Mr_Ryumaru
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- Joined
- Jan 22, 2018
- Posts
- 74
- Reaction score
- 17
- Location
- Montana
- First Name
- Sean
- Truck Year
- 1984
- Truck Model
- K10
- Engine Size
- 454
Hi all, new to site (duh). And actually new to Chevy period. Up until now I've only owned various card, none of note, and my near and dear 83 ranger. But as time has passed I've had a growing need for a work truck that I can pretty much abuse without worry (I have plans to somewhat restore my ranger as it is truly important to me). And man I am PUMPED, I've always wanted to mess around with a Chevy as I know they can be a blast. So, here what I got.
1984 Chevy k10, Scottsdale trim. It has an unidentified 4 speed, either a 305 or a 350, single cab and idk if there were various beds but it's just a standard bed, no stepside. 8 picked it up for 465 big ones as the motor is toast. Oh, and it has dual tanks which for will be a bonus ( you'll see why ).
Now here's where I'm a lucky bastard as I really had no idea really what else I'd end up with. Truthfully all I knew about was the motor. The rest was just pure good fortune. What's that you ask? Oh, a parts vehicle to rob things. Free of charge. What vehicle you ask? Oh nothing special, just a 77 suburban. With 3/4 ton axles with 4.11s in the rear. Sm465 tranny. Np205 transfer case. And the cherry on top, a good old fashioned 454 big block. Some research told me the tranny/transfer case are basically bullet proof and the tranny first gear resolves the kinda meh torque reduction in low range. And with the 1.00:1 4th gear means it'll be just fine to keep up with Montana's 80mph highway speed limit. Lot of work ahead, the 454 needs a rebuild, an intake and a carb. Im thinking midrise with a 750 cfm quadrajet. A friend who works with che y motors exclusively identified the crank as aftermarket (what and why???) and possibly the cam as well. I plan to use this pig for work and somewhat daily driver so I'm keeping it practical, adaptable, and tough as a ****. I also hope to throw a plow on it during wintertime. Other plans include custom homemade bumpers/hitch. Frankenstined dual exhaust (kinda wanna straightpipe, kinda also like my hearing). Hopefully some 31 inch tires as while I like offroading Im not really a fan of huge tires and honestly they're not necessary for anywhere I like to go. They also suck in the snow.
Overall I had no idea what I had until I started looking it up. But Im stoked, and other people have already threatened to beat just for how stpuidly lucky I was to get all of this for less than 500 bucks. Oh yeah, this things gonna be fun >
Let me know what you guys think. Did I do good?
Also sorry for typos, on phone as internet is out due to recent snow storms.
1984 Chevy k10, Scottsdale trim. It has an unidentified 4 speed, either a 305 or a 350, single cab and idk if there were various beds but it's just a standard bed, no stepside. 8 picked it up for 465 big ones as the motor is toast. Oh, and it has dual tanks which for will be a bonus ( you'll see why ).
Now here's where I'm a lucky bastard as I really had no idea really what else I'd end up with. Truthfully all I knew about was the motor. The rest was just pure good fortune. What's that you ask? Oh, a parts vehicle to rob things. Free of charge. What vehicle you ask? Oh nothing special, just a 77 suburban. With 3/4 ton axles with 4.11s in the rear. Sm465 tranny. Np205 transfer case. And the cherry on top, a good old fashioned 454 big block. Some research told me the tranny/transfer case are basically bullet proof and the tranny first gear resolves the kinda meh torque reduction in low range. And with the 1.00:1 4th gear means it'll be just fine to keep up with Montana's 80mph highway speed limit. Lot of work ahead, the 454 needs a rebuild, an intake and a carb. Im thinking midrise with a 750 cfm quadrajet. A friend who works with che y motors exclusively identified the crank as aftermarket (what and why???) and possibly the cam as well. I plan to use this pig for work and somewhat daily driver so I'm keeping it practical, adaptable, and tough as a ****. I also hope to throw a plow on it during wintertime. Other plans include custom homemade bumpers/hitch. Frankenstined dual exhaust (kinda wanna straightpipe, kinda also like my hearing). Hopefully some 31 inch tires as while I like offroading Im not really a fan of huge tires and honestly they're not necessary for anywhere I like to go. They also suck in the snow.
Overall I had no idea what I had until I started looking it up. But Im stoked, and other people have already threatened to beat just for how stpuidly lucky I was to get all of this for less than 500 bucks. Oh yeah, this things gonna be fun >
Let me know what you guys think. Did I do good?
Also sorry for typos, on phone as internet is out due to recent snow storms.
