Skee's 97 K1500 Stepside build thread

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AirmanSkee

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Alright. As of last night here is where it stands. Didn't get a whole lot done to progress on the truck but did get some little stuff out of the way.

Picked up the 1989 3500 donor truck. Rear axle is a Dana 70 with 4.10 and will bolt right into my truck. PERFECT.

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Also, while working on the steering, I discovered (the hard way... it cut my arm) that my drivers side braided line had gotten split open. So luckily, my buddy with the white SAS Burb pulled through again and had some brand new lines laying in the back. They were too short for his setup but they are perfect for mine. They even have the correct 1990 round end for the caliper instead of having to grind for the squares. NO LEAKS!

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The hard lines will be tacked back to the frame after the hoops are welded on.

What do you guys think? Got some 8 lug caps and these are my buddies beadlocks.

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So started pulling the rear axle on the '89 and stripping all the good stuff off it as well.

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BUT busted the bell housing when trying to drop the transmission. BRAND NEW 400 and it got busted.

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#BAGGED LIFE!!

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I also got some black Chevy caps. I really like those.

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Riding out tonight, to load up the truck on my buddy's gooseneck and bring it over to the other shop to get everything all welded in. Then the little stuff like bleeding brakes and alignment.
 

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I really like the chrome GMC center caps against the black. A 94+ GMC grill would look great on that truck too. Just an idea.
 

AirmanSkee

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Alright fellas. Back from leave and can't jump start this and get it finished.

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Dropping it off for exhaust this week, and then doing all the little adjustments and it should be done for the front. Rear swap will come soon after.
 
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