Long term Hillbilly truck build up "Frank" soon to be "hank"

[Hillbilly]

As a farm kid I always wanted a truck that could go anywhere, pull anything, and have enough tool and lights to fix most anything. I am slowly pieceing this truck together with the 454/400 I bought on sunday.

This is the plan
74-78 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4
The current one I am looking at is rough but has a 44/ff14 with 4.10s. This should be a OK start.

The chassis will get:
ord steering box support and hydraulic steering assist
4" lift front springs rear flip kit
ord shakle kit
Front and rear locker (most likely get 4.56s sooner or later)
Bobbed rear frame

Body:
Cut front fenders to clear 36" humvee tires.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/36-12-50-16-5-GOODYEAR-HUMMER-H1-4-TIRES-85-90-TREAD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c39Q3 a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q 2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170264433674QQitemZ1702644336 74
Replace rockers with 2X3 square tubbing
rino lined cab floor, door bottoms
A/C of course
am/fm/sirus/cd, cb, scanner etc
Flatbed: Since I will be bobbing the frame the box will be too long. This gives me a chance to build a good flatbed. This will include; 80 or 100 gallon propane tank, oxygen bottle for oxy/propane torch, built in tool boxes for chains/straps/shacles, cpl tool box for hand tools, 5th wheel ball, head ache rack for forward & rear facing lights. Pipe vise and bench vice. inset angle iron for holding pipe true.
Will add a welder but still undecided if it will be vehicle engine driven or self contained.

DriveTrain
454: Starting with the current 80k marshall rebuild with unknow compression or heads. I will do the standard intake cam and exhaust and to a $100 rebuild with new gaskets/bearing inspection/new oil pump/timing chain and pretty black paint. Cam will be gmpp truck cam 202/210 duration 468./.485 lift 110 ls. Intake weiand street warrior(ports depending on heads) and cheap 1 3/4 headers and 2/14 duals. Looking for high 400s in torque and low 300s for hp. Power range 1000-4000. Most likely start using the q-jet but go to propane. 100 amp nip alternator from a johndeere.

Th400: filter change and flush (only has 2k on it). Keep current tight converter for mpg(ha) and pulling. Trans cooler the size of texas
np203:inspect and repair as needed.

This will be a long project but in the end it should be good for moab or farm work.

[350-10]

No turbo FTMFL

[Lepa]

sounds like u guys will have like 4 project trucks pretty soon, good luck and have fun with it, let me know if u ever need help doing something in lincoln aka rub dicks at the shop.

[Hillbilly]

No turbo FTMFL

well maybe after its all moving.

[Hillbilly]

sounds like u guys will have like 4 project trucks pretty soon, good luck and have fun with it, let me know if u ever need help doing something in lincoln aka rub dicks at the shop.

current tire smoker is getting parted out for this truck.

[350-10]

Turbo S10 FTMFW

[Hillbilly]

Turbo S10 FTMFW

headers may fit it.

[350-10]

I was actually looking into buying some headers, and trying to get that black shortbox bought.

[Hillbilly]

We can put on some ported bowties. has acessory holes.

[350-10]

Thatd b cool...I need to start collecting parts

[82355]

Flatbeds are ugly. Why TH400/NP203? SM465/NP205 would be way better.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Flatbeds are ugly. Why TH400/NP203? SM465/NP205 would be way better.

Martin

idk I like autos? and its a auto now. I think it would be better to work off a flat bed and to fit the bobbed chassis.

[Hillbilly]

besides if I went manual it would be nv4500 and a doubler.

[82355]

besides if I went manual it would be nv4500 and a doubler.

That would be sweet.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

no actual work but buying parts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130259468091
Intake, rockers, cam, oil pan, pump and timing chain.

still looking at cheap humvee tires.

[Gentoo]

no pics? fail?

[Hillbilly]

Neither are home.

Hey red

FLATBED

[82355]

Find the actual pickup yet?

[ADV1]

I used to own a '74 3/4 ton 4X4 350/400 auto... I loved that truck and did **** with it I never thought possible. The day before my wedding the U-Joints broke and sent the driveshaft through the tranny and floor board of the truck. I hobbled together a shitty trans and sold it to buy my wife a new car... Sad, I know...

Still wish I owned it, Heck, I still wish I owned my 2000 Z71 too and it's gone. My Sierra is ok but its a roached out turd that's just gonna have to get me by until I can afford better.

