new truck

[Basketcase]

this was supposed to be a parts truck for my uncle and me. guy at work told me about it, his brother had it for $300. went and looked at it one day between the rain drops, but didn't get a good look. the fenders, seat and windshield are perfect, which I need for my '87. finally got to take a good look at it. too nice to part out naturally. the roof above the winshield needs fixed, and the bed above the wheels needs fixed, but I have panels for that.
V6 TBI,4 speed plus OD, working cruise, air,runs great, no rattles. the underside of the cab is solid, where mine nneds work on the cab mounts. common sense tells me to do this one. the frame on my '87 has some work, but that's OK, Uncle is a great welder. kicking around the idea of swapping the 318 from the '87, but not sure how much that would get into. with Momma in the shop, i haven't had a chance to mess with it. she's not thrilled with another truck out back, but I might keep the '87 around for Amber to learn with.

 

[Basketcase]

well that didn't work right

 

[Basketcase]

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[69hemibeep]

Your becoming a truck baron. Make one good one and keep momma happy

 

[moparchris]

I have been without a truck for about a year now and it has been painful. Every car guy needs a truck. Looks pretty swet truck Dave although those patch panels look like they were done by the same guy who patched my Hemi Charger.

 

[Roadcuda]

Looks like a good project Dave! I also like the patch panels over the rear wheels.

 

[Basketcase]

well you can have'm, they had them riveted on, and just crimped on the bottom. pulled them off as soon as I got it home.

 

[dobie]

Looks good!

 

[Basketcase]

Steve did you get the engine swap done in your truck? I'd like to swap out the V6 for the 318 in my '87, but the V6 runs good, so I should just leave well enough alone.