Preston
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- Joined
- Jan 25, 2019
- Posts
- 787
- Reaction score
- 354
- Location
- Mechanicsville VA
- First Name
- Preston
- Truck Year
- 1983
- Truck Model
- k10
- Engine Size
- 350
A few years ago I found my 83 dually setting in a field on a farm, I purchased it from the original owner and hauled it home on my trailer, rebuilt the complete brake system carburetor and 6 new tires. Has been a great investment, found an 85 thought was going to use it for a parts truck, wrong replaced engine (350) and drove it for a while and transmission went out (700r) instead of rebuilding it I have put a turbo 400 out of a GTO (used an adaptor BOP) supposed to get my driveshaft back this weekend. While waiting I found a 84 4x4 short bed that past owner had given up on after replacing all the suspension and brakes. There is a 5.3 out of a 2004 Suburban setting in the engine compartment with the correct motor mounts for the 84. The past owner was trying to take the motor out when the truck rolled down a small hill and into his shop, need I say more I got there loaded it up before he changed his mind. As soon as I get the 85 off the jack stands I will start on the conversion, I have a 4L60e that will bolt up to the engine if I can bolt the original transfer case up. Still doing the research as I type this note ( kind of why I joined this site) I’m retired and have more time than money but have access to parts from past projects. My biggest concern is the electronics, but never too old to learn, been working on all my past vehicles since I got my drivers license ( my father gave me a 55 Chevy hardtop roller ) and well I’ve been working on cars and trucks sence then. I look forward to getting to know all of the Square Body members over my remaining years and we can share all the things I’ve learned from all the mistakes I’ve made.
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