my old 82 fixer upper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Oldschool82 · 02-25-2010, 01:43 PM

This is my old 82 swb. I got it for a song and dance about a year ago. Not moving quite as fast as I would like, but it's coming along. You know how it is when your a poor guy with a family to support. It'll get there one day!So,far I have done some interior work, took the hood and exchanged it for an all steel cowl (the one that was on it was a steel hood with a fiberglass scoop molded on it), I have also replaced about 90% of the brake equipment, all shocks, pitman arm,u-joints,front wheel bearings,all new tires, installed a stereo and did some cosmetics and clean up on the engine compartment and a few more small things. Not any thing major, just picking away at it.

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 02:53 PM

Looks like a nice truck to start with. And it sounds like you are making smart progress on it. Keep at it. Most us have to take a while to get these things how we want them.

Oldschool82 · 02-25-2010, 04:43 PM

thanks...I have a few more pics I will add later...my lap top just got hit with some kind of virus and this desk top is just to old and slow to get much of anything done. I will get them on as soon as I can. Thanks for the reply!

silvereagle07 · 02-25-2010, 04:52 PM

Looks nice! That interior is really clean.

ECU PIRATE · 02-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Coming along nice Oldschool82. I will look you up the next time I am in Monroe. Have not been back since my grand mere passed away last March. If you decide to part with that grille send it my way..................

Oldschool82 · 02-26-2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

Coming along nice Oldschool82. I will look you up the next time I am in Monroe. Have not been back since my grand mere passed away last March. If you decide to part with that grille send it my way..................

I will keep you in mind. I don't know when,but I will be parting with it down the road.

Oldschool82 · 02-26-2010, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looks nice! That interior is really clean.

Thanks here are a few more pics of things I have done to clean up the engine compartment and the interior. I have a pic of my redone door panels,my homemade dash trim and a before and after of progress on clean up efforts under the hood.

Oldschool82 · 02-26-2010, 03:36 AM

and here's a few more shots for the heck of it. One is just a bonus of my modded 2001 Camaro SS. Hope you truck guys don't mind me throwing that in.

Oldschool82 · 03-19-2010, 08:14 PM

I thought I already posted this....? any way, I leveled up my bed with the washers between the bed and frame trick. I also put a little black paint on my grille. There not really in the right order, but below are before and after pics of the bed and the grille.

02-25-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	my old 82 fixer upper This is my old 82 swb. I got it for a song and dance about a year ago. Not moving quite as fast as I would like, but it's coming along. You know how it is when your a poor guy with a family to support. It'll get there one day!So,far I have done some interior work, took the hood and exchanged it for an all steel cowl (the one that was on it was a steel hood with a fiberglass scoop molded on it), I have also replaced about 90% of the brake equipment, all shocks, pitman arm,u-joints,front wheel bearings,all new tires, installed a stereo and did some cosmetics and clean up on the engine compartment and a few more small things. Not any thing major, just picking away at it. Attached Images

02-25-2010, 02:53 PM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: my old 82 fixer upper Looks like a nice truck to start with. And it sounds like you are making smart progress on it. Keep at it. Most us have to take a while to get these things how we want them. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-25-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: my old 82 fixer upper thanks...I have a few more pics I will add later...my lap top just got hit with some kind of virus and this desk top is just to old and slow to get much of anything done. I will get them on as soon as I can. Thanks for the reply!

02-25-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: my old 82 fixer upper Looks nice! That interior is really clean. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#5
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: my old 82 fixer upper Coming along nice Oldschool82. I will look you up the next time I am in Monroe. Have not been back since my grand mere passed away last March. If you decide to part with that grille send it my way.................. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

02-26-2010, 03:36 AM	#8
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: my old 82 fixer upper and here's a few more shots for the heck of it. One is just a bonus of my modded 2001 Camaro SS. Hope you truck guys don't mind me throwing that in. Attached Images

03-19-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: my old 82 fixer upper I thought I already posted this....? any way, I leveled up my bed with the washers between the bed and frame trick. I also put a little black paint on my grille. There not really in the right order, but below are before and after pics of the bed and the grille. Attached Images __________________ 1982 swb 1/2 ton Also have a 2001, 400+ Hp T-top Camaro SS Loving my old Chevy truck and my new square body family on here!Thanks for all the help,tips and ideas I have gotten already guys. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388836 ............_________{\___ ............l_(0),,,______(0)l



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.