Since I never kept up, and updated my original build thread from 2+ years ago, here it is. This truck replaced a '91 stepside that I had for about a year. I was in search of a project/work truck that had a bigger bed. As long as it was a 400 with a bigger bed and 2wd, that was the search criteria. Let me see if I can remember and put this in some semblance of an order...
Modifications, changes, and upgrades in the order they made it on the truck.
As purchased, from second owner in december 2009 with 75k miles for $3500
Found this behind the seat.
The body wrecking running boards and mud flaps came off...
re covered the sagging headliner
Ouch...
Some '95-up style mirrors for a cleaner look
3 of the 5 clearance marker lights on the tailgate were missing, and the wiring was broken at the joint where it goes from the tailgate to the bed. I replaced the wiring, installed LED markers, and wired it up a little different than just standard running/marker lights.
Temporary solution
Ebay score. $40 precision billet grille and some black paint
$20 boneyard score
$200 Clean (rare) dually fenders 170 miles away.
Another ebay score. No shipping, 90 miles away...
Stereo prework
Carlisle swap meet score
Panel replacement and bodywork begins
Swapped in a '96 60/40 along the way.
Fresh out of paint...
New clear headlamps, turn signal housings, and the grille insert painted to match the original grey tidys up the front end.
Made the miserable mini quads useable by converting to 5000k 35w HID, and some fog lights (5000k 35w HID as well)
Modifications, changes, and upgrades in the order they made it on the truck.
As purchased, from second owner in december 2009 with 75k miles for $3500
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Found this behind the seat.
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The body wrecking running boards and mud flaps came off...
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re covered the sagging headliner
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Ouch...
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Some '95-up style mirrors for a cleaner look
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3 of the 5 clearance marker lights on the tailgate were missing, and the wiring was broken at the joint where it goes from the tailgate to the bed. I replaced the wiring, installed LED markers, and wired it up a little different than just standard running/marker lights.
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Temporary solution
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Ebay score. $40 precision billet grille and some black paint
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$20 boneyard score
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$200 Clean (rare) dually fenders 170 miles away.
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Another ebay score. No shipping, 90 miles away...
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Carlisle swap meet score
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Panel replacement and bodywork begins
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Swapped in a '96 60/40 along the way.
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Fresh out of paint...
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New clear headlamps, turn signal housings, and the grille insert painted to match the original grey tidys up the front end.
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Made the miserable mini quads useable by converting to 5000k 35w HID, and some fog lights (5000k 35w HID as well)
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