"Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

ken,
thanks for the reply, I am at the same "low key" searching stage as well glad you are happy with the work of the conversion. about the "most anemic 454 GM ever made" you have to be talking about the 1990 454ss model motor! I agree that if you have a choice that I would go with the 6.2l injected as well
my 0.02 worth on the tailgate band is the "narrow" one. it just screams "ol' school" classy to me - in a subtle way... . ok.. now the question that is on everyone's mind.........

how do you find these great base trucks to begin your masterpieces with?

I dont want to do just another LS conversion. Its an awesome engine platform but almost impossible to build one that looks unique. The 6.2 is my one weakness. Theres a reason these are somewhat hard to come by and cost the most. Im still looking, so what I end up with will be a roll of the dice.

Finding new builds is not crazy difficult. I reach out to close friends that I know are always searching. Thats how i found this one in my own back yard.