1987 chevy scotsdale under const.

[bigchevy1987]

alright i started this thing...
as of right now i have a basically bone stock truck with a super flex fan(lol) i got 31x10.50x15 tires on it, umm got start on the body work good lord theres alot...
just changed out the radiator got a brand newish one from four borthers. thats the most recent work i have done.

project ideas so far,
LIFT KIT
already got some machined heads not so great but they will work.
i know martin is gonna hate this idea but i wanna put a carb on it, or get the bigger injector kit more gas = empty wallet
lol
ummm okay
more stuff i am saving up to possibly get vortech heads if you guys think thats a bad idea let me know befor i buy em!!!
my plan is to have a pretty powerful motor when im done, i want to have the power off road as well as on.

basically i am taking any oppinions on my truck putting them together and seeing what i come up with.

hillbilly and martin you guys think im not listening but i am. i am researching the things you guys say and am thinking on it.

[bigchevy1987]

and now i am off to bed gotta be up in 6 hours... goodnight guys thanks so far!!

[82355]

DO NOT remove the EFI. You will regret it later. I keep telling you, the engine should be your last concern. If you really want to lift it, and make it a decent off road rig, look into axles first. Look at John's (Hillbilly) truck. He has a very budget build, but spent it on important parts. He did go big block, but it is a very tame 454. Have you looked trough my Worklog or his? I would say try to duplicate what John did, you don't need to go huge. Also, is this a show car, or an off road rig? Because I am not sure how much body work you really want to do on something you are going to take off road.

Martin

[fmstruck]

You mean on my white truck? Or did you get me and John confused again?

[bigchevy1987]

DO NOT remove the EFI. You will regret it later. I keep telling you, the engine should be your last concern. If you really want to lift it, and make it a decent off road rig, look into axles first. Look at John's (Hillbilly) truck. He has a very budget build, but spent it on important parts. He did go big block, but it is a very tame 454. Have you looked trough my Worklog or his? I would say try to duplicate what Jake did, you don't need to go huge. Also, is this a show car, or an off road rig? Because I am not sure how much body work you really want to do on something you are going to take off road.

Martin

some where in between rig and show to be honest i want to be able to clean it up from time to time but not strickly show i like to play in the mudd dont really do like rock climbing or anything like that would be fun to try though but from what i've seen those things get EXPENSIVE.
so start with axles work my way up to the engine....???
as for lift kit im thinking 8" what would i have to change drive train wise to make that fit??

[82355]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1217081948.jpg

See the dent under the latch? That is from a tree. See all the scratches on the shitty flat black paint? Those are from tree branches. You don't want a really nice body on an off road truck. It will just make you sad when you **** it up.

Martin

[82355]

You mean on my white truck? Or did you get me and John confused again?

I mixed you two up again. Damn it. I think I am just going to call both of you Jake from now on.

Although I do like your white truck.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1217081948.jpg

See the dent under the latch? That is from a tree. See all the scratches on the shitty flat black paint? Those are from tree branches. You don't want a really nice body on an off road truck. It will just make you sad when you **** it up.

Martin

yeah did you get that toolbox for 50$ lmao

[82355]

dont really do like rock climbing or anything like that would be fun to try though but from what i've seen those things get EXPENSIVE.

Did you see any of the pics from the recent Tuttle trip a bunch of members of this board went on? It really isn't that expensive. Also, I have mudded my whole life, and last weekend was the first time I have ever done the rocks. The rocks are much more fun than mudding. Unquestionably. I probably have $3,000 total in my piece of ****. I would guess that is about what John has into his K20, and Jake's K5 was probably way cheaper than that.

Martin

[82355]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1217081948.jpg

See the dent under the latch? That is from a tree. See all the scratches on the shitty flat black paint? Those are from tree branches. You don't want a really nice body on an off road truck. It will just make you sad when you **** it up.

Martin

yeah did you get that toolbox for 50$ lmao

$45 actually. Just picked it up today. I was contemplating putting the one from my old '75 K20 in it, but it was shot, and the price on this was decent.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

dont really do like rock climbing or anything like that would be fun to try though but from what i've seen those things get EXPENSIVE.

Did you see any of the pics from the recent Tuttle trip a bunch of members of this board went on? It really isn't that expensive. Also, I have mudded my whole life, and last weekend was the first time I have ever done the rocks. The rocks are much more fun than mudding. Unquestionably. I probably have $3,000 total in my piece of ****. I would guess that is about what John has into his K20, and Jake's K5 was probably way cheaper than that.

