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Arts712828 · 10-12-2015, 11:46 PM

This is the start of my build , starting out with a 88 gmc R3500 , 454 tbi and a turbo 400 trans.
So far got all the cow boy stuff off of it, and working on the interor.
This truck had some custom work from weatherbys custom trucks and vans when ot was new , so Blue crush velvet seats , bucket seats in the front with the wood concel with the cb , over head concel with the raydar detecker and the cowboy hat holder, and the kicker the back seat folds down to a bed, Lovely blue shag carpet,
So to start took off the headack rack , running boards , and bed rails, and gutted the interor.
Now working on putting 2004 chevy avalanche all power and leather, so after putting the front seats in I find to get the seats at the right hight we have to mod the floor of the truck anf the back seat build a new bass and cut the old on off. So here are some pic's to show you what are stated with.
The plan is to put air ride on it with the 22" semi wheels , and a cummins swap

Arts712828 · 10-12-2015, 11:47 PM

The 2nd pic is when it was new

COS399 · 10-15-2015, 11:15 PM

I'm in. Plenty of information and help in the "Diesel Conversion" section.

Nice starting platform.

Arts712828 · 10-15-2015, 11:34 PM

What to make it similar to this truck

Arts712828 · 10-17-2015, 05:59 PM

Well some work done on it worked on the floors to get the new seats to fit right

mcmlxix · 10-17-2015, 07:21 PM

Please detail the center console install. I am looking at adding the same console to my truck. I want to see how it lines up with the lower part of the dash.

Arts712828 · 10-17-2015, 09:51 PM

The front part do not line up at all and have to come up a way to make the back seat vents to work and not see the vent hose's

Arts712828 · 10-18-2015, 01:41 PM

This is after I pulled the running boards and headack rack off

Arts712828 · 10-19-2015, 10:22 PM

Found out today why this truck didn't have a tailgate

Arts712828 · 10-30-2015, 07:21 PM

Dose any body on here know where I can get new back door panals for this truck???

mrolds88 · 10-30-2015, 10:35 PM

Unless they were specifically added by the builder they are the same as the Suburbans.

Arts712828 · 11-01-2015, 04:58 PM

yes same a suburban just looking to get new ones to die an new color,
This is what I have just need new one's with out the wood insert

Arts712828 · 11-26-2015, 04:17 PM

Well got some work done today on the rear seat got the seat frame mods almost done just have to work out the mounting to the truck

Arts712828 · 11-29-2015, 11:38 PM

Back seat is in , just have to sand blast and paint the new frame

Zane M · 11-30-2015, 12:58 AM

Coming along nicely! Looking forward to future updates.

Arts712828 · 11-30-2015, 08:39 AM

Realy hoping to get the interer done in the next month, Then it's time to change out the motor

ruffrida2005 · 12-01-2015, 04:05 AM

What did those seats come out of?

Arts712828 · 12-02-2015, 08:42 AM

The seats came out of a 2004 avalanche

Arts712828 · 12-13-2015, 01:47 AM

Looking for some info on buying the wheel adaptors for the 8 to 10 lug.
Who is a good sorce for them?

Ghostwhite · 12-13-2015, 06:08 PM

Tennessee wheel and tire made mine.

travlinman · 12-13-2015, 11:28 PM

Yup tennessee wheel or this place are the 2 I've found
http://ktperformance.net/i-19722311-...ront-rear.html

ruffrida2005 · 12-14-2015, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travlinman

Yup tennessee wheel or this place are the 2 I've found
http://ktperformance.net/i-19722311-...ront-rear.html

How do those Diamond T adaptors compare to the TN wheel ones?

travlinman · 12-14-2015, 02:07 PM

I do not know have not tried them. They compare the same and price is about the same. The diamond are on sale now so I might try them. Save 100 and be able to order more parts lol

ruffrida2005 · 12-14-2015, 04:06 PM

Well I guess I will find out. I just bought them.

Ghostwhite · 12-14-2015, 04:32 PM

Looks like you got a deal, the diamond ones appear to come with lugnuts for the semi 10 lugs AND the stock chevy 8 lugs. TWaT adapters only come with lugnuts for the 10 lugs.