There is just something about a good truck that can put a guy at rest. It's like having a best freind... Sure they **** you off once in a while but you just can't get enough of em... damn I need a new truck! :(

[Hillbilly]

I don't like new trucks. I like trucks that get 8 mpg but have no payment and cost 1500 for a major repair. Insurance is cheap and if they are rusty they can go farther cause you can't hurt them.

[Hillbilly]

Think about this. If you don't have a 580 payment (what my wife truck is) you can put in a 165 extra gallons of fuel. That doesn't include taxes or ins.

[82355]

Old truck > new truck

[STOK5OH]

I got excited at first,then you lost me at flatbed....yucko.

[Hillbilly]

I got excited at first,then you lost me at flatbed....yucko.

Hey its mine and only I have to like it. Why did you call me the other day? My car is moth balled for the winter.

[ADV1]

I don't like new trucks. I like trucks that get 8 mpg but have no payment and cost 1500 for a major repair. Insurance is cheap and if they are rusty they can go farther cause you can't hurt them.


Wow, you just described my **** pile! :lol:

[94camaro]

why dont you buy/build an lt1 and throw that in there and have some decent power and still get pretty good milage?

[350-10]

why dont you buy/build an lt1 and throw that in there and have some decent power and still get pretty good milage?

Did you really just say that.:Hammer:

[fmstruck]

why dont you buy/build an lt1 and throw that in there and have some decent power and still get pretty good milage?

Go away.

[350-10]

why dont you buy/build an lt1 and throw that in there and have some decent power and still get pretty good milage?

If you would of said ls1 this never would of happened.

[82355]

That really isn't a bad idea. Travis (what was his last name?) did that to an old 3/4 ton. It was pretty decent. What is wrong with EFI, and LT1's are probably getting pretty cheap.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Why? I have a running bbc? Small blocks don't have the 70mph burnout torque I long for. Plus then my car and truck will have one of the finest engines ever developed. LT1 are you on crack? Too hard to get parts. Optispark, duh. Bet they LOVE water. Plus efi is for the guys that can't figure out propane.

[82355]

The later redesign isn't so bad. How about trying to find a TBI setup for the BBC?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

once again, why? See propane is half of a propane/oxy torch. Propane is k.i.s.s. I work on broken new **** everyday I want simple. Like it doesn't have spark cause there is something wrong with the ignition and it doesn't have fuel cause it has something wrong with the fuel system. None of this lan connection b.s. Plus I am not swapping tbi on to it. I want 8.1 power in a 70s truck, I can build it. Plus if I get too much more **** I will put the camaro engine in it and drag the sled out the other end.

[Hillbilly]

Besides Martin I would think you of all people would be hating technology.

[82355]

I like EFI. I never use to, it just kind of grew on me. Besides, can you really call TBI technology?

[82355]

I think what I really like is the integration of certain newer technologies with old technology. An EFI sbc in a 1995 K1500 = meh, an EFI (pronounced "effie" to all you Tauras fans) 454 in a 1979 K30 = ****in' sweet!

[smoksho]

**** propane powered vehicles, My work truck on the farm was propane for about 4 months, try to drive on an angle for too long and it ran out of fuel until you leveled it out.

[RED]

BBC for ever !!!!!!!!! flatbeds r GAY!!!!!!!!:gayflag:

[82355]

I have never had any problems with the old man's cabbage cooker 4020.

[fmstruck]

**** propane powered vehicles, My work truck on the farm was propane for about 4 months, try to drive on an angle for too long and it ran out of fuel until you leveled it out.

You definitely had something wrong. Properly installed, an LPG system will run upside down.

[Hillbilly]

I drove it again this weekend and it will have to get a serious power boost before it goes in anything.

[Lepa]

put a small block in for serious power boost.

[Hillbilly]

360 mopar right?

[Hillbilly]

Got the intake and timing chain today.

[fmstruck]

Did you put it on the dyno?

[Lepa]

360 mopar right?

No silly, a 318.

[Hillbilly]

Did you put it on the dyno?
Nope

360 mopar right?

No silly, a 318.

nope

Got the cam and front locker today.

[Lepa]

buying all that stuff over being beat by a 318?

[turbodaytona87]

**** propane powered vehicles, My work truck on the farm was propane for about 4 months, try to drive on an angle for too long and it ran out of fuel until you leveled it out.

You definitely had something wrong. Properly installed, an LPG system will run upside down.

