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This is the start of the very slow build of my 1978 GMC Sierra Grande.::new:
Picked this up from my dad. Total cost, $750= Cost of the tranny he just dropped into it. Score! The Good: Newer rebuilt 350, Fresh 700R4 Tranny, 4 brand new tires, Straight and solid frame. The Bad: Rust, Both side front wheel bearings welded to spindles, Rust, Leaking heater core, Rust, And did I mention Rust. |
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welcome
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They all have some somewere. On my 76, the inner fender well under the battery has a port hole. Good luck on the build. Let us know what your looking to do.
and Keep the pics coming. |
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First thing is 3in drop spindles, with 3in drop springs. And for the rear a flip kit. That should get it down to the earth more. But at the moment its cold and with my newborn son, money is tight. Little by little it will take shape
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Then I will slowly start replacing or fixing body parts 1 at a time. The cab and bed will be the worst of it. Trying to find a good bed in Hutchinson KS is not easy.
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Here is the motor. Looks dirty and grimy:lol:, but runs like a champ. Clean up is in store as soon as it warms up a bit.
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Try looking for a good bed outside of Hutchinson Kansas like in smaller towns. I know there are several here in Abilene that are not to bad. I will keep my eyes open for ya... I have seen a few that just need minor work....I am on the look out for one for my 75 with dual tanks but has to have the round holes on both sides and those seem to be the one that hard to find....
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Thanks for the advice. I need one with the round hole on the passenger side. Mine could be fixed easily, But i am not a welder and have no garage for working. And no welder LOL!!!
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Thats why you make friends with people in the area that do....I am sure if you help them do something they will help you....Trust me I have been in your shoes...I helped one guy who helped me and the friends started coming and before you knew it I had many friends....
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Sweet. Everyone needs friends!:cool:
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Nothing new as of now. Drop spindles being ordered next week, well I hope so anyways. Will snap pictures of the before and after.
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Another quick question, I cant locate my book, but I need the torque specs for upper and lower ball joints for when i put the new spindles on. Thanks!!
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Got home from work to see this!!
Too bad its snowing like a big dog. |
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Not much new. My father unexpectedly passed away Tuesday morning, been a tough week. He was a loving father who touched a lot of peoples lives.
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Sorry for your loss thats a tough blow man. I hope you can really build this truck up and make it nice in memory of your dad good luck man
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Well i'm back. Hoping to get the drop spindles and rotors on in the coming weeks. Also wanting to do a flatbed, but dropped. the front is coming down 5 inches, the back 6. Need some pics of dropped trucks with flatbeds. Want to be different.:metal:
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nice..just like mine but blue
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BTW....Whats the condition of the bed? If your going flat bed i might be interested
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The bed is very rough. lots of rust and banged up pretty bad.
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Well gonna put the spindles on tomorrow morning. I need torque specs for upper and lower ball joints and tie rods for when i put it back together. Any ideas
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Alright, Got the drop spindles on and cut 1 1/2 coils from springs.
before, then after. |
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And the front view. Looks like its leaning, but the front bumper is bent on drivers side.
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