My 85 bogger project. IS BEING RECONSTRUCTED... New Pics 4-16-09

[Gearz]

  cheer!!!!

[Orangecrush]

love them short box chevys!!!!!!!!!!!                

[Comanche Dan]

I thought that truck looked familiar. Looks good. I will probably see you Saturday, my truck is still under reconstruction. I am a changing to a 203/205 doubler transfercase set up.

[Bowtie972]

Great job, Steve! 

[Norm Henderson]

looks like its gonna be a nice toy

[MORGZILLA!]

lookin good!!

[91 k1500]

looks like fun!

[SteveP612]

Ok the truck didnt make it to Gladwin.  It developed a vacuum leak that we cannot find.  At least it is acting like a vacuum leak.  Problem with is when I start it it wont idle any lower that 1500 RPMs and as soon as I put it in gear it dies on me.  So I found an Edelbrock carb from a guy at work so I am going to change carb and intake.  Hopefully this works

[BIG UGLY]

  looks good i`ll have to stop and check it out

[liftedboomns10]

looking good!!

[comanchee bogger]

so did the carb and intake take care of the problem for you? Good luck should throw some sh@t!!!!

[SteveP612]

so did the carb and intake take care of the problem for you? Good luck should throw some sh@t!!!!

I didnt get a intake yet.  Just talked to your brother and he said that he has an adapter to mount it to my stock intake hopefully that takes care of it.

[SteveP612]

Ok the truck didnt turn out the way I wanted it to.  Just had to many problems surface to enjoy it this year.  First off for Gladwin bog developed a vacuum leak.  So I bought a Edelbrock 600CFM and a Torker 2 intake from Cammache Dan(thanks Dan for all your help).  When this was installed the fuell pump took a dump on me was shoot gas into crank case.  While that started the mains knocking.  So for a quick fix we replaced the pump and did an oil change with 50 weight oil to stop the knocking.  Which it did.  Now the t-case keeps jumping out of low lock.  So after running it at  2 bogs and working on it more than driving it decided to do a complete rebuild.  I made up my mind that it might be out of comission probably all next year but it will be worth it.  The truck is in way to solid to just make a beater out of it so this is my plan for it.  First im taking the body off the frame going to blast it then spray it with undercoating.  The cab is going to get a full cage and 5 point harness.  Swapping out the 44 for a 60.  I picked up another motor that I am probable going to build a stroker out off.  The 4 inch suspension lift that is in it now is going to be replaced with either a 6 or 8 and Im planning on running either 42's or 44's.  Putting a fuel cell in the bed and moving battery in bed also.  Think about radiator in back also .  Havent decided on color to paint it yet or a name for it.  Once I start to tear it apart I will start posting pictures.  Once again I would like to thank Dan for the help that he has given me so far and hope that we can lead a hand again when needed. 

[SteveP612]

sounds cool

i hav a 6-8inch lift on mine and 39.5s, they rub, so unless you want to cut the fenders, i would suggest eather smaller tires or bigger lift

It also has a 3 inch body lift on it that Im keeping. And plan on cutting fenders a little.

[Disturbed Sledneck]

Sounds like a killer plan!  

[Matt]

sound awesome cant wait to see the pics

[Blake Scheuneman]

keep us informed

[SteveP612]

Well on Friday 11-7-08 I started the reconstruction of my truck.  What I got completed was the front clip and box are now off the truck.  Hoping on Monday I can get the cab off the frame and get the motor, tranny and t-case pulled.   Would have been done with all of by today but had to work Sat and Sun(12hr shifts) so didnt do anything to truck.  Once everything is off Im going to sand blast the frame bottom of cab and bottom of box then cover with Hyculiner bed liner.  I will post some pics that I took of it when I get home tonight.  Will keep this posted as I progress through the build.

[CBakes]

Love that stocky short box look with that hood. Nice Rig!

[Bowtie972]

   Keep up the good work Steve!