New to me '86 swb

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I just purchased an '86 short wide. Kind of a rat rod. Crate 350, 400 trans, Edelbrock 600 carb, headers, 20' matte black paint, lowered all around. It has great bones with 0 rust.

My goal is to just transform it into a pretty clean old truck. It'll never be a show truck, for sure. Also not interested in high performance.

I've only had it two days but here's my list right now as to what it needs:

Shift indicator does not work

Needs windshield

Speedo does not work

Dash vents/defroster kind of messed up

Passenger door needs adjustment

Interior is nice but needs cleaned up some.

My skill level is somewhere between low and medium. I'm sure I'll have a bunch of basic questions for you folks.

I want to thank you in advance for any help you can give.

See ya on the forums!

David
 

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Welcome David. WE NEED PICS!!!!
 

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I'll get some pics and see if I can figure how to post them
 

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Welcome David. WE NEED PICS!!!!



OK...can somebody share with me the secret of posting pics? I see the little tab with the pic of the mountain but it is asking for a URL. My pic is on my desktop

Thanks!
 

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OK...can somebody share with me the secret of posting pics? I see the little tab with the pic of the mountain but it is asking for a URL. My pic is on my desktop

Thanks!

Upload your pics on www.photobucket.com then just copy the image url and paste it to any post you like. :cheers:
 

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If the pics are on your desktop use the paperclip a the top of the normal "post reply" page. It let's you insert from your pc. Otherwise there is a change you must make in the photobucket tag to post the pics. @HotRodPC @89Suburban @Old77 or @RetroC10Sport can assist with that.
 

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Yeaa for me!
 

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:waytogo:
 

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That Satin Black looks good.

Got the pics figured out now??? :shrug:
 

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Yep, I do.....the matte black looks good from 20 ft. The PO had put 6 coats of clear and it hasn't been cut. Feels like sandpaper
 

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