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01-04-2011, 12:55 AM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Keizer,Oregon
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1977 Sierra Build
Hey guys I've been on this forum for quite some time now. I joined when I was 15 (23 now) and I bought my 77 Sierra. It was bone stock at the time but had a crate 350 with 800 miles on it which I figured was a perfect starting point. The truck had no rust and was very well taken care of. Anyways I worked on the truck daily and drove it through high school until I turned 18 and the "import" bug hit me and I picked up my first honda and parked the truck for which would turn out to be 5 years. Then the "off road" bug bit and I traded the honda for a lifted 4runner. Finally the "turbo all wheel drive" bug and bought a brand new wrx. All of these cars were fun and I invested way too much money in, but it just never felt right, I missed my truck. 5 years 3 totally different style cars but I just wasn't happy. So I sold the wrx and went and picked up my truck that had been sitting neglected for way too long. Im back now for good and gonna finish this project that I started 8 years ago.
 Unfortunately my computer crashed and I lost almost all my pictures but from now on I will be documenting my progress as I go along. Here is one from when I was about 16 or 17 with my first set of wheels 17's, first lowering 5/7 and beginning bodywork.  Then I upgraded to 20's, lowered a lil more, got a cowl hood, shaved the door handles, emblems, drip rails, bed stake holes, cab seam and started the tailgate.     And here it is as of yesterday got 2 replacement doors cause I want the handles back and finished the tailgate. Im going for a clean looking appearance, nothing to custom.     .This is the color and look im going for, (not my truck hope the owner doesn't mind)  And thats it sorry for the long story just thought I'd give a brief history of the truck and how its come to this point. I'll make sure to keep updating as I make progress.
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01-09-2011, 03:41 AM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
 Going to pick up this motor tomorrow!
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01-09-2011, 03:56 AM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Looks good! Make sure to keep the original style front end on it.
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05-20-2011, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Salem, OR
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
I would staty with the two tone look for a paint job. as in your earlier posts
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05-20-2011, 01:06 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Nice truck man....keep us posted on any more updates!....
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05-20-2011, 02:03 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
What size width and backspacing are your 20?
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05-20-2011, 03:44 PM
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SlickSierra
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
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05-22-2011, 11:32 PM
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05-23-2011, 03:30 AM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Keizer,Oregon
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Its been a while either
Part# Size Bolt Offset 0256-2850 20x8.5 5 on 5 +14 mm or Part# Size Bolt Offset 0256-2885 20x8.5 5 on 5 +40 mm Ill try to find which one it was.
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04-07-2014, 02:54 PM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Keizer,Oregon
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Well its been forever but I'm finally back in truck mode and making progress. Its funny how life finds ways to keep you busy as you get older. Anyways here are some pics for an update. First 2 are right before it went to the painters and the last 2 are some teaser pics from the painter. I should be picking it up this afternoon ill post more pics when I get it.
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04-07-2014, 08:07 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
looks great can't wait to see it all together and out in the sun
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04-07-2014, 09:46 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Looks good!
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04-07-2014, 11:52 PM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Pics as promised color is 2010 corvette red
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04-08-2014, 10:29 AM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
nice job
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04-09-2014, 09:27 PM
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SlickSierra
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
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04-09-2014, 10:15 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
nice!
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04-10-2014, 08:22 AM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Looking good!
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04-15-2014, 06:52 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Sweet!
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04-15-2014, 08:18 PM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
looks very nice.
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04-15-2014, 10:03 PM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Here's some updated pics, slowly making progress. Motor is next expect lots of pics with that.
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04-23-2014, 01:31 AM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Keizer,Oregon
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Little update, got the back window in and have begun on the interior. Got the wiring cleaned up and painted the dash. Fatmat and new carpet should arrive this week so I can wrap up the interior and move on to the engine.
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04-23-2014, 02:55 AM
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Nice progress
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06-03-2014, 01:26 AM
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SlickSierra
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Keizer,Oregon
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Re: 1977 Sierra Build
Small update interior is done except getting good the seat reupholstered which I'll do when I get it running again and the motor is just about ready to drop in!! I'll post more interior pics tomorrow.
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