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Vega_67C10 · 04-26-2011, 11:02 PM

I had to sell my 67 to pay a medical bill. Just killed me to do it, but when times are tough you do what you gotta do. Well things smoothed out a bit and after searching for awhile a found this 89 that needed to be rescued.

5.7 Sport
1/2 ton SB
Lowed?? My guess was 2/3 (coils/mono leafs)
Driver side window didn't work, a swift hit in the motor region got it going.

Common rust- Cab corners and right bedside wheel well

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jb1016 · 04-27-2011, 05:24 PM

A factory sport? I'm in.

Pop's C-10 · 04-27-2011, 05:54 PM

That is a sweet truck...tint tha tailsor swap em out..

Vega_67C10 · 04-27-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

That is a sweet truck...tint tha tailsor swap em out..

Thanks! They where the first thing to go. Picked an almost flawless factory pair from a Burb at the local pick-a-part.
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Vega_67C10 · 04-27-2011, 08:20 PM

I decided to start with getting her to stop. Brakes where scary bad, and bounced for a country mile after a bump.

Rotors, pads and shocks all around. With a rattle can spray job I'm not to proud of but I want to get her on the road and cruise.
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Tons of elbow grease but finally got the color back in the hood.

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Loosing some weight.
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Shaun1162 · 04-27-2011, 08:54 PM

Nice project truck! I would have gone the exact same route you would have... I thought you'd have to repaint that hood after the first picture, but then I saw it cleaned up and WOW! What a difference! Looking forward to seeing more..

jb1016 · 04-27-2011, 11:19 PM

Glad you ditched the clear tails. And I can't believe there was color on that hood!

92GMCDriver · 04-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Good looking truck, plans for the motor? or just drive it?

Vega_67C10 · 04-28-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 92GMCDriver

Good looking truck, plans for the motor? or just drive it?

Plans for winter 2011-2012 is to pull it and trans. Without getting internal, I would like to replace all gaskets. I dont believe the motor has 291k on it. It runs strong and no smoke. Clean and paint it. I have always loved chevy orange but love black and chrome. In short, yes but simple apperance upgrades for now.

With that said......a 383 would be really shweet.

69c10stepside · 04-28-2011, 08:59 PM

My 95 suburban has 272k miles on it, original motor. I don't see any reason yet for it not making it as far as that one has. It is still as strong as when I bought it, and I have put 140k miles on it. The original transmission let go around the 230 mark...

I said all of that just to say, nice find and keep the up dates coming, and I too am glad you ditched the tail lights!

Vega_67C10 · 05-22-2011, 02:55 PM

Got the side molding off
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Then started cab corners by removing the bed bolts and tailgate.
First time attempt, I'm happy with results for a weekend project.
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Fitting
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All welded up, first layer of filler and I must say I so dislike sanding.
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Right side.
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Richie · 05-22-2011, 05:15 PM

Looks great.Nice job on the corners.I found a red sport like yours close to town here but its not for sale.Sitting in a guys backyard.Real shame.Keep up the nice work.

Vega_67C10 · 05-22-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie

Looks great.Nice job on the corners.I found a red sport like yours close to town here but its not for sale.Sitting in a guys backyard.Real shame.Keep up the nice work.

Thanks Richie, sheet metal work certainly isn't my day job but I know I did it and I did it well enough that it's good for a long time. So I'm good with it.

That's a shame about the Sport. There's a local 71 LB that hasn't moved in years here. I've been driving past it for more than 10 years now. The rockers are now literally falling off the cab now.

Pop's C-10 · 05-22-2011, 11:13 PM

nice work on tha corners...what size are those back tires?

Vega_67C10 · 05-23-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

nice work on tha corners...what size are those back tires?

275/60's on 15's all the way around
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92GMCDriver · 06-09-2011, 06:49 PM

good work, ive always liked these trucks. makes me wish my 92 was a swb sport or a 454ss

kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 08:28 PM

Looks good...
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Vega_67C10 · 08-07-2011, 02:09 PM

Well guys, I sold her a while back. I had this idea to sell and buy a 60-66. It didn't work out as I planned. This is were she was when I sold her and then a pic of what I bought.

I'm still looking for another project Chevy but i've always wanted a Jeep. It was a stock 02. I put the 2.5in lift on it then installed the new 31's on 15x8's. It's a blast to drive, but damn I miss my truck.

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jb1016 · 08-07-2011, 10:27 PM

It breaks my heart, but at least that's a decent jeep. Probably better on gas.

04-26-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Vega's 89 Rescue I had to sell my 67 to pay a medical bill. Just killed me to do it, but when times are tough you do what you gotta do. Well things smoothed out a bit and after searching for awhile a found this 89 that needed to be rescued. 5.7 Sport 1/2 ton SB Lowed?? My guess was 2/3 (coils/mono leafs) Driver side window didn't work, a swift hit in the motor region got it going. Common rust- Cab corners and right bedside wheel well [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Let the cleaning begin!! [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

04-27-2011, 05:54 PM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue That is a sweet truck...tint tha tailsor swap em out.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-27-2011, 08:20 PM	#5
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue I decided to start with getting her to stop. Brakes where scary bad, and bounced for a country mile after a bump. Rotors, pads and shocks all around. With a rattle can spray job I'm not to proud of but I want to get her on the road and cruise. [IMG][/IMG] Tons of elbow grease but finally got the color back in the hood. [IMG][/IMG] Loosing some weight. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

04-27-2011, 08:54 PM	#6
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Nice project truck! I would have gone the exact same route you would have... I thought you'd have to repaint that hood after the first picture, but then I saw it cleaned up and WOW! What a difference! Looking forward to seeing more.. __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

04-28-2011, 01:05 PM	#8
92GMCDriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 124	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Good looking truck, plans for the motor? or just drive it?

04-28-2011, 08:59 PM	#10
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue My 95 suburban has 272k miles on it, original motor. I don't see any reason yet for it not making it as far as that one has. It is still as strong as when I bought it, and I have put 140k miles on it. The original transmission let go around the 230 mark... I said all of that just to say, nice find and keep the up dates coming, and I too am glad you ditched the tail lights! __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

05-22-2011, 02:55 PM	#11
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Got the side molding off [IMG][/IMG] Then started cab corners by removing the bed bolts and tailgate. First time attempt, I'm happy with results for a weekend project. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Fitting [IMG][/IMG] All welded up, first layer of filler and I must say I so dislike sanding. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Right side. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

05-22-2011, 05:15 PM	#12
Richie 4:13 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: St. Cloud, Florida Posts: 500	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Looks great.Nice job on the corners.I found a red sport like yours close to town here but its not for sale.Sitting in a guys backyard.Real shame.Keep up the nice work.

05-22-2011, 11:13 PM	#14
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue nice work on tha corners...what size are those back tires? __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

06-09-2011, 06:49 PM	#16
92GMCDriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 124	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue good work, ive always liked these trucks. makes me wish my 92 was a swb sport or a 454ss

06-09-2011, 08:28 PM	#17
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Looks good... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

08-07-2011, 02:09 PM	#18
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Vega's 89 Rescue Well guys, I sold her a while back. I had this idea to sell and buy a 60-66. It didn't work out as I planned. This is were she was when I sold her and then a pic of what I bought. I'm still looking for another project Chevy but i've always wanted a Jeep. It was a stock 02. I put the 2.5in lift on it then installed the new 31's on 15x8's. It's a blast to drive, but damn I miss my truck. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force



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