first vehicle. 97' GMC build

[Devs93]

nice truck

 

[AlaskanTrucker379]

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Had to put winter tires, my tires were so bald. The road salt in Alaska ruins chromed wheels so there was no way I was going to run my nice wheels in the salt. Only blizzaks I could find were 16" with out order them so I had to find a set of 16" wheels. Wanted some GMT800/900 wheels but hardly anything is 16" anymore. Found stock chevy aluminum ones for $100. They look like crap but will do for 7 months of snow.

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[LoudnLifted88]

get yourself some factory lugnits and some smooth centercaps and itll look alot etter

 

[AlaskanTrucker379]

get yourself some factory lugnits and some smooth centercaps and itll look alot etter

TDS didnt have the right lug nuts so I had to get the ones with the threads on the end. They stick out too far for the smooth covers to pop on. I would need to buy the hub covers with the plastic bolts in them. GMT800/suburban ones would work as well.

Anyone got a set that they dont need?

 

[LoudnLifted88]

TDS didnt have the right lug nuts so I had to get the ones with the threads on the end. They stick out too far for the smooth covers to pop on. I would need to buy the hub covers with the plastic bolts in them. GMT800/suburban ones would work as well.

Anyone got a set that they dont need?

i would go to a local yard and get some lugnuts for the centers

 

[AlaskanTrucker379]

I live in a Alaska, The biggest town within 100 miles of me is 20,000 people. Their isn't junkyards around here like in the 48. Hahaha

 

[LoudnLifted88]

I live in a Alaska, The biggest town within 100 miles of me is 20,000 people. Their isn't junkyards around here like in the 48. Hahaha

oic im sure someone on here could get you some for cheap enough

 

[AlaskanTrucker379]

Been really busy with other stuff and havnt had time to do much. Noticed I was leaking antifreeze and as temps dropped, Kept leaking more and more. At -30* F, I was going through about a quart a day.... :X Finally found where it was coming from. Turns out it was where the radiator hose goes into the reservoir. Found out the fitting is part of the tank, so I set off to find a new radiator.

Yesterday I finally took the front end apart and replaced my bent bumper and all the mounts with the ones I purchased. Took a lot longer than I thought it would. Was expecting just a couple bolts with an air wrench but that's never the case is it? Turns out nothing fit right, everything was rusted and corroded, and it ended up taking a few hours just to swap out a stupid bumper! Radiator came in at the perfect time. Had the grill out from the bumper change so I parked it in the corner of the shop and decided I would do the radiator while it was apart. What would I do with out my other vehicles!?

Better part of the day just on changing the radiator. All the stupid lines and hoses are such a pain in the ass to remove and reattach. Vehicles aren't getting easier to work, that's for sure. My first gen w250 cummins, you can completely take apart with a single set of standard wrenches! Will flush then entire system with water and cascade dish soap tomorrow. Hopefully on the road again by Christmas eve.

Changing bumper

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Disassembled

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New rad in

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Ya know after putting a new bumper and radiator in, I'm probably going to hit a moose or other animal and have to do it all over again.

 

[Chris.G.Jr.]

nice truck!! kinda reminds me of sams bc the color!


sams

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[AirmanSkee]

Nice to see some more AK action up here, haha What part of Alaska are you in? Im stationed down at JBER in Anchorage. Nice truck. Some nice changes to it.