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Thinking of switching..

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Ive had my '82 k20 for sometime now. Had a new motor made, new tranny built, all new suspension, tires, etc.

Nothing works. (well the lights work) the motor wont fire after countless times of timing (even got a new edelbrock carb, plugs, wires, etc.)

ive invested over $25k into the truck and it still has no aint job, or bed, doesnt run, or drive, no brakes, no front drive shaft...

Im thinking of just giving up and switching to older toyota...

i dont know what to do i work on cars now but it seems i have no patience, or mechanical (Both mental and physical) ability when it comes to this truck

Im in dire need of help to not possibly lose my love for trucks and chevy..

please help,..
 
If your not finishing this project, it'll happen to the yota too..

You probably need some direction and perspective... It's easy for someone to lose perspective in their own project... Fresh set of eye's on the project from someone outside might help too...

Make yourself an outline... Take a 1/2 hr and think of the trucks issues...

List the 8, 10, 84 things the truck needs, then next to each, what you think you need to do to correct the issue... whether thats obtain a part, labor or calling in tech support..

You can also do this with costs, parts and labor.. prioritize...
 
I live in Belchertown mass... Anyone will to help is more than appreciated...

I am 22... and want the biggest knarliest truck but people have bought better trucks for less than half...

I need guidance bth mentally and mechanically....
 
ryoken said:
If your not finishing this project, it'll happen to the yota too..

You probably need some direction and perspective... It's easy for someone to lose perspective in their own project... Fresh set of eye's on the project from someone outside might help too...

Make yourself an outline... Take a 1/2 hr and think of the trucks issues...

List the 8, 10, 84 things the truck needs, then next to each, what you think you need to do to correct the issue... whether thats obtain a part, labor or calling in tech support..

You can also do this with costs, parts and labor.. prioritize...
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X2!

That's exactly what I did.

It's kind of a 'Honey Do' list.

Pick one item and work on it until it's fixed/replaced/repaired. That way you're only focused on one thing at a time. For me, I didn't do anything else until the current project (i.e. fuel tank and system) was completed and ready to be crossed off the list.

It sounds like you're overwhelmed with the whole project and not looking at it in steps.
 
I appreciate the help.... The funny thing is I had my motor in my monte carlo and it ran great.. I put it in this truck and now it doesnt run at all (pops, turns over--timing was really close at the time of removal)

But besides that I did try once to have a list- I put it on my door of my room so i wouldnt forget that I had to do what ever it was i was suppose to do on it...

but Ill retry it again..

Where abouts from mass you from?

more than welcome to come over and try

thanks alot

p.s.--i also think my neighbor had something to do with my no start problem
 
"I am 22... and want the biggest knarliest truck but people have bought better trucks for less than half... "

most builds are like that you should throw a wrenching party and try to get some help on that not runing moter and just some outside advice -just a idea:o

and what are you going for trail truck or show truck with 12" i say everday driver is out:rolleyes:
 
I agree with everyone else on this one. You need to have someone else step in from outside the box and tryto figure it out. You are at the point i get to all the time, I love working on the blazer when i "WANT" to upgrade or replace something to make it better, but i hate working on it when its broke and i "HAVE" to fix it.

Step back, take a break and find some help.:D
 
...........and just get it drivable at first...........wheel it instead of just working on it. It doesn't have to be the "Master Truck" before you can drive/wheel it. :wink1:
 
20" of lift...:eek1: No offense but I hope that thing NEVER hits the street. Idc how well built it is. Something that big is not safe on the road.

BTW where can you even wheel something that big in your area? I know a few people that live around you (levertt-amherst) and except for a few small holes and powerlines, theres not many trails youd be able to fit on...
 
Well its not quite 20" --it used to be. I have 4" ORD shackle reversal in back with an 8" spring and 4" block. 12" springs up front with extended shackles.. alot i know, but I have this mind set with monster tires and lift.. I think 35" tires are tiny and are meant for factory rides.. I think 8" lifts arent tall enough... ever since they came out with 44" tires (publicly popular) Ive been hooked (thanks Trucks Gone Wild!)


As far as wheeling it, its a trailer truck for big mud pits, such as a few places i know---I also built it to be a better wheeler than every one of my buds here...Every truck i look at just seems soo small...

Yeah i do need out side help!!!
 
Update:

from a previous thread I had stated that I had a grinfing noise in my '82.. I found my starter to have not disengaged from the flywheel.. So I will start by shimming it and see what happens.

also, I am going to continue to stick with the project but am gunna need quite a bit of guidance along the way..

thanks to all
 
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