77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Well after 3 years my truck is almost done...I guess I can start a "build" tread now.

Basically, it was taken down to the bare frame, sandblasted, hit with 2 coats of POR-15 and 2 coats rustoleam. I completely rebuilt the engine, trans, rear-end, steering column, and gauges, stripped down a cab off an 83C10 bare, repaired and painted. Also rebuilt/cleaned/repaired every inch of wiring. Got front fenders at a swap meet, hood from my "junk yard". I did all welding and body work myself(all a first to me), and my father and I painted it in our garage. 1981 Corvette yellow btw.

I still need to spray the bed, and install a bunch of parts, but she runs and drives, and sounds awesome!

Heres some pics, along with links to a few older posts...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188093
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247860
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300505

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Nicely done, looks good so far

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Great Job! Especially on that engine compartment. A great inspiration for the build I am starting!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

WOW! Nice work. Post more pics please.

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Yes - post more pics! I am actually building a similar project myself and hope it comes out as great as yours!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

very well done, can't wait to see it finished! :metal:

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Been really busy but heres what it looked like yesterday then today...
Oh and thanks for the comments!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

I cant wait to see what you do will the grill! :gmc2:

Also, I love the GM blue, I am getting so tired of chevy orange sbc's.:mm:

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Looks like it's going together nicely. I like it!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

nice work man wish i had the $$ to give my blazer that kinda love!!!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

nice work

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Wow for your first time the paint and body look awesome. It's has taken quite a nice transformation. Keep up the great work.

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Amazing, truck looks freakin' awesome. Great job. Thats why people shouldn't be afraid to do something just because they've never done it before. They might be suprised just how nice it'll turn out. Great job.

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Man that's an awesome looking truck!!! Good job! What kind of tires are those they look a lot like mine?

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. The tires are Dunlop Mud Rovers, basically same as BFG Mud terrains, or Cooper Discoverer STT's.
Heres a couple complete pics... I still have to re-chrome the front bumper, polish the wheels, recover the seat, put carpet in, and replace the 81-87 rear bumper I threw on there...but its finally on the road after 3 years or so!

Re: 77 GMC Royal Sierra
 

turned out nice man! congrats on gettin'er back on the road:metal: