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STOCKISH · 09-30-2010, 05:52 PM

Waiting anxiously!!!

p_rubottom · 09-30-2010, 09:54 PM

Alright alright.... here we are ladies and gents. Plated outside inside and boxed. Overkill?? lol i read into SCOTI Recycle project and looked like a good idea to do all the reinforcement. I just wanted to make sure its nice and solid being as i will be taking the kiddos on trips and hauling trailers and such. After everything was welded up i hit it with my wire wheel and shot some rustoleum black on it to help clean it up a bit. Next step is pulling the front clip and motor to dig into the motor mounting situation.

joe231 · 09-30-2010, 10:13 PM

Right on!!
Nice work!
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WillieloRidez · 10-01-2010, 09:28 AM

Lookin good man

WillieloRidez · 10-25-2010, 04:14 PM

Updates??????

STOCKISH · 12-22-2010, 12:13 AM

Where ya at buddy???

p_rubottom · 12-22-2010, 02:18 AM

Work on the truck has been slow, The engine and trans are all in the truck. I have just been getting everything lined up and bolted in. Then its finishing up the fuel system and firing it up. About ready to get a rear drive shaft made, anyone have a measurement on that with a short crew? Or how to measure for it? And I'll get some pics up of it sitting in the for the pic police!

Thanks for the bump Cheyenne!

joe231 · 12-22-2010, 09:19 AM

do you have the stock 2 piece long bed drive shaft?
If so you should just be able to have 14" taken out of the rear piece.

STOCKISH · 12-22-2010, 05:30 PM

Pic police here, just doing our jobs!

p_rubottom · 12-22-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

do you have the stock 2 piece long bed drive shaft?
If so you should just be able to have 14" taken out of the rear piece.

No it didn't come with the truck. I might have to watch for one at a pick and pull so i can just have it cut down instead of having a whole new one made.

p_rubottom · 01-03-2011, 09:22 PM

Update.

I have the engine and trans in and bolted up. I did have to go with TBSS manifolds to get it to fit in there, so I have an extra set laying around if anyone needs some. Still searching for a CC drive-shaft to cut down. I worked on pulling the front clip tonight for ease of wiring the engine in. I think i will also spray some new paint while its off. I have a parts pile waiting on me, Skyjacker SS brake lines, SJ shocks, new gas tanks and plumbing, all new brake componants. I'm on the fence about wheels either stock steel wheels and caps or procomps black rock crawler wheels. I will be getting some 36" goodyears from a local gov surplus dealer.

grayharville · 01-03-2011, 10:35 PM

looks great, how is all the wiring on the 6.0? what about bolting it up to a th400 or a manual trans? I have dreams of a SWB square body with a 5.3/6.0 and a 5 speed stick.

Jonboy · 01-04-2011, 09:50 AM

I don't know if it's worth the trip or not, but Becker Tire in Great Bend used to sell the retreads for $75 each. The pre retreads were a mixed bag, it seems like all of them I bought were different heights. They fit perfectly on a 16.5 x 9.75 rim.

p_rubottom · 01-04-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by grayharville

looks great, how is all the wiring on the 6.0? what about bolting it up to a th400 or a manual trans? I have dreams of a SWB square body with a 5.3/6.0 and a 5 speed stick.

Actually the wiring is easy. I sent it to wait4me and it came back great. I had mixed feelings about sending it to them but i was suprised. It was all labeled and re-wraped to factory look. I had them take all the trans wires out so its a stand alone engine harness. The computer was flashed to a Silverado HD tune.

grayharville · 01-05-2011, 12:20 AM

oh that sounds fairly simple. how about using an older tranny behind an ls series motor? I would like to run a manual trans.

p_rubottom · 01-05-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grayharville

oh that sounds fairly simple. how about using an older tranny behind an ls series motor? I would like to run a manual trans.

All i had to do was get a flexplate bushing to take up the space between the torque converter and flexplate. I'm not sure on a manual though. I know that trucks come out with five speeds so Im sure you could aquire the parts to do it.

p_rubottom · 01-05-2011, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I don't know if it's worth the trip or not, but Becker Tire in Great Bend used to sell the retreads for $75 each. The pre retreads were a mixed bag, it seems like all of them I bought were different heights. They fit perfectly on a 16.5 x 9.75 rim.

Thanks for the info Jonboy. I wasn't sure yet on what size of rim i would need.
There is a supplier in Halstead Ks which is a little closer for me im going to pick up some tires from.

Link: http://www.trailworthyfab.com/

Jonboy · 01-05-2011, 09:57 AM

Those have a completely different tread pattern than I remembered. Looks like a great deal for the price. A set of the Hummer wheels would be sweet, too.

