CeeTen's build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:13 PM

Figured I would start a thread and document some of the work I'm doing on my 86. My dad bought this truck new, I remember going with him to pick it up when I was in the 7th grade. He gave it to me about 10 years ago after the old 305 let go. The truck was/is in great shape, he is very easy on vehicles. About the only time it ever got abused is when I would take it out in my teenage years.

It sat in my barn for a couple of years before I drug it out and cleaned it up, lowered it and installed an LT1. I think it was 2003. I drove it like this for several years before the AC compressor and the 700r gave up. The LT1 was also getting tired so I figured it needed to come out too. The truck was starting to show some age, looked good from 20 feet but I figured what the hell, while the motors out...........you know how that goes. Looks like it's now gonna be a frame off, lsx powered restomod.
Here she was before I started tearing her down for the second time.

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:16 PM

Here is the LT1

Jonboy · 11-26-2009, 11:23 PM

Wow, that's really clean. More pics of the engine, please!

**lolife99** · 11-26-2009, 11:29 PM

Man,... SUPER nice truck.
Great attention to detail.
Subscribing to this build,...

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:41 PM

Yanked the LT1 and 700r, started tearing her down. Dad had a toolbox and bed rails on it, so all those holes had to be filled. Also filled the stake pocket holes. Got my son in on it too. He thinks it may be his one day. Who knows?

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the kind words!
Unfortunately that's the only pics I have of the engine. I plan on taking tons this time.

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:48 PM

Pulled all the moldings, shaved the rain gutters and started welding up holes.

Ceeten · 11-26-2009, 11:52 PM

Welded up the screw holes from the fender trim and the emblem holes.

TylerHuff · 11-27-2009, 12:06 AM

im glad you got your son in there helping you with this. looks like a clean truck

Ceeten · 11-27-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerHuff

im glad you got your son in there helping you with this. looks like a clean truck

I'm really stoked that he is showing interest in the old truck. And yep, this thing is clean. It's been painted before, but in one of the pics you can see the original paint on the bed floor. It had a bed mat in it from day one. There is not one bit of rust either.

SBTork · 11-27-2009, 12:21 AM

Awesome project, as stated before it's nice to see your son involved in the build. What's the color scheme/stance plans?

menace121978 · 11-27-2009, 12:27 AM

awesome build going on. subscribing... keep us posted on the progress!

Ceeten · 11-27-2009, 12:47 AM

The stance is going down for sure, At least another 2-3 in the front and I plan on removing the drop hangers and flipping the rear. Maybe bags, dunno yet. Going with staggered 20's. Most likely charcoal centered Coys. For color, thought about HOK Blue Blood (it's red) or some kind of silver. Gonna pull the bumper and hidden hitch and do a roll pan, maybe with LED's and fill the factory tail lights and smooth the tailgate. It has a blue tweed interior now that I will be changing to gray, hopefully leather buckets. Progress will slow down some i'm sure, but I'll keep you posted!

LiveAnimals · 11-27-2009, 09:59 AM

Looked good before, cant wait to see whats in store for the pick up.

silvereagle07 · 11-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Wow, nice looking truck! Subscribing to this build.

STOCKISH · 11-28-2009, 11:44 PM

Lookin good man. Keep it up.

Driveway Dreams · 11-29-2009, 12:55 AM

Keep giving us the updates. You have the looks of a very nice build going. And I have to comment on your boy wearing safety glasses. NICE JOB!!! Teach him early the important stuff.

tvblazer78 · 11-29-2009, 09:48 AM

Wow! That truck was clean! This thing should come out looking sweet.. Now I know how this go's, I think I am doing a little paint work and I may add a little something to the inside and then you have a full blown custom show truck. It's so hard to just do a little bit to a truck, or is that just me.

Ceeten · 11-29-2009, 11:47 AM

LOL Travis, You hit the nail on the head. Hopefully it turns out as nice as your Blazer!

mwooten92 · 11-29-2009, 10:51 PM

subscribed. looks like a fun build

80chevyshortbox · 11-29-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwooten92

subscribed. looks like a fun build

+1 awsome build. cant wait for the next update.

Ceeten · 12-13-2009, 08:06 PM

Got a little done today. Built a dolly for the bed, Pulled the front and rear glass (without even breaking it!!), pulled the AC controls and put some blue LED in to match the Dakota Digital cluster. I have a Mar-K tailgate skin and some SPI epoxy primer on the way so hopefully progress will start to pick up again.

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-13-2009, 08:50 PM

looking good!
hope it doesnt leak in there since you got rid of the drip rails. everyone told me it would leak in mine if i took them off so i ended up painting them to make them "go away". i always thought they were ugly.

what color you planing on painting it?

Ceeten · 12-13-2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks! Don't think it's gonna leak. I have all new weatherstripping, it stays inside and doesn't get driven in the rain. As far as color, still not sure but now I'm leaning towards HOK "Orion Silver"

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Nice to see a build thread started. I've seen this truck before, but not sure where. I was psyched to see it. Looks like a real nice truck. Defintely subscribing. Keep it up man!

