2 for 1, My son's first Square Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggie91 · 08-27-2010, 05:17 PM

My oldest son, Korbin, turned 13 this summer. He has been bugging me to find him a project truck to work on/build/learn so that he can drive when he turns 16. Well, I have an older gentleman, Mr. Kilgore, that works for me that happens to have 2 Square Bodies he no longer drives. His wife wants them out of their yard.

We went over to his house this past Wednesday and looked them over. He has a blue 82 Chevy Silverado and a white 85 GMC Sierra. Here are some pictures...

The blue 82 is loaded with power windows, locks, steering, brakes, tilt, V8/auto, etc...the white 85 is a stripper with a V6/auto and manual windows & locks, no tilt, but has ac.

After looking them over, Korbin got his first experience in haggling. He offered $400 for the blue one. Mr. Kilgore came back with "I'll sell you the blue one for $400 or I will sell you both for $300." After Korbin thought about it, he said OK that's a better deal. Before we left it ended up being $250 for both if Korbin agrees to keep his grades up and that he does most of the work on them so that he learns about them. We had to go home and convince Mom that we need to bring them home. Mr. Kilgore offered to keep one at his place if we help him move it "out of his wife's view". That helped Korbin convince Mom that we could bring one home. We are going to bring the blue one home sometime in the next few weeks, I have to find a trailer to get it since it does not run...Looks like we have a new project to keep us busy. My other son, Owen, is 9 and he is excited to and wants to help out his big brother work on them.

I am starting this thread for him and he and I will set up an account for him to add posts once we start on it...

*nbpro* · 08-27-2010, 05:28 PM

Looks like good project trucks, the blue 82 looks the best in my opinion. I have those same rims. Can't afford new ones, but they polish up pretty well. A little 1000 grit sandpaper with some wd40 and polish, they don't look half bad. I wish I was able to get a parts truck. Keep us posted. Good luck

RandyP · 08-27-2010, 05:29 PM

That was extremely generous of Mr. Kilgore, and I bet he did it all with a huge grin on his face. Nothing like the excitement in the eyes of a very young teenager when it comes to their first vehicle.

palposity · 08-27-2010, 05:29 PM

Great story! I look forward to seeing how this goes!

spudz · 08-27-2010, 06:49 PM

man great deal! id like to have the base model v6 truck.

Can't kech me · 08-27-2010, 09:23 PM

Hey guys, this is Korbin. thanks for all the feedback. I'm going to build the '82 and use the '85 as a parts truck. As for the rims on the blue truck, along with the grill guard and toolbox, they will be taken off. I plan just cleaning the '82 up and getting it running before I customize much. I want to rip out all the soft stuff in the interior ( carpet, seat covers, and headliner). The drivers side door is BADLY rusted and needs to be replaced. I"ll post again once the '82 is sitting in my backyard. thanks again guys.

West Texas Z · 08-30-2010, 05:47 PM

Good luck my friend!! Looks like you and your dad have an awesome project coming in the future. Keep us updated.

CaliDude76 · 08-30-2010, 06:05 PM

Your gonna have a blast youngster!!!...

Aint nuttin like cruisin in a ride you built up yourself!!

are the engines in both those trucks completely shot?

Davidmichael · 08-30-2010, 06:45 PM

That's a great start to a story. I will be subscribing to this one. The trucks look like good starts, but you do have a looooooong way to go. I hope your boys learn something from redoing these trucks. That kind of knowledge goes far.

GMC91 · 08-30-2010, 06:53 PM

Your very lucky to start young. I got a 76 that I am trying to build, and my parents are fighting me on it. It is a great experience to build your own truck, Im about 1/4 way through my 76 build and it has been great fun so far.

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2010, 08:36 PM

Awesome story. Keep us posted on your progress.

Yupiamlo · 08-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Sick man, awesome motivation, keep us posted, you going low or high?

aggie91 · 08-31-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliDude76

are the engines in both those trucks completely shot?

From what Mr. Kilgore had told us, the V8 in the 82 has a broken crank, and the V6 in the 85 did not run very well when he parked them. Both have been sitting for awhile with out a carb on the intake and nothing covering the holes in the manifold...We will pull them and go from there...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yupiamlo

Sick man, awesome motivation, keep us posted, you going low or high?

I think Korbin is going low, but not laying frame (I won't let him do that, this has to be a safe driver..) Possibly a 4/6 or 5/6 drop, we will see once we get some of the basics taken care of first.