That's what I was thinking, I'll give you a call sometime, I still want to talk to you about getting a propane setup going.

[onedayjake]

I have headers if you need them.

[Lepa]

MATTY UR ALIVE!!!

[onedayjake]

Barely, I've been lurking lately but no posting.

[Hillbilly]

I have headers if you need them.

4 a bbc in a k20? Sold

[onedayjake]

I bought them when I was going to the 454 in the Jimmy. It's a 74 so they should work. I don't have the hardware or gaskets anymore but otherwise they have not been run.

[Lepa]

buy them stat john.

[Hillbilly]

Pm me the price

[Hillbilly]

won some 37 12.50s 16.5s for $375 for 4.

[Lepa]

nice.

[82355]

Wranglers?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Wranglers?

Martin

yep those ones I showed you for 475. I best offered 375 and he took it.

[82355]

Bought them out from under me, huh asshole?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

He has 3 sets silly.

[82355]

Who is the guy, and where is he getting them from?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

idk, idk. Says his name is darin weber on the invoice

[82355]

You're no good to me then.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

doesn't mean I can't get his number when I pick mine up.

[82355]

Ask him some questions as well.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

like what? So you live around here? Whats your favorite color? Do you like waffles?

[82355]

I love waffles!

How about asking him where he is getting them from???

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I know where he is getting them
here

http://www.govliquidation.com/

and here

www.gsaauctions.gov

[onedayjake]

That first site is pretty sweet. You should buy this, it's already set up for propane and it's fairly close.
http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=1987720&convertTo=USD

[82355]

Too bad about that one ^ being an automatic, other than that, that is a sweet ****ing truck.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Autos kick ass.

[Hillbilly]

Suprised its a sbc. Bet its a dog. Still would love to make it into a crew swb.

[82355]

Still would love to make it into a crew swb.

swb?

Martin

[fmstruck]

Short Wheel Base

[82355]

Ah, I see. How Short?

Martin

[fmstruck]

We should probably ask him, but I can see him putting a crew cab on a regular frame since he's gonna flatbed it anyway. Another buddy of ours shortened a crew frame like yours and put a shortbox on it.

[Hillbilly]

Still would love to make it into a crew swb.

swb?

Martin

short wide box

[Hillbilly]

Reds getting the 37s for me today. The guy gets them 40 at a time and wants $85 a piece for them. Now I just need the 3/4 ton and a 4" lift.

[82355]

I have a 3/4 ton . . . . .

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I have one too I just have yet to pick it up. In crete. May go get it tonight and let the smart ass driver figure out the 377 in the stock car. He was being a prick in front of his friends last night.

[82355]

Where at in Crete? I use to run around there quite a bit. Full floater 14? Price, if you don't mind my asking?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

74 44/14ff 4.10 350/350/? runs and drives about 3 colors. Paid $500. Red found it for me and looked at it. Think that I did OK? Really only want it for the drivetrain.

[82355]

I'd say you did fine. AC cab?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

yep

[82355]

You are using the frame aren't you? What are you doing with the 350/350 combo?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

going to use the cab, frame, axles, etc. Only swapping in a 454/400. gonna use the 350/350 to hold dirt down in a ditch.

[82355]

That isn't very nice.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Actually I promised it to red for his trailer racer. How many sbcs you need?

[Hillbilly]

Red got the tires said they are bad ass.

[82355]

He will take $85 a piece for them, any time?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I guess except he is out right now, getting a few more in a couple weeks. Mine would eat a quarter.

[82355]

Yeah, the ones he had in the picture definitely had more than 16/32" tread.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I am going to buy at least 2 more for spares. If they work good I think I may stock up.

[Hillbilly]

3/4 coming home this weekend.

[Lepa]

:nervous:

[andrew69_04]

let me guess, this 74 u bought has a blue box, a nice chrome tip out the drivers side rear, rusted out rockers, smells like rat **** inside......and the kids name is ryan ur buyin it from?

[82355]

Would that be the same place my NP205 came from?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

let me guess, this 74 u bought has a blue box, a nice chrome tip out the drivers side rear, rusted out rockers, smells like rat **** inside......and the kids name is ryan ur buyin it from?

could be

[andrew69_04]

let me guess, this 74 u bought has a blue box, a nice chrome tip out the drivers side rear, rusted out rockers, smells like rat **** inside......and the kids name is ryan ur buyin it from?

could be

It is the same truck. I drove it in teh winter months the last 2-3 years. its a pretty decent truck and your geting a good buy for $500. i wish i knew he was selling it, i would have bought it. it has 4.10's in it. tranny was serviced maybe 500 miles ago. motor runs well. it stinks inside.