MTCK · 01-05-2011, 02:57 PM

Man there are a bunch of cool 4x4 builds going, love it!

WillieloRidez · 01-21-2011, 03:51 PM

Heard you bought a suburban tank for the rear... Any updates?

p_rubottom · 01-27-2011, 10:55 PM

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Heard you bought a suburban tank for the rear... Any updates?

Hey Will, not much just getting parts rounded up and waiting for warmer weather. I did get a lot from that burb though!

WillieloRidez · 01-29-2011, 09:20 PM

I bought the front clip and door harness out of it. Craig is good at hooking us up
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p_rubottom · 02-18-2011, 11:20 PM

For sale, pm for info.

joe231 · 02-18-2011, 11:33 PM

What's for sale?
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p_rubottom · 02-18-2011, 11:46 PM

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What's for sale?
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The truck, due to job changes I would like to sell.

09-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#26
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Waiting anxiously!!! __________________ --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.

09-30-2010, 09:54 PM	#27
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Alright alright.... here we are ladies and gents. Plated outside inside and boxed. Overkill?? lol i read into SCOTI Recycle project and looked like a good idea to do all the reinforcement. I just wanted to make sure its nice and solid being as i will be taking the kiddos on trips and hauling trailers and such. After everything was welded up i hit it with my wire wheel and shot some rustoleum black on it to help clean it up a bit. Next step is pulling the front clip and motor to dig into the motor mounting situation. Attached Images Last edited by p_rubottom; 09-30-2010 at 10:04 PM.

09-30-2010, 10:13 PM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Right on!! Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-01-2010, 09:28 AM	#29
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Lookin good man __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

10-25-2010, 04:14 PM	#30
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Updates?????? __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

12-22-2010, 12:13 AM	#31
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Where ya at buddy??? __________________ --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.

12-22-2010, 02:18 AM	#32
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Work on the truck has been slow, The engine and trans are all in the truck. I have just been getting everything lined up and bolted in. Then its finishing up the fuel system and firing it up. About ready to get a rear drive shaft made, anyone have a measurement on that with a short crew? Or how to measure for it? And I'll get some pics up of it sitting in the for the pic police! Thanks for the bump Cheyenne!

12-22-2010, 09:19 AM	#33
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build do you have the stock 2 piece long bed drive shaft? If so you should just be able to have 14" taken out of the rear piece. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-22-2010, 05:30 PM	#34
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Pic police here, just doing our jobs! __________________ --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.

01-03-2011, 09:22 PM	#36
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Update. I have the engine and trans in and bolted up. I did have to go with TBSS manifolds to get it to fit in there, so I have an extra set laying around if anyone needs some. Still searching for a CC drive-shaft to cut down. I worked on pulling the front clip tonight for ease of wiring the engine in. I think i will also spray some new paint while its off. I have a parts pile waiting on me, Skyjacker SS brake lines, SJ shocks, new gas tanks and plumbing, all new brake componants. I'm on the fence about wheels either stock steel wheels and caps or procomps black rock crawler wheels. I will be getting some 36" goodyears from a local gov surplus dealer. Attached Images

01-03-2011, 10:35 PM	#37
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build looks great, how is all the wiring on the 6.0? what about bolting it up to a th400 or a manual trans? I have dreams of a SWB square body with a 5.3/6.0 and a 5 speed stick. __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

01-04-2011, 09:50 AM	#38
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build I don't know if it's worth the trip or not, but Becker Tire in Great Bend used to sell the retreads for $75 each. The pre retreads were a mixed bag, it seems like all of them I bought were different heights. They fit perfectly on a 16.5 x 9.75 rim. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-05-2011, 12:20 AM	#40
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build oh that sounds fairly simple. how about using an older tranny behind an ls series motor? I would like to run a manual trans. __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

01-05-2011, 09:57 AM	#43
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Those have a completely different tread pattern than I remembered. Looks like a great deal for the price. A set of the Hummer wheels would be sweet, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-05-2011, 02:57 PM	#44
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Man there are a bunch of cool 4x4 builds going, love it! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck



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01-21-2011, 03:51 PM	#45
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build Heard you bought a suburban tank for the rear... Any updates? __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

01-29-2011, 09:20 PM	#47
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build I bought the front clip and door harness out of it. Craig is good at hooking us up Posted via Mobile Device __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-18-2011, 11:20 PM	#48
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 86 Crew cab 4x4 6.0 build For sale, pm for info.

02-18-2011, 11:33 PM	#49
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