Anyone Interested in Pics of My New Truck?

ragnar · 10-15-2007, 09:35 AM

here it is i just ripped out the original 262 and dropped this 358 chevy in. (not sure why it is a 358 thats just what im told) the casting number 3790010 says its a 350? the 750 holley on it is up for trade to someone who wants to give me a 650 holley. i traded a 89 geo tracker for it (the truck) and im in the process of redoing it.i completed most of the body work already. It has a 358 th400 trans, thorley headers, je flat top pistons and i just put a crane energizer cam (dur 282 lift .470) 12 bolt rear end with eaton posi and 4.56 gear, tax time it will be getting a weiand stealth intake a summit line lock, new suspension 3 inch body lift and 2 1/2 inch suspension lift, id like to lift it more but i cant find a lift.
its getting 35 inch mickey thompson baja claws, new crane roller rocker arms, and a tan and black paint job. well any advice and feedback is very welcome! hope you enjoy the pics i will keep them coming oh the truck is a 1987 gmc sierra 1500 2wd shortbox id like some advice on engine mods too if possible. thanks!

greasemonkey · 10-15-2007, 10:44 AM

Have you considered a solid front axle swap?

ragnar · 10-15-2007, 10:56 AM

what is that? im a car guy i dont know much about trucks. unless you count a 75 el camino this is my first. lol

ragnar · 10-15-2007, 11:31 AM

wait a minute isnt solid axle swap converting it to 4wd? if so i would love to but i dont want to go into it blind, what exactly will i need and what will i have to do?

bradrhale · 10-15-2007, 11:46 AM

not necessarily. ifs utilizes cv joints and a seperate differential. solid axle will give you more options on lift size along with a more forgiving suspension.

ragnar · 10-15-2007, 11:51 AM

can you give me some more details like what is involved and will it make my lifted 2wd a little more practical? i like the look of lifted trucks but i cannot afford a 4wd.

75K30 · 10-15-2007, 12:00 PM

Solid axle swap does suggest a 4wd conversion.
This is a simple 2wd truck right? Many companies offer lift spindles that will accomplish your desires to lift the vehicle.
This is a very simple and cost effective way to lift your ride.

greasemonkey · 10-15-2007, 12:21 PM

I was talking about putting a soild beam type front axle in it. I've seen this done before, I really dont know much about it. It was a really trick looking front setup. I think it was on a older model S-10.

ragnar · 10-15-2007, 04:19 PM

actually i think im gonna scrap the whole lift idea and go in the direction of street strip, what mods would you guys reccomend including tire size and type and susspension and gearing? i have the motor and tranny and rear end for drag racing so i might as well just turn it into a street strip truck.i dont want to lower it any though

bradrhale · 10-16-2007, 08:27 AM

brakes, brakes and brakes. anytime you want something alot hotter than what is stock, upgrade your braking system.

10-15-2007, 09:35 AM	#1
ragnar Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	Anyone Interested in Pics of My New Truck? here it is i just ripped out the original 262 and dropped this 358 chevy in. (not sure why it is a 358 thats just what im told) the casting number 3790010 says its a 350? the 750 holley on it is up for trade to someone who wants to give me a 650 holley. i traded a 89 geo tracker for it (the truck) and im in the process of redoing it.i completed most of the body work already. It has a 358 th400 trans, thorley headers, je flat top pistons and i just put a crane energizer cam (dur 282 lift .470) 12 bolt rear end with eaton posi and 4.56 gear, tax time it will be getting a weiand stealth intake a summit line lock, new suspension 3 inch body lift and 2 1/2 inch suspension lift, id like to lift it more but i cant find a lift. its getting 35 inch mickey thompson baja claws, new crane roller rocker arms, and a tan and black paint job. well any advice and feedback is very welcome! hope you enjoy the pics i will keep them coming oh the truck is a 1987 gmc sierra 1500 2wd shortbox id like some advice on engine mods too if possible. thanks! Attached Thumbnails

10-15-2007, 10:44 AM	#2
greasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 624	Have you considered a solid front axle swap? __________________ Cummins 12 valve Turbo Diesel.

10-15-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
greasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 624	I was talking about putting a soild beam type front axle in it. I've seen this done before, I really dont know much about it. It was a really trick looking front setup. I think it was on a older model S-10. __________________ Cummins 12 valve Turbo Diesel.

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10-15-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
ragnar Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	what is that? im a car guy i dont know much about trucks. unless you count a 75 el camino this is my first. lol

10-15-2007, 11:31 AM	#4
ragnar Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	wait a minute isnt solid axle swap converting it to 4wd? if so i would love to but i dont want to go into it blind, what exactly will i need and what will i have to do?

10-15-2007, 11:46 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,547	not necessarily. ifs utilizes cv joints and a seperate differential. solid axle will give you more options on lift size along with a more forgiving suspension.

10-15-2007, 11:51 AM	#6
ragnar Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	can you give me some more details like what is involved and will it make my lifted 2wd a little more practical? i like the look of lifted trucks but i cannot afford a 4wd.

10-15-2007, 12:00 PM	#7
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	Solid axle swap does suggest a 4wd conversion. This is a simple 2wd truck right? Many companies offer lift spindles that will accomplish your desires to lift the vehicle. This is a very simple and cost effective way to lift your ride.

10-15-2007, 04:19 PM	#9
ragnar Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	actually i think im gonna scrap the whole lift idea and go in the direction of street strip, what mods would you guys reccomend including tire size and type and susspension and gearing? i have the motor and tranny and rear end for drag racing so i might as well just turn it into a street strip truck.i dont want to lower it any though

10-16-2007, 08:27 AM	#10
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,547	brakes, brakes and brakes. anytime you want something alot hotter than what is stock, upgrade your braking system.