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jmig · 09-03-2012, 10:03 AM

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!

**Boog** · 09-03-2012, 10:25 AM

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.

jmig · 09-03-2012, 10:49 AM

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.

Here's a few pics of the interior, I have since changed the steering wheel and the door panels.

**Boog** · 09-03-2012, 10:56 AM

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.

red94chev · 09-03-2012, 11:24 AM

jmig, truck looks amazing. What bed cover are you running? And what size wheels and drop do you have?

jmig · 09-03-2012, 11:31 AM

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.

jmig · 09-03-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by red94chev

jmig, truck looks amazing. What bed cover are you running? And what size wheels and drop do you have?

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.

red94chev · 09-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Nice setup man. Killer truck.

ilikethewoods · 09-17-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016

Welcome to the board. Man that thing is low.

Edit: just noticed the black billet grille; I really like that. I had one that met an unfortunate end.

Thanks! Can't wait to start a build thread...!!

red94chev · 09-17-2012, 11:27 PM

jmig, one more question. What 3rd brake light is that?

jasonroman · 10-20-2012, 07:33 AM

can we keep this on the first page...
need insperation!!

3strats · 10-24-2012, 08:09 AM

jmig- where did you get those tail lights. I like em'. Not to gaudy but still a little custom. Nice touch.

1badgmc · 10-24-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3strats

jmig- where did you get those tail lights. I like em'. Not to gaudy but still a little custom. Nice touch.

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.

Chevrolet4x4s · 01-16-2013, 03:11 PM

Here are a few pictures of my DD.
Shane

TexasEdition · 01-16-2013, 05:16 PM

I feel like I'm wh**ing mine out, but here it is again, lol.

Tshort1 · 01-16-2013, 05:19 PM

A little low for my taste but I love every thing else Nice truck!

1badgmc · 01-16-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasEdition

I feel like I'm wh**ing mine out, but here it is again, lol.

It's easy on the eyes, so wh0re away!

TexasEdition · 01-16-2013, 06:46 PM

Appreciate it guys!

red94chev · 01-17-2013, 11:23 PM

Need more Texas! I love me a dirty girl!

TexasEdition · 01-18-2013, 11:50 AM

Here's one more and a couple miscellaneous.. Sorry about the great picture quality and the mismatched sizes..

1badgmc · 01-18-2013, 04:40 PM

And it's a 5-speed to boot. Is it a 350?

TexasEdition · 01-18-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

And it's a 5-speed to boot. Is it a 350?

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.

1badgmc · 01-18-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasEdition

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.

At least it's a V8. Mine's a 350 5-speed with 199,xxx.

TexasEdition · 01-18-2013, 06:17 PM

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.

1badgmc · 01-19-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasEdition

Right on! You're truck is super nice, by the way.

Thanks.

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I'll probably end up driving it til it blows up, lol. It still runs strong.

I'd love to do an LS/6-speed swap someday, but it's not in the cards right now and if things don't change, it won't ever happen. My truck first hit 199,000 probably about a decade ago, so you can see how much it gets driven.

I think I've got just over 100 miles to hit 200,000. I need to do some driving in it.

09-03-2012, 10:03 AM	#201
jmig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parkville, Maryland Posts: 68	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
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds 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. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-03-2012, 10:49 AM	#203
jmig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parkville, Maryland Posts: 68	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds 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. Here's a few pics of the interior, I have since changed the steering wheel and the door panels.

09-03-2012, 10:56 AM	#204
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds 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. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-03-2012, 11:24 AM	#205
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds jmig, truck looks amazing. What bed cover are you running? And what size wheels and drop do you have?

09-03-2012, 11:31 AM	#206
jmig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parkville, Maryland Posts: 68	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds 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.

09-03-2012, 12:46 PM	#208
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds Nice setup man. Killer truck.

09-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#210
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds jmig, one more question. What 3rd brake light is that?

10-20-2012, 07:33 AM	#211
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds can we keep this on the first page... need insperation!!

10-24-2012, 08:09 AM	#212
3strats Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fannett/Beaumont Texas Posts: 94	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds jmig- where did you get those tail lights. I like em'. Not to gaudy but still a little custom. Nice touch.

01-16-2013, 03:11 PM	#214
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds Here are a few pictures of my DD. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

01-16-2013, 05:16 PM	#215
TexasEdition Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chandler, Texas Posts: 25	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds I feel like I'm wh**ing mine out, but here it is again, lol.

01-16-2013, 05:19 PM	#216
Tshort1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pikeville, NC Posts: 144	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds A little low for my taste but I love every thing else Nice truck!

01-16-2013, 06:46 PM	#218
TexasEdition Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chandler, Texas Posts: 25	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds Appreciate it guys! __________________ <> Severed Ties Texas <>

01-17-2013, 11:23 PM	#219
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds Need more Texas! I love me a dirty girl!



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01-18-2013, 11:50 AM	#220
TexasEdition Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chandler, Texas Posts: 25	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds Here's one more and a couple miscellaneous.. Sorry about the great picture quality and the mismatched sizes.. __________________ <> Severed Ties Texas <>

01-18-2013, 04:40 PM	#221
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds And it's a 5-speed to boot. Is it a 350? __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

01-18-2013, 06:17 PM	#224
TexasEdition Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chandler, Texas Posts: 25	Re: 1988-1998 Reg. Cab Shortbeds 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. __________________ <> Severed Ties Texas <>

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