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Old 10-06-2002, 09:50 PM   #21
MTMike
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Location: Billings, Montana
Age: 28
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'79 K-10 LWB here... and here's a list of mods & repairs in restoration project this has become:

Engine: 350cid V8

Factory Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Oil Pressure gauge, Voltage gauge, Temp gauge, Dual 16 Gallon Fuel Tanks, Automatic Transmission

Engine Mods: Edelbrock Performer Cam, Performer Intake Manifold, Performer 600cfm Carburetor. Summit high-output HEI Coil w/ Distributor cap, rotor and wires. Dynomax Ceramacoat Headers with custom welded dual 2.5" pipes, an H-pipe, and a pair of Dynomax Thrush Super Turbo mufflers. Moroso Valve covers and a complete custom re-wire under the hood.

Drivetrain: Recently rebuilt TH-350 Transmission mounted to OEM NP203 Transfer case and 4:10 gears, and a rebuilt rear end.

Suspension: 3" Lift of unknown make, 33"x12.5" Cooper tires

Exterior: Chrome Single/Single Roll Bar with 4 165W KC Daylighters mounted on top. Dual 4' White Fiberglass CB Whips mounted on Mirrors, Two 8"x16" American flags placed under the roll bar kickers, Diamond plate bed trim, 9000lb Towing Hitch & wiring.

Interior: Tachometer on dash, 20% tint, 40 Channel CB Radio Steering Wheel from 88-94 Chevy, 81-87 Style guages from 85 Suburban, Sliding Deep Tinted back window, Blaupunkt Nevada CD player

Misc: Electric Fan swap

Completed Repairs: Passenger Window Regulator, Wiper motor, New radiator, Cruise control cable, front axle u-joints, front tie-rod end rebuild on passenger side, front hub repack, rear drive shaft u-joints, rear brake system rebuild, new front bumper (after wreck), fixed horn (cleaned relay contacts), Passenger side valve cover gasket changed.

Needed Repairs: Numerous oil leaks (driver side valve cover & oil pan), Air Conditioner Compressor coil replacement

Upcoming: Finish Interior Restoration/Customization (High-back split bench style seat with folding center console, 81-87 style dash, new door panels, paint metal surfaces), 6" Lift, 700R4/NP208 swap, 35x12.5 BFG Mud Terrain tires.

Pics in the sig!

-Mike
'81 Chevy Shortbox - EFI 383 Stroker/TH400/NP205/38" Swamper SX's
52"Front/56"rear w/ shackle flip/X-over Steering
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