1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

87max · 02-06-2017, 11:37 AM

please keep pics of the crossover coming, considering that myself.

daddyjeep · 02-06-2017, 01:46 PM

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The only difference between the 35 and 31 is the height.

Oops...I meant 25. The 25 and 31 gallon tanks have the same footprint, but the 31 is taller. The 40 gallon is longer and I think is the same height as the 31.

lt1wrangler · 02-07-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 87max

please keep pics of the crossover coming, considering that myself.

Will do, Im using 7075 links and should have them done next week.

lt1wrangler · 02-07-2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Oops...I meant 25. The 25 and 31 gallon tanks have the same footprint, but the 31 is taller. The 40 gallon is longer and I think is the same height as the 31.

I thought thats what you meant lol

lt1wrangler · 10-27-2017, 06:40 PM

So I got so busy building my truck, I forgot to post ! I found a second 2wd truck in southern California that was one owner, 42k miles and zero rust. I decided to use it on my frame. With regular cab mounts, it clears drivetrain with 2wd tunnel fine.

lt1wrangler · 10-27-2017, 06:42 PM

Here's cab sitting on frame

lt1wrangler · 10-27-2017, 06:45 PM

Steering pics with 2wd box, 7075 links, Bilstein stabilizer

lt1wrangler · 10-27-2017, 06:50 PM

Cab mounts and AC lines I made. It was easier to buy my own crimper and line.

lt1wrangler · 10-27-2017, 06:59 PM

Here's trans lines to 4l80e, I used AN fittings then put heat shield over them. Also got headers lined out and jet coated. I cut flanges and welded v band flanges on them.

LT7A · 11-01-2017, 08:50 AM

You said you wanted a very clean driver. This is VERY CLEAN. Cool to watch your progress.

NorCalAnthony · 11-02-2017, 03:06 PM

Wow your truck is looking killer!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2017, 08:26 PM

That looks sweet! So clean and shiny. I love it.

Is you RH spring plate a stock cast piece? I can't remember if mine has that threaded hole where you have the steering stabilizer shock mounted. I hope mine has that. I like how yours is.

lt1wrangler · 11-07-2017, 07:56 AM

It's a stock plate, I drilled and tapped it for 1/2" bolt. I couldn't figure out where else to put it lol.

lt1wrangler · 11-07-2017, 08:02 AM

I did the green EBC brakes to try and add some extra braking. It's rear disc with a small residual valve in rear and 82 Corvette master with modified hydraboost. I reworked prop valve and just bent all new stainless lines everywhere.

lt1wrangler · 11-07-2017, 08:04 AM

Engine bay, still gotta clean it up and paint a few things. I've had three different exhaust on truck and I still don't like sound. Thinking about going back to manifolds

MTCK · 11-07-2017, 12:15 PM

Truck is looking great! What exhausts have you tried? Just a thought but adding a crossover pipe might be easier than swapping to manifolds.

lt1wrangler · 11-07-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Truck is looking great! What exhausts have you tried? Just a thought but adding a crossover pipe might be easier than swapping to manifolds.

magnaflows, flowmasters, stock with resonators, all with 2.5" pipe. I don't like all the noise up front from the headers.

jhama78 · 11-07-2017, 11:06 PM

Clean build Rusty. Do you think more sound proofing on the firewall would solve the noise problem?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-07-2017, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Truck is looking great! What exhausts have you tried? Just a thought but adding a crossover pipe might be easier than swapping to manifolds.

Marcus nailed it. A cross over can really change the tone of the exhaust for sure.

lt1wrangler · 11-18-2017, 07:36 AM

Ill try the crossover pipe for sure. I have the truck down right now redoing the interior with second row honda odyssey seats in grey leather. Im also dynamiting the floor and roof.

jhama78 · 11-18-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lt1wrangler

Im also dynamiting the floor and roof.

Might make the wind noise overpower the exhaust noise...

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2017, 03:24 AM

I didn't believe an H pipe made a difference in tone until I put one on a ls swapped nova we did. I had to eat crow on that. Haha

02-06-2017, 11:37 AM	#76
87max Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 87	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul please keep pics of the crossover coming, considering that myself.

10-27-2017, 06:40 PM	#80
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul So I got so busy building my truck, I forgot to post ! I found a second 2wd truck in southern California that was one owner, 42k miles and zero rust. I decided to use it on my frame. With regular cab mounts, it clears drivetrain with 2wd tunnel fine.

10-27-2017, 06:42 PM	#81
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Here's cab sitting on frame Attached Images

10-27-2017, 06:45 PM	#82
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Steering pics with 2wd box, 7075 links, Bilstein stabilizer Attached Images

10-27-2017, 06:50 PM	#83
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Cab mounts and AC lines I made. It was easier to buy my own crimper and line. Attached Images

10-27-2017, 06:59 PM	#84
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Here's trans lines to 4l80e, I used AN fittings then put heat shield over them. Also got headers lined out and jet coated. I cut flanges and welded v band flanges on them. Attached Images

11-01-2017, 08:50 AM	#85
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul You said you wanted a very clean driver. This is VERY CLEAN. Cool to watch your progress.

11-02-2017, 03:06 PM	#86
NorCalAnthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 208	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Wow your truck is looking killer!

11-02-2017, 08:26 PM	#87
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul That looks sweet! So clean and shiny. I love it. Is you RH spring plate a stock cast piece? I can't remember if mine has that threaded hole where you have the steering stabilizer shock mounted. I hope mine has that. I like how yours is. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-07-2017, 07:56 AM	#88
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul It's a stock plate, I drilled and tapped it for 1/2" bolt. I couldn't figure out where else to put it lol.

11-07-2017, 08:02 AM	#89
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I did the green EBC brakes to try and add some extra braking. It's rear disc with a small residual valve in rear and 82 Corvette master with modified hydraboost. I reworked prop valve and just bent all new stainless lines everywhere. Attached Images

11-07-2017, 08:04 AM	#90
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Engine bay, still gotta clean it up and paint a few things. I've had three different exhaust on truck and I still don't like sound. Thinking about going back to manifolds Attached Images

11-07-2017, 12:15 PM	#91
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Truck is looking great! What exhausts have you tried? Just a thought but adding a crossover pipe might be easier than swapping to manifolds. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

11-07-2017, 11:06 PM	#93
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Clean build Rusty. Do you think more sound proofing on the firewall would solve the noise problem? __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

11-18-2017, 07:36 AM	#95
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Ill try the crossover pipe for sure. I have the truck down right now redoing the interior with second row honda odyssey seats in grey leather. Im also dynamiting the floor and roof.



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11-19-2017, 03:24 AM	#97
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I didn't believe an H pipe made a difference in tone until I put one on a ls swapped nova we did. I had to eat crow on that. Haha __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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