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Old 01-28-2010, 02:14 PM   #1
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My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Thanks to JohnC, I have had my eye on this truck for MONTHS just hopng no one bought it before I could get it.
So last week I went and looked at it up close and personal for the first time. It needs lots of TLC, but I have tons of parts for it. My whole family is excited about this truck, even the dogs since they will be able to go with the family more.
I took possession of it last Sunday (1-24-2010).
But wouldn't you know it, I have been too busy to do much with it since then
Specs on the truck are as follows.....
Shortened 1 ton frame, 1/2 ton running gear and suspension.
unsure of the gear ratio, or if it has posi (I will look into it soon)
255/70/15's and 8" 5 lug rallys all around
3" spindles in the front
Not sure about the rear, but I believe the hangers have been moved up slightly, and possibly a leaf removed and it has 52" springs (I will also look into this soon)
GM Goodwrench Crate engine (250-260HP/325-350TQ) with a 600cfm Holley 4160 and an Edelbrock intake, backed by a just rebuilt 700R4 transmission.
The instrument cluster is from a earlier truck, that will change.
It currently has some brown/tan 89-91 sub seats and console up front and a blue vinyl bench in the back.
I have all the trim, power doors, front seats, center console, overhead console, and front clip from a '89 suburban to go in this truck, as well as the entire wiring harness and TBI set up (not sure about that yet).
so I guess that is basically where I am at now. Lots to do, hopefuly I will get some decent weather and some time to do it.....
On to the pics.....













Oh, and my wife has decided to nick-name this truck "Big Sexy"
Thanks for looking and I wil try to get more/better pics up soon
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:30 PM   #2
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

SWEET! Congrats on getting Big Sexy!!!
Post more pics lol
the bracket for the buckets
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:32 PM   #3
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"


which bracket? the inboard stand?
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:42 PM   #4
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About friggen time is a quote from some where Lookin good man glad you got it home. Jay
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:44 PM   #5
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yeah that is what scotts62 said I should name the project

thanks Jay!!
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:47 PM   #6
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe!
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:51 PM   #7
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Old 01-28-2010, 02:59 PM   #8
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"





RIGHT ON JOE!! glad you finally found your dream truck... AND GOT IT HOME!!
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Old 01-28-2010, 03:01 PM   #9
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Thanks Dennis!!!

one quandary that this brings up is the fate of my '80 short bed......should I keep it or sell it, should I convert it to 4x4 and give it to my kid???? I just don't know right now....especially since we have the wife's '66 on the back burner.....
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

hate to say it but i'd sell it and put the money into the "Big Sexy" account.
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Old 01-28-2010, 03:07 PM   #11
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"




yeah, I'm kinda leaning that way myself....and my son wants a Blazer bad....
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I agree with Dennis. And then make him go get a Blazer.
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

thinking the same! how old is he Joe?
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"



He just turned 14.
I'm pushing him to find a job this summer to start saving for a truck.
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14...hes got time! Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.)
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Old 01-28-2010, 04:08 PM   #16
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Cool looking crew. All it needs now is a 5.3 or 6.0 swap.
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Glad to see you finally got the thread going.

If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

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Hey cool. It does exist! Looks like it is gonna be a fun one Joe!
X2!! LOL

I KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET IT PAINTED! LOL
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14...hes got time! Sell the 80 and get this thing good to go for a while. Who knows maybe he will want it in a couple years and that will let you get a new toy again. (Or you will have an excuse anyway.)
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Glad to see you finally got the thread going.

If I'm not mistaken, when I looked at it, doesn't it have a 12 bolt rear end in it?
Yes sir, it is a 12 bolt
I need the weather to clear up some so I can check the gears

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X2!! LOL

I KNOW WHERE YOU CAN GET IT PAINTED! LOL
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Thanks!
I probably won't be ready for paint for sometime, and when i am Lubbock will probably be out of my price range
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Cool, I now see your plans for the interior, it should match up pretty good.
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I hope so!
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Old 01-28-2010, 07:51 PM   #22
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Ahh 14's not too young i got my 62 at 13 and mowed lawns to pay for it

Ill be watching for pics
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Old 01-28-2010, 08:06 PM   #23
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I'm still waiting for you (and anybody else) to come by and check it out!
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Old 01-28-2010, 08:09 PM   #24
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Sounds like a sweet truck! I can't view the pics unfortanately.
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Weird
can you see my album?
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