The thread says it all.....
For those who don't know me or the truck, I am jumping back on the forum after many years away. Due to the evolution of Facebook groups, I had taken about 5-7 years off from the forums. I finished the original restoration" of this truck from the thread below.
The truck was my childhood truck growing up, and a few years ago I gave it a quick refresh. It was my first attempt at paint, and I swapped in a 12 valve Cummins & 47 RE on the original 93 C3500 2WD chassis. At the time, I thought the 12 valves simplicity and longevity would be a perfect drivetrain in a truck I otherwise expect to keep forever.
Obviously, it wasn't good enough for what I want of that truck. This is my "Flagship" rig and one I truly never see myself parting with. Through this "Refresh" I was somewhat reserved to fully dive in and really give the truck the complete overhaul it deserved. (I Kept the original Midwest doors, textured the rockers, used POR15 on the frame, kept the 2wd chassis, and really just did more of a refresh rather than a restoration)
Ultimately 2 years after completing the project I just couldn't live with it as had been done....
So before you all ask....
"why in the world would you rip that truck apart???"
First off, I always wanted to 4x4 swap it. The K series trucks just have a better stance to them. And as much as I wanted to keep it original, i just have a taste for the 4x4 trucks. The 90's 4x4 sticker and flares just look better. I also felt like I would have always have to keep another 4x4 around if this truck remained 2wd. Even though this truck will never see snow or Midwest winters again. Not anytime soon, but eventually i'll trim the fleet down to just one GMT400. And when that time comes, I want this truck to be capable of being a do-it-all rig.
Now, in my opinion, the truck looked great, but my painting skills have grown significantly since starting on this project, and I made some rookie mistakes that only experience could mend. I've since become a better painter, and therefore I knew that couldn't live with and would need to redo at some stage.
As for the powertrain, doing the cab on restoration and keeping the rusty 2WD frame plastered in POR-15 was a mistake. the 12 valve Cummins is widely regarded as the king of the Diesel World, I wasn't impressed in this particular application. This truck does tow, but it's mostly a cruiser. The Cummins was just very loud and obnoxious to say the least. Additionally, the Cummins has a very low power band and doesn't make for a great driver in my opinion. Tons of low-end power but lacks a the RPM range and horsepower to really make for a comfortable driver in my opinion. I also could not get over the noise factor.
So, in March of 2021 apart it came...
No turning back now.....
For those who don't know me or the truck, I am jumping back on the forum after many years away. Due to the evolution of Facebook groups, I had taken about 5-7 years off from the forums. I finished the original restoration" of this truck from the thread below.
1993 Chevrolet C3500 Crew Cab Restoration/Cummins Build
So for those of you who haven't heard, I'm starting a new project on a truck I've wanted to restore for years, a 93 C3500 crew cab that's been in my family for close to 20 years... I got this truck about 2 years ago, daily drove it for just over a year until transmission issues forced me to park...
www.gmt400.com
The truck was my childhood truck growing up, and a few years ago I gave it a quick refresh. It was my first attempt at paint, and I swapped in a 12 valve Cummins & 47 RE on the original 93 C3500 2WD chassis. At the time, I thought the 12 valves simplicity and longevity would be a perfect drivetrain in a truck I otherwise expect to keep forever.
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Obviously, it wasn't good enough for what I want of that truck. This is my "Flagship" rig and one I truly never see myself parting with. Through this "Refresh" I was somewhat reserved to fully dive in and really give the truck the complete overhaul it deserved. (I Kept the original Midwest doors, textured the rockers, used POR15 on the frame, kept the 2wd chassis, and really just did more of a refresh rather than a restoration)
Ultimately 2 years after completing the project I just couldn't live with it as had been done....
So before you all ask....
"why in the world would you rip that truck apart???"
First off, I always wanted to 4x4 swap it. The K series trucks just have a better stance to them. And as much as I wanted to keep it original, i just have a taste for the 4x4 trucks. The 90's 4x4 sticker and flares just look better. I also felt like I would have always have to keep another 4x4 around if this truck remained 2wd. Even though this truck will never see snow or Midwest winters again. Not anytime soon, but eventually i'll trim the fleet down to just one GMT400. And when that time comes, I want this truck to be capable of being a do-it-all rig.
Now, in my opinion, the truck looked great, but my painting skills have grown significantly since starting on this project, and I made some rookie mistakes that only experience could mend. I've since become a better painter, and therefore I knew that couldn't live with and would need to redo at some stage.
As for the powertrain, doing the cab on restoration and keeping the rusty 2WD frame plastered in POR-15 was a mistake. the 12 valve Cummins is widely regarded as the king of the Diesel World, I wasn't impressed in this particular application. This truck does tow, but it's mostly a cruiser. The Cummins was just very loud and obnoxious to say the least. Additionally, the Cummins has a very low power band and doesn't make for a great driver in my opinion. Tons of low-end power but lacks a the RPM range and horsepower to really make for a comfortable driver in my opinion. I also could not get over the noise factor.
So, in March of 2021 apart it came...
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No turning back now.....
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