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07-13-2009, 01:10 PM
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Another Newbie!!!
Hey all,
I'm new here, but not new to the square body GM's. This is my second one, and I have had it about 1 1/2 years. My previous '86 I had for about 10, but I wanted a FI '87 shortbed so I found this one. The truck is super clean, just needs a little love and some customizing to personalize it. It is an ongoing project, but I don't plan on much more than just a slight suspension drop (3.5/5) and some 18" w&tires. I have rebuilt the A/C system, fixed most of the little interior rattles/issues. New dash pad, new window rubber (in progress), fixed the power windows (new motors), a billet steering wheel. The rearend is howling like a banshee so I came up with a '96 8.5 30 spline rearend w/ an Eaton Locker and 3.42's in it (I put the Eaton in it). I have cut the stock spring perches and shock brackets off and put new ones on it to fit the stock widths. It fits right up under there, and with the bigger drum brakes it even has a better pedal feel. I am now in the process of putting on a 1" spring and a set of drop spindles (HD) so I can upgrade the front brakes as well. I want to be able to stop better while towing my boat. I am doing a 5" flip in the rear so it shouldn't be so low that I can't drive it daily if needed. Anyway, I'll be around and post some pics as I progress. E |
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07-13-2009, 01:28 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Schweeeet!
Welcome - K
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07-13-2009, 01:33 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Welcome, that's a nice GMC you have there.
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07-13-2009, 01:49 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Looks like a very nice truck to start building on. Welcome, from Indiana.
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07-13-2009, 01:59 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Thanks guys! It really is a clean one. I bought it from the son of the original owner.
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07-13-2009, 03:06 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Here are a few more pics.
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07-13-2009, 03:28 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
nice lookin ride welcome aboard
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07-13-2009, 03:29 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Yeah that's a beautiful truck! Welcome again!
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07-20-2009, 02:47 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
oooo, I like it!!!
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07-20-2009, 03:23 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Yeah, I'm waiting on a vent window frame
 , then I can get started on re-rubberin' the doors. Best I can tell, that is gonna suck!
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07-20-2009, 05:36 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
did it show up today?
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07-20-2009, 05:54 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Nope, but I really expect it to come tomorrow because I have to work the next 3 days...I was off today, so I could have gotten started on it. The way of my life!
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07-20-2009, 06:45 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
yeah, mine too
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07-20-2009, 08:12 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Nice ride! Welcome from Smogville.
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07-20-2009, 08:31 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
Quote:
Smogville...That cracks me up. Fitting, but funny!! And thanks for the compliment
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07-20-2009, 08:59 PM
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Re: Another Newbie!!!
That's a good looking truck.
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