Grandpa's 1995 C1500 Reborn

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When my grandpa died in February 2012, I inherited (he wanted me to have it) his truck. It has only 71,*** miles on it with the 5.7L 350 V8 and 3.42 gears. It is a 2WD and although I like the lowered look, it just isn't my style. So I plan on lifting it a little, throwing on some wheels/tires, and making it sound better. It will be VERY slow due to the fact I'm in highschool with no job with a couple $hundred saved. If you have any questions or comments there is another thread in "Member Trucks" where you can comment/ask. Thanks.

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[95C1500]

My plans (so far) include: This is my build plan so it will be editied a lot as things always change
- 2" Rough Country Lift Kit
- 15x7 stockers
- 31x10.5r15 ATs
- Flowmaster Super 40 series Muffler
- HID's in Highs
- Slvertsar bulbs in lows
- Mean Green's Harness
- Step Bars
- Green Cluster & HVAC LED's
- Hitch
- Yukon Grizzly Locker
- Recalibrate My DRAC
- Glue my E-brake handle back on

 

[95C1500]

Ok, I finally got something done today: I restored the head/park lights to their former glory. I used Fast Brite Automotive Headlight Restorer Kit from Walmart for $9.95. For only $10 this product works great. I don't know if you can see the difference in the pictures though lol!

Fast Brite Automotive Headlight Restorer Kit

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My Truck Before:

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Left side restored; right side unrestored:

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After Restoration:

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Today I cleaned out the interior and found a set of anchor tie downs. Free... Easy... Why not?

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Found these out today

AM7:

SEAT RR FOLDING

AU3:

LOCK CONTROL SIDE DR, ELEC

A20:

WINDOW RR QTR, VENT SWING OUT

A31:

WINDOW POWER OPERATED, ALL DOORS

A95:

SEAT FRT BKT, HIGH BACK, DRIVER & PASS RECL

B32:

COVERING FRT FLOOR MATS, AUX

B33:

COVERING REAR FLOOR MATS, AUX

B85:

MOLDING B/S EXTERIOR, BRIGHT

B96:

MOLDING WHL OPENING

C60:

HVAC SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER FRT, MAN CONTROLS

D48:

MIRROR O/S LH & RH, REMOTE CONTROL, ELECTRIC, COLOR.

D55:

CONSOLE FRT COMPT, FLOOR

E63:

BODY EQUIPMENT FLEETSIDE PICK-UP BOX

FE9:

CERTIFICATION EMISSION, FEDERAL

GU6:

AXLE REAR 3.42 RATIO

JB5:

BRAKE POWER, DISC/DRUM, 6,400 LBS

K34:

CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONIC

K60:

GENERATOR 100 AMP

L05:

ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.7L, 1TBI, V8

M30:

TRANSMISSION AUTO 4 SPD, HMD, 4L60-E, ELECTRONIC

NA1:

EMISSION SYSTEM GVW LESS THAN 8,500 LB

NP5:

STEERING WHEEL LEATHER WRAPPED

NRQ:

EXHAUST CLOSE COUPLED

N33:

STEERING COLUMN TILT TYPE

N90:

WHEEL

OSG:

PLANT CODE OSHAWA, ONT, CANADA (TRK)

Q4B:

GVW RATING 6,200 LBS

RSA:

RESTRAINT FRT SEAT, 208, AUTO, PASSIVE

SLL:

SALES PROCESSING SOLD ORDERS

VB3:

BUMPER RR STEP, CHROME, IMPACT STRIP

VG3:

BUMPER FRT IMPACT STRIP

VK3:

LICENSE PLATE FRONT FRT MOUNTING PKG

VXS:

VEHICLE COMPLETE

V22:

GRILLE RADIATOR, CHROME

V73:

VEHICLE STATEMENT USA/CANADA

XFN:

TIRE FRONT P235/75R15-105S RWL R/PE ST TL ALS

X88:

MARKET BRAND CHEVROLET

YD3:

AXLE (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE

YD6:

SPRING RR, BASE EQUIPMENT

YE9:

CONVENIENCE PKG COMFORT & DECOR LEVEL #3

YFN:

TIRE REAR P235/75R15-105S RWL R/PE ST TL ALS

ZFN:

TIRE SPARE P235/75R15-105S RWL R/PE ST TL ALS

ZQ2:

SALES PACKAGE DRIVER CONVENIENCE

ZQ3:

SALES PACKAGE DRIVER CONVENIENCE II

ZY1:

COLOR COMBINATION SOLID

1SB:

PACKAGE OPTION 02

1SZ:

DISCOUNT OPTION PACKAGE

554:

TRIM COMBINATION LEATHER, MUSHROOM (4) (94)

6WS:

COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6WS)

64D:

TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, LT BEIGE (D) (95)

64I:

INTERIOR TRIM LT BEIGE (I) (96)

7WS:

COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7WS)


UP0:

RADIO AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, AUTO REV MUSIC SEARCH CASS, CD, AUTO TONE, CLOCK, ETR

UQ3:

SPEAKER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ENHANCED AUDIO

 

[95C1500]

JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THIS THREAD IS FOR ME TO KEEP TRACK OF MY TRUCK. IT IS THE SAME INFO AS THE BUILD THREAD IN "MEMBER TRUCKS"
Update (Pics tomarrow):
I installed a trailer harness and spent 4 hours washing it. Took the valence off and ordered some tow hooks. Those valences are expensive. $10 turns into $40 with shipping from rockauto.com.
Once again, changed my plans:
- 2" Coil Springs
- 2" Rear Blocks
- New Shocks all around with Red Boots
- 31x10.5r15 Treadwright Guard Dogs
- Jet Accu Speed Control Unit
- Flomaster 40 Series Muffler 2 1/4" Single I/O
- Tow Hooks
- Tow Hook Valence

Future Plans:
- Posi
- HIDs
- Hitch
- Multi Ball Mount w/ Tow Hook
- TBI Spacer
- JET Chip
- K&N Aircharger System
- LED Taillights

..... hopefully more to come

 

[95C1500]

Found this at Walmart: $10

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Decided, "Why not?" The screws stick out too far. Dunno what the deal is.

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Tow Hooks: $40 from ebay

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Ok so this morning I stating looking to see what size holes to cut for the tow hooks. After 20 minutes of trying to fit and measure I finally turned it over and noticed that good 'ol GM had an outline where the holes would have been cut from the factory. So 45 minutes with a dremel and I had 2 holes. Not perfect but they will get the job done. On to the pics:

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And an updated pic of the truck as it sits now-

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Next up will be an RC 2" Lift Kit and 31x10.5r15 All Terrains...

 

[95C1500]

Lift

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This is how the truck sits right now

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So far I have everything on the front disassembled except the upper ball joints. Depending on how well the grinding and drilling goes, I may end up buying new upper ball joints (~$50). Tomorrow I hope to get the rear blocks on. Then alignment is ~$60. I have narrowed down my tire choice to 31x10.5r15 Goodyear DuraTracs or 31x10.50r15 General Grabber AT2s. Depending on what money will allow. After lift and tires, I'm going to calibrate my VSSB. I hope I can pick up a couple of DIP switches cheap.
IIRC, my fender height measurements were F: 31.5" R: 33". I measured mine and my dad's F150 so I may have gotten them mixed up
A lot of info but I'm up to date