Figure I've lurked here enough, actually posted in projects or pics at one point so not an official intro. About 4 months ago I picked up a 1990 Chevy RCSS Z71 for $600. I knew it had some rust but not to the extent that I found when I took the bed off. So I had a welder come out and start strengthening the frame and patching holes. Finally got it put together and safe to drive. While I was under it I put a 2"block in the rear and cranked the t-bars about 1.5 inches. Stuck on a 3" body lift as well. I replaced, the gas tank, fuel lines, some brake lines and put a roll pan on until I get my custom bumper done, should be done next week actually (pretty much have the welder on payroll now). Also I did the roll on liner in the bed, looks like crap, does the job. Put a set of Pro Comp 305/70/16s on black Pro Comp steelies.
Right now plans are fix the weird electrical problem. Going to have the cab Linex-ed. Remove the ball cap looking thing on the roof that the previous owner thought was awesome. Paint: Hot Rod Black. Stereo, doesn't have one at all right now. Have a custom brush guard and nerf bar/step bars made. The motor smokes on start up so I'll be building something (cammed 350 w/ Vortec heads) or do a Gen-III swap.
This is my first OBS. I've had 3 NBS RCSB one being an RST I wish I never ever sold.
Also this is my first lifted truck all the others were lowered at 2/4.
Little about me. Live out in Ellicott City, MD. I'm a instructor and tech writer for the military / government. 12 years in the Navy, medically retired.
Pics to follow,
Jim
Right now plans are fix the weird electrical problem. Going to have the cab Linex-ed. Remove the ball cap looking thing on the roof that the previous owner thought was awesome. Paint: Hot Rod Black. Stereo, doesn't have one at all right now. Have a custom brush guard and nerf bar/step bars made. The motor smokes on start up so I'll be building something (cammed 350 w/ Vortec heads) or do a Gen-III swap.
This is my first OBS. I've had 3 NBS RCSB one being an RST I wish I never ever sold.
Also this is my first lifted truck all the others were lowered at 2/4.Little about me. Live out in Ellicott City, MD. I'm a instructor and tech writer for the military / government. 12 years in the Navy, medically retired.
Pics to follow,
Jim
