Old Iron 2.0

[Rugby_7]

They aren't, he @handloader90 hasn't quite made it here yet...

That's good to hear! Was going to say, don't think I hardly seen any the times I was out there.

 

[handloader90]

A quick internet search showed this. I can completely decode it in a few.

• Basic
• Model Year
  1982
  Make
  Chevrolet
• Series
  C/K 10
  Trim Level
  Custom Deluxe 2WD
• Body Type
  REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
  Origin
  UNITED STATES

• Drivetrain
• Engine Type
  5.0L V8 OHV
  Driveline
  RWD

Here is the rest of the story:
Built in the USA
Chevrolet
5001 to 6000 lb GVWR with Hydraulic brakes
2 wheel drive
1/2 ton
2 door cab
305 with 4 barrel carb
1982
built in Janesville plant.

So yep you probably have a cab swap.

Awesome info man! Thanks for digging into that!

Is there a VIN located somewhere on the frame?

 

[handloader90]

Nothing important but I found a place for some of the stickers that've been collecting for awhile.

 

[handloader90]

Wow! Never knew spiders were that big of a problem in Colorado!

Yea, I barely saw any spiders when I was in CO.

You do have to watch out for the little pincher bugs though!!!

 

[max 02]

Nothing important but I found a place for some of the stickers that've been collecting for awhile.

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How much HP is that 350 now!?

 

[handloader90]

How much HP is that 350 now!?

Pushing around 450 at the wheel.

 

[handloader90]

Truck is getting picked up tomorrow. Figured I'd take one last pic.

Added a little bling to the grill too.

 

[max 02]

Truck is getting picked up tomorrow. Figured I'd take one last pic.

Added a little bling to the grill too.

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Bungee cord!

Lol ! nice bow tie

 

[Truckman4life]

I had an 82 3/4 ton 4x4 for my first vehicle like 20 yrs ago. Ugliest grille and bumper setup they ever made IMO.

 

[handloader90]

I had an 82 3/4 ton 4x4 for my first vehicle like 20 yrs ago. Ugliest grille and bumper setup they ever made IMO.

Yea... they messed up on this one lol.

I'm gonna keep my eyes open for a quad light or '88-'91 core support. When I find one for cheap I will convert it over when I do an engine swap on this thing.


For the grill I'm thinking about using angle iron and expanded steel. Some like the attached pic.

 

[ZooMad75]

Yea... they messed up on this one lol.

I'm gonna keep my eyes open for a quad light or '88-'91 core support. When I find one for cheap I will convert it over when I do an engine swap on this thing.


For the grill I'm thinking about using angle iron and expanded steel. Some like the attached pic.

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I know a certain local somebody that is converting his 88-91 K5 to a round eye front clip. I don't know that if the later clip is officially for sale but you might hit him up. @nocoasthardcore is the guy and another squarebody nut here in Pueblo.

 

[82355]

'88 looks like '85-'87, not '89-'91.

Martin

 

[ZooMad75]

'88 looks like '85-'87, not '89-'91.

Martin

Blame that one on my sausage fingers then! But yeah 89-91.

 

[handloader90]

I know a certain local somebody that is converting his 88-91 K5 to a round eye front clip. I don't know that if the later clip is officially for sale but you might hit him up. @nocoasthardcore is the guy and another squarebody nut here in Pueblo.

Definitely! Wish I would have known... I had two of the '73-'80 core supports, bezels, grilled etc. that I got rid of not too long ago. Maybe could've done some trading.

 

[handloader90]

On it's way out to CO.

 

[Truckman4life]

When u moving?

 

[handloader90]

When u moving?

Leaving here Sunday. Heading to Minnesota to visit family for a day or two the heading to CO from there.

Planning on getting there on the 24th.

 

[handloader90]

Just a little bit longer.

 

[Bent77]

Just a little bit longer.

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Well you folks are getting closer! How's the trip been?

 

[ZooMad75]

Just a little bit longer.

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By the looks of the sign I'd say you made it! Just a little more to the final destination. Congrats.