[Hillbilly]

Won't stink when done. Getting a 454 and a th400.

[Hillbilly]

Found out 74 has a 205 transfer case.

[82355]

So are you going to use the NP205 then?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

NO I think 203 then a doubler someday. You think a th 350 will live behind the 454.

[Hillbilly]

Which one marty? 350/205 or 400/203?

[82355]

TH350/NP205 > TH400/NP203

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I was beginning to think you hated me. No texting or posting. You think th350 even behind a 454?

[82355]

My phone is broken. I am in Minnesota. I won't get a new one till later in the week.

I prefer TH350's to TH400's. You have to put a of of abuse to a TH350 to make the TH400 worth while. You realize the TH400 has much higher parasitic horsepower loss right?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Yes but I love the 400 in my camaro works awsome. Worried about towing with a th350 and a bbc. Better first gear ratio though. It is really a 73 and is rated a 8200 gvw with a 350/350?

[82355]

NV4500 > THwhatever

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Yes yes I know. Manuals are great. I like autos.

[Hillbilly]

currently in truck > everything else

[82355]

Undeniable = NP205 > NP203

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Ok 454/350/205 it is till I get a doubler. Wonder if the 37s will fit with no lift and just cutting. Marty you have a good reg cab?

[Hillbilly]

Thinking about putting on a crew cab instead of fixing mine. If jake doesn't buy it first.

[fmstruck]

Do it, John. I'll find another one if I decide to do that to my truck.

[Hillbilly]

something like this

http://www.offroaddesign.com/willard6.jpg

[Hillbilly]

^What do you think martin?

[Hillbilly]

http://a946.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_f491f7de7627f96ff8ddcd3929592839.jpg

[82355]

http://a946.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_f491f7de7627f96ff8ddcd3929592839.jpg

I like that ^ one better.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

not sure if I like the box or not.

[82355]

Looks similar to S10 crew cabs.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I wonder how worthless as a truck it would be. Check your pms I sent you some links on other trucks.

[fmstruck]

I think I like those. Might have to look for a donor crew cab.

[fmstruck]

I went and looked at those that you pm'd me. You really have to do that. Did Lamont say what he wants for his cab?

[82355]

Is there really a guy selling used parts named Lamont?

Martin

[fmstruck]

Hahahahaha. No, his name is not Lamont. If you had ever been to his place, though you would know what I mean. His name is Travis. Like John says, he's the only airplane mechanic I know that has a pair of CeeTees on his belt.

[Hillbilly]

Picture this, you are having your plane fixed and out comes the mechanic. He is wearing cutoffs and work boots with his socks pulled up and a greasey seed corn hat and has pliers on his belt. What would you think? Its ok though cause most spray pilots are farmers with wings (scary). He has his a and P. We were at his house and I bet there was 6-8 trucks in various stages of death.

[82355]

I was really hoping his name was Lamont.

Martin

[82355]

I got that theme song in my head hardcore now. Thanks guys.

Martin

[RED]

http://a946.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_f491f7de7627f96ff8ddcd3929592839.jpg

I like that ^ one better.

Martin

This is what we r building that thing is bad ass !!!!! no flat bed just a short short box cant say no because - hillbilly & doug & frmstuck r going to help me do this With hillbillys truck, how do u like that ?

[82355]

I really like that truck. I think you will have to put a body lift on it too get the cab over the frame rails though.

Martin

[fmstruck]

I was really hoping his name was Lamont.

Martin

:lol:

I got that theme song in my head hardcore now. Thanks guys.

Martin

We aim to please.

[82355]

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[Hillbilly]

^did you look at the links *****? The one on pirate they channeled to work.

[fmstruck]

I was doing a pretty good job of keeping that song out of my head till you had to go and post that vid. Now, Thank You!:lol:

[Hillbilly]

I really like that truck. I think you will have to put a body lift on it too get the cab over the frame rails though.

Martin

Nope going to channel it like this

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/odin544/crew%20cab%20swap/DSC00137.jpg

[82355]

I read that entire thread. Why not just cut the frame rails down and then box the frame where you cut it down and weld in a couple cross members?

