09-03-2012, 10:03 AM | #201 |
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Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds
Here is my 88 GMC Sierra, bought her for $800 off of a NJ farm and about two years later here's how she looks now.
Before... [IMG]http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/jmiglets/IMG_2502.jpg[/IMG and after! |
09-03-2012, 10:25 AM | #202 |
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Whoa son! That is simply beautiful. What a change. You had to have sunk some serious coin in it. What all have you done to it? I love my GMCs.
Oh and welcome to our forums.
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09-03-2012, 10:49 AM | #203 |
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Thanks and yes there was some change spent on her during the build. So far all of the work has been suspension, interior, body and paint. The drive train has 180K on it and plans to replace it with a crate motor and trans are in the future, as for now she runs great.
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09-03-2012, 10:56 AM | #204 |
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The two tone interior is different. I like it. Being a farm truck how rough was it? The before pic looks like it had been treated to an allover paint job at some point, bumpers and grille and all.
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09-03-2012, 11:24 AM | #205 |
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jmig, truck looks amazing. What bed cover are you running? And what size wheels and drop do you have?
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09-03-2012, 11:31 AM | #206 |
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It was rough, there had been field mice living it and the original bench seat had a nice stench to it! I don't think it was used as a farm truck in the sense, it was just parked there. It had a 2/4 drop on it from the PO and I have changed it over to a 4/7 with all new bushings in the leafs and upper and lower control arms with new tie rods up front. It was a maroon truck and was painted yellow and then the white. I'll post my build thread so everyone can see the transformation.
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Thanks, it is a Snugtop that I found used on C-List for $100.00! 20x8.5 Boss 304's with McGaughys spindles and springs up front with their flip kit and notch with lowering shackles to get 7 inches out back. Running Summit Sport shocks on all four corners with a Helwig front sway bar.
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09-03-2012, 12:46 PM | #208 |
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Nice setup man. Killer truck.
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09-17-2012, 12:16 PM | #209 |
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09-17-2012, 11:27 PM | #210 |
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jmig, one more question. What 3rd brake light is that?
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10-20-2012, 07:33 AM | #211 |
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can we keep this on the first page...
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10-24-2012, 08:09 AM | #212 |
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jmig- where did you get those tail lights. I like em'. Not to gaudy but still a little custom. Nice touch.
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10-24-2012, 08:49 PM | #213 |
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Most aftermarket parts retailers have them these days or you can find them on eBay. That's where I got my set. You can usually find them for a little over $100 shipped on eBay, but the retail on them is like $289.
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Here are a few pictures of my DD.
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I feel like I'm wh**ing mine out, but here it is again, lol.
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01-16-2013, 05:19 PM | #216 |
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A little low for my taste but I love every thing else Nice truck!
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01-16-2013, 06:05 PM | #217 |
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It's easy on the eyes, so wh0re away!
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01-16-2013, 06:46 PM | #218 |
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Appreciate it guys!
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01-17-2013, 11:23 PM | #219 |
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Need more Texas! I love me a dirty girl!
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01-18-2013, 11:50 AM | #220 |
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Here's one more and a couple miscellaneous.. Sorry about the great picture quality and the mismatched sizes..
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01-18-2013, 04:40 PM | #221 |
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And it's a 5-speed to boot. Is it a 350?
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01-18-2013, 06:07 PM | #222 |
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It's a 305 w/ 234,xxx miles. I've recently replaced alternator and power steering pump, but I'm really wanting to do an LS swap in the very near future. I drive this thing to shows everywhere.
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01-18-2013, 06:14 PM | #223 |
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At least it's a V8. Mine's a 350 5-speed with 199,xxx.
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Right on! You're truck is super nice, by the way. I'll probably end up driving it til it blows up, lol. It still runs strong.
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Thanks.
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