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texasfunk · 11-21-2010, 11:04 PM

This 82 started out as a plain shell we purchased from a local drag racer..I got it as an early graduation gift from highschool..weeks later me and my dad stuffed a 502 nbc and TH400..drove the truck for couple years and times got hard and had to sell...a good friend of mine purchased it...a couple weeks after that someone stole the driveshaft...he had no idea what to do..he had an old escort taking up space in the garage and offered it to me in return for fixing the truck...he drove it for a week..then it sat for months...one day he saw the car running..and he wanted it back..(his high school auto body project ) he offered the truck back....needless to say..JUMPED on it! Put a new battery on..a couple tires..and brought her home! Now this time around I can do some good to her

Here is the plan..73 front clip...bright red with just a small flame accent..possible one piece windows and shaved mirrors...will have brake light between bumper and taailgate..and flush mount signals in the rear fenders...going to put a larger cam in the 502..serpentine system...and a ton of other small things!

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texasfunk · 11-21-2010, 11:05 PM

Hope you guys enjoy my "amateuur" rendering

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TheWhiteElephant · 11-21-2010, 11:34 PM

Thom Taylor ain't got nothing on you.

joe231 · 11-21-2010, 11:56 PM

Right on Thomas!
I know you are super excited to have this back!

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texasfunk · 11-22-2010, 12:08 AM

thanks! and i am SUPER excited! it sucked going from 4 squares to none, it feels good to have one in the garage again!!

JohnC · 11-22-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Right on Thomas!
I know you are super excited to have this back!

I agree man! Congrats! I know you have been kicking yourself ever since you sold it. I guess the truck is meant to be since it found it's way back to you.

silvereagle07 · 11-22-2010, 10:24 AM

Cool man, I know it feels good to be square again! The redering looks very good.

babyJay · 11-22-2010, 11:06 AM

That's a great rendering! Can't wait to see it built!

West Texas Z · 11-22-2010, 11:58 AM

heck ya Thomas. Glad to have you back. lol

texasfunk · 11-22-2010, 12:09 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys!!! And feels good to be back Moses! Lol...I have the fenders for the clip swap..might edge em this weekend n start soon!
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*87 chevy silverado* · 11-22-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

heck ya Thomas. Glad to have you back. lol

x2 KEEP this one

texasfunk · 11-22-2010, 01:25 PM

Def!! If I wasn't in the bind back when I don't think any of the trucks would be gone..but if anything this is the one im happiest to have back considering it was my high school gift!
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SBTork · 11-22-2010, 02:13 PM

way cool story, I will be watching the build on this one

3r!c84 · 11-22-2010, 03:54 PM

you'll have it sold when its almost done,, again hahaha

Glad your back. Try to keep this one

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*1LOW4X4* · 11-22-2010, 06:55 PM

502 wow. Got a clip or how she sounds? I love the way it looks now myself. Of course with a lil better paint job.

I can feel your excitement!

You can do a single window conversion on these trucks? (I might be asking a stupid question-but I'm recently new to the 73-87 scene....)

*87 chevy silverado* · 11-22-2010, 07:02 PM

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You can do a single window conversion on these trucks? (I might be asking a stupid question-but I'm recently new to the 73-87 scene....)

yes u can check out 73-87.com

*BGRAFX* · 11-23-2010, 12:38 AM

Nicerendering

texasfunk · 11-23-2010, 12:48 AM

Thanks for all the compliments guys!!!unfortunately I don have a sound clip but will soon! My friend swapped out the aluminum intake and carb for stock stuff (trying to make mpg's better..but as we kno...did not work)...I have a 2x4 edelbrock setup in the garage and a shotgunaor cleaner that may find its way underhood when the motor is pulled for a frshen up and addition of go-fastER goodies!
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79gmcclassic · 11-23-2010, 06:00 PM

actually that renering is pretty good!

GMC Guy · 11-23-2010, 08:08 PM

ya i like the rendering, that truck is going to look slick!
may i ask what happened to your other beautiful squares?

texasfunk · 11-23-2010, 09:06 PM

Thanks! And there were some unfortunate family issues and such and slowly but surely everything got picked off.but now I am done with college.have an amazing job...so this one will get what it deserves!
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ratty 46 · 11-23-2010, 09:09 PM

Neat project. Cool story.

