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Old 02-12-2013, 12:05 AM   #1
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84 k10 Build

I have finally completed my shop and pulled my very first attemp at rebuilding a vehicle! I bought this 84 k10 about a month ago and have started construction! I'm fairly new to this so y'all hang in there it's gonna be slow w/ many stupid questions!
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Old 02-12-2013, 12:09 AM   #2
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Old 02-12-2013, 12:12 AM   #4
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I scored a really nice set of 18" Rockstars super cheap. Not sure if I am going to go w/ these or not
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Old 02-12-2013, 12:20 AM   #5
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Plan is to bore the 350 .30 over and stroke it. Get the 700r4 built. Go with a 4" or 6" suspension. Very light silver paint and new interior.
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:07 AM   #6
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Nice start ZMAR. I'd find another home for the rockstars and find some original 6 lug rally wheels and add BFG 35's. These trucks, especially swb look killer with a 4-6" lift with those wheels and tires. "Understated" is the key in my opinion.

However, if everybody just built trucks that I like this place would be boring so please take it with a grain of salt. Keep up the pics!
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:40 AM   #7
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Looks like a nice solid truck to start with. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

I like the stock rally wheels on these trucks also, but since you already scored these I would give them a try and see how they work out.
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Old 02-12-2013, 01:57 PM   #8
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how would you guys go about fixing the frame where the bumper mounts up? Just heat it and beat it?!
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:57 AM   #9
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I think I'm going to stick w/ the rockstars right now. I believe I'll go with a 4" so I don't have to mess with all the ds angles and extensions. 33x13.50 tires will not murder my tranny also. What gears do y'all think I should go w/ if any?
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Old 02-13-2013, 12:18 PM   #10
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I'm mainly going to be using it to cruise around town
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