I've been dibling and dabling everywhere since selling my m60 vert. I miss it like crazy and have tried numerous projects to get my mind off things and help ease the pain.
My current and most involved project is my 89 Chevy 3500 CC-DRW. I got it for a steal and it's one of the few I found that were rust free and original. The 454 is gutless. Pulls smooth and refuses to pass gas stations.
All these working lights make me smile
Behind it you can kinda get a glimpse of my OBS Powerstroke. She's my daily and I hope to park it for a while once I'm done with this dually. Would be nice to keep the miles off it and only use it when needed. Currently has 354,000 miles and counting.
Back on topic. I've secured a 5.3 to swap in. Will be more than enough and a slight improvement from this boat anchor of a 454. The only thing about this truck in question is if it'll have a 4l80e or a 5spd. Not exactly sure.
I'll be using this thread to keep count of all the shit I bought for it and progress. Completely open to see what you guys have and what mods/resto's you've done. Motivational postings?
Plans!
Powertrain:
5.3 LM7 swap
4L80e
PTO
Rebuilt driveshaft
Suspension:
New bushings
New joints
Upgraded control arms
Front coil spring delete
Rear leaf spring delete
Rear 4 link
Fully boxed frame
Misc:
Suburban Grille and headlight assembly + core support
Glove box mounted HU with bluetooth
Bed mounted 10gal air tank
Upholstered seats
Dyed dark brown carpet.
Rag/pano roof.
22.5" Alcoa's
My current and most involved project is my 89 Chevy 3500 CC-DRW. I got it for a steal and it's one of the few I found that were rust free and original. The 454 is gutless. Pulls smooth and refuses to pass gas stations.
All these working lights make me smile
Behind it you can kinda get a glimpse of my OBS Powerstroke. She's my daily and I hope to park it for a while once I'm done with this dually. Would be nice to keep the miles off it and only use it when needed. Currently has 354,000 miles and counting.
Back on topic. I've secured a 5.3 to swap in. Will be more than enough and a slight improvement from this boat anchor of a 454. The only thing about this truck in question is if it'll have a 4l80e or a 5spd. Not exactly sure.
I'll be using this thread to keep count of all the shit I bought for it and progress. Completely open to see what you guys have and what mods/resto's you've done. Motivational postings?
Plans!
Powertrain:
5.3 LM7 swap
4L80e
PTO
Rebuilt driveshaft
Suspension:
New bushings
New joints
Upgraded control arms
Front coil spring delete
Rear leaf spring delete
Rear 4 link
Fully boxed frame
Misc:
Suburban Grille and headlight assembly + core support
Glove box mounted HU with bluetooth
Bed mounted 10gal air tank
Upholstered seats
Dyed dark brown carpet.
Rag/pano roof.
22.5" Alcoa's
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