
- Last Activity:
- Apr 17, 2021 at 6:12 PM
- Joined:
- Jan 30, 2021
- Posts:
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- Gender:
- Male
- Location:
- Northern California Sacramento Valley
TimeExposure
Junior Member, Male, from Northern California Sacramento Valley
- TimeExposure was last seen:
- Apr 17, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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About
- Gender:
- Male
- Location:
- Northern California Sacramento Valley
- First Name:
- Bryan
- Truck Year:
- 1982
- Truck Model:
- C2500
- Engine Size:
- 4.8L
My step-father bought a new Sierra 3/4 ton in September 1982. It is a very basic, strip-down model, but it does have power steering. Three forward speeds via stick shift on the floor, no A/C, no headliner, frost white paint. It's what my Dad called a "fleet truck." After 38 years, my Dad (at age 80) decided he no longer wants the old truck, and was happy for me to take it. I have a lot of decisions and work ahead of me, and came here for advice. I have very limited experience with anything mechanical or electrical, but I'm inclined to make the effort to make this truck better. It has 220k miles (60k on the 4.8L in-line six engine rebuild), some surface rust, and many minor needs. But it was never in an accident so it has a straight body and bumpers, and runs well. As of today, I know I want to replace the interior (seats, dash, door panels, fix the broken glove box). So far, I'm liking the rust. No holes, just color and some texture. I think they call it "patina" so it doesn't seem so ugly? Some other fix-its like heater, gas gauge, passenger door lock...Anyway, that's why I'm here!Interact