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Gene · 03-07-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

I'm officially jealous.

Sweet looking ride you have there sir.

Why thank you! Looks like yours is coming right along, i'm oficially out of money on mine as of now. I have blown my budget, and now have to pay for the rest as time and money allows. What once seemed important on this resto now has been put on the backburner. Like my cab trim, was gonna buy all of it new to match the bed trim I bought for this truck last time I had it painted, turns out I can buy a whole new set for what it would cost to just replace the cab trim???

sdailey · 03-07-2011, 04:15 PM

Budget, what's that?

I'm slowly pecking away on mine 1-2 hours a night when I can. I've changed directions on mine numerous times either due to money or just simply seeing it done differently in another build.

1985-GMC · 03-08-2011, 12:27 AM

It looks great.

I hear you with the budget thing, Im not even close to being done with mine and ive spent way more money than I ever intended to (even though it might not look like much).

Gene · 03-08-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

It looks great.

I hear you with the budget thing, Im not even close to being done with mine and ive spent way more money than I ever intended to (even though it might not look like much).

Believe it or not, i'm finding lots of money savers at the salvage yard. I got my front and back window trim, a set of chrome wing windows, and a tailgate handle assembly for 15 bucks!

Gene · 03-08-2011, 07:06 PM

Almost forgot, really pleased with the spray in liner that is color matched.

sdailey · 03-08-2011, 11:21 PM

Nice.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-08-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Believe it or not, i'm finding lots of money savers at the salvage yard. I got my front and back window trim, a set of chrome wing windows, and a tailgate handle assembly for 15 bucks!

That's the way to do Gene, original parts. May not be new.... but it's part of the hunt. Good job man, the red looks real good. Trevor

Gene · 03-09-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

That's the way to do Gene, original parts. May not be new.... but it's part of the hunt. Good job man, the red looks real good. Trevor

Thanks Trevor, as i'm sure you know, your truck was the inspiration for my build. If I hadn't done mine in med blue n white the first time I rebuilt this truck 10 years ago, it would look just like yours.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-09-2011, 12:23 AM

Thanks Gene, onto your question about the rear wheelwell gap. My gap on my rear wheelwell is like the one you have. It's normal to be closer in the front.

Gene · 03-23-2011, 07:01 PM

Some progress, fired the engine up for the first time after re-wiring the entire truck, and my only boneheaded mistake was having my firing order off on all 8 cylinder because I forgot where #1 was located DOH!

Gene · 04-20-2011, 01:42 PM

Pulled the truck outside to bleed the brakes and work on powersteering and I snapped a few pics. Still waiting on getting my front and back glass installed so I can get it back to my paint guy to colorsand and buff.

sdailey · 04-20-2011, 02:39 PM

Very cool my friend.

Gene · 04-20-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Very cool my friend.

Thanks Shannon, don't know if I told you this but I really appreciate you sending me the throttle cable. It worked great and saved me some money at the same time.

swamp rat · 04-20-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Pulled the truck outside to bleed the brakes and work on powersteering and I snapped a few pics. Still waiting on getting my front and back glass installed so I can get it back to my paint guy to colorsand and buff.

When my truck has its day in the sun i hope it looks as nice as yours!

1985-GMC · 04-22-2011, 12:27 AM

It looks awesome! Great work Gene!

Gene · 04-22-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

It looks awesome! Great work Gene!

Thanks!

sdailey · 04-22-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Thanks Shannon, don't know if I told you this but I really appreciate you sending me the throttle cable. It worked great and saved me some money at the same time.

Just happy to help. I'm glad it worked for you.

Gene · 06-15-2011, 02:26 PM

Not much new to report, finally done and home from the body shop for good. Got all my glass installed and now working on trim. I think I have lost half may dang clips during this process!

Hopefully I will be driving this thing before long.

Gene · 06-15-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

When my truck has its day in the sun i hope it looks as nice as yours!

Thanks!

modblacksmith · 06-18-2011, 01:11 AM

Wow, your truck looks grate.

Gene · 06-18-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by modblacksmith

Wow, your truck looks grate.

Thanks mod!

sethv · 06-20-2011, 07:07 PM

I like your truck! Looking forward to seeing it on the road (or off the road

) soon!!

Gene · 06-26-2011, 07:48 PM

Installed a couple of interior lights I bought from a board member, always wanted to do this to an old truck.

Gene · 06-27-2011, 10:58 AM

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sdailey · 06-27-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Installed a couple of interior lights I bought from a board member, always wanted to do this to an old truck.

Now you're just showing off.

My new wiring harness from AAW came with (2) factory style interior lights.

03-07-2011, 04:15 PM	#102
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Budget, what's that? I'm slowly pecking away on mine 1-2 hours a night when I can. I've changed directions on mine numerous times either due to money or just simply seeing it done differently in another build. __________________ Shannon

03-08-2011, 12:27 AM	#103
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion It looks great. I hear you with the budget thing, Im not even close to being done with mine and ive spent way more money than I ever intended to (even though it might not look like much). __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 03-08-2011 at 12:32 AM.

03-08-2011, 07:06 PM	#105
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Almost forgot, really pleased with the spray in liner that is color matched. Attached Images

03-08-2011, 11:21 PM	#106
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Nice. __________________ Shannon

03-09-2011, 12:23 AM	#109
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Thanks Gene, onto your question about the rear wheelwell gap. My gap on my rear wheelwell is like the one you have. It's normal to be closer in the front. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#110
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Some progress, fired the engine up for the first time after re-wiring the entire truck, and my only boneheaded mistake was having my firing order off on all 8 cylinder because I forgot where #1 was located DOH!

04-20-2011, 01:42 PM	#111
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Pulled the truck outside to bleed the brakes and work on powersteering and I snapped a few pics. Still waiting on getting my front and back glass installed so I can get it back to my paint guy to colorsand and buff.

04-20-2011, 02:39 PM	#112
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Very cool my friend. __________________ Shannon

04-22-2011, 12:27 AM	#115
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion It looks awesome! Great work Gene! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

06-15-2011, 02:26 PM	#118
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Not much new to report, finally done and home from the body shop for good. Got all my glass installed and now working on trim. I think I have lost half may dang clips during this process! Hopefully I will be driving this thing before long.

06-18-2011, 01:11 AM	#120
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Wow, your truck looks grate. __________________ Professional hot glue and pop cycle stick engineer. 72 K/20 soon to be C/10, 454, Th400, 9” rear. 01 GMC 2500HD 8.1, Allison, daily/towpig gas guzzler. 78 Bahner 19’ jet boat, 460 Furd turd.

06-20-2011, 07:07 PM	#122
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion I like your truck! Looking forward to seeing it on the road (or off the road ) soon!! __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles Last edited by sethv; 06-20-2011 at 07:07 PM.

06-26-2011, 07:48 PM	#123
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion Installed a couple of interior lights I bought from a board member, always wanted to do this to an old truck.

06-27-2011, 10:58 AM	#124
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Gene's shorty 4x4 conversion ... Attached Images



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