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mwooten92 · 03-08-2010, 10:19 PM

that red sure is pretty. love the dash/steering column already. subscribed!

**nlped** · 03-09-2010, 11:25 AM

^^^That seat looks fantastic!
Don't mean to hijack, but Pullin81, how tall are you...i.e. are you crammed under the steering wheel?

Pullin81 · 03-09-2010, 02:59 PM

ya actually i am a little close to the steering wheel because of the sub box behind the seat plus when you pu them steering wheels on with the adapter ...but with the subs out its very comfortable and im 6'1"...i had a guy in town embroider the OldSchool GMC logos in the head rests just to make em my own

palposity · 05-24-2010, 02:34 PM

Anything new with this?

Lonnies Performance · 05-24-2010, 09:03 PM

Currently working on the bed, getting it ready for paint. Unfortunately, I have been very busy with other projects so I have not put too much time in on it over the past few months.

okieraptor · 06-05-2010, 01:29 AM

any closer to gettin this thing runnin yet? Very interested in how you do your wiring for the motor since you are using the factory dash and steering wheel.

Lonnies Performance · 06-05-2010, 12:19 PM

I had it running with all parts connected & laying on the garage floor. I pretty much have the entire wiring harness. Putting it together is easy, routing the wiring neatly will be the biggest challenge.

I have to get the bed mounted first, then align the cab properly. After this, I can run the wires through the truck once everything is locked in final position. Things are very tight in places & do not want to route wires, then pinch them moving the body around, or pull things too tightly.

Just a few wires to connect......

okieraptor · 06-05-2010, 07:10 PM

Danger that's a lot of wire. How did the down pipe crime the Turbo fit? Did you have to move the motor foreward to clear The firewall?

Innovation By Design · 07-09-2010, 06:51 PM

ANY updates??

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-09-2010, 09:17 PM

Very cool build Lonnie! You won't be disappointed at all. I'm trying to find a wrecked duramax now for a friend. He wants to put one in his 69 camaro.

Lonnies Performance · 07-10-2010, 12:21 AM

Should be putting the bed on tomorrow. It's been a slow process lately.

Lonnies Performance · 07-13-2010, 10:09 PM

Finally got a few pictures of the bed.

okieraptor · 07-13-2010, 10:12 PM

That's goin to be one clean truck. I wouldn't even drive it in fear of getting it dirty!

palposity · 07-14-2010, 01:05 PM

WOW! I don't think Chevy even painted those things that nice when they were new! Nice work!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2010, 02:59 PM

Man that is one sweet bed! Is it all new panels? Or did you score a super straight bed with a non beat to death floor?

Lonnies Performance · 07-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okieraptor

That's goin to be one clean truck. I wouldn't even drive it in fear of getting it dirty!

I do not plan to haul much..... Guess I'll have to remove my shoes to get in the bed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by palposity

WOW! I don't think Chevy even painted those things that nice when they were new! Nice work!

The factory paint & body work left a lot to be desired. Spent a lot of hours block sanding out the factory mistakes. Most of the factory underside was not even painted, only grey primer/overspray covered with undercoating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man that is one sweet bed! Is it all new panels? Or did you score a super straight bed with a non beat to death floor?

All original panels with low miles & damage free other than a few bed floor dings that were pounded out. I was going to fill the factory spot welds, but I thought the factory look showed how original it was.

okieraptor · 07-14-2010, 04:33 PM

Haul much??? I wouldn't haul anything and I would scrub up like a doctor goin into surgrey just to get in it lol.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2010, 04:45 PM

I love that color too! It definitely will stand out for sure!

496 chevy · 09-18-2010, 10:18 PM

truck looks awesome I love all the custom touches. great work keep it up.

Lonnies Performance · 09-19-2010, 11:07 PM

Thanks... progress has been at a standstill for a few months.

Got sidetracked on my Camaro, which is finally back together. Now I can get back on the truck. Hope to make a lot of progress by spring.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-19-2010, 11:44 PM

Let's see pics of the Camaro! I can only imagine how nice it is after seeing your truck build!

79'84'chevy · 09-20-2010, 01:32 AM

awesome truck. not a fan of wires but its possible. thats awesome. i cant describe how jealous i will be/am of you for that project. ive wanted to do this swap for years but money posses a huge problem. i was thinking a 6.5L turbo with NV4500 tranny. found a kit for the tranny to transfer. but i need to pay for school first. lol. awesome build. keep it up. looking awesome. pics of camaro to. could only imagine how that is

Lonnies Performance · 09-20-2010, 10:45 AM

Here is a picture of the car & a link to some more.
Built it from the ground up, almost 20 years ago & was recently freshening up the underneath.

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/68camaro.htm

palposity · 09-20-2010, 10:51 AM

Now that is an awesome car right there! Nice work!

**nlped** · 09-20-2010, 12:15 PM

Sweet looking Camaro! How's the truck coming? I'm anxious to see some progress, 'cause I really think I want to put one of these into a 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban.