Martin

hey i just found a k-5 for 800$ needs a new water pump... anyhow
no i havn't seen those yet but i have heard of and seen pictures of that place looks like a blast.
But seriously i got to get to sleep now talk to yall tomorrow!
goodnight dream of scotsdale!!

[bigchevy1987]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/82355/1217081948.jpg

See the dent under the latch? That is from a tree. See all the scratches on the shitty flat black paint? Those are from tree branches. You don't want a really nice body on an off road truck. It will just make you sad when you **** it up.

Martin

yeah did you get that toolbox for 50$ lmao

$45 actually. Just picked it up today. I was contemplating putting the one from my old '75 K20 in it, but it was shot, and the price on this was decent.

Martin
not bad.... just seen the 50.00 on there thought it was funny im tired.

[fmstruck]

This truck has a 4" lift and 33" tires. It drives well and is easy on parts. It is very capable off road and is cheap to build. A new Rough Country 4" kit is about 300 bucks. Also the higher you go, obviously the more tipsy everything gets. 4" lift gives enough tire and ground clearance and keeps cg low.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk117/fmstruck/IMAG0010.jpg

[Hillbilly]

Leave your tbi 350 alone for now. Do the rest and we will help you with the engine when the time comes. There is a vortec to tbi intake though. Prefer to lift and cut over super high lift. The best lift? I don't know. Jcwhitney has some nice kits for cheap though. my 4" was 300 with shocks.

[82355]

dream of scotsdale!!

Scottsdale. Two t's. I am slightly anal.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

dream of scotsdale!!

Scottsdale. Two t's. I am slightly anal.

Martin

slightly?

[bigchevy1987]

This truck has a 4" lift and 33" tires. It drives well and is easy on parts. It is very capable off road and is cheap to build. A new Rough Country 4" kit is about 300 bucks. Also the higher you go, obviously the more tipsy everything gets. 4" lift gives enough tire and ground clearance and keeps cg low.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk117/fmstruck/IMAG0010.jpg

good point, but i wanna run at least 35" tires.

[bigchevy1987]

SORRY DIDN'T I SAY I WAS TIRED..... SCOTTSDALE!!!!! lol GOODNIGHT
im going to bed read everything tomorrow

[Hillbilly]

I have 4" and 37s.

[82355]

I have 8" or something, and 36" Super Swampers. I want to get the same 37x12.50x16.5's that John has though when it comes time for new tires. I would say this kid should probably do 6" or 8". He wants to go tall, and that isn't horribly tall.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

BUT
1 axles
2 lift
3 tires

[82355]

BUT
1 axles
2 lift
3 tires

I'd agree with that.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

okay i think I've got a plan now.
1st and formost AXLES!!!!!!
2nd 8" lift probly from tuff country (damn those are cheap) but dont you get what you pay for?
3rd one million horsepower motor!!!!
lol
i woke up late and its all your fault martin!!!!! stupid snooze buttons anywayz!

[Hillbilly]

just to help you on your motor. Our buddy with the brown blazer only has a 305 yet broke 2 axles. Low range makes up some for lack of power.

[Hillbilly]

BUT
1 axles
2 lift
3 tires

okay i think I've got a plan now.
1st and formost AXLES!!!!!!
2nd 8" lift probly from tuff country (damn those are cheap) but dont you get what you pay for?
3rd one million horsepower motor!!!!
lol
i woke up late and its all your fault martin!!!!! stupid snooze buttons anywayz!

I would do the first part and then evaluate how much moneyz you have. Million horsepower motors cost alot. Unless you want to be serious about mud drags I would build a truck motor (high torque). The blooms have a stroked 460 making 1000hp. It ain't no streeter. Plus those trucks can't be driven much or the springs go flat. Think of it as a drag car or a circle track car. The fuel will kill you.

[82355]

He needs to ride along with someone the next time we go to Tuttle. One trip there will convert him. Oh, and John is right about the power, Jerry was getting after it with that 305 in that Blazer. The way he was going, it sure looked like he had a lot more power.

