 4x4 and I do but I am gonig to stick with the 2wd drive. After looking at lots of pics I really like the look when they get shortend so thats what I have started. I did it a little different then most I have seen, wheelbase is 141 and once I get the bed done I should still have about a 6 foot bed. Attached Images

06-26-2013, 03:58 AM	#12
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Interesting. I do love CCSB's! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-11-2013, 07:30 PM	#13
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Now have the box on I think it turned out nice. Still have to weld the box but you get the idea of how it will look. Also found some newer style rims that use the metric lug nuts. I was wanting to know how guys are making the lugs work to put the center caps on. Attached Images

08-14-2013, 01:26 PM	#14
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 So how much did you take out of the frame? Assuming you are leaving the box that way or are you taking some off the back? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

08-14-2013, 05:59 PM	#15
91V3500 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oxford, NC Posts: 92	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Personally I think it would have looked more proportional if some bed length was removed from in front of the wheel and some behind the wheel, like a factory shortbed. To me it looks too short in front of the wheel and too long behind the wheel. Just my opinion, otherwise, I love the project.

08-14-2013, 10:40 PM	#18
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 I removed 23.5". I thought about taking some off the back of the box but I still wanted to have at least a six foot box. Its about 6'6". If you look at a lot of the newer crew cabs some have it long in the back also.



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08-14-2013, 10:50 PM	#19
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500

08-14-2013, 11:15 PM	#20
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08-22-2013, 04:00 PM	#21
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 These lug nuts will allow you to put the new style caps for those wheels on the older standard thread wheel studs on that truck: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...#ht_1471wt_904 What is the latest on this project. I think it looks fine with the longer tail sections since it gives you a 6'6" bed length. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-23-2013, 10:43 PM	#22
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Hey thanks for the info. Picked up some of the lugs worked very nice. Not much new just put the centers on and working on the box when I have time. Have 3 young boys that also keep me busy.

08-26-2013, 09:00 PM	#23
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 You've got mad skills buddy! I like it __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

08-26-2013, 09:51 PM	#24
rosenberry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Prairie WI Posts: 26	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Hey thanks for the complment. I think there are many on here with mad skills also.

08-29-2013, 02:12 PM	#25
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 1986 gmc crew cab 2500 Different approach I think its gonna look pretty cool when its all done though. Good luck on the build. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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