thebluemax
1/2 ton status
I've been lurking here for awhile and figured I'd start my buildup thread. It's going to be slow going at first but as funds and time become available I will most more pics and progress. I know it's not much of a build compared to most of the ones on here.Hopefully I can gather up all the parts I need and just do the build all at once.
Criticism/Advice/hate mail.lol is welcome
plans for the build:
10 bolt front , 14 bolt full float rear,some type of locker/limited slip rear
locker/selectable locker rear
6 inch suspension 3 inch single exhaust
33x12.50 tsl radial
headers
350
quadrajet
I would like to improve the ride on it at least a little bit if possible. Maybe my wife or daughter might enjoy riding in it when its done.
As it currently sits
Worn out 305
Side Shot
HOLY RUST!
On a spare set of rims and tires
Got a pile of parts and the pile keeps getting bigger
Echobit shackle flip,diy4x easy inch,weatherstrip,front driveshaft,brakelines,,....the list goes on.
New some facts about my truck today
1)Found oThe Sequoia Special was the spiritual successor to the Bonanza/Bonanza packages of the '80 and earlier time frame, which in turn descended from the even earlier Highlander discount option packages.
While the earlier packages were specific option groupings priced at a discount, however, the Sequoia amounted to the proverbial "buy several options, get one free" scheme, and were apparently offered during the winter/spring months. Specifically, the buyer would receive either C60 air conditioning OR MX1/MX0 3spd/4spd automatic transmission WITHOUT CHARGE if he selected the following options:
ZY4 deluxe two tone paint (not color specific, with contrasting color on the roof and lower bodyside)
V22 deluxe front appearance package (i.e. chrome grille/quad headlamps)
TT5 halogen high beam headlamps
U35 electric clock
A01 tinted glass
ZQ2 Operating convenience package (i.e. power windows/locks)
U58 AM/FM stereo radio (w/an upgrade allowed)
K34 electronic speed control
N33 tilt steering wheel
CD4 intermittent windshield wipers
The overdrive auto transmission discount was applicable only to 1982 and later 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup models which normally offered that transmission on an RPO basis. The package content was likely fairly consistent from year-to-year.
Other than the reference to the "YH6 Sequoia Special" listed on your glove box label, these models are indistinguishable from similarly optioned (non-discounted) vehicles.
2)Truck was built in St. Louis, MO.
3)350 is a 2 bolt main out of a 1970 camaro/caprice with automatic.(second motor, had the factory 305 that was rebuilt by previous owner)
Criticism/Advice/hate mail.lol is welcome
plans for the build:
10 bolt front , 14 bolt full float rear,some type of locker/limited slip rear
locker/selectable locker rear
6 inch suspension 3 inch single exhaust
33x12.50 tsl radial
headers
350
quadrajet
I would like to improve the ride on it at least a little bit if possible. Maybe my wife or daughter might enjoy riding in it when its done.
As it currently sits
Worn out 305
Side Shot
HOLY RUST!
On a spare set of rims and tires
Got a pile of parts and the pile keeps getting bigger
Echobit shackle flip,diy4x easy inch,weatherstrip,front driveshaft,brakelines,,....the list goes on.
New some facts about my truck today
1)Found oThe Sequoia Special was the spiritual successor to the Bonanza/Bonanza packages of the '80 and earlier time frame, which in turn descended from the even earlier Highlander discount option packages.
While the earlier packages were specific option groupings priced at a discount, however, the Sequoia amounted to the proverbial "buy several options, get one free" scheme, and were apparently offered during the winter/spring months. Specifically, the buyer would receive either C60 air conditioning OR MX1/MX0 3spd/4spd automatic transmission WITHOUT CHARGE if he selected the following options:
ZY4 deluxe two tone paint (not color specific, with contrasting color on the roof and lower bodyside)
V22 deluxe front appearance package (i.e. chrome grille/quad headlamps)
TT5 halogen high beam headlamps
U35 electric clock
A01 tinted glass
ZQ2 Operating convenience package (i.e. power windows/locks)
U58 AM/FM stereo radio (w/an upgrade allowed)
K34 electronic speed control
N33 tilt steering wheel
CD4 intermittent windshield wipers
The overdrive auto transmission discount was applicable only to 1982 and later 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup models which normally offered that transmission on an RPO basis. The package content was likely fairly consistent from year-to-year.
Other than the reference to the "YH6 Sequoia Special" listed on your glove box label, these models are indistinguishable from similarly optioned (non-discounted) vehicles.
2)Truck was built in St. Louis, MO.
3)350 is a 2 bolt main out of a 1970 camaro/caprice with automatic.(second motor, had the factory 305 that was rebuilt by previous owner)
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