11-26-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	CeeTen's build Figured I would start a thread and document some of the work I'm doing on my 86. My dad bought this truck new, I remember going with him to pick it up when I was in the 7th grade. He gave it to me about 10 years ago after the old 305 let go. The truck was/is in great shape, he is very easy on vehicles. About the only time it ever got abused is when I would take it out in my teenage years. It sat in my barn for a couple of years before I drug it out and cleaned it up, lowered it and installed an LT1. I think it was 2003. I drove it like this for several years before the AC compressor and the 700r gave up. The LT1 was also getting tired so I figured it needed to come out too. The truck was starting to show some age, looked good from 20 feet but I figured what the hell, while the motors out...........you know how that goes. Looks like it's now gonna be a frame off, lsx powered restomod. Here she was before I started tearing her down for the second time. Attached Images

11-26-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Here is the LT1 Attached Images

11-26-2009, 11:23 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: CeeTen's build Wow, that's really clean. More pics of the engine, please!

11-26-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: CeeTen's build Man,... SUPER nice truck. Great attention to detail. Subscribing to this build,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-26-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Yanked the LT1 and 700r, started tearing her down. Dad had a toolbox and bed rails on it, so all those holes had to be filled. Also filled the stake pocket holes. Got my son in on it too. He thinks it may be his one day. Who knows? Attached Images

11-26-2009, 11:45 PM	#6
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately that's the only pics I have of the engine. I plan on taking tons this time.

11-26-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Pulled all the moldings, shaved the rain gutters and started welding up holes. Attached Images

11-26-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Welded up the screw holes from the fender trim and the emblem holes. Attached Images

11-27-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: CeeTen's build im glad you got your son in there helping you with this. looks like a clean truck __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

11-27-2009, 12:21 AM	#11
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: CeeTen's build Awesome project, as stated before it's nice to see your son involved in the build. What's the color scheme/stance plans? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-27-2009, 12:27 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: CeeTen's build awesome build going on. subscribing... keep us posted on the progress! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

11-27-2009, 12:47 AM	#13
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build The stance is going down for sure, At least another 2-3 in the front and I plan on removing the drop hangers and flipping the rear. Maybe bags, dunno yet. Going with staggered 20's. Most likely charcoal centered Coys. For color, thought about HOK Blue Blood (it's red) or some kind of silver. Gonna pull the bumper and hidden hitch and do a roll pan, maybe with LED's and fill the factory tail lights and smooth the tailgate. It has a blue tweed interior now that I will be changing to gray, hopefully leather buckets. Progress will slow down some i'm sure, but I'll keep you posted! Last edited by Ceeten; 11-27-2009 at 12:53 AM.

11-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#14
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: CeeTen's build Looked good before, cant wait to see whats in store for the pick up. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

11-27-2009, 11:22 AM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: CeeTen's build Wow, nice looking truck! Subscribing to this build. __________________ 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

11-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: CeeTen's build Lookin good man. Keep it up. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-29-2009, 12:55 AM	#17
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: CeeTen's build Keep giving us the updates. You have the looks of a very nice build going. And I have to comment on your boy wearing safety glasses. NICE JOB!!! Teach him early the important stuff. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-29-2009, 09:48 AM	#18
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: CeeTen's build Wow! That truck was clean! This thing should come out looking sweet.. Now I know how this go's, I think I am doing a little paint work and I may add a little something to the inside and then you have a full blown custom show truck. It's so hard to just do a little bit to a truck, or is that just me. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#19
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build LOL Travis, You hit the nail on the head. Hopefully it turns out as nice as your Blazer!

11-29-2009, 10:51 PM	#20
mwooten92 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 336	Re: CeeTen's build subscribed. looks like a fun build __________________ 85 C-10 ShortBoxChevy! Build Thread of my 85' C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367919

12-13-2009, 08:06 PM	#22
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Got a little done today. Built a dolly for the bed, Pulled the front and rear glass (without even breaking it!!), pulled the AC controls and put some blue LED in to match the Dakota Digital cluster. I have a Mar-K tailgate skin and some SPI epoxy primer on the way so hopefully progress will start to pick up again.

12-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#23
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: CeeTen's build looking good! hope it doesnt leak in there since you got rid of the drip rails. everyone told me it would leak in mine if i took them off so i ended up painting them to make them "go away". i always thought they were ugly. what color you planing on painting it?

12-13-2009, 09:57 PM	#24
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: CeeTen's build Thanks! Don't think it's gonna leak. I have all new weatherstripping, it stays inside and doesn't get driven in the rain. As far as color, still not sure but now I'm leaning towards HOK "Orion Silver"

12-14-2009, 04:18 PM	#25
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: CeeTen's build Nice to see a build thread started. I've seen this truck before, but not sure where. I was psyched to see it. Looks like a real nice truck. Defintely subscribing. Keep it up man!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.