Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
 

Im working on suspension parts now trying to find the best springs to install on the truck. I contacted Deavers yesterday and figure out a 10 leaf pack for a 4" lift. Id like to stay with 35" tires on the truck.

Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
 

Good progress. What's deaver want for a set of their springs? I liked those bilstein shocks on my old K10 with the extended hoop up front from an F250.

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$700 an axle, seems high. Ive got a couple of buddies sponsored by them that i was gonna talk to today and see.

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I spent some time yesterday ordering the correct fuel system and trying to figure out the correct way to get fittings on the fuel sending unit. I want a nice flaring tool for 37* flares. Guess I'll try the rigid brand one.

Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
 

Called Energy suspension and got the right cab bushing kit. I went ahead and got new bolts and washers since they don't come in kit.

Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
 

I got the bed and doors back from sand blasting. I'm gonna start rebuilding the doors today. The short bed I found turned out to be a nice find.

Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
 

bed looks like a great score

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Looks like a solid bed! I'm jealous.

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Thanks guys, it is very solid. Here's underneath. I'm putting epoxy primer and undercoating it.

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I have become an expert on the glass and seals around these doors LOL, they are turning out nice

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Started welding up frame also. I'll clean it up after Christmas

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Good progress!

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what you using for undercoat?

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I think I'll just use the 3m pro paintable undercoating. I cleaned it with PPG metal cleaner today. Im not very good on chemicals and metal coatings so Im learning daily.

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I got passenger rocker cut out and prepped today. I also fitted cab corner and put in new inner rocker.

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Cleaned up inner rocker.

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New rocker fitted

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This bodywork is gonna be the death of me! I hate sheet metal work!

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great project man. wanna see more

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Slow going last few days, so I started working on back of frame and trimmed off about 5" inches and redrilled the back bed hole in frame. Someone had welded the rear bumper on, gross!

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Got the bed coated and ready for epoxy primer.

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Got the bed covered in epoxy and undercoated bottom

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Frame is off to sandblasting !

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Undercoating turned out great! How long will the sand blaster have your truck?

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He is doing it tomorrow and should have it painted by Sunday night along with both axle housings.