[bigchevy1987]

BUT
1 axles
2 lift
3 tires

okay i think I've got a plan now.
1st and formost AXLES!!!!!!
2nd 8" lift probly from tuff country (damn those are cheap) but dont you get what you pay for?
3rd one million horsepower motor!!!!
lol
i woke up late and its all your fault martin!!!!! stupid snooze buttons anywayz!

I would do the first part and then evaluate how much moneyz you have. Million horsepower motors cost alot. Unless you want to be serious about mud drags I would build a truck motor (high torque). The blooms have a stroked 460 making 1000hp. It ain't no streeter. Plus those trucks can't be driven much or the springs go flat. Think of it as a drag car or a circle track car. The fuel will kill you.

yeah im thinking just around 400-450 hp would be plenty for what i want to do, and i do realize that you don't need a ton of power for off roading,
however i will be entering mud drags so i have to have some kind of a show stopper lol

[bigchevy1987]

He needs to ride along with someone the next time we go to Tuttle. One trip there will convert him. Oh, and John is right about the power, Jerry was getting after it with that 305 in that Blazer. The way he was going, it sure looked like he had a lot more power.

wait ride along i think more like drive along... sounds like more fun and why aren't you two out messing around?

[82355]

As cute as I think John is, I am straight. Sorry to disappoint.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

As cute as I think John is, I am straight. Sorry to disappoint.

Martin

lmao, i didn't mean that....wow i meant in the snow.....
perv. i had to go out and spin some cookies with a few buddies last night was a ****in blast!!!!

[82355]

Oh I was out in the snow a little, but mainly I had it in the shop fixing a few things.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

Oh I was out in the snow a little, but mainly I had it in the shop fixing a few things.

Martin

yeah i got mine all running smooth last night had a rough idle after i cracked the radiator. seems to be doing fine now. was walking all over my buddy he's got a 1997 gmc sierra with mud tires on it and his truck wasn't getting as much traction as mine for some reason.

[82355]

You said you have posi, right?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

maybe that extra 55hp was over powering the tires.

[82355]

So did you leave the TBI on it then? Does your pickup have A/C?

[Hillbilly]

I heard he was putting in a bbc with a blower and 2 edlebrocks.

[82355]

Full polished!

[Hillbilly]

oooh shiny

[bigchevy1987]

So did you leave the TBI on it then? Does your pickup have A/C?

havn't touched the motor leaving it alone till i get 1 ton axles,
I had a/c the compressor stopped working so its still there just no belt...
lmao no dual edelbrocks yet.......
just some fine tuning last night...:bolt:

[Hillbilly]

Bump the timing 10 degrees intial with the tan and black wire unplugged. Change the fuel filter. Fix the ac. Remove the converter and install a 95 s-10 3 wire o2 sensor.

[bigchevy1987]

Bump the timing 10 degrees intial with the tan and black wire unplugged. Change the fuel filter. Fix the ac. Remove the converter and install a 95 s-10 3 wire o2 sensor.

??????

[Hillbilly]

Those are my tips to get more out of your current engine. I would also change to a 180 thermostat to allow a bit more timing without ping.

I was thinking 1ton axles are a awsome idea but keep a look out for cheap 3/4ton stuff. A 1 ton uses a dana 60 and they go for 1000-1500 depending. I bought my whole 3/4 running and moving for $500. I am looking for a dana 60 too but will use my 44 till then. Remember a Front axle is full floating so if you brake a axle the tires will stay on.

[82355]

A new A/C compressor is only like $100, and that is money well spent.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

Those are my tips to get more out of your current engine. I would also change to a 180 thermostat to allow a bit more timing without ping.

I was thinking 1ton axles are a awsome idea but keep a look out for cheap 3/4ton stuff. A 1 ton uses a dana 60 and they go for 1000-1500 depending. I bought my whole 3/4 running and moving for $500. I am looking for a dana 60 too but will use my 44 till then. Remember a Front axle is full floating so if you brake a axle the tires will stay on.

full floating definetly got to have the **** would suck to see tire go buh bye... thanks for the tip!!
found some 1 ton stuff on another website,
pioneer4wheelers.com they got a forum on there and there based out of lincoln...

[bigchevy1987]

A new A/C compressor is only like $100, and that is money well spent.

Martin

I'd have to agree i didn't realize they were that cheap i guess i never really looked either thanks for the tip martin i will look into that this weekend...

[BOWERS]

:bored1:

[bigchevy1987]

:bored1:

homo... you have way to much time on your hands...hey you wanna help me replace lower control arm on the blazer?

