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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]
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04-27-2011, 05:24 PM | #2 | |
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A factory sport? I'm in.
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04-27-2011, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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That is a sweet truck...tint tha tailsor swap em out..
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04-27-2011, 07:25 PM | #4 |
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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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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]
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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..
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Glad you ditched the clear tails. And I can't believe there was color on that hood!
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04-28-2011, 01:05 PM | #8 |
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Good looking truck, plans for the motor? or just drive it?
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04-28-2011, 07:38 PM | #9 |
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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.
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04-28-2011, 08:59 PM | #10 |
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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...
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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]
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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.
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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.
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nice work on tha corners...what size are those back tires?
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275/60's on 15's all the way around Posted via Mobile Device
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good work, ive always liked these trucks. makes me wish my 92 was a swb sport or a 454ss
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Looks good...
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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]
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It breaks my heart, but at least that's a decent jeep. Probably better on gas.
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