Project "Mini-Grande"

Started by MiniSimp, June 27, 2009, 09:05:53 PM

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MiniSimp

June 27, 2009, 09:05:53 PM Last Edit: July 30, 2009, 09:58:38 PM by MiniSimp
1975 GMC 4x4 Sierra Grande
Cost: $750.00

PO says:
Quoteswapped out the da-gum motor with a newer one, changed out the da-gum right side wheel bearing, bought it like this, has dual gas tanks but one don't work, there is some doo-hickey down there between the tanks that needs to be hooked up, oh yeah, the da-gum steering box isn't bolted on, guess I shoulda told ya that before ya started drivin' it, oops

Looks like it's a salvage, or cab swap, or something cause it has a new vin plate.

Not even sure where this is going to go, there are just too many possibilities right now.

Specs:

Engine: 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8
Transmission: 4-speed manual Saginaw Muncie SM465 10 Spline 6.55:1 Low
Transfer Case: New Process NP205 Transfer Case 10 Spline 1.96:1 Low PS Drop
Front Axle: Dana 44 PS Drop
Rear Axle: GM 12 Bolt
Gear Ratio: 3.73:1
Wheel Base: 118" (tape measurer)

47.89:1 stock crawl ratio

I'll be filling in this info as I come across it.


This is what it is supposed to look like:


And this is what it does look like:





Reference:
Coverlay Dash Cover - $102.78
Coverlay Door Panels - $220.46
SM465 Rebuild Kit - $212.06
NP205 Rebuild Kit - $169.00
Basic Crossover Kit - $399.00
Full High Steer Kit - $759.00
NP205 Cable Shift Kit - $329.00
Cab Carpet Kit - 113.94
Heat Shield Kit - 49.95



Parts Needed:
Battery Cables (+/-) purchased summit battery relocation kit
Hood
Drivers Side Fender
Step Side Bed
Windshield

Manufacturers used:


*** YELLER ***

#1
June 27, 2009, 10:37:08 PM
I hate the small pictures  :slap: yea yea click and they get bigger whatever  :cheese:


is that a SM465  :headscratch:

cool another project :woohoo:



tow rig

DD

what are the plans fer this one MINI  :hyper:





:usa: :beerwhack:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

snowshoebrue

#2
June 27, 2009, 10:40:11 PM
what happened to the altomont racer project?

fordh8r

#3
June 27, 2009, 10:43:17 PM
I spy a Small Block 350 or 400

A 12B rear and D44 Front

SM465 and a NP205 Tcase

Sweet find! Does it run?

MiniSimp

#4
June 27, 2009, 11:08:35 PM
Runs smoothe, but needs a lot of little work.

fordh8r

#5
June 27, 2009, 11:09:49 PM
Sweet! And you don't have to smog it.  :gap:

MiniSimp

#6
June 28, 2009, 08:56:58 AM
Quote from: fordh8r on June 27, 2009, 11:09:49 PM
Sweet! And you don't have to smog it.  :gap:
Exactly! :thumbs:
Quote from: snowshoebrue on June 27, 2009, 10:40:11 PM
what happened to the altomont racer project?
Still in the back yard.
They closed the Altamont, so that is on hold. :down:

Duffil

#7
June 28, 2009, 01:38:08 PM
:eye:

MiniSimp

#8
June 28, 2009, 07:27:43 PM
Quote from: ** YELLER** on June 27, 2009, 10:37:08 PMtow rig

DD

what are the plans fer this one MINI  :hyper:

I talked with MrsMini about it and she wants to restore and lift it. 6" lift 35's geared, new body parts, step side bed, new paint, new interior and a big annoying thumpin speaker box.

brockbuilt85

#9
June 28, 2009, 07:31:06 PM
And the adventure begins again!!!
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

*** YELLER ***

#10
June 28, 2009, 08:02:42 PM
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

bigarms23

#11
June 28, 2009, 08:36:25 PM
the gears are probably 373s good find
88 4runner 2016 5.3 auto atlas 2 on tons and tons of fun

Cheesemaker

#12
June 28, 2009, 09:34:21 PM
I love those old muncie's with the tree climbing first gear!! 
Miss ya Dean (4THEWKN) & Kyle (KYOTA)!!