[bigchevy1987]

why the hell does it say ricer under my name???

[BOWERS]

Cuz ur a ****in ricer.

I don't know how to work on said blazers.

[bigchevy1987]

Cuz ur a ****in ricer.

I don't know how to work on said blazers.

i aint no ****ing ricer.... and your an ass for not helping... ASSHOE!!!!

[BOWERS]

lol, I work on cars all week long....Why would I do it on my day off?

JK, you got the parts and a heated garage and tools? I'd do it at work but I'd have to charge ya.

[bigchevy1987]

lol, I work on cars all week long....Why would I do it on my day off?

JK, you got the parts and a heated garage and tools? I'd do it at work but I'd have to charge ya.

yep wood burner is on need to go pick up the part wanted to make plans though not today what about tomarrow? and im not really sure what its going to take to get that ****er out and back in cause the sway bars and stuff are CRAZY and all up in my way!!!!!
sooooo...... i think its gonna be like a two to three day project....
and you dont have to get greasy if you dont want to man i know you got baby's and what not to attend to. oooooo and im having a BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mofo o yeah im doin my little happy dance!!! terra probly already told you that though.:woot::rofl:

[bigchevy1987]

hey i found a 1 ton dually and was talking with the owner supposedly the axle on a dually is that same as on a regular truck, now i thought the rear axle was wider than a reg truck???
so anyhow i was wondering and thought i would ask you guys because he will sell me the axles really really really double mega cheap.... let me know as soon as possible!
o yeah and i got a four core radiator will be putting it in soon as i get the damn blazer fixed...(lower control arm snapped...)

[Hillbilly]

4x4 dually? Front hubs need too be machined or swapped to srw style. Don't know about the rear except the springs are narrower on a 1 ton so you will have to weld on new mounts. At least snag the front. How is the rest of the truck? What engine and trans? Crew?

[Hillbilly]

oh congrats on the kid, sell me the dually stuff when you need moniez.

[bigchevy1987]

4x4 dually? Front hubs need too be machined or swapped to srw style. Don't know about the rear except the springs are narrower on a 1 ton so you will have to weld on new mounts. At least snag the front. How is the rest of the truck? What engine and trans? Crew?

havn't seen the truck as far as i know it has no motor believe it is a crew but like i said i havn't seen it... new mounts shouldn't be to hard... might need some help with that one though umm let me ask him about the truck im pretty sure it dont run and looks like **** thats why he's parting it out to me.
you want the front of the truck? i can ask how much for the whole truck and possibly go take pictures... but won't be till tomarrow or friday busy ass week!!
ummmm believe tranny is th400 think he told me that i was kinda interested in that aswell.

[bigchevy1987]

oh congrats on the kid, sell me the dually stuff when you need moniez.

THANX IM STOKED!!!! yeah uhhh if possible and cheap might just let ya go in one whole damn thing with me!!

[Hillbilly]

I mean front axle the 70 may be more work than its worth. 400 with a 205 transfer case? What year? The 400/205 is important.

[bigchevy1987]

I mean front axle the 70 may be more work than its worth. 400 with a 205 transfer case? What year? The 400/205 is important.

let me find out more about the truck and ill let you know tomorrow,
I'll call him right after work and give you all the details around 4:30pm

[Hillbilly]

I mean front axle the 70 may be more work than its worth. 400 with a 205 transfer case? What year? The 400/205 is important.

let me find out more about the truck and ill let you know tomorrow,
I'll call him right after work and give you all the details around 4:30pm

K
possible that would have at least the front and trans/transfer case you need. I think I would still consider a 14 over a dana 70 just cause the parts are so cheap.

[fmstruck]

hey i found a 1 ton dually and was talking with the owner supposedly the axle on a dually is that same as on a regular truck, now i thought the rear axle was wider than a reg truck???
so anyhow i was wondering and thought i would ask you guys because he will sell me the axles really really really double mega cheap.... let me know as soon as possible!
o yeah and i got a four core radiator will be putting it in soon as i get the damn blazer fixed...(lower control arm snapped...)

A radiator has one core. It has 4 rows of tubes making it a 4 row radiator. Sorry, Dad's in the radiator business. I can't let people keep making that mistake.

