88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

[BowtieBrody]

You should get your friends on here! I'd love to see more on that '98 K2500!

 

[95C1500]

I believe his friend already is. Unless this is a different friend

 

[88GMCtruck]

Devin (83GMCK2500) is on here, he has the dually flatbed that was once maroon and was in an accident, we rebuilt it with a green 3-door cab. The other two aren't much into the forums so you'll unfortunately have to live vicariously through me.

The 98 K2500 truck was a local 1-owner truck. It's got a few odd options, factory black 2-tone, rear defrost window, push button 4wd, and 3.73s with an open diff. It is a 8600 GVWR truck too so it's 14FF. He recently put the ARB bumper on it with a Superwinch and KC LED lighting.

 

[BowtieBrody]

Devin (83GMCK2500) is on here, he has the dually flatbed that was once maroon and was in an accident, we rebuilt it with a green 3-door cab. The other two aren't much into the forums so you'll unfortunately have to live vicariously through me.

The 98 K2500 truck was a local 1-owner truck. It's got a few odd options, factory black 2-tone, rear defrost window, push button 4wd, and 3.73s with an open diff. It is a 8600 GVWR truck too so it's 14FF. He recently put the ARB bumper on it with a Superwinch and KC LED lighting.

I know of Devin's truck, I was just drooling over his build the other day.

 

[97PROSHOZ71]

Damn good looking truck man! I love the way this thing has come together!

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[88GMCtruck]

Thanks Tyler!

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Welp, got a few things done. Waterpump went the other day, lost a bunch of coolant. Luckily I noticed it while at home and not towing. Threw some paint on before install.

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Then swapped out the Whipple

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Also noticed an exhaust leak, figured out it was the manifold donuts.... which were new about 2,000 miles ago. Seems like the Whipple is burning the graphite out of them........

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And more maintenance going around - the starter was doing the dreaded key turn and nothing happens. It went on for awhile and I finally replaced it. But, I decided to go with something that was a good upgrade. This is a Denso unit a friend of mine found some others using online, it's a heavy duty application (think delivery trucks) that start and stop a hundred times a day..... plus it's a very gear reduced starter and sounds way cooler.

And it was a direct bolt in, and only $160 on Amazon.....

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[95C1500]

Big blocks only? Or world it work on s small block too?

 

[88GMCtruck]

Will work on basically any GM smallblock with the offset bolt pattern starter and 168 tooth flywheel.

 

[88GMCtruck]

Welp, I think we've hit the "nickle and dime" stage of truck repairs. Last week while backing up i hit the brake pedal only to be treated to a harsh vibration and grinding sound..... only to have the same sound when I turn the truck. Welp, the power steering pump went out as well.

So, new pump was ordered along with a new pressure hose from a 96... Why a hose from a 96? Well, I got rid of the EVO steering valve on the pump... Installed that and all is well.

Then on a trip down to the junkyard, I FINALLY found a clean set of grey cloth bucket seats. I cannot express how happy it made me. And only for $100. As pulled from the junkyard...

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Hit them with the carpet cleaner and began tearing out the old 60/40 bench.

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Awhile back I picked up a grey GMT800 console for this purpose. Been tripping over it in the garage for far too long. Spent about 5 hours measuring, cutting, shaping, trimming, coming up with ideas on how to mount it....... yeah. It was a process. Front console mounts are directly on the floor, and the rear needed raised up so I made a little bracket. The console profile is WAY off compared to the truck, It took a bit to make it look decent and there are still some gaps.

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So much better! Now I have 2 USEABLE cupholders up front (that pull out dash abomination can die in a fire) and rear cupholders, something this truck desperately lacked. I also deleted t he rear seat nets. I think it's cleaner this way.

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I also installed a set of Infinity component speakers in the front doors, will be installing a rear set tonight.

 

[drewcrew]

Thanks Tyler!

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Welp, got a few things done. Waterpump went the other day, lost a bunch of coolant. Luckily I noticed it while at home and not towing. Threw some paint on before install.

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Then swapped out the Whipple

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Also noticed an exhaust leak, figured out it was the manifold donuts.... which were new about 2,000 miles ago. Seems like the Whipple is burning the graphite out of them........

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And more maintenance going around - the starter was doing the dreaded key turn and nothing happens. It went on for awhile and I finally replaced it. But, I decided to go with something that was a good upgrade. This is a Denso unit a friend of mine found some others using online, it's a heavy duty application (think delivery trucks) that start and stop a hundred times a day..... plus it's a very gear reduced starter and sounds way cooler.

And it was a direct bolt in, and only $160 on Amazon.....

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In the picture of the two starters side by side it looks like the starter gear on the new one doesn't stick out as far. Or does it move farther out than the stock one when you start it ? Just curious. Thanks