Thanks for everyone's comments, we are all itching to start, and Korbin asks everyday when we're bringing them home...

joe231 · 08-31-2010, 06:10 PM

Right On!
And a big

to Korbin!

wyattglock · 08-31-2010, 06:45 PM

Thats a pretty cool story! Good luck with everything.

GMC91 · 08-31-2010, 10:24 PM

I just noticed ya'll live in Longview, my grandparents live in Troop, and my uncle works at Tyler Pipe. Maybe next time I visit my grand parents, when can hang out or something.

SCOTI · 08-31-2010, 11:27 PM

Great start!

garmar · 08-31-2010, 11:48 PM

That's fantastic! My boy turns 13 next March and we plan to get started refurbishing my 84 GMC for him soon to drive when he's 16.

Can't kech me · 09-01-2010, 05:07 PM

i know that rims, paint, and lowering will all come with time, but i can't help thinking about it. I've been looking at the 3/5 economy drop from sport truck direct, but the then cutting an inch out of the front coils to get more rake.i think im going to cut my own c sections out instead of buying them and put the money i saved by doing that towards long travel shocks. for rims i was looking at the boss 338 in the black or grey finish. as for paint i dont know. green primer? light blue primer? grey primer? have you guys seen the black 86 that got lowered in street truck magazine? it was an article on how to lower your square body for under $600 or something like that. i want that stance! it's perfect. a 4/5 drop. I want to slam it on bags but i'm not allowed to

. oh well. thanks again. Korbin

aggie91 · 09-01-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC91

...and my uncle works at Tyler Pipe...

My Dad (Korbin's Grandfather) worked at Tyler Pipe for 35 years. He left in 2006. What is your Uncle's name?

Yupiamlo · 09-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Hey, I have an 85 Square body that has a 5/5 drop, and it sits perfect. As far as C Notches, you won't need them unless you go lower than 5/5, all you have to do is remove the factory bumpstops and your good. Look under the forums but everyone I have talked to/seen says they never hit either. Heres where I got mine from its all DJM so its good stuff. http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...44235232251238. Only thing you have to do other than putting the kit on is if your running ralleye wheels you have to shave like an 1/8" off the calipers where the wheels hit.

-Adam

GMC91 · 09-01-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

My Dad (Korbin's Grandfather) worked at Tyler Pipe for 35 years. He left in 2006. What is your Uncle's name?

Marion Howell

67-72crazy · 09-02-2010, 06:35 PM

Nice trucks. I wish i could have paid $300.00 for two trucks. When i was 13. lol

I don't know why but i like the rims on the blue 82.

Can't kech me · 09-02-2010, 08:19 PM

Probably b/c they look like hot wheel rims

Alan's Classic · 09-02-2010, 10:25 PM

Tuning in for this build.

08-27-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	2 for 1, My son's first Square Build My oldest son, Korbin, turned 13 this summer. He has been bugging me to find him a project truck to work on/build/learn so that he can drive when he turns 16. Well, I have an older gentleman, Mr. Kilgore, that works for me that happens to have 2 Square Bodies he no longer drives. His wife wants them out of their yard. We went over to his house this past Wednesday and looked them over. He has a blue 82 Chevy Silverado and a white 85 GMC Sierra. Here are some pictures... The blue 82 is loaded with power windows, locks, steering, brakes, tilt, V8/auto, etc...the white 85 is a stripper with a V6/auto and manual windows & locks, no tilt, but has ac. After looking them over, Korbin got his first experience in haggling. He offered $400 for the blue one. Mr. Kilgore came back with "I'll sell you the blue one for $400 or I will sell you both for $300." After Korbin thought about it, he said OK that's a better deal. Before we left it ended up being $250 for both if Korbin agrees to keep his grades up and that he does most of the work on them so that he learns about them. We had to go home and convince Mom that we need to bring them home. Mr. Kilgore offered to keep one at his place if we help him move it "out of his wife's view". That helped Korbin convince Mom that we could bring one home. We are going to bring the blue one home sometime in the next few weeks, I have to find a trailer to get it since it does not run...Looks like we have a new project to keep us busy. My other son, Owen, is 9 and he is excited to and wants to help out his big brother work on them. I am starting this thread for him and he and I will set up an account for him to add posts once we start on it... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-27-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Looks like good project trucks, the blue 82 looks the best in my opinion. I have those same rims. Can't afford new ones, but they polish up pretty well. A little 1000 grit sandpaper with some wd40 and polish, they don't look half bad. I wish I was able to get a parts truck. Keep us posted. Good luck

