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Dub_X 06-13-2014 05:00 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
She'll get tore down soon. ;)

Dub_X 06-21-2014 11:56 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
It has begun.
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Dub_X 06-21-2014 11:58 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Nothing like a summer build. Oh this is gonna be a fun one.
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Almost zero progress on starting day. Had so many other things to do literally all I got was grille off, headlights off, and all of the front wiring harness off except the harness plug itself.

Dub_X 06-23-2014 06:41 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
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Condensor, out.

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Bumper, off.

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:banghead::censored::cuss: FOUND A HOLE IN MY DAMN RADIATOR

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...42f37372da240c
...Radiator's out.

Currently getting rained out.

Palf70Step 06-23-2014 07:50 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Sounds like here. Just when you get going, mother nature thinks you stink and offers you a shower.

Dub_X 06-23-2014 08:14 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Oh yeah. It poured all day. Last thing I need is rain.

Dub_X 06-23-2014 10:11 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Well as I said, got rained out so here's a few things.
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Gooseneck hitch. Whether I ever need it or not who knows, but I'll have the damn thing!!

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Gate's off and lights are out.

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Doing a little exhaust swap ;)
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My pretty Flowmaster 40 off of my old '88.

Dub_X 06-28-2014 12:22 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
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Front clip off.


ROT.
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Went through and painted all my fog light stuff.
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Dub_X 07-01-2014 04:52 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Now....time for the solid giveaway.
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...22004646_n.jpg
Yes it's just an external wiring harness. But not just any. Out of a '94 Silverado. So that means back to my needle gauges, I've got my tach back...along with a few adjustments that I'm adding in. ;) To start, she'll be getting the '94-up ABS system. And along with the heart transplant comes my new transmission.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...51044384_n.jpg
Any of you who have done work, know exactly what this is. That plug, is 4L60-E.
SO. New specs for everyone.
Complete 94 conversion.
14-bolt 6-lug rear
New 4L60-E transmission.
Crate 5.7 TBI with 30K miles
94-up ABS system

And while I'm working on this I'll be posting to the crew cab build to show y'all what we've been hiding.

Country705 07-04-2014 12:30 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Hurry up....I might plan a road trip to come see your truck personally.

Dub_X 07-04-2014 02:03 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
:lol: Keep rushing me and I'm gonna take forever on it.

Dub_X 07-05-2014 09:15 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
And for hopefully the LAST time...dash is out.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...98905234_n.jpg

And since I'm going back to my original needle cluster, I'm gonna have fun.
Stripped the color on the needles.
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I'm gonna replace the main cluster bulbs with red. Because I can.

Hankster 07-06-2014 01:23 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Awesome! Can't wait to see it lit up red!

Dub_X 07-07-2014 12:10 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
I'm hoping it comes out good.

TowwDogg 07-10-2014 01:35 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
It will come out just fine .You are doing a great job. You are my son and you are using your own hands to build a GM truck from the frame up for the second time because you can. There is nothing better than bilding your own Truck to get it the way you want it.

Dub_X 07-10-2014 06:01 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Thanks dad. I'm doing what I can, with what we have, with the time I have. No point in building it a second time if I'm not gonna do it how I want.

mountie 07-10-2014 08:26 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
I used to have that same bug shield.... I found, the airflow is disrupted, and creates wind noise at my driver's window, that was not there before.

Dub_X 07-10-2014 07:36 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Haven't ever noticed that. But it does rub on my grille and make hood latching an issue. If I have the same problem with the new grille and core support, the bug shield will go.

Dub_X 07-10-2014 09:11 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Welp, here's the cab gut.
Seats out
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In between...finally took off that irritating visor.
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Also...some spoilers ;)
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Plastic off. Was actually the first time I'd ever done this the "proper" way.
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And last...
WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' CARPET!
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Here ya go. Y'all can settle for this for the next couple days.