[Hillbilly]

I read that entire thread. Why not just cut the frame rails down and then box the frame where you cut it down and weld in a couple cross members?

Don't you think the frame will bend if I try and pull our 5th wheel trailer?

[Hillbilly]

Thinking about spliting the difference and adding a small body lift 1" and channeling.

[82355]

Don't you think boxing and bracing will restore any of the strength lost from notching it down?

[Hillbilly]

Seems like a lot of work to rework the frame. I think a small body lift and channeling will be as easy. I may never be back there anyway except with my wife. The way our relationship is going that won't happen either.

[Hillbilly]

buckets or bench in the front seat?

[82355]

To me the frame work would seem easier. Especially if you were going with a one inch body lift. You can stand next to the frame (with the body off), channeling would require leaning over. Plus EVERYONE who ever gets in the backseat is going to ***** and moan to you.

[Hillbilly]

To me the frame work would seem easier. Especially if you were going with a one inch body lift. You can stand next to the frame (with the body off), channeling would require leaning over. Plus EVERYONE who ever gets in the backseat is going to ***** and moan to you.

you are pry right. Want to come help?

[82355]

You should try to find a seat like I have in the front of my Suburban for it. Then you get the best of both worlds and much more comfortable.

[82355]

I would love to help if you were closer to Lincoln.

[Hillbilly]

What do you have? He has a bench and a set of blazer seats for it. I want a set that reclines so I can sleep good when stuck.

[Hillbilly]

Its only a hour. you can't drive a hour for beer and trucks. Who else likes working on trucks up there?

[82355]

When are you gonna start working on it?

[Hillbilly]

When ever you show up.

[82355]

I am not sure who is responsible for building my front seat or if it is a GM thing. I know I have seen it in several Chevrolets (88 Suburban, 94 Blazer, 94 K2500) but it is a set of GM bucket seats on individual tracks that fully recline. Between the seats is a bench seat. The back of the seat folds down and has a wooden console between two armrests on the back. It also has two cupholders and three cassette tape slots. I'll take some pictures when I get home. I would imagine you have seen one like it before. Most comfortable pickup seat I have ever sat in.

[Hillbilly]

I am not sure who is responsible for building my front seat or if it is a GM thing. I know I have seen it in several Chevrolets (88 Suburban, 94 Blazer, 94 K2500) but it is a set of GM bucket seats on individual tracks that fully recline. Between the seats is a bench seat. The back of the seat folds down and has a wooden console between two armrests on the back. It also has two cupholders and three cassette tape slots. I'll take some pictures when I get home. I would imagine you have seen one like it before. Most comfortable pickup seat I have ever sat in.

is it some velvet conversion van style pos? I liked the seat in my 90 sport. I want vinyl for the wash ablity. Just finished hosing out my truck.

[82355]

Yes it is. My title says that my Suburban is a conversion model, but the front seat is the only thing different. I love the seat. I hate vinyl almost as bad as leather.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Yes it is. My title says that my Suburban is a conversion model, but the front seat is the only thing different. I love the seat. I hate vinyl almost as bad as leather.

Martin

Have you ever had either? Leather and vinyl when taken care of will long out last cloth. I will order leather from now on. heated seats kick ass. Thinking about getting some from lmc.

[82355]

I have had all three and hate leather and vinyl.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

ur loss. U here yet?

[82355]

Added pictures of my front seat for you.
http://starcityracing.com/Forums/showthread.php?p=386225#post386225

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Nice still like my vinyl bench better. Cleans with a hose. I think it may get blazer high backs.

[Hillbilly]

Had one of those piffanys while riding in the tractor for 12 hours. I think I will start with lift, lock and swap the 454. Then wheel it a bit at tuttle. Then start collecting parts for the crew cab swap. Who cares if it has no rockers.

[Lepa]

I only talk to you this way cause I hate your ****ing guts.

[fmstruck]

Who cares if it has no rockers.

Somebody has been saying this for a while now.

[Hillbilly]

Who would that be?

[fmstruck]

Me, silly.

[Hillbilly]

you silly?

[82355]

I don't care.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I don't care.

Martin

about what?

[82355]

Who cares if it has no rockers.

[Hillbilly]

Who cares if it has no rockers.

good its settled

[Hillbilly]

Its at work now so I can work on the hvac fan and headlights and maybe put in the front locker.

[350-10]

sounds gay

[regal403]

Posted via Mobile Device You had one of those piffanys? What's that?

