'89 Fun daily build

[Menissalt]

WIP

Well I had a lot of things written out here and my browser decided to refresh so I've lost motivation to make this post. I'll update it tomorrow

Story time​

This will be long

Work done​

• General Maintenance​

  • Fluids, spark plugs, distro cap
  • Performace clutch, fly wheel, & master/slave cylinders
  • AC components replaced and converted to 134a
  • Replaced serpentine belt
  • Replaced fuel filter

• Audio​

  • Hertz front speakers - DCX 460.3
  • Amp - JL Audio JX400/4D
  • AA 2din unit - AVH-4201NEX

 

[Menissalt]

In progress upgrades​

Currently in the shop, still discussing options and pricing. Looking at steering, brakes, & suspension.

 

[Menissalt]

Future upgrades​

• Brakes​

  • Maintenance/upgrade front brakes
  • Convert rear drums to discs
  • Brake booster

• Wheel & tire​

  • Wider rear tires - https://cktruckmag.com/315s-on-an-obs/

• Suspension​

  • Drop
    • 2/4?
    • Stance example - https://www.gmt400.com/threads/the-stupid-lowered-questions-thread.30/page-131#post-1226348
  • Ride quality
    • Bilsteins
    • Roadmasters?
  • Performance (much later)
    • QA1 or Ridetech
      
      • Not bags

• Rear end​

  • Rebuild
    • 3.73 gears
    • LSD

• Bed​

  • Liner
  • Cover
    • Gatortrax tonneau cover
    • Peragon cover maybe?

• Interior​

  • Gauges
    • White - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-hdx-88c-pu-s/make/gmc/model/c1500/year/1989
    • Black - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...ument-clusters/year/1989/make/gmc/model/c1500
    • Tpms add-on - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-bim-22-2?rrec=true
  • Dash
    • Full replacement? (LMC)
      
      • Cup holders under stereo
    • Custom fab?
  • Seats
    • Custom upholstery - http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cd/CDC41.htm
    • Replace seat foam - http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cd/CDC44.htm
    • Full replacement?
  • Audio
    • Subwoofer (10W7AE-3)
  • Panels
    • Replace?
  • Weather Stripping
    • https://www.steelerubber.com/search?year=1989&make=gmc&model=c1500&style=2-door-extended-cab-pi
  • Seatbelts?
  • Misc
    • Spray sound deadening and heat barrier
    • Replace carpet

• Engine​

  • Some kind swap
    • Add boost
    • Focus on low end torque, drivability
    • Likely looking at 800hp max but aiming for lower
    • Want a fun street struck that can be tracked, but not compete

• Exterior​

  • Locking gas cap
  • Replace Side Mirrors?
  • Roll Pan?
  • Lights
    • Headlights - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/grm-09-1085-spd/make/gmc/model/c1500/year/1989
    • Taillights - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/grm-09-298-v2ls/make/gmc/model/c1500/year/1989
  • Front bumper
    • https://www.realtruck.com/bumpers/gmc/c-k-pickup-1500/1989/
    • I had other ideas but the links are dead
  • Paint
    • Bed liner

• Electronics/Security​

  • Change locks/ignition
  • Immobilizer
  • Keyless entry
  • Power windows?
  • brake/hill holder
    • automatic?

 

[Menissalt]

Updated "Work Done" and "Future Upgrades"

 

[Menissalt]

Truck is currently getting in the shop, nothing has been ordered yet but I'm getting getting the Pro Performance brake kit and replacing the worn steering and suspension parts.

The control arms need to be replaced so I'm looking at getting the ridetech arms and coilvers in front. I'm getting the react drop spindle for the brake kit and for the drop without widening the track. For the rear I'm looking at a 4" drop kit and the bilstein 4" drop shocks for now. For wheels I'm going with 20" U.S. Mags Rambler U111 so I can go up to 315s in the rear without any modifications.

Still undecided on the brake master cylinder and booster set up. I have a back injury so I need a pedal that won't kill me to use when I'm stuck in traffic.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

That's quite the list, Impressive and ambitious. As for the brakes, have you looked into the hydroboost from the "big boy" trucks? May be what you need to ease the back pain. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[Menissalt]

The shop who is doing the work called Pro Performance, spoke with Eddy, and they said the stock master and booster are all we need with this kit so we're going to trust them and try it out

 

[Menissalt]

Alright, it's official.

Brakes, wheels*, & gauge cluster have been ordered. The Ridtech front coil overs & arms, rear lowering kit, and steering components** I'm getting through the shop.

Will decide on tires later but I'll be getting 245/45 front & 275/40 rear with a focus on decent wet/dry performance but more focus comfort and cost. I'm running the stock engine so I'm hoping the wider 275s will hook up better and let me get away with a less performant tire. Once I add power down the line I can run 315/35 on the rear with the wheels I got.

Next up will be front window repair or replacement, some tinting, and new window and door seals.

* Decided to also get the TPMS add-on because I like creature comforts
** I wanted to get a quick ratio steering gearbox but the mechanic talked me down. Probably a good thing because I am already wildly over budget for this phase

 

[Donald Mitchell]

Just a heads up, before you order anything talk to someone that can tell you if the items are in stock. If not you could be in for a very long wait. Everything's that way now.

 

[Menissalt]

Just a heads up, before you order anything talk to someone that can tell you if the items are in stock. If not you could be in for a very long wait. Everything's that way now.

Appreciate you looking out. I'm keenly aware.

The item shipping the latest should ship on 5/18, that's the front wheels. Ridetech said the coilovers will ship the week before that when the shop called them to conform spring rates.