08-27-2010, 05:29 PM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build That was extremely generous of Mr. Kilgore, and I bet he did it all with a huge grin on his face. Nothing like the excitement in the eyes of a very young teenager when it comes to their first vehicle. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-27-2010, 05:29 PM	#4
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Great story! I look forward to seeing how this goes! __________________ 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

08-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build man great deal! id like to have the base model v6 truck. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-27-2010, 09:23 PM	#6
Can't kech me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 222	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Hey guys, this is Korbin. thanks for all the feedback. I'm going to build the '82 and use the '85 as a parts truck. As for the rims on the blue truck, along with the grill guard and toolbox, they will be taken off. I plan just cleaning the '82 up and getting it running before I customize much. I want to rip out all the soft stuff in the interior ( carpet, seat covers, and headliner). The drivers side door is BADLY rusted and needs to be replaced. I"ll post again once the '82 is sitting in my backyard. thanks again guys. Last edited by Can't kech me; 08-27-2010 at 09:23 PM.

08-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Good luck my friend!! Looks like you and your dad have an awesome project coming in the future. Keep us updated. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

08-30-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Your gonna have a blast youngster!!!... Aint nuttin like cruisin in a ride you built up yourself!! are the engines in both those trucks completely shot? __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!...

08-30-2010, 06:45 PM	#9
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build That's a great start to a story. I will be subscribing to this one. The trucks look like good starts, but you do have a looooooong way to go. I hope your boys learn something from redoing these trucks. That kind of knowledge goes far. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

08-30-2010, 06:53 PM	#10
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Your very lucky to start young. I got a 76 that I am trying to build, and my parents are fighting me on it. It is a great experience to build your own truck, Im about 1/4 way through my 76 build and it has been great fun so far. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

08-30-2010, 08:36 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Awesome story. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#12
Yupiamlo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Wales, PA Posts: 82	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Sick man, awesome motivation, keep us posted, you going low or high?

08-31-2010, 06:10 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Right On! And a big to Korbin! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-31-2010, 06:45 PM	#15
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Thats a pretty cool story! Good luck with everything.

08-31-2010, 10:24 PM	#16
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build I just noticed ya'll live in Longview, my grandparents live in Troop, and my uncle works at Tyler Pipe. Maybe next time I visit my grand parents, when can hang out or something. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver



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08-31-2010, 11:27 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Great start! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-31-2010, 11:48 PM	#18
garmar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mtn View, Missouri Posts: 81	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build That's fantastic! My boy turns 13 next March and we plan to get started refurbishing my 84 GMC for him soon to drive when he's 16.

09-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#19
Can't kech me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 222	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build i know that rims, paint, and lowering will all come with time, but i can't help thinking about it. I've been looking at the 3/5 economy drop from sport truck direct, but the then cutting an inch out of the front coils to get more rake.i think im going to cut my own c sections out instead of buying them and put the money i saved by doing that towards long travel shocks. for rims i was looking at the boss 338 in the black or grey finish. as for paint i dont know. green primer? light blue primer? grey primer? have you guys seen the black 86 that got lowered in street truck magazine? it was an article on how to lower your square body for under $600 or something like that. i want that stance! it's perfect. a 4/5 drop. I want to slam it on bags but i'm not allowed to . oh well. thanks again. Korbin Last edited by Can't kech me; 09-01-2010 at 05:10 PM.

09-01-2010, 06:41 PM	#21
Yupiamlo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Wales, PA Posts: 82	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Hey, I have an 85 Square body that has a 5/5 drop, and it sits perfect. As far as C Notches, you won't need them unless you go lower than 5/5, all you have to do is remove the factory bumpstops and your good. Look under the forums but everyone I have talked to/seen says they never hit either. Heres where I got mine from its all DJM so its good stuff. http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...44235232251238. Only thing you have to do other than putting the kit on is if your running ralleye wheels you have to shave like an 1/8" off the calipers where the wheels hit. -Adam

09-02-2010, 06:35 PM	#23
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Nice trucks. I wish i could have paid $300.00 for two trucks. When i was 13. lol I don't know why but i like the rims on the blue 82. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

09-02-2010, 08:19 PM	#24
Can't kech me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 222	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Probably b/c they look like hot wheel rims __________________ "As I walk through the valley of rice i fear no honda, for i have torque!" My truck>http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=418618

09-02-2010, 10:25 PM	#25
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build Tuning in for this build. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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