My 82(start over)Build

I bought the truck Sept 17,1982 with 4 miles on it(3 came from my test drive) and my journey began.Over the past 30 yrs its been lifted to a few different heights,dbl shocks kits,Trusses and tire sizes from 36' to 44's.Now that I have a 2 Gen I've decided to start over with his Grandpa and turn him into an Expedition Rig.

As it sits today-22R W/40mm Weber 6'lift w/36's 5:71's w/detroit lockers




FUTURE PLANS
Suspenion
Duel Transfer
High Steer
Tube Bumpers
Bed Rack(if I keep the Stepside Bed)/or Tube bed
Propane or EFI (one day)


ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOME

 

Guessing the stepside bed was some sort of kit or custom fab shop? I think it looks badass and wouldn't change it up much lol

 

Is that a squarebody chevy step bed (73-87) lol

Ive seen it all lol..

 

The Stepside was made by company out michigan back in the early 90's,They only made beds for toyota's 79 thru 95.It's universal for short or long beds.all u had to do was swap the side around

 

Beautiful truck! Best of luck.

 

Thanks Brother

 

The bed is so unique... I don't know if I could part with it if I owned it. Hell of a truck!

 

couple of interior shots

 

Did you DD this until you got your 2nd gen?

 

Thanks Brother

 

No,but it was 27 yrs.-107,067.

 

Nice rig! I would keep the bed they way it is. I'm glad you finally did this.

 

I love 80s stepside trucks so this is just awesome to me lol wanna sell it? Jk

 

There is a red one across the highway from my house just sitting under a shed hasn't run in years trying to get but they won't let go of it

 

Thanks Brother// ME TOO

 

I'm not,but my wife mite after I'm gone.(planning on being buried in it)

 

I can't count the number of times somebody knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to sale.I've had some wild numbers thrown at me.
keep trying I almost let this one go a few yrs back

 

I'm so happy to see this!! You have no idea how much I enjoy this old truck. Maybe I can inherit this one day!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

 

Roger That,Added to the Inherit List

 

thinking about going with a 3" 4" or "5 lift trail gear classic w/chevy springs or skyjacker spring kit and not relocate spring hanger

Any suggestions?