Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Starting to wonder if I need to move this to the build section?

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Looks pretty good.

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Build section? Heck its already built now :lol:

Looks purdy, nice work!! :metal:

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks!

Built? still a long ways off.

Thanks!

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

ARGH!!! here i come over her to see the progress, of course I forgot about your truck build, way too much on my mind right now, sorry about that. and I can not see the pics at work right now, but I will check in later and see what she looks like tonite. Promise. Later

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Well we have been putting the truck back together this weekend. We got most of the trim, mirrors and installed new molding. Don't think its going to last long since the chrome isn't very well adhered to the plastic. I'm wondering if there is an OEM quality molding available? It was easy to cut and install. We like the way it turned out. Now, we just need a rear sport bumper and some new tires for the new wheels. Here are the pics:

Used masking tape to make sure the pieces were level.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...k/86chev79.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...k/86chev77.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...k/86chev80.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...k/86chev78.jpg

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Nice work Mike! :metal:

that thing looks killer.
can't wait to see the 338's on there :D

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks Joe! Still have tons to do on the interior. Little at a time;)

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

very nice - my guess you like to wash your truck very often ( and yes I am bit jealous - I have loads of body work to do, but no time nor tools to do it with)

//RF

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks RF! No, I don't like washing my truck a lot even though mines black too. But this one is my Son's and I tried very hard to get him to pick another color....like white or red.

As for the bodywork and time and tools. I totally understand. This is a super low budget project so there wasn't any cash to pay someone else to do anything on it. So I just squeeze in what I can when I have the funds. Trying to get this thing done:chevy:

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

truck turned out amazing, I finally checked it out, gonna be a super great looking truck for the amount of time and money you have put in to her, way to go!!!!!!! A little pat on the back for you from me btw, at least one of us is getting something done.

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks James! The paint turned out okay, even though I spent a ton of hours on it, I haven't done any in years and it showed. Had some sanding scratches that showed threw the paint and a few dents that I just missed? go figure. Oh well, he is going to be driving it to school the first day and that's the goal.
thanks,:ito:

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

awesome work Mike, since you need more practice ill let you paint my k10 in the future.... :lol: Bet your son has a perma-smile.....

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks Heath! I would be happy to paint the K10 for you as long as you do all the body work. and yes he has been all smiles.

Next step, we are lowering it few inches in the back to level it and installing the new wheels. I picked some of the parts to fix the A/C yesterday. Still need to find a better interior. We can do that a little at a time. It will be an ongoing process (when your on a super tight budget) as you guys know.

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

any updates on this truck? it looks great!

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Thanks!
Yep, working on the update for this weekend. We got the body all just about put back together and I started working on the A/C. Picked up all the parts to get it back going, blew out all the old oil I could get out, intalled the new orifice tube, orings and accumulator. It is currently being vacuumed, I will probably purge the system with dry nitrogen overnight to check for leaks. If it holds pressure I will pull it back down and charge it with oil and r134.

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

i just painted mine today, next is tranny, then getting the AC workin, i gotta have that in east tx!

Re: 5.7 TBI in an 86????? Anyone done this swap??
 

Sounds good you have a build thread?

We charged the a/c and hooked up the new radio yesterday. Got to drive it around the mile section!....with cold:chevy: air. Just need tires, bumper and a few odds and ends.

Re: 86 Silverado Father and Son project
 

i cant believe i for got about this truck looks really good now

Re: 86 Silverado Father and Son project
 

Man thats beautiful. Looking really good buddy!

Re: 86 Silverado Father and Son project
 

Thanks! we have worked really hard on it.

Thanks! More updates coming this weekend....Hopefully.

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I noticed in another post you got it painted, and then the build thread showed up. The truck looks great. I'm sure your son is thrilled!

Re: 86 Silverado Father and Son project
 

Right on Mike!
You should get a lot more traffic now :metal:

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Wow---Great job man!

Re: 86 Silverado Father and Son project
 

Thanks! he is so pumped! I thought it would help more people with their sons/daughters on a slow build with a TIGHT budget.

Thanks, want to make sure more folks like you and me
see it.
Thanks a bunch:chevy: