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OJOE · 05-15-2008, 02:31 AM

just got finished with engine bay wiring, the engine will turn over now. i still have to finish the wiring under dash.

OJOE · 05-21-2008, 02:59 AM

update---- wiring finished, fuel lines finished,dakota gauges finished and the 5.3 started on its own power.
i took the rear drive shaft to the shop today to have it cut, hope to get it back tomorrow. maybe get the bed and rear bumper back on and off to the muffler shop wed or thur. can't wait to drive it down the road

**Hart_Rod** · 05-21-2008, 03:24 AM

At this rate, you're not going to have anything to do in a couple of weeks. How bout I bring my 67 CrewCab up there for you to finish.............

aggie91 · 05-22-2008, 01:04 AM

Just found this thread, can't wait to see it finished. Makes me want one...

OJOE · 05-22-2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

At this rate, you're not going to have anything to do in a couple of weeks. How bout I bring my 67 CrewCab up there for you to finish.............

hey there, long time no see, mike came over this after noon and we got the drive shaft back in and got the bed back on. yea it will move around on its own power now. going to get the rear bumper on tomorrow and off to the muffler shop thursday.
i have been looking at your builds. i also like that thingey thing on top of your engine.

pcmcobra · 05-22-2008, 03:29 AM

lol @ ojoe

jdurant · 05-23-2008, 09:18 PM

Looking great....man, that is going to be a cool truck.

OJOE · 05-25-2008, 03:06 AM

update--got back from muffler shop yesterday. they did a good job but i dont like the mufflers, they are to loud. i had them use the stainless magna flows, sounds like glasspacks. got to change mufflers
we were able to get the inside of fenders painted and put back on along with the hood.
then it was off for the test drive and it was good, lot of power and drove good.
now only if it was finished.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-25-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

hey there, long time no see, mike came over this after noon and we got the drive shaft back in and got the bed back on. yea it will move around on its own power now. going to get the rear bumper on tomorrow and off to the muffler shop thursday.
i have been looking at your builds. i also like that thingey thing on top of your engine.

The truck is looking good. I think you need to put one of those "thingeys" on top of your motor,

. Just let me know when I can drop my Crewcab off to be finished,

.

mike nutt · 05-26-2008, 11:22 PM

here's a few update pics.

mike nutt · 05-26-2008, 11:24 PM

some more !

mike nutt · 05-26-2008, 11:27 PM

even more!

mike nutt · 05-26-2008, 11:30 PM

more!!!!!

**Captkaos** · 05-30-2008, 01:17 AM

Looking good OJOE!

OJOE · 05-30-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Looking good OJOE!

thanks, i just got back from getting new mufflers, got plain turbos and they sound a lot better than the magnaflows they took off.also got front end alinement and a/c hoses made. will get a/c system flushed and charged tomorrow.

**lolife99** · 05-30-2008, 03:18 AM

OJOE,... what rear disc brake kit did you use? Any part numbers you could give me would be great. Thanks.

OJOE · 05-31-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

OJOE,... what rear disc brake kit did you use? Any part numbers you could give me would be great. Thanks.

i used a SSB kit from summit for a 85 c-10, 10bolt rear end. very easy swap. good luck

**lolife99** · 05-31-2008, 04:02 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I think this is the route I will go. I LOVE your truck!

Pyrotechnic · 05-31-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

thanks, i just got back from getting new mufflers, got plain turbos and they sound a lot better than the magnaflows they took off.also got front end alinement and a/c hoses made. will get a/c system flushed and charged tomorrow.

You just can't go wrong with turbo mufflers. They seem to quiet down while cruising but really sing when you step on it, and they are cheap!

Awesome truck! How hard is it to maneuver into the parking spaces and such ?

flamingbig10 · 05-31-2008, 05:08 AM

lookin good, like the wheels, I think they would look good on my truck also, the motor to.

68GMC454 · 05-31-2008, 05:27 AM

good looking truck...

72BlckButy · 06-02-2008, 02:37 PM

That thing is coming right together... lookin' good!

tvblazer78 · 06-02-2008, 03:22 PM

Clean work, thats what make it so nice.. Keep it up.

OJOE · 06-02-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

You just can't go wrong with turbo mufflers. They seem to quiet down while cruising but really sing when you step on it, and they are cheap!

Awesome truck! How hard is it to maneuver into the parking spaces and such ?

thanks, i have not drove the truck a lot,but will seem short to me as i drive a 03 crew cab 1 ton dulley as my d/d now.
i think i may go back to muffler shop one more time and swap out the turbos for stock mufflers.
i cut in a new fuel door on the right rear this afternoon for the blazer tank

rhenson1 · 06-17-2008, 02:27 PM

I have been reading this thread with interest since I just purchased a 88 V30 4x4. My question is can you shorten a 1 ton frame and not use the half ton rear section like you are doing or is using the 1/2 ton the only way to go. I havent had my truck long but a 4x4 crew cab short bed would be the bomb.

05-15-2008, 02:31 AM	#76
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build just got finished with engine bay wiring, the engine will turn over now. i still have to finish the wiring under dash. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

05-21-2008, 02:59 AM	#77
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build update---- wiring finished, fuel lines finished,dakota gauges finished and the 5.3 started on its own power. i took the rear drive shaft to the shop today to have it cut, hope to get it back tomorrow. maybe get the bed and rear bumper back on and off to the muffler shop wed or thur. can't wait to drive it down the road __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

05-21-2008, 03:24 AM	#78
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build At this rate, you're not going to have anything to do in a couple of weeks. How bout I bring my 67 CrewCab up there for you to finish............. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-22-2008, 01:04 AM	#79
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05-22-2008, 03:29 AM	#81
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build lol @ ojoe __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

05-23-2008, 09:18 PM	#82
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Looking great....man, that is going to be a cool truck. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

05-25-2008, 03:06 AM	#83
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build update--got back from muffler shop yesterday. they did a good job but i dont like the mufflers, they are to loud. i had them use the stainless magna flows, sounds like glasspacks. got to change mufflers we were able to get the inside of fenders painted and put back on along with the hood. then it was off for the test drive and it was good, lot of power and drove good. now only if it was finished. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK Last edited by OJOE; 05-25-2008 at 03:08 AM.

05-26-2008, 11:22 PM	#85
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a few update pics. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

05-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#86
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05-26-2008, 11:27 PM	#87
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05-26-2008, 11:30 PM	#88
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05-30-2008, 01:17 AM	#89
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Looking good OJOE! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-30-2008, 03:18 AM	#91
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build OJOE,... what rear disc brake kit did you use? Any part numbers you could give me would be great. Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-31-2008, 04:02 AM	#93
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Thanks for the quick reply. I think this is the route I will go. I LOVE your truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-31-2008, 05:08 AM	#95
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05-31-2008, 05:27 AM	#96
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build good looking truck... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-02-2008, 02:37 PM	#97
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build That thing is coming right together... lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-02-2008, 03:22 PM	#98
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06-17-2008, 02:27 PM	#100
rhenson1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mt. Washington KY Posts: 6	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I have been reading this thread with interest since I just purchased a 88 V30 4x4. My question is can you shorten a 1 ton frame and not use the half ton rear section like you are doing or is using the 1/2 ton the only way to go. I havent had my truck long but a 4x4 crew cab short bed would be the bomb.

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