[Hillbilly]

Posted via Mobile Device You had one of those piffanys? What's that?

An epiphany is the sudden realization or comprehension of the (larger) essence or meaning of something. The term is used in either a philosophical or literal sense to signify that the claimant has "found the last piece of the puzzle and now sees the whole picture," or has new information or experience, often insignificant by itself, that illuminates a deeper or numinous foundational frame of reference.

[regal403]

Posted via Mobile Device I know what an epiphany is. I was asking you for the definition of piffany.

[Hillbilly]

one and the same. I say piffiany. Makes me sound smart in front of my toothless friends.

[regal403]

Revelation works as well.

[Hillbilly]

Revolation is a book in the bible, what does have to do with it.

[Hillbilly]

Fixed the rocker with a piece of 3" c channel and some of the quarter from a arcadia. Should keep the mud from hitting my leg directly.

[regal403]

Posted via Mobile Device Mr. Hill, have you ever attended a school with more than one room? Did you own a pair of shoes before age 12? Are you currently wearing only bib overalls?

[Hillbilly]

Yes it had a couple hundred rooms (80 in my graduating class), Always had shoes (but prefer red wing boots) my feet are sensitive to rocks sticks and such, I do wear bibs now and again I think they are nice. I went to maude roussue kinder-3rd grade then 5-6th grade. My dad was a accountant at miller and moore. My mom was the head nurse of surgery at st elizabeths. Dad moved home to farm my moms dads ground, parents got divorced. Moved back to lincoln with mom. Dad started farming his dads. Mom married a farmer and moved back to fairbury. Moved in with my father at 16. Lived in lincoln and the country. Country is better.

[82355]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/media1.jpg

Martin

[Hillbilly]

though that may look bad. There wasn't anything there before.

[Hillbilly]

I didn't do anything but I want to be on top.

[Lepa]

You're always ontop.

[Hillbilly]

Got the headlight working and the blower fan. Went to the hardware store and got some greatstuff to seal up the imperfections in my rocker patch. Now to fix the brakes. Getting some stuff for the stereo. Going to use a tractor radio with am fm weather radio, cheap walmart amp and a pyle truck box. Oh and so far I have bought 2 headlights thats all.

[fmstruck]

I love that truck.

[regal403]

I love your Buick.

[Hillbilly]

I love that you live there and we live here.

[82355]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/media1-1.jpg

Martin

[regal403]

Ha, bitchin.


We all live in Nebraska, so what's your problem brother?

[Hillbilly]

Nothing just ****ing with ya city boy.

[Hillbilly]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/media1-1.jpg

Martin

it is kinda pretty isn't it.

[82355]

I dig it.

Martin

[regal403]

Needs a different colored endgate, hood, doors, rocker, fenders, box sides, and roof with rustiness all over (but the roof has to be white).

[Hillbilly]

I have a super nice tailgate but won't use it. I also have a nice brown clip on a 79. Still I like it the way it is cause 4" plus rust = room for 37s. I really like the orange. Found a crack in the frame that was patched but won't worry about it till we have trouble.

[82355]

It would be neat if you had one that had a different color for every single body panel.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

seems like a lot of work when I all I want is a beater for mud, rocks and nh3 trailers.

[regal403]

It would be neat if you had one that had a different color for every single body panel.

Martin

That's what I just said. Pretty much.

[82355]

Duh, I was agreeing with you dipshit. Not posting a new and novel idea.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Stop fighting and kiss already.

[Hillbilly]

I couldn't give 2 shits about what it looks like as long has it has hp, 2 lockers, big mudders, heat, a/c and a good radio.

[RED]

It would be neat if you had one that had a different color for every single body panel.

Martin

What the **** r u talking about as soon as i go down there and help it will all become flat black / rust just the way hillbilly wants !!!! not random colors !!!

[Hillbilly]

It would be neat if you had one that had a different color for every single body panel.

Martin

What the **** r u talking about as soon as i go down there and help it will all become flat black / rust just the way hillbilly wants !!!! not random colors !!!

function before pretty.

[RED]

What ever ur on crack

[82355]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1106081149.jpg

Martin

[Hillbilly]

What ever ur on crack

lockers, lift and bbc. Then paint, maybe. Maybe should wait till new frame and crew cab.

[RED]

Maybe ill bring the paint with when i come down on fri sucka

[Hillbilly]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1106081149.jpg

Martin

I love the truck.

