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Old 10-14-2009, 08:52 PM   #1
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Three into one, (or two?)

I started out dragging home an 1980 step that was cheap, ($350), but had potential, thinking I might make a semi streetable race truck out of it. Came with papers, new inner and outer front fenders, ralleys and a half decent step box. Original 6 is gone, but the 4spd is still in it. The cab is quite rusty and I did miss noticing that the frame had a little rust in one spot on the lower edge where the cross member behind the front spring hanger collects dirt if not cleaned regularly.

Truck #1



While keeping my eye open for parts for the project, I spotted another truck forsale. This was someones failed project but it been taken to the frame and cleaned, lowering shackles and shocks in the back, dropped spindles in the front, a totally stripped but rust free 81-87 cab, 73-80 rust free fenders, wide box that is rust free inside but has bad sides and a good gate. Also a supposedly fresh turbo 350 but no motor. There were no papers for the truck so it was sold as parts....$900.

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While keeping my eye out for parts again I spotted another failed project, this one being an 1983 short, wide. Again the motor was gone but the truck had a clean frame, the interior was mostly there, new inner and outer 81-87 fenders, decent cab with a little rust, good box floor but rusty sides, current papers and was $400. I did add a couple of bucks and took the supposedly rebuilt T350 for $50 and a new, still in box, large aluminum radiator for $150.

Truck #3




Figured since I have been collecting for the project I should start a page for it.
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Old 10-14-2009, 09:17 PM   #2
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

As I bought the first truck last January I have been collecting a few other parts along the way.

pair of inner and outer 73-80 new fenders along with a rust free rad support I was looking for and some misc bezels and trim all for $100.

Set of 15x10 ralley rims with 2 good tires



And now for the latest addition from last weekend, more parts from another failed project. A good 78 stepside box with a few dents but very usable for $400. Since I was there I took the sandblasted and painted frame which has zero pitting and is straight, for $100 and the one I probabally shouldn't of but did, is a 12 bolt truck rear with new seals and bearings and it is a 3.07 posi.
Opened it up and it was all fresh and clean, so $250 was not bad as posi are hard to find around here and guys want more than that for a used posi.





My 15 year old daughter and 13 year old son seem to be claming one truck and so 2 trucks seem to be planned out of all the parts. Guess it's time to get my a#$ in gear and do a winter project. Hmmmm....Where to start though?
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Old 10-14-2009, 09:26 PM   #3
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

Since I'm at it I'll through in a picture of my driver







And the summer drivers......




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Old 10-15-2009, 11:20 AM   #4
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

awesome cars and sweet project man... now go grab the kids and get busy!! hope to see you get at least 2 trucks out of all those parts
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Old 10-15-2009, 08:19 PM   #5
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

Um WOW, I think the malibu is my fav for now, until the square is built
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Old 10-18-2009, 03:52 AM   #6
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

dude how many awesome vehicles do you own? lol can't wait to see what you do with those square bodies
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Old 10-18-2009, 11:46 AM   #7
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Re: Three into one, (or two?)

Cool project to watch. Like Dennis said, get the kids involved and get those trucks built! I think you could have them put together by....hmmm...March 22, 2010. good luck with them and just remember, slow progress is still progress.
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