03-08-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
mwooten92 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 336	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion that red sure is pretty. love the dash/steering column already. subscribed! __________________ 85 C-10 ShortBoxChevy! Build Thread of my 85' C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367919

03-09-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion ^^^That seat looks fantastic! Don't mean to hijack, but Pullin81, how tall are you...i.e. are you crammed under the steering wheel? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-09-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
Pullin81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 235	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion ya actually i am a little close to the steering wheel because of the sub box behind the seat plus when you pu them steering wheels on with the adapter ...but with the subs out its very comfortable and im 6'1"...i had a guy in town embroider the OldSchool GMC logos in the head rests just to make em my own Last edited by Pullin81; 03-09-2010 at 03:00 PM.

05-24-2010, 02:34 PM	#4
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Anything new with this? __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-24-2010, 09:03 PM	#5
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Currently working on the bed, getting it ready for paint. Unfortunately, I have been very busy with other projects so I have not put too much time in on it over the past few months. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

06-05-2010, 01:29 AM	#6
okieraptor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: northern texas, southern oklahoma Posts: 144	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion any closer to gettin this thing runnin yet? Very interested in how you do your wiring for the motor since you are using the factory dash and steering wheel. __________________ 82 chevy longbed(grey truck)first truck when i was 15!

06-05-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion I had it running with all parts connected & laying on the garage floor. I pretty much have the entire wiring harness. Putting it together is easy, routing the wiring neatly will be the biggest challenge. I have to get the bed mounted first, then align the cab properly. After this, I can run the wires through the truck once everything is locked in final position. Things are very tight in places & do not want to route wires, then pinch them moving the body around, or pull things too tightly. Just a few wires to connect...... __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress Last edited by Lonnies Performance; 06-05-2010 at 12:26 PM.

06-05-2010, 07:10 PM	#8
okieraptor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: northern texas, southern oklahoma Posts: 144	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Danger that's a lot of wire. How did the down pipe crime the Turbo fit? Did you have to move the motor foreward to clear The firewall? __________________ 82 chevy longbed(grey truck)first truck when i was 15!

07-09-2010, 06:51 PM	#9
Innovation By Design Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion ANY updates??

07-09-2010, 09:17 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Very cool build Lonnie! You won't be disappointed at all. I'm trying to find a wrecked duramax now for a friend. He wants to put one in his 69 camaro. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-10-2010, 12:21 AM	#11
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Should be putting the bed on tomorrow. It's been a slow process lately. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

07-13-2010, 10:09 PM	#12
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Finally got a few pictures of the bed. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

07-13-2010, 10:12 PM	#13
okieraptor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: northern texas, southern oklahoma Posts: 144	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion That's goin to be one clean truck. I wouldn't even drive it in fear of getting it dirty! __________________ 82 chevy longbed(grey truck)first truck when i was 15!

07-14-2010, 01:05 PM	#14
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion WOW! I don't think Chevy even painted those things that nice when they were new! Nice work! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

07-14-2010, 02:59 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Man that is one sweet bed! Is it all new panels? Or did you score a super straight bed with a non beat to death floor? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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07-14-2010, 04:33 PM	#17
okieraptor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: northern texas, southern oklahoma Posts: 144	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Haul much??? I wouldn't haul anything and I would scrub up like a doctor goin into surgrey just to get in it lol. __________________ 82 chevy longbed(grey truck)first truck when i was 15!

07-14-2010, 04:45 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion I love that color too! It definitely will stand out for sure! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#19
496 chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 99	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion truck looks awesome I love all the custom touches. great work keep it up. __________________ crew cab chevy cummins powered

09-19-2010, 11:07 PM	#20
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Thanks... progress has been at a standstill for a few months. Got sidetracked on my Camaro, which is finally back together. Now I can get back on the truck. Hope to make a lot of progress by spring. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

09-19-2010, 11:44 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Let's see pics of the Camaro! I can only imagine how nice it is after seeing your truck build! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-20-2010, 01:32 AM	#22
79'84'chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cody, Wyoming Posts: 76	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion awesome truck. not a fan of wires but its possible. thats awesome. i cant describe how jealous i will be/am of you for that project. ive wanted to do this swap for years but money posses a huge problem. i was thinking a 6.5L turbo with NV4500 tranny. found a kit for the tranny to transfer. but i need to pay for school first. lol. awesome build. keep it up. looking awesome. pics of camaro to. could only imagine how that is

09-20-2010, 10:45 AM	#23
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Here is a picture of the car & a link to some more. Built it from the ground up, almost 20 years ago & was recently freshening up the underneath. http://www.lonniesperformance.com/68camaro.htm __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

09-20-2010, 10:51 AM	#24
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Now that is an awesome car right there! Nice work! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-20-2010, 12:15 PM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Sweet looking Camaro! How's the truck coming? I'm anxious to see some progress, 'cause I really think I want to put one of these into a 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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