[bigchevy1987]

hey i found a 1 ton dually and was talking with the owner supposedly the axle on a dually is that same as on a regular truck, now i thought the rear axle was wider than a reg truck???
so anyhow i was wondering and thought i would ask you guys because he will sell me the axles really really really double mega cheap.... let me know as soon as possible!
o yeah and i got a four core radiator will be putting it in soon as i get the damn blazer fixed...(lower control arm snapped...)

A radiator has one core. It has 4 rows of tubes making it a 4 row radiator. Sorry, Dad's in the radiator business. I can't let people keep making that mistake.

4 row got it wont happen again sorry!!! you need to call oriely's and advanced and auto zone and correct them too!!!

[bigchevy1987]

I mean front axle the 70 may be more work than its worth. 400 with a 205 transfer case? What year? The 400/205 is important.

let me find out more about the truck and ill let you know tomorrow,
I'll call him right after work and give you all the details around 4:30pm

K
possible that would have at least the front and trans/transfer case you need. I think I would still consider a 14 over a dana 70 just cause the parts are so cheap.

bad news no engine no tranny, do believe there is a transfer case. the rest of the truck is complete sitting in a storage shed havn't got a chance to look at it but he said the body is straight and its ready to run if you had a motor and tranny... but i should be able to go take a look at it either tomorrow or friday, so ill let ya know for sure!!! said its pretty cheap its just costing him money sitting in storage like that.

[82355]

Do you have a camera phone?

Martin

[DSMMIKE]

who doesnt these days lol

[bigchevy1987]

Do you have a camera phone?

Martin

yeah i do

[82355]

Well you can use that to take pictures of the dually . . . . .

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

Well you can use that to take pictures of the dually . . . . .

Martin

either that or my camera

[Hillbilly]

pics?

[bigchevy1987]

pics?

not yet calling him today should have them today got the cam all charged up and ready!!!! let ya see em as soon as i get em

[bigchevy1987]

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=48522213
i like the truck in this vid!!!!

[Hillbilly]

pics?

not yet calling him today should have them today got the cam all charged up and ready!!!! let ya see em as soon as i get em

we are holding you too this.

[bigchevy1987]

pics?

not yet calling him today should have them today got the cam all charged up and ready!!!! let ya see em as soon as i get em

we are holding you too this.

ok fellas called him went out there to pick up a radiator ended up buying a powerwasher too, we are going to try and do this tomorrow, i swear to god i told him he had three people that were interested, i just needed pics.
this is the info i have so far without seeing the truck. front end is a dana 60 rear end is a 14 bolt something or other. said the front end is in perfect shape. one of the rear fenders is broke on the box...
Bad news is he knows what everything is worth but he does sell me **** cheap so im going to talk him down as much as possible on this thing if it is in as good of shape as he says it is. believe me i am all over this **** trying to get those axles!!! oooo yeah and i got a 6" lift coming from his neighbor he said he would do it cheap!!! hes going the full 12" so i am totally excited!!!! were starting her off with a 6"lift and a 3" body lift that is my final decision as of now if i dont like the 6" lift im going to get the 8" i originally wanted!!!
oooooo happy day now myself and you guys can help me with the rest of my planning!!!!! thanks so far guys and im all over the dually and hopefully i can get it cheap and sell you all some of the parts!!!

[82355]

What year is the truck? It should probably have a Dana 70 rear axle instead of a 14 FF, but I could be wrong. As for the front Dana 60, you realize you are going to have to buy new hubs for that to work, unless you want your wheels sticking clear out of the wheel wells.

Also, why a body lift???

Martin

[Hillbilly]

and you should sell me the 60.

[bigchevy1987]

What year is the truck? It should probably have a Dana 70 rear axle instead of a 14 FF, but I could be wrong. As for the front Dana 60, you realize you are going to have to buy new hubs for that to work, unless you want your wheels sticking clear out of the wheel wells.

Also, why a body lift???

Martin

more clearance no choppy choppy.(reason for body lift)
yeah i knew about the hubs. you could be correct about the rear... and hillbilly the whole reason i am wanting the truck is for the axles..... but we'll talk. when i see the truck. o and no idea i will ask tomorrow he told me i forgot....

[Hillbilly]

I know thats why I want it. I want a 60 as bad or worse as you but you found it. I will just keep waiting. Oh and cutting > body lift.

