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Old 07-31-2016, 01:24 PM   #1
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My 1991 Crew Cab project

So a year or two ago, I sold my 91 crew cab V3500 with a 6.2 diesel, 4L80e trans, and NP205 t-case.
Here is the thread on it:
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I really liked that truck but it was a stripped down work truck that was loud and rough riding. I got a 98 K3500 CCLB with a 6.5TD/4L80E and sold my 91 to a buddy (he lifted it, cut it down to a short bed, and painted it). I really liked how the IFS truck rode and was happy to get a turbo diesel.

Recently I had been contemplating getting rid of the 98, it's not really what I want. So another 91 popped up on Facebook. I posted my 98 on Facebook for sale and sold it the next day. The same evening I bought my new 91! The seller even delivered it to my house 35 miles away for no extra charge.

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The good: 1991 V3500, 454 TBI, 4L80E, NP205
Fully loaded, power windows/locks, a/c, cruise, dual batteries, 9000# Warn winch.

The bad: steering column is broken, there are a few rust spots, the front bench seat is destroyed, and the passenger front end is wrecked.
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Old 07-31-2016, 01:29 PM   #5
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Old 07-31-2016, 01:31 PM   #6
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Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project

I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig!

Congrats!
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Old 07-31-2016, 04:08 PM   #7
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I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig!

Congrats!
Thanks man!

I have, at least I think, drastically changed the look for the better.

First I removed the running boards, bug deflector, topper, and plastic bed liner (4 things I hate).

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Old 07-31-2016, 04:10 PM   #8
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The inside of the bed is in amazing shape, very few dents in the floor.Name:  image.jpg
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Old 07-31-2016, 04:12 PM   #9
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The next thing I did was throw my tires and wheels on it, I got done around midnight so this picture is dark.

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Old 07-31-2016, 04:16 PM   #10
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The next day pulled out the core support, removed the bad fender, put in a new column, and popped out the passenger front door dent. It's like it was never dented.

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The bad column is weird, the metal tube broke off clean. I'm going to disassemble it and take pictures.



*sorry I can only upload one picture at a time on my phone*
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Core support before, it was pretty hammered.

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Old 07-31-2016, 04:18 PM   #12
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Core support now, still needs a BFH massage.

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I put the winch to work to straighten the core support. I put a snatch block on my CCSB and ran the rope back to the core. Both trucks were in 4 low and park, It was Dragging them towards each other. I finally had to get 2 helpers and have them stand on the brakes in both lol
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Old 07-31-2016, 06:28 PM   #13
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Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender.
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Old 07-31-2016, 11:19 PM   #14
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Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender.
Just my luck lol!


I spent some more time straightening the core support, it's close enough until I get a fender...

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Old 07-31-2016, 11:27 PM   #15
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That's gonna be an awesome truck
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Old 08-01-2016, 08:05 AM   #16
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Nice truck!

Seems like all the 91' V3500's ended up in Alaska. I never see them for sale here.
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Old 08-01-2016, 01:15 PM   #17
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Thanks guys!
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The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

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The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

Yes it is!
Congrats to you also!
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Old 08-03-2016, 12:17 AM   #20
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Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project

Love it! What next?
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Old 08-03-2016, 02:49 AM   #21
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Re: My 1991 Crew Cab project

I still have to pick up a fender. I'm going to shampoo the carpet and clean up the interior.
The back bench seat is perfect, the front has a broken frame. I just happen to have a 98-ish bench seat with center fold down arm rest. I'm planning on putting it in the front.
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I'm also going to pull the bumpers off and replace them with a factory front bumper and a rear sport bumper. I also need to order some new grill parts...
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Little more progress

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Looks good with the new fender. How heavy was the winch and bumper you pulled off? I've always liked that style but already have 4000 lbs over my front axle.
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