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purcell747 · 04-12-2010, 07:35 PM

im new to the site and just trying to figure everything out in here. i have a 89 k1500 with a 350 in it, sm465 trans, and soon to have a 14 bolt sf in it. its got a 6'' rough country lift and dual exhaust with 35'' mickey thompson mtz. its pretty good in the woods and the dual batteries help alot with the lights and winch. always looking for cheap ideas and that so if anyone has any let me know if you dont mind.

BIGphillip79 · 04-12-2010, 08:59 PM

nice truck. Thats a sweet bumper. Did you build that?

You know, THe way this truck is set up it would look good
with one of those old school rollbars and a few KC lights mounted on it.

purcell747 · 04-12-2010, 09:19 PM

i actually have a single tube roll bar for a step side in it. i lowered the bars level with the roof and have 5 6" lights forward and 2 4" tractor lights under the top bar pointing backwards. i'll try and get some pics this week of it and post them. just started to install the dual battery setup in it to

88chevyshort · 04-13-2010, 01:48 AM

nice. im jealous i want that front bumper =]

i thought about a roll bar but takes up too much bed space. im going to find a headache rack you know the good old ones and mount as many lights on that as i can lol

88K2500 · 04-21-2010, 10:21 PM

Nice truck. I like it. Are those Bushwacker fender flares?

Edit: Yeah, give us the story on that bumper. Homemade?

purcell747 · 04-21-2010, 11:16 PM

yes there bushwacker fender flares, the pocket style. the bumper is homemade. i used 4x3 rectanguler tubing that i slide right into the frame rail openings then a universal winch plate that i used 3/4" grade 8 bolts to bolt it together and welded everything. better to be stronger then weaker is my theory. the rest is 3/16 diamond plate steel. im going to finish the bottom sides this summer and add tube uppers to add a lil front protection

builtchevystrong · 07-26-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by purcell747

im new to the site and just trying to figure everything out in here. i have a 89 k1500 with a 350 in it, sm465 trans, and soon to have a 14 bolt sf in it. its got a 6'' rough country lift and dual exhaust with 35'' mickey thompson mtz. its pretty good in the woods and the dual batteries help alot with the lights and winch. always looking for cheap ideas and that so if anyone has any let me know if you dont mind.

can u get some better pics of exterior???

89chevsj · 12-16-2010, 03:14 AM

I got a crazy idea. new skid plates more protection

04-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
purcell747 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: shilo, manitoba Posts: 9	My 1989 k1500 im new to the site and just trying to figure everything out in here. i have a 89 k1500 with a 350 in it, sm465 trans, and soon to have a 14 bolt sf in it. its got a 6'' rough country lift and dual exhaust with 35'' mickey thompson mtz. its pretty good in the woods and the dual batteries help alot with the lights and winch. always looking for cheap ideas and that so if anyone has any let me know if you dont mind. Attached Images

04-12-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
BIGphillip79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McAllen TX Posts: 377	Re: My 1989 k1500 nice truck. Thats a sweet bumper. Did you build that? You know, THe way this truck is set up it would look good with one of those old school rollbars and a few KC lights mounted on it. Attached Images __________________ If it ain't broke broke don't fix? Get a hammer. '89 K1500, Reg. cab/long bed, 350/700r4, 285/75-16. Last edited by BIGphillip79; 04-12-2010 at 09:04 PM.

04-12-2010, 09:19 PM	#3
purcell747 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: shilo, manitoba Posts: 9	Re: My 1989 k1500 i actually have a single tube roll bar for a step side in it. i lowered the bars level with the roof and have 5 6" lights forward and 2 4" tractor lights under the top bar pointing backwards. i'll try and get some pics this week of it and post them. just started to install the dual battery setup in it to

04-13-2010, 01:48 AM	#4
88chevyshort Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Poplar Grove, IL Posts: 85	Re: My 1989 k1500 nice. im jealous i want that front bumper =] i thought about a roll bar but takes up too much bed space. im going to find a headache rack you know the good old ones and mount as many lights on that as i can lol __________________ 1988 chevrolet k1500 shortbox, regular cab, 5.7, 6-lug 14bolt rear with 4:10 limited slip, 2500 leafs, extra leaf. front gears are still 3:73 =/ ride height is 3-4inches over stock. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3346228 current daily driver: 1993 cherokee sport, 265k+ miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3034735

04-21-2010, 10:21 PM	#5
88K2500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: California Posts: 72	Re: My 1989 k1500 Nice truck. I like it. Are those Bushwacker fender flares? Edit: Yeah, give us the story on that bumper. Homemade? Last edited by 88K2500; 04-21-2010 at 10:24 PM.

04-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
purcell747 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: shilo, manitoba Posts: 9	Re: My 1989 k1500 yes there bushwacker fender flares, the pocket style. the bumper is homemade. i used 4x3 rectanguler tubing that i slide right into the frame rail openings then a universal winch plate that i used 3/4" grade 8 bolts to bolt it together and welded everything. better to be stronger then weaker is my theory. the rest is 3/16 diamond plate steel. im going to finish the bottom sides this summer and add tube uppers to add a lil front protection

12-16-2010, 03:14 AM	#8
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: My 1989 k1500 I got a crazy idea. new skid plates more protection __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima



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