[bigchevy1987]

I know thats why I want it. I want a 60 as bad or worse as you but you found it. I will just keep waiting. Oh and cutting > body lift.

body lift hater.....i think you just like to cut things lol:lol:

[82355]

Body lifts kind of suck, not gonna lie.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

well i still havn't got to see this dually i have been waiting since last week so i dunno guys i guess he doesn't want me to buy it... im gonna keep looking though!

[Hillbilly]

thats the way it always works for me the good deals dry up when they figure out its cheap.

[bigchevy1987]

thats the way it always works for me the good deals dry up when they figure out its cheap.

I'm pretty pissed i wanted those axles and the wifey okayed me to buy the truck then the deal fell through!!!

[bigchevy1987]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/962943045.html
3/4 ton 800$ worth it???

[bigchevy1987]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/962116035.html 3/4 ton 1800 rebuilt or replaced everything and its brother... lemme know?

[Hillbilly]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/962943045.html
3/4 ton 800$ worth it???

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/962116035.html 3/4 ton 1800 rebuilt or replaced everything and its brother... lemme know?

both too expensive look at pre 80s for better axles.

[bigchevy1987]

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/958073355.html
check this thing out!!!

[Hillbilly]

Thats where I live, I see it every day. Does nothing for me.

[bigchevy1987]

Thats where I live, I see it every day. Does nothing for me.

just thought it was pretty nifty.:bored1:

[bigchevy1987]

hey i found a dana 60 front axle for 600$ it was off a 1 ton dodge dually... dunno if it would work or not:woot:

[Hillbilly]

it will KINDA fit narrower mounts and I think the steering is different. Research the dana 60 thread in the 4x4 section.

[BOWERS]

Is there any work going on in this work log or is it all talk?

[bigchevy1987]

Is there any work going on in this work log or is it all talk?

getting advice on parts skank!!!! if you dont got no input GTFO!!!!

[bigchevy1987]

it will KINDA fit narrower mounts and I think the steering is different. Research the dana 60 thread in the 4x4 section.

read a few things on it looks like i can make it work but not sure if its worth the 600$!!

[Hillbilly]

I am looking at spending a grand. is 400 worth the difference. Is to me. I saw that listing. Isn't it a drw axle anyway?

[bigchevy1987]

I am looking at spending a grand. is 400 worth the difference. Is to me. I saw that listing. Isn't it a drw axle anyway?

dunno now i didnt effin bookmark it!!! i found a checy front axle out of a 1977 k30 for 250$ but it needs rebuilt..

[bigchevy1987]

I am looking at spending a grand. is 400 worth the difference. Is to me. I saw that listing. Isn't it a drw axle anyway?

dunno now i didnt effin bookmark it!!! i found a checy front axle out of a 1977 k30 for 250$ but it needs rebuilt..

scratch that its a dana 44 for 150... my bad but it says its out of a k30

[82355]

If it was a K30, it would be a Dana 60. It was probably out of a K20.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

I just broke a 44 and jerry (our buddy from here) broke one with a 305 and 35s. Of couse he wheels pretty hard. I have a 14ff I would sell you.

[bigchevy1987]

I just broke a 44 and jerry (our buddy from here) broke one with a 305 and 35s. Of couse he wheels pretty hard. I have a 14ff I would sell you.
how much?

[Hillbilly]

I don't know what gears it has right now. After I figure that out and look at it a bit more I will have a answer give me a week or two.

[bigchevy1987]

I don't know what gears it has right now. After I figure that out and look at it a bit more I will have a answer give me a week or two.

alright just let me know..

[toom1h]

Not enough jeep talk in here...

My .02 after readin some of this is,,,, don't bother with the motor... Keep efi, maybe tb spacers. But gears first, lift second, tires third, motor seventh if you really have that much money to put in this.

[bigchevy1987]

hill billy good news... got ahold of the guy about dually... th400 tranny 205 transfer, dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, body in pretty good shape will have pics sometime this week. 1500$ i think its worth it but won't know for sure till i get some pics. now bad news.. no spark on the super chevy and efi gone bad no fuel delivery.... soooooooo still think i should keep the efi look at the price of replacments then comment.

[bigchevy1987]

o yeah more good news found a guy has a 6" lift for me off his truck he's going 12" its a tuff country lift 6mos old....100$!!!!!

