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1977 lq9 k10 stepside
- Thread starter tgs30
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Thanks guys. I just put my final coat of marine spar on the wood and should be able to assemble it mid week. I plan using the bed so I hope the wood holds up. I'm also going to do something different instead of angle strips.
I'll also try to take more pictures of my interior. I really like the way the black vinyl dye turned out. I'm going to give it a chance but I'm probably going to switch out my bench seat for a modern seat.
I also installed all new weather stripping from 1a auto. I found out my doors are from a 80-85. 1a autos customer service was great. They sent me the correct vent window weather stripping and a return shipping label.
I also installed all new weather stripping from 1a auto. I found out my doors are from a 80-85. 1a autos customer service was great. They sent me the correct vent window weather stripping and a return shipping label.
TheBeast_88K5
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It like my truck only with a cooler engine
I thought this was yer truck, for about 5 minutes...
Leave the factory seat in there. They look SO MUCH better than all the out of place seat swaps.
Martin
Martin
I have driven the truck a few times now and all has gone well. I still need to figure out a few wiring issues though. My front right blinker doesnt work but it works when the flashers are on. All my other blinkers work including rear right so I dont think its the blinker relay. The rear lights also go crazy when my headlights are on. Hopefully I can figure this out this week.
My Dikota Digital gauges speedo and fuel level are also off. I need to calibrate the speedo and it looks like something is wrong with my wiring for the fuel level. Once I figure this stuff out, ill install my cluster bevel and take more pictures of my interior.
I also installed my grill and front end trim peaces. The grill is an aftermarket grill I bed lined.
I also started bolting down the wood bed.
I am going to use L track for the side strips. I need to fab up l brackets to bolt it down.
I know my shifter came from a np208 truck but I thought the same shifter was used for the 90-91 k5's and suburbans with 241c's. I have been running the truck with the shifter all the way forward. I thought this was 2hi but after looking into it more tonight I might be wrong. Can anyone confirm this? Do np241c passenger drops go 4HI - 2HI - N - 4L?
My Dikota Digital gauges speedo and fuel level are also off. I need to calibrate the speedo and it looks like something is wrong with my wiring for the fuel level. Once I figure this stuff out, ill install my cluster bevel and take more pictures of my interior.
I also installed my grill and front end trim peaces. The grill is an aftermarket grill I bed lined.
I also started bolting down the wood bed.
I am going to use L track for the side strips. I need to fab up l brackets to bolt it down.
I know my shifter came from a np208 truck but I thought the same shifter was used for the 90-91 k5's and suburbans with 241c's. I have been running the truck with the shifter all the way forward. I thought this was 2hi but after looking into it more tonight I might be wrong. Can anyone confirm this? Do np241c passenger drops go 4HI - 2HI - N - 4L?
Grounds. I would imagine they are the root of most of your issues. Install redundant grounds.
NP208 and NP241 shifters are interchangeable.
That tube grille looks okay-ish black. Much better than they normally do, but a stock grille would really dress it up.
Martin
NP208 and NP241 shifters are interchangeable.
That tube grille looks okay-ish black. Much better than they normally do, but a stock grille would really dress it up.
Martin
208 and 241 shift pattern front to back is 2HI, 4HI, N, 4LO
I wish I was driving the truck out in the snow. I need to get it registered and insured.
Wiring issues resolved itself when looking into it. I think the issue was within the steering column though.
Thanks for the shifter info. Not sure why I was second guessing myself.
The last thing I need to do is figure out what I'm doing for tires. I think I'm going to stick with the 35's but need to find 4.10 gears. As front brakes are all new, I want to stick with 6 lug. Is it worth switching to a Dana 44 to be able to setup crossover high steer? I already have the 2wd steering box.
Wiring issues resolved itself when looking into it. I think the issue was within the steering column though.
Thanks for the shifter info. Not sure why I was second guessing myself.
The last thing I need to do is figure out what I'm doing for tires. I think I'm going to stick with the 35's but need to find 4.10 gears. As front brakes are all new, I want to stick with 6 lug. Is it worth switching to a Dana 44 to be able to setup crossover high steer? I already have the 2wd steering box.
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I need new tires before I get it inspected and need to figure out what I am doing with the rears before getting new tires.
I bought a 6 lug 4:10 dana44 front last weekend. This is exactly what I wanted. I needed 4:10 gears and want to be able to setup crossover steering.
I am still stuck on what to do for the rear though.
Option #1
re-gear my 12 bolt
pros: already have 12bolt and I would learn how to re gear
cons: dont have a press or other re-gearing tools (backlash and pinion depth checker?)
88-98 6 lug semi floater
pros: would only need to change spring and shock mounts. Can easily adjust pinion angle
cons: listed for $900 around here. I could probably get it down to $500 but the prices still seem ridiculous.
convert 73-87 sf to 6 lug
pros: might be able to find one for $300 but would still need 6 lug axle shafts and brake setup
I bought a 6 lug 4:10 dana44 front last weekend. This is exactly what I wanted. I needed 4:10 gears and want to be able to setup crossover steering.
I am still stuck on what to do for the rear though.
Option #1
re-gear my 12 bolt
pros: already have 12bolt and I would learn how to re gear
cons: dont have a press or other re-gearing tools (backlash and pinion depth checker?)
88-98 6 lug semi floater
pros: would only need to change spring and shock mounts. Can easily adjust pinion angle
cons: listed for $900 around here. I could probably get it down to $500 but the prices still seem ridiculous.
convert 73-87 sf to 6 lug
pros: might be able to find one for $300 but would still need 6 lug axle shafts and brake setup
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Well so far so good!
y5mgisi
1 ton status
I would just re gear the 12.
Truck looks great! Just something about those white stepsides that get me... 
It'd say go for the 14bsf just for the pure BEEF. Also you forgot to mention the 14bsf is wider and will match the width of your front axle.
It'd say go for the 14bsf just for the pure BEEF. Also you forgot to mention the 14bsf is wider and will match the width of your front axle.
Couple more reasons for a 6 lug SF 14 h2 electric locker works in them I have seen them on eBay for 450. Width is another reason and it looks like your gonna keep the truck for a while. Some 14 SF came with 4.10s factory there are 2 around yards here.
Truck looks great! 
I think I'm going to try to find a 6lug sf. I should be able to pick one up for 300 with not to much driving.
I also finally ordered new tires last week. Went with Wild Peak 35 x 12.5 on the rally wheels. Was able to get the truck inspected on Monday and have driven it all week.
I also finally ordered new tires last week. Went with Wild Peak 35 x 12.5 on the rally wheels. Was able to get the truck inspected on Monday and have driven it all week.
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