4THEWKN~9/17/2006  If it wasn't for you, I'd be driving something other than a Toyota!

My build up ~ project Kilchis! http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=32961.0
Zak's truck build ~ http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=64319.0;topicseen

46&2

#13
June 28, 2009, 09:37:28 PM
Sweet project. Though I gotta say I am not much of a fan of step side beds except on really old trucks. But if that is what the old lady wants....  :disturbed:

This is one of my all time favorite chebby body styles though. Either way this will be good!!
85 4Runner Build  /  Cool Foreign Toyotas  /  Toyota: We Want Diesel FB Page    Rockcrawlintoy – i guess moms will put the pups up on the beach when they go fisting

MiniSimp

#14
June 28, 2009, 10:01:04 PM
This is what I'm picturing, not sure about color though:


fordh8r

#15
June 28, 2009, 10:16:16 PM
That would look good.  :thumbs: I like that blue on that truck.  :yupyup:

MiniSimp

#16
June 29, 2009, 07:01:10 AM
Quote from: fordh8r on June 28, 2009, 10:16:16 PM
That would look good.  :thumbs: I like that blue on that truck.  :yupyup:
The wife wants Blood Red, blacked out, no chrome, so we'll see. She said "Make it evil"

fordh8r

#17
June 29, 2009, 08:16:46 AM
Red would look good too.  :yupyup:  If yer gonna go with no chrome I would say go with aftermarket bumpers cause the stock bumpers just don't look right unless they're chrome. JMO  :twocents:

MiniSimp

#18
June 29, 2009, 08:17:42 AM
Yeah, I was thinking something "RoadArmor"-ish.

fordh8r

#19
June 29, 2009, 08:20:35 AM
Quote from: MiniSimp on June 29, 2009, 08:17:42 AM
Yeah, I was thinking something "RoadArmor"-ish.
:yesnod: :thumbs: Even if you home build one it can look good on a full size rig.  :yupyup:

*** YELLER ***

#20
June 29, 2009, 03:46:55 PM
Quote from: fordh8r on June 29, 2009, 08:20:35 AM
:yesnod: :thumbs: Even if DAVE home builds one it can look good on a full size rig.  :yupyup:

Fixed it fer ya Tommy


MINI I just found a good use for that sheet of steel you are currently using as a bed  :disturbed: :eyebrow:




:usa: :beerwhack:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

MiniSimp

#21
June 29, 2009, 04:13:26 PM
Quote from: ** YELLER** on June 29, 2009, 03:46:55 PM
MINI I just found a good use for that sheet of steel you are currently using as a bed  :disturbed: :eyebrow:
I'm hoping to trade that bed for a regular bed straight across. We'll see what Dan can hook up.

GJToyotabug

#23
June 29, 2009, 06:07:42 PM
i dont think thats supposed to happen

brockbuilt85

#24
June 29, 2009, 06:09:57 PM
thats "k"ustom. its for better steering at high speeds, and quick death
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

PA_taco_13

#25
June 29, 2009, 06:29:16 PM
 :funny:   yes works very well for high speed corners and quick death
learn the hard way 

"my dixie wrecked"
    
east coast crawler

fordh8r

#26
June 29, 2009, 09:40:49 PM
It much more high tech than that...it's specifically designed to minimize steering input while offroad. kinda like cruise control only for the steering.  :gap: :rofl2:

subbrat

#27
June 29, 2009, 09:51:38 PM Last Edit: June 30, 2009, 06:15:30 AM by subbrat
Going to need a P/S frame plate kit. Nice pre smog rig  :thumbs:

fordh8r

#28
June 29, 2009, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: ** YELLER** on June 29, 2009, 03:46:55 PM
Fixed it fer ya Tommy



Yeah, that too.  :biggthumpup:

MiniSimp

#29
June 30, 2009, 06:37:35 AM
Quote from: subbrat on June 29, 2009, 09:51:38 PM
Going to need a P/S frame plate kit. Nice pre smog rig  :thumbs:
It's already got one, only problem is they only drill the holes that they could reach. Don't want to make it too complicated ya know. :gap:
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