1991 1 Ton Crew Cab 4x4 Build

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by indyrenegade4x4

Nice truck and project. Good stance

Thanks!

I found a turbo 400 trans with a NP203 out of a '78 chevy 3/4 ton truck that my buddy has that I could get for probably $400 or less. Another buddy of mine has a SM465 trans with a NP205 in a '72? Chevy 4x4 shortbed truck, he said I could take the whole truck with trans and case for $500. My truck now has a turbo 400 with NP208. I'm thinking about a NP203/205 doubler with a triple stick setup from Offroad Design. I know I don't NEED it, but I didn't NEED 40" tires either lol, but it would be cool! Or maybe I could just adapt the 205 to my 400 and run a twin stick setup? What do you guys think?

Also, I thought about making my own nerf steps like the ones from N-Fab ( http://www.n-fab.com/products/?searc...model=Suburban ). Has anybody ever attempted to make their own? I thought it would be cool to make the nerf steps airtight to make them a holding tank for compressed air for air horns or air springs.

[91V3500]

Got a few pics of the truck with the bed back on. I have 3 rust holes to fix, one in the bed, and a small one in each cab corner and it will be ready for paint.

[1968vetL-71]

Hey buddy, that thing turned out awesome! How do the mud grapplers drive on highway? I've been deciding between them or super swamper radials in a 38". I've had tons of swampers and never had a problem but want to do something a little different this time. Keep up the killer build man, you've done a fantastic job!
Posted via Mobile Device

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

Hey buddy, that thing turned out awesome! How do the mud grapplers drive on highway? I've been deciding between them or super swamper radials in a 38". I've had tons of swampers and never had a problem but want to do something a little different this time. Keep up the killer build man, you've done a fantastic job!
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks! I really wanted some TSL's but they mostly only go up to a 16.5" rim. I like the mud grapplers, they are noisy but I wanted people to hear me comin. They're not nearly as noisy as the TSL's I had on my suburban. If you plan to put a lot of miles on them, the Super Swampers will last longer, I see trucks all the time with Mud Grapplers that are worn slap out. These tires drive good and smooth, even without being balanced, once you get in this truck, you never know you're riding in a monster truck. I would recommend them, but 20,000 miles is probably about all you'll get out of them.

[bohmankid]

Nice I'm glad you kept it. Hope to hear more updates

[1968vetL-71]

Cool, glad too hear!! Never go wrong with white! It's the new "resale red" ! Lol

[91V3500]

While sanding I managed to find enough rust in the rockers to the point they need replacing, so I ordered new rockers from LMC Truck and started cutting the old ones out. This sucks and I didn't want to be in this position but it is what it is. There was absolutely no dirt in the rockers, it was the salt that ate them up. I've never installed patch panels before but luckily I have a Millermatic and Youtube so the fun begins.

I also overhauled the cooling system with a new radiator, new hoses, thermostat, a 12" electric cooling fan and a 18" electric fan. I don't want to ever worry about this engine overheating. Also nothing cool but replaced the battery and all the belts. Also ordered new window seals, outer door handles, interior light, and cargo light all from LMC truck.

[Greenlee]

Slow and steady wins the race. Can't wait to see it with some paint!

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Slow and steady wins the race. Can't wait to see it with some paint!

That's me, slow and not so steady lol. I can't wait to just see it all 1 color!

[nekkidhillbilly]

kept it longbed.....i love you for this

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

kept it longbed.....i love you for this

Ha ha, I thought about it but I don't like the look of the 4x4 crew shortbeds as much as the longbeds. To me the shorbeds don't look proportional with the lift and big tires. Plus I want to be able to haul my Polaris RZR in the back (with the tailgate down) which is about 9 feet long!

[90crew]

Question you don't still have the grill from that suburban do you? I have a 90 Crew that is your twin and wanted the double light set up and the GMC Grill. If you still have it let me know if you would be willing to sell it to me. Love your set up my build will start soon. Like I said mine is like yours when you first got it.

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by 90crew

Question you don't still have the grill from that suburban do you? I have a 90 Crew that is your twin and wanted the double light set up and the GMC Grill. If you still have it let me know if you would be willing to sell it to me. Love your set up my build will start soon. Like I said mine is like yours when you first got it.

Sorry, I don't have any of those parts anymore. I sold everything that I didn't use because I don't have anywhere to store extra parts.

[carboncrew]

wow....looking good. I like the lift, wheel/tire and now color combo.

[COS399]

Sweet. Looking great!

[Greenlee]

Looks great with paint!

[silverbear]

Truck looks awesome. Can't wait to see some more part pics of it as you wrap up the details. Excellent job!

[Flatpat]

Looking good! More motivation to jump on mine when I get back to it. Keep it up.

[NewMexCrew]

WOW.... Truck looks good. This just might inspire me to lift and paint my 90 Cummins conversion. I'm looking to put a 10" or 12" lift but might need to have springs made to hold the weight of the Cummins.

[1968vetL-71]

That looks awesome! You've done a great job on that thing. It is a beast!

[91V3500]

Thanks guys!

Progress has been slow but I have been trying to get the interior all back together

[y5mgisi]

Sharp!

[Truck Guy99]

Comin along nicely and that paint job looks great! Glad the seat belts worked out, how much did those cost you?

[91V3500]

Originally Posted by Truck Guy99

Comin along nicely and that paint job looks great! Glad the seat belts worked out, how much did those cost you?

Thanks! The seatbelts were $320 for all 4. I thought that was a good price considering that was for all new mechanisms, my old ones were junk anyway. Thanks for the link!

[y5mgisi]

Cant wait to see the door panels all done!