[Hillbilly]

hill billy good news... got ahold of the guy about dually... th400 tranny 205 transfer, dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, body in pretty good shape will have pics sometime this week. 1500$ i think its worth it but won't know for sure till i get some pics. now bad news.. no spark on the super chevy and efi gone bad no fuel delivery.... soooooooo still think i should keep the efi look at the price of replacments then comment.

You buying it? If not where do I send the check? Keep the efi.

[bigchevy1987]

hill billy good news... got ahold of the guy about dually... th400 tranny 205 transfer, dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, body in pretty good shape will have pics sometime this week. 1500$ i think its worth it but won't know for sure till i get some pics. now bad news.. no spark on the super chevy and efi gone bad no fuel delivery.... soooooooo still think i should keep the efi look at the price of replacments then comment.

You buying it? If not where do I send the check? Keep the efi.

well... we could work something out........

[Hillbilly]

I want the 60 you want the 60, nothing to work out.

[82355]

Whom are you going to tell your wife, bought this one?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

You and your keeping it at my place.

[82355]

hehe

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Not buying it.

[82355]

Why not? Find a cheap 60?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

too many trucks now and maybe.

[82355]

That TH400/NP205 sounded decent.

Martin

[fmstruck]

I would really like that combo behind my 427.

[82355]

As opposed to your SM465/NP205???

Martin

[Hillbilly]

yah I know. may have found a whole tonner to split with another guy. If not just going to fix the 44, the camaro, the stock car, the red truck, the monte, tractor pull a 1855, build a cabin, get about 60 cows and farm 150 acres. Basicly I am done spending money.

[fmstruck]

I like the 465 for off roading, I think a 400 would be formidable for truck pulling.

[82355]

yah I know. may have found a whole tonner to split with another guy. If not just going to fix the 44, the camaro, the stock car, the red truck, the monte, tractor pull a 1855, build a cabin, get about 60 cows and farm 150 acres. Basicly I am done spending money.

Sounds like you have only just begun.

Martin

[82355]

I like the 465 for off roading, I think a 400 would be formidable for truck pulling.

Meh, I suppose. I just don't like automatics.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

to live, white lace and promises.........

[Hillbilly]

Meh, I suppose. I just don't like automatics.

Martin

You don't like anything.

[82355]

Yeah I do. I like lots of things.

Martin

[fmstruck]

What I really want is another NP540GD 5 speed like we had in our '84 C20. It's a close ratio 5 speed and 5th is 1:1. It splits up that awful gap between 3rd and 4th.

[Hillbilly]

nothing fun with a auto.

[Hillbilly]

What I really want is another NP540GD 5 speed like we had in our '84 C20. It's a close ratio 5 speed and 5th is 1:1. It splits up that awful gap between 3rd and 4th.

I want a 4l80

[bigchevy1987]

okay so i lost spark in the truck... i got park back agian after new pick up coil, ignition module, tming chain, now it runs but i am having a hell of a time getting the timing set... and once i do get it set i drive for a bit and then i lose timing any idea what the problem is?

[82355]

Are you disconnecting the spark advance before you set the base timing.

Martin

[bigchevy1987]

Are you disconnecting the spark advance before you set the base timing.

Martin

didn't think it had a spark advance.....that could be the problem.
hey martin do you work off of west o st?

[fmstruck]

Are you disconnecting the spark advance before you set the base timing.

Martin

didn't think it had a spark advance.....that could be the problem.
hey martin do you work off of west o st?

Somewhere in the harness in the engine compartment back near the firewall, there's a one wire weatherpack plug. Unplug that and set base timing at 0-5 degrees then plug the wire back together.

[fmstruck]

Go to O'reilly's and buy a Chilton's Manual.

Martin

[82355]

^ haha

Martin

[Hillbilly]

its a brown wire with a black stripe. Under the dash or at the back of the engine compartment to the pass of the dist.

[fmstruck]

I didn't figure you'd mind, Marty.

[Hillbilly]

there is a sticker on the radiator support with the location.

[bigchevy1987]

hey thanks guys i already had a chilton but figured it would be easier to ask you guys...heh.... sorry next time i will read the damn book thanks though... now i am agian waiting on a new radiator broke the new one pulling off the timing gear.....

[bigchevy1987]

got the new radiator...still having issues with the timging think the dist. is still screwed. but at least it doesn't over heat anymore!!!

[BOWERS]

I don't think you should wrench on your truck anymore.