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I have a 1983 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic. Originally had the 305 and 700r4 but now it had a 350 from a 86 suburban and a th350 transmission. 3.42 locking rear end. A/C works. Needs some interior work and needed tires when I got it fairly new paint job but has set up for a few years and it shows. Billit grille, new hood, doors, and Tailgate some years ago. Has the usual minor (very minor) rust in the rockers.
Little bit of background on it, my dad bought it back in the mid to late 90s from a family friend. He and my grandpa rebuilt the 350 from my grandpas suburban and dropped it in because the old 305 was a dog and showing it's age. The factory 700r4 was on its way out so it was rebuilt and well it didn't last and was rebuilt again and it lasted a little longer but capped out as well so my dad said the hell with it and bought a th350 from the junkyard, had it rebuilt and dropped it in and no issues since then. Rear end was wore out so my dad bought one out of the junkyard and he and my grandpa rebuilt it. Back then the truck was a mix of white, blue, primer grey, and rust red primer. My dad put a new door on the passenger side and a new Tailgate. Later on my dad sold the truck to my uncle. My uncle rebuilt the carburetor deleted the evap canister system bullsh*t. He replaced the hood and driver side door and then he painted it. Put a new dash pad in and did a few other small things.
And now it is mine and all I've done is put new wheels and tires, 33/12.5/15 nitro trail grappler m/t on 15x10 wheels, and new wiper arms. On to the pics
When I first got her
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Then new wiper arms, painted them tan
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And then I finally got the wheels and tires on
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And a little dirty
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And then a fresh wash
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That's it for now. Will update when ever money permits me to modify.
Little bit of background on it, my dad bought it back in the mid to late 90s from a family friend. He and my grandpa rebuilt the 350 from my grandpas suburban and dropped it in because the old 305 was a dog and showing it's age. The factory 700r4 was on its way out so it was rebuilt and well it didn't last and was rebuilt again and it lasted a little longer but capped out as well so my dad said the hell with it and bought a th350 from the junkyard, had it rebuilt and dropped it in and no issues since then. Rear end was wore out so my dad bought one out of the junkyard and he and my grandpa rebuilt it. Back then the truck was a mix of white, blue, primer grey, and rust red primer. My dad put a new door on the passenger side and a new Tailgate. Later on my dad sold the truck to my uncle. My uncle rebuilt the carburetor deleted the evap canister system bullsh*t. He replaced the hood and driver side door and then he painted it. Put a new dash pad in and did a few other small things.
And now it is mine and all I've done is put new wheels and tires, 33/12.5/15 nitro trail grappler m/t on 15x10 wheels, and new wiper arms. On to the pics
When I first got her
Then new wiper arms, painted them tan
And then I finally got the wheels and tires on
And a little dirty
And then a fresh wash
That's it for now. Will update when ever money permits me to modify.