Hankster 07-11-2014 12:28 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Looks like you've got a good bit of work done!

Dub_X 07-11-2014 12:44 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Haha yeah. The cab gutting took a couple hours but now I can clean and prep for new additions.

Dub_X 07-15-2014 06:45 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Here's some tidbits for here and there:
My headlight harness creation

First, my '89 sealed beam headlight harness
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And my '94 harness that was originally set up for composites and has the newer horn plugs
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Put it all together and....'94 headlight harness now setup with sealed beams!
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This was my best friend while yanking a dash. :lol:
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Dub_X 07-15-2014 06:49 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Now then....this is gonna be fun. I'm going back to my needle cluster...well, I'm starting with my '90 dash face.
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And here's the '93 dash face...I'm just gonna cut out the plug section and glue it in.
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That all being said...HELLO '94 ECM!!
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Dub_X 07-15-2014 07:38 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
I swear on all that is holy...admin, delete the double post please? :lol:

Palf70Step 07-16-2014 05:33 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
That hard lemonade is working eh? ;) :lol:

Dub_X 07-16-2014 12:32 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Yes it is. I'm too cheap to buy a 6 pack of beer so I settled on Mike's :lol:

Dub_X 07-30-2014 05:13 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
A few more uh, updates.
Brake pedal and switch from a '94
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'94-up e-brake pedal
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Now this...is the fun. Carpet and 4x4 shifter from an '02 Dodge Ram. I will be integrating the Dodge floor into mine; I'll be using the Dodge carpet and shifter, along with the Dodge power seats.
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...e6&oe=544F300A

And last....my new spring stack. From a '98 3/4-ton.
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Dub_X 08-03-2014 12:28 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Not much to update. But here's a few things.
Getting ready to go through and repaint. Going black with all of my plastic, and red with all of my vinyl.
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...65&oe=54588C99

My new goodies have started arriving ;) My red LED dash lights
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And my bright white LED reverse lights
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Hankster 08-03-2014 03:25 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Nice! Can't wait to see it all back together!

Dub_X 08-03-2014 04:37 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Me either...and I hate the slow process. :lol:

Dub_X 08-15-2014 06:04 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Well, not really very much to add.
Here's a complete tail light circuit board with all of my LED bulbs
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Next on my list of things to do was add a 95-up hood release:
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Aaaand LED's for my cab lights.
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Also, got the bed off...again.
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Dub_X 09-13-2014 07:25 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Haven't done much updating on here lately. My floor is currently cut out and I'm in the process of getting the floor from an '02 Ram in. On a side note...I cracked open my 14 bolt today. Just outta curiosity, and got a lovely look at that diff...I'm a happy camper
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Hello G80 ;)

Country705 10-06-2014 09:39 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
just a friendly reminder to hurry up and fix that truck!!! lol

Dub_X 10-07-2014 06:59 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
I'm workin' on it! :lol:

TowwDogg 12-08-2014 09:38 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
The floor is finished now but he still has a long way to go.

Palf70Step 12-08-2014 06:41 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
If I don't see it, I don't believe it. :lol:

Dub_X 12-20-2014 07:40 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
I've been busy. Truck's outback in the driveway, floor welded in, but I haven't touched it in a while. Cold weather decided to hit. I did however score me a new DD while the beast is under construction. '96 Silverado light duty 6-lug C2500 for $400. Bought with a bad 4L60-E, I put a 4L80-E out of a '99 in it. Runs like a champ.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...3a8553a99ded38

Palf70Step 12-20-2014 08:49 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
That will work for a while!

Dub_X 12-20-2014 08:52 PM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Definitely. I was hoping to have the 4x4 done before the cold hit. But nothing goes how it should. Oh well. As long as I get it back on the road before it hits the two-year mark of being a project. :lol:

Hankster 12-26-2014 02:13 AM

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra K1500 Shortwide Z71 Conversion
 
Nice DD


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