`84 K-10, Clueless and learning in Oklahoma

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Tlandrum

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In 1986 Oklahoma had a huge snow storm, 18" of snow on the ground. My dad owns a mens clothings store (suits, ties, Polo shirts). Well he was freaking out because he was not able to get to work in the snow! So he got out the classifieds and found an 1984 K-10 30 miles away. He called the guy and the guy said he would have it delivered next week. "Nope, I want it today... Why do you think you were getting full asking price, cash in hand". The guy said no way, the roads were not even open. Well 30 min later the guy called back "cash in hand?" My dad got to work that day, and I have killed more duck, deer, bass, and who knows what else with that truck. When I moved home after school I got her running (sat for 10 years). A few years back dad gave it to my for my Birthday.
I am planning on doing a full body off restoration, even thought I don't have a clue how! I have a few buddies who do, and looking forward to the project.
Likely more questions than answers as to how and what but as of now I planning on:
383 stroker (still back and forth on the LS, but I think the 383)
small 2-4" lift
33-35" tires
"Bed-liner" paint job
Fix a lot of rust
Single fuel tank
Who knows what else, I am quite sure there will be a lot. Basically turn it into the ultimate duck truck. Something that works fine as a daily driver, but get my kids out to the duck blinds!
 

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welcome and you wont be clueless with all the knowledge in this forum. i too started clueless....now I can confidently say I have a clue!!!
 

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welcome from the Motor City,
don’t lift it. 33s fit nicely on stock ride height.
I have an ‘84 K15 (K10) and the 33s look great with no lift..
IMO
 

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Welcome!
Truck looks clean save for the rust!
Being in Oklahoma I’d think rust free body parts should be pretty available. Personally I’d start collecting anything that will require significant rust repair unless you’re on a tight budget, but if you’re actually going to do a frame off, you don’t want a bunch of patch panels and bondo IMO.
 

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And I’d 100% lift it. Sure 33s fit but they look a lot better under a 4” lift! No better time to install a new suspension than when the body is off.
 

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welcome from the Motor City,
don’t lift it. 33s fit nicely on stock ride height.
I have an ‘84 K15 (K10) and the 33s look great with no lift..
IMO
I want to see some pics! Still back and for on this one, and likely will be till I swipe the credit card!
 

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I want to see some pics! Still back and for on this one, and likely will be till I swipe the credit card!
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Tlandrum You have a good start, truck sits nice. Couple pics, short motivational vid.​

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Craig Nedrow

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Have fun! Never enough HP, just ask Mark Jones. 12X33 All terrain T/A's were shot anyway.
 
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