Ratty 46

motornut · 11-24-2010, 07:09 AM

glad to hear good stories
and time to build more

11-21-2010, 11:04 PM	#1
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	she is home again!!!! This 82 started out as a plain shell we purchased from a local drag racer..I got it as an early graduation gift from highschool..weeks later me and my dad stuffed a 502 nbc and TH400..drove the truck for couple years and times got hard and had to sell...a good friend of mine purchased it...a couple weeks after that someone stole the driveshaft...he had no idea what to do..he had an old escort taking up space in the garage and offered it to me in return for fixing the truck...he drove it for a week..then it sat for months...one day he saw the car running..and he wanted it back..(his high school auto body project ) he offered the truck back....needless to say..JUMPED on it! Put a new battery on..a couple tires..and brought her home! Now this time around I can do some good to her Here is the plan..73 front clip...bright red with just a small flame accent..possible one piece windows and shaved mirrors...will have brake light between bumper and taailgate..and flush mount signals in the rear fenders...going to put a larger cam in the 502..serpentine system...and a ton of other small things! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-21-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! Hope you guys enjoy my "amateuur" rendering Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-21-2010, 11:34 PM	#3
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: she is home again!!!! Thom Taylor ain't got nothing on you. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-21-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: she is home again!!!! Right on Thomas! I know you are super excited to have this back! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-22-2010, 12:08 AM	#5
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! thanks! and i am SUPER excited! it sucked going from 4 squares to none, it feels good to have one in the garage again!! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-22-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: she is home again!!!! Cool man, I know it feels good to be square again! The redering looks very good. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-22-2010, 11:06 AM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: she is home again!!!! That's a great rendering! Can't wait to see it built! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-22-2010, 11:58 AM	#9
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: she is home again!!!! heck ya Thomas. Glad to have you back. lol __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

11-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#10
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! Thanks for all the compliments guys!!! And feels good to be back Moses! Lol...I have the fenders for the clip swap..might edge em this weekend n start soon! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-22-2010, 01:25 PM	#12
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! Def!! If I wasn't in the bind back when I don't think any of the trucks would be gone..but if anything this is the one im happiest to have back considering it was my high school gift! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-22-2010, 02:13 PM	#13
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: she is home again!!!! way cool story, I will be watching the build on this one __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-22-2010, 03:54 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: she is home again!!!! you'll have it sold when its almost done,, again hahaha Glad your back. Try to keep this one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-22-2010, 06:55 PM	#15
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: she is home again!!!! 502 wow. Got a clip or how she sounds? I love the way it looks now myself. Of course with a lil better paint job. I can feel your excitement! You can do a single window conversion on these trucks? (I might be asking a stupid question-but I'm recently new to the 73-87 scene....)

11-23-2010, 12:38 AM	#17
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: she is home again!!!! Nicerendering

11-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#18
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! Thanks for all the compliments guys!!!unfortunately I don have a sound clip but will soon! My friend swapped out the aluminum intake and carb for stock stuff (trying to make mpg's better..but as we kno...did not work)...I have a 2x4 edelbrock setup in the garage and a shotgunaor cleaner that may find its way underhood when the motor is pulled for a frshen up and addition of go-fastER goodies! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb



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11-23-2010, 06:00 PM	#19
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: she is home again!!!! actually that renering is pretty good! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

11-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#20
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: she is home again!!!! ya i like the rendering, that truck is going to look slick! may i ask what happened to your other beautiful squares? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

11-23-2010, 09:06 PM	#21
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: she is home again!!!! Thanks! And there were some unfortunate family issues and such and slowly but surely everything got picked off.but now I am done with college.have an amazing job...so this one will get what it deserves! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-23-2010, 09:09 PM	#22
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: she is home again!!!! Neat project. Cool story. Ratty 46

11-24-2010, 07:09 AM	#23
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: she is home again!!!! glad to hear good stories and time to build more __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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