[RED]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1106081149.jpg

Martin

My flat black will look better than yours !!!!!!!!! LOL:rofl:

[RED]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1106081149.jpg

Martin

Sorry, with that truck u may just be my hero !!!!

[Hillbilly]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1106081149.jpg

Martin

My flat black will look better than yours !!!!!!!!! LOL:rofl:

I was thinking egg shell not flat. Maybe semi gloss.

[82355]

My flat black will look better than yours !!!!!!!!! LOL:rofl:

I hope so, that is $24 worth of Wal Mart rattle cans. I started masking stuff off, and then realized I didn't have the patience for it. So I gave up and just sprayed it. I need to clean the overspray off the windows.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

My flat black will look better than yours !!!!!!!!! LOL:rofl:

I hope so, that is $24 worth of Wal Mart rattle cans. I started masking stuff off, and then realized I didn't have the patience for it. So I gave up and just sprayed it. I need to clean the overspray off the windows.

Martin

I think its wonderful martin. razor blades are your friend.

[RED]

My flat black will look better than yours !!!!!!!!! LOL:rofl:

I hope so, that is $24 worth of Wal Mart rattle cans. I started masking stuff off, and then realized I didn't have the patience for it. So I gave up and just sprayed it. I need to clean the overspray off the windows.

Martin

0000 steel wool works great on the chrome or glass !!!!

[82355]

Yeah I know both of those tricks. The trickiest thing is finding the ambition to do either of them.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Yeah I know both of those tricks. The trickiest thing is finding the ambition to do either of them.

Martin

qft

[fmstruck]

Leave it orange and blue just like it is. You won't lose it in the parking lot that way.

[Hillbilly]

I bet I will have no problem deciding who goes first off a 4 way stop or fighting for lanes in traffic.

[82355]

I like mismatched body panels. Seriously.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I don't know if I like it, but it is so far from mattering I can't tell you. I want it to wheel awsome and be something I can dent without worry. If I roll it we find a new cab.

[Hillbilly]

ls 7 (470hp vette 454 dorks) oil pan came in.

[fmstruck]

They never put an LS-7 454 in anything.

[82355]

It was supposed to go in Corvettes. You can thank the EPA for that.

Martin

[Lepa]

I like mismatched body panels. Seriously.

Martin



I definately need to get my truck all one color then, or did u hate it because its dodge then feel mutual when u saw primer and red?

[Lepa]

ls 7 (470hp vette 454 dorks) oil pan came in.



so ur gonna make 470 hp with an oil pan? sweet! have **** ready when tanker and i come down next week the tundra will get stuck on wet grass remember.

[Hillbilly]

I can pull him out with my red truck.

[Hillbilly]

got the 454 c-10 down to fairbury.

[82355]

Doesn't have a factory tach by chance?

[Hillbilly]

nope sorry

[350-10]

got the 454 c-10 down to fairbury.

pics or it never happend

[Hillbilly]

you saw it in my yard dumbass.

[82355]

It is an 82 though, right?

[fmstruck]

If you're talking about the big block truck, Martin, it's a 70something.

[Hillbilly]

78 motor 79 body.

[82355]

Ah, **** me. For some reason I was thinking it was an 82. I wanted the turn signals and bumber brackets. You are scrapping it after you pull out the engine and tranny right?

[Hillbilly]

some of it thinking pickup trailer. Saving the clip scrapping the rest.

[Hillbilly]

454 out of the 1/2 ton and waiting for a $200 rebuild and to be stuffed in.

[Lepa]

:woot: when do u plan on hitting tuttle?

[350-10]

He made me his ***** today and I picked up his headers for him from the shop.

[82355]

Frank, haha.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

franks new motor

[toom1h]

I tried to yawn myself through this thread.
Where is a picture of your truck?

[Hillbilly]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/media1-1.jpg

Martin

its the above beauty. Will look the same but with 4" of lift 37s lockers and 454.

[Hillbilly]

lift kit and detroit locker ordered.

[toom1h]

why do you have two of the same pos now?
And why would you get a long box? noob

[82355]

You realize they never made short box 3/4 tons, right???

Martin

[Hillbilly]

3/4 tons have better axles.

[toom1h]

I just think long boxes in general are dumb. I didn't make any statment about the make.

[Hillbilly]

Well I have seen a lb go up things a sb wouldn't. Plus it was cheap and you can't buy a sb 3/4 and 1/2 axles brake too easy with 37s.