98_k1500
strange noises are normal
I will probably do a build thread on this truck soon, but i want to hear what anyone else has to say about it as it actually goes together. Over the weekend i bought a 1998 single cab long bed k2500 with no engine. It has a nv4500 transmission, 4.10 gears, and a ff 14 bolt rear. The interior is pretty much shot, the body is beat up, one of the doors is blue, and it needs ball joints and a pitman arm. It has the ugly (imo) w/t grille. The gas tank is laying in the bed. In other words, I have my work cut out for me, but its a good start with the trans and the axles. I have a 1/2 ton single cab short bed donor truck that the engine, body, bumpers, and interior will come from. The only body parts that i will be keeping with the 3/4 ton is the cab itself. Both trucks are victory red. So far, the plan is to remove the front cap, change the pitman arm, then put the engine in it. After that, remove the bed and hang the short bed gas tank under it. At that point, put the new front cap on it and swap the doors, pull the dash for a power window swap, and swap the carpet and seat. By then i'll have made up my mind about which route i'll go about making it a short wheelbase and fitting the short bed to it. Any input would be appreciated. I'll try to keep pics coming if i can remember to take some, especially as we get into the short bed swap. Anyway, here she is how i bought her.
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