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NASTY-LSX · 06-07-2021, 10:20 PM

I got this 86 for a shop truck build, Its pretty solid and could not pass it up. I did not need or want it, but could not pass it up.LOL. I want to do a video of a DETAILED frame chop from long to short bed. Many videos of what people do are out there, but they skip so much. So may do that for the channel. gonna start of with a 99 l29 454 with a 700r4, blow it up and rebuild with Upgraded parts. then go LS or LT with a LSA and 6l80e. Going to experiment with this truck. What do you want to see.

I have a complete short bed step side just waiting for the cut of this truck LOL.

https://youtu.be/ZaDmoKtkjc4

NASTY-LSX · 06-08-2021, 11:47 AM

Other option would be to keep it a long bed and and make it look look like a C20 with a 454/4l80e and name it brute

5Tractorguy · 06-08-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

What do you want to see.

https://youtu.be/ZaDmoKtkjc4

Fix it up, leave the mechanics as-is and find it a good home.

Chop the stuff you can't revive or that's too far gone, resurrect and rebuild the rest.

Hey, you asked

kipps · 06-08-2021, 03:32 PM

If you want a suggestion for an engine swap that's not very common -- Demonstrate a L83 engine paired with a nv4500, and set it up for dependable daily driving. I can't find evidence that anyone has done it. The crank flange, bell housing, and computer tunes will all give you trouble.

Edit: it doesn't have to be a nv4500 or a L83. Just any of the gen-5 engines mated to a manual trans and in a 4wd truck.

**mongocanfly** · 06-08-2021, 09:07 PM

That would make a very cool how to truck...doing a lot of mods and documenting it all

NASTY-LSX · 06-22-2021, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That would make a very cool how to truck...doing a lot of mods and documenting it all

Thats the whole idea!. I hope it all works out.

SCOTI · 06-30-2021, 10:13 AM

Looks like a nice starting point. Interior panels look very decent so inside should clean-up fairly easy. Outer sheet metal has the typical TX clear-coat evaporation issue. Probably no rust but you never know until things come a little farther apart.

Snip it. Change it. Do what you want. It's yours to play with. I like the initial efi'd BBC/OD trans idea. Sounds like a good work combo. I'll keep an eye out for update progress & watch the videos.

TrybalRage · 07-04-2021, 08:06 AM

Pretty solid.

Wants to cut it up.

06-07-2021, 10:20 PM	#1
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! I got this 86 for a shop truck build, Its pretty solid and could not pass it up. I did not need or want it, but could not pass it up.LOL. I want to do a video of a DETAILED frame chop from long to short bed. Many videos of what people do are out there, but they skip so much. So may do that for the channel. gonna start of with a 99 l29 454 with a 700r4, blow it up and rebuild with Upgraded parts. then go LS or LT with a LSA and 6l80e. Going to experiment with this truck. What do you want to see. I have a complete short bed step side just waiting for the cut of this truck LOL. https://youtu.be/ZaDmoKtkjc4

06-08-2021, 11:47 AM	#2
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Re: New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! Other option would be to keep it a long bed and and make it look look like a C20 with a 454/4l80e and name it brute

06-08-2021, 03:32 PM	#4
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! If you want a suggestion for an engine swap that's not very common -- Demonstrate a L83 engine paired with a nv4500, and set it up for dependable daily driving. I can't find evidence that anyone has done it. The crank flange, bell housing, and computer tunes will all give you trouble. Edit: it doesn't have to be a nv4500 or a L83. Just any of the gen-5 engines mated to a manual trans and in a 4wd truck. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome! Last edited by kipps; 06-08-2021 at 11:18 PM.

06-08-2021, 09:07 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! That would make a very cool how to truck...doing a lot of mods and documenting it all __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-30-2021, 10:13 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! Looks like a nice starting point. Interior panels look very decent so inside should clean-up fairly easy. Outer sheet metal has the typical TX clear-coat evaporation issue. Probably no rust but you never know until things come a little farther apart. Snip it. Change it. Do what you want. It's yours to play with. I like the initial efi'd BBC/OD trans idea. Sounds like a good work combo. I'll keep an eye out for update progress & watch the videos. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-04-2021, 08:06 AM	#8
TrybalRage Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 203	Re: New toy. What should I do with it?? Help me out!!! Pretty solid. Wants to cut it up. __________________ 1985 C10 Silverado LWB LS Swapped! Other Stuff 2010 Suburban 2500 LT 4WD



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