Chackerman
OBS Enthusiast
Hey Everyone.
I have been lurking the forum for the past few months as I start a new build.I figured it is time I sign up and start My own build thread.
My first truck was a 1994 6 lug 2500 that I did a lot of work to while I was in high school: rebuilt engine, rebuilt rear diff, 6” suspension lift, 3” body, 35’s, paint, etc...
I would probably still be driving it to this day if it hadn’t received an inspection notice while building an 86 square body that was my grandpas. 10 years later, a sale of the square body later, and a wife and three kids later and I find myself back in the GMT400 game.
Technically I never left as I still have the 1994, however I had robbed parts off of it to swap the NV4500 to the 86. It’s been sitting roughly 10 years at my folks place. It’s always been on my mind sitting there and I knew I would eventually need a crew cab for the family. After a few years of searching I finally found a truck that I would be willing to restore/upgrade over time to meet the needs of the family at a reasonable price. This project is not to act as a full time grocery getter, but as a weekend warrior, tow, camping, and hunting rig. I really have missed the 8’ box after driving a 1999 4Runner and 2000 Suburban 2500 for the last number of years.
Shortly after Christmas 2018 I stumbled across this gem that my kids have dubbed the “cool bus” mainly due to its colour. It’s a 2000 Chevrolet K3500 base crew cab long box srw with approximately 400,000km. 350/4L80E/BW4401 combo with 4:10 gears. No major accidents/clean title. The main problem is the body is rough as it has been used as a work truck and the engine suffered an ill fated bent valve from previous owner. Needs a lot of other work but I have lots of parts available from the 1994 that’s been sitting, and I am fixing it up an hour at a time whenever I get a chance. The kids are also excited to have a hands on project in the yard. I will continue to update the thread as I have made good progress to date, preparing for the arrival of the 1994 on Easter weekend.
I have been lurking the forum for the past few months as I start a new build.I figured it is time I sign up and start My own build thread.
My first truck was a 1994 6 lug 2500 that I did a lot of work to while I was in high school: rebuilt engine, rebuilt rear diff, 6” suspension lift, 3” body, 35’s, paint, etc...
I would probably still be driving it to this day if it hadn’t received an inspection notice while building an 86 square body that was my grandpas. 10 years later, a sale of the square body later, and a wife and three kids later and I find myself back in the GMT400 game.
Technically I never left as I still have the 1994, however I had robbed parts off of it to swap the NV4500 to the 86. It’s been sitting roughly 10 years at my folks place. It’s always been on my mind sitting there and I knew I would eventually need a crew cab for the family. After a few years of searching I finally found a truck that I would be willing to restore/upgrade over time to meet the needs of the family at a reasonable price. This project is not to act as a full time grocery getter, but as a weekend warrior, tow, camping, and hunting rig. I really have missed the 8’ box after driving a 1999 4Runner and 2000 Suburban 2500 for the last number of years.
Shortly after Christmas 2018 I stumbled across this gem that my kids have dubbed the “cool bus” mainly due to its colour. It’s a 2000 Chevrolet K3500 base crew cab long box srw with approximately 400,000km. 350/4L80E/BW4401 combo with 4:10 gears. No major accidents/clean title. The main problem is the body is rough as it has been used as a work truck and the engine suffered an ill fated bent valve from previous owner. Needs a lot of other work but I have lots of parts available from the 1994 that’s been sitting, and I am fixing it up an hour at a time whenever I get a chance. The kids are also excited to have a hands on project in the yard. I will continue to update the thread as I have made good progress to date, preparing for the arrival of the 1994 on Easter weekend.
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