My 1991 Crew Cab project
 

So a year or two ago, I sold my 91 crew cab V3500 with a 6.2 diesel, 4L80e trans, and NP205 t-case.
Here is the thread on it:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488080
I really liked that truck but it was a stripped down work truck that was loud and rough riding. I got a 98 K3500 CCLB with a 6.5TD/4L80E and sold my 91 to a buddy (he lifted it, cut it down to a short bed, and painted it). I really liked how the IFS truck rode and was happy to get a turbo diesel.

Recently I had been contemplating getting rid of the 98, it's not really what I want. So another 91 popped up on Facebook. I posted my 98 on Facebook for sale and sold it the next day. The same evening I bought my new 91! The seller even delivered it to my house 35 miles away for no extra charge.

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The good: 1991 V3500, 454 TBI, 4L80E, NP205
Fully loaded, power windows/locks, a/c, cruise, dual batteries, 9000# Warn winch.

The bad: steering column is broken, there are a few rust spots, the front bench seat is destroyed, and the passenger front end is wrecked.

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I love it!! I seen the craigslist ad... You did very well my friend! I will definitely follow ur progress on this rig!

Congrats!

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Thanks man!

I have, at least I think, drastically changed the look for the better.

First I removed the running boards, bug deflector, topper, and plastic bed liner (4 things I hate).

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The inside of the bed is in amazing shape, very few dents in the floor.Attachment 1557449

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The next thing I did was throw my tires and wheels on it, I got done around midnight so this picture is dark.

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The next day pulled out the core support, removed the bad fender, put in a new column, and popped out the passenger front door dent. It's like it was never dented.

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The bad column is weird, the metal tube broke off clean. I'm going to disassemble it and take pictures.



*sorry I can only upload one picture at a time on my phone*

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Core support before, it was pretty hammered.

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Core support now, still needs a BFH massage.

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I put the winch to work to straighten the core support. I put a snatch block on my CCSB and ran the rope back to the core. Both trucks were in 4 low and park, It was Dragging them towards each other. I finally had to get 2 helpers and have them stand on the brakes in both lol

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Nice score. Too bad your not closer to me, because I have a core support and fender.

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Just my luck lol!


I spent some more time straightening the core support, it's close enough until I get a fender...

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That's gonna be an awesome truck

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Nice truck! :metal:

Seems like all the 91' V3500's ended up in Alaska. I never see them for sale here.

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Thanks guys!

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The 1991 V3500 is the "Holy Grail" of square bodies. I have one too.

http://ck5.com/forums/data/xengaller...74ede7af.jpg?0

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Yes it is!
Congrats to you also!

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Love it! What next?

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I still have to pick up a fender. I'm going to shampoo the carpet and clean up the interior.
The back bench seat is perfect, the front has a broken frame. I just happen to have a 98-ish bench seat with center fold down arm rest. I'm planning on putting it in the front.
Pic I found online of what my seat looks like
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I'm also going to pull the bumpers off and replace them with a factory front bumper and a rear sport bumper. I also need to order some new grill parts...

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Little more progress

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Looks good with the new fender. How heavy was the winch and bumper you pulled off? I've always liked that style but already have 4000 lbs over my front axle.

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They are surprisingly light. I don't have a scale but I'll pick them up and try to estimate the weight...

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I'd be surprised if the combo weighs much over 100 pounds...

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Nice you made a lot of progress. Let me know when you post that bumper and winch.

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New (temporary) home for the winch and bumper.
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Awesome, can't wait to see more!

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I'm planning (some time down the road) on running my warn 8274 on the front of my CCSB with a custom bumper (I still need to finish building) and running this warn 9000 on the rear. I'm not sure how I'm going to mount the rear one, possibly by building a custom bumper our back.

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Thanks!!

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Started stripping out the interior
The carpet was filthy, stinky, and full of dog hair
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My son, Jason, was helping me pull out the carpet and backing. He was on the passenger side. He said "uh dad, there is a hole over here". I thought he was joking until I looked and saw this.
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Looks like it had a leaky heater core at some point.

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There is some heavy surface rust on the driver side.
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The rest of the floor is in pretty amazing shape
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I got my carpets pressure washed and my new front seat in for a test fit before I finish mounting the stock sliders to it.
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I'll have to do some grinding, patching, welding and painting before I can get the interior reassembled. I may even dye all the plastics black or grey too while I'm at it...

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Good progress. I hate those surprises.

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Me too!

I thought the one thing I didn't have to worry about was rotten floors lol