10-12-2015, 11:46 PM	#1
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	1988 Gmc crew cab build This is the start of my build , starting out with a 88 gmc R3500 , 454 tbi and a turbo 400 trans. So far got all the cow boy stuff off of it, and working on the interor. This truck had some custom work from weatherbys custom trucks and vans when ot was new , so Blue crush velvet seats , bucket seats in the front with the wood concel with the cb , over head concel with the raydar detecker and the cowboy hat holder, and the kicker the back seat folds down to a bed, Lovely blue shag carpet, So to start took off the headack rack , running boards , and bed rails, and gutted the interor. Now working on putting 2004 chevy avalanche all power and leather, so after putting the front seats in I find to get the seats at the right hight we have to mod the floor of the truck anf the back seat build a new bass and cut the old on off. So here are some pic's to show you what are stated with. The plan is to put air ride on it with the 22" semi wheels , and a cummins swap Attached Images

10-12-2015, 11:47 PM	#2
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build The 2nd pic is when it was new

10-15-2015, 11:15 PM	#3
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build I'm in. Plenty of information and help in the "Diesel Conversion" section. Nice starting platform. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

10-15-2015, 11:34 PM	#4
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build What to make it similar to this truck Attached Images

10-17-2015, 05:59 PM	#5
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Well some work done on it worked on the floors to get the new seats to fit right Attached Images

10-17-2015, 07:21 PM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Please detail the center console install. I am looking at adding the same console to my truck. I want to see how it lines up with the lower part of the dash. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-17-2015, 09:51 PM	#7
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build The front part do not line up at all and have to come up a way to make the back seat vents to work and not see the vent hose's

10-18-2015, 01:41 PM	#8
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build This is after I pulled the running boards and headack rack off Attached Images

10-19-2015, 10:22 PM	#9
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Found out today why this truck didn't have a tailgate Attached Images

10-30-2015, 07:21 PM	#10
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Dose any body on here know where I can get new back door panals for this truck???

10-30-2015, 10:35 PM	#11
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Unless they were specifically added by the builder they are the same as the Suburbans. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

11-01-2015, 04:58 PM	#12
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build yes same a suburban just looking to get new ones to die an new color, This is what I have just need new one's with out the wood insert Attached Images

11-26-2015, 04:17 PM	#13
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Well got some work done today on the rear seat got the seat frame mods almost done just have to work out the mounting to the truck Attached Images

11-29-2015, 11:38 PM	#14
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Back seat is in , just have to sand blast and paint the new frame Attached Images

11-30-2015, 12:58 AM	#15
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Coming along nicely! Looking forward to future updates.



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11-30-2015, 08:39 AM	#16
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Realy hoping to get the interer done in the next month, Then it's time to change out the motor

12-01-2015, 04:05 AM	#17
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build What did those seats come out of? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-02-2015, 08:42 AM	#18
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build The seats came out of a 2004 avalanche

12-13-2015, 01:47 AM	#19
Arts712828 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kent , Wa Posts: 53	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Looking for some info on buying the wheel adaptors for the 8 to 10 lug. Who is a good sorce for them? Attached Images

12-13-2015, 06:08 PM	#20
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Tennessee wheel and tire made mine. __________________ 1988 Chevy R30 Dually Crew-Cab - Build thread Cummins swap + Bagged and Bodied on Semi wheels, work in progress

12-13-2015, 11:28 PM	#21
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Yup tennessee wheel or this place are the 2 I've found http://ktperformance.net/i-19722311-...ront-rear.html __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

12-14-2015, 02:07 PM	#23
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build I do not know have not tried them. They compare the same and price is about the same. The diamond are on sale now so I might try them. Save 100 and be able to order more parts lol __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

12-14-2015, 04:06 PM	#24
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Well I guess I will find out. I just bought them. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-14-2015, 04:32 PM	#25
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: 1988 Gmc crew cab build Looks like you got a deal, the diamond ones appear to come with lugnuts for the semi 10 lugs AND the stock chevy 8 lugs. TWaT adapters only come with lugnuts for the 10 lugs. __________________ 1988 Chevy R30 Dually Crew-Cab - Build thread Cummins swap + Bagged and Bodied on Semi wheels, work in progress

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