77 GMC crewcab with an identity crisis
01-21-2011, 12:24 AM
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77 GMC crewcab with an identity crisis
hi guys and gals, just wanted to share a little bit of my insanity, this is my current project ive been workin on for a bit. It started as a 77 GMC crew cab with rusty floors and rockers(im talking strainer). I did a 1/2 ton conversion and slammed it, then did a satin black/orange scallop paint sceme but at 8mpg and rusty underside it was time for a change. I bought a driving 2000 silverado in oct 08 from insurance aution and cut it up. I have transplanted the firewall and front floor section from the silverado into my crewcab as well as the seats, dash, carpet, console, floor and overhead consoles, wiring harness and motor/trans combo. Its still a work in progress( sat doormant from nov 2009 to nov 2010, but im on a roll now. Its coming together quickly and i hope to have it driving within a couple months. Finished itll have a 5.3L, 4L60E, ac, heat, ps, 4wheel disc, and all the creature comforts of a 2000. Not to mention a 3:73 12bolt, headers(2000 silverado), drop spindles, rear load bags( it will pull a trailer afterall), and a nice soundsystem. It should make those hauls to the sand dunes to ride the toys much more enjoyable not to mention easier on the wallet. here is my link to a photo album with more pics http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/n...tity%20crisis/ , the last few weeks progress has been a little slow due to some really cold weather and not enough heat to keep the shop warm enough. thanks for lookin.
before teardown in mid 2009
and now in its current state
most likely the only 77 with a rh mounted wiper motor, the 77 linkage would have put the motor where the brake booster is so.... a little fab work and the 2000 motor is on the pass side
feel free to check the photobucket album above there are quite a few pics of progress.
before teardown in mid 2009
and now in its current state
most likely the only 77 with a rh mounted wiper motor, the 77 linkage would have put the motor where the brake booster is so.... a little fab work and the 2000 motor is on the pass side
feel free to check the photobucket album above there are quite a few pics of progress.
01-23-2011, 02:47 PM
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Well yes and no. I'm using the 91 suburban door panels, but will have to do some clearancing to the dash to tie it all in. Right now im working to get all the mechanicals done and progress to getting it fired up, then ill be back full force on the interior.
