Docwheelhorse 2,660 #1 Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Hello all, A little birdy was nagging me to go get a coffee at our local Xtra-Mart / Dunkin. Well I went, behind the Xtra-Mart is a junkyard / auto recycling place. I know the owner. When I pulled in I saw "it" and said... thats mine... period no discussion. I called up Joey (yes thats his real name) and said "listen... its mine... gimme a price and don't kill me on it" He goes "man... everybody wants that thing" I said I bet... but gimme the price. He says "$$$$" as is and get it out of my face. I say "SOLD"... I'll be down with the cash. I paid an extra $100 and they flat bedded it too my house. I gave it a pressure wash and vac jobbed and threw in a used battery. Got it running (well they had did me a favor and cleaned out bad gas and threw in some fresh) Brakes junk... power steering pump junk... other misc stuff to fix. But it has been sitting for 12 years!!!! It's a 1995 4x4 5 speed 305, 3.42 gears... I am tickled pink Tony 20230926_171653.mp4 Edited September 27, 2023 by Docwheelhorse Added pics 9 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #2 Posted September 26, 2023 Wow! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,421 #3 Posted September 27, 2023 NIIIIICE. That'll shine up REALLY nice. Subtle changes will go a long way. Take a minute to swap out that carpet for a rubber floor and you'll have a huge improvement in looks and practicality. Good catch sir. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #4 Posted September 27, 2023 Only question is "did you get the look " ? from she who must be obeyed . 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,608 #5 Posted September 27, 2023 @Docwheelhorse NICE , get some open gear lube into that body . every body seam , and closed area , tail gate . cab seams , watch for the spread of protection , oil film at lowest areas , inner fender lips , spray into the top of bed / fender area, so oil can run down on the inside . done a number of those , still rust free. good luck with it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #6 Posted September 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Only question is "did you get the look " ? from she who must be obeyed . I've been married 27 years... known her for over 30... I used one of my 9 lives and simply said "I'm buying this..." no discussion. Lol... Maybe I used 2 lives... 1 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #7 Posted September 27, 2023 Must not have seen much winter duty in Connecticut, because it looks to be pretty rust free? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,916 #8 Posted September 27, 2023 Beautiful. Can't wait to see pictures of it cleaned up, and maybe a few aftermarket performance parts installed. How's it's look under the bed liner? How many miles? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #9 Posted September 27, 2023 9 hours ago, c-series don said: Must not have seen much winter duty in Connecticut, because it looks to be pretty rust free? It's not rust free... but it's also not vaporised... Frame is scaly but complete. I think it got parked before we started using this liquid stuff---it's evil!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #10 Posted September 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Bill D said: Beautiful. Can't wait to see pictures of it cleaned up, and maybe a few aftermarket performance parts installed. How's it's look under the bed liner? How many miles? I'm hoping under bed liner is ok... we will see. 140000 on the clock, gotta get the brakes working first then I'm thinking all new ignition stuff etc. Tony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #11 Posted September 27, 2023 Gonna be a daily driver Tony? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #12 Posted September 27, 2023 Awesome find and good on you for making it happen! I grew up on this era truck. Favorite truck to date I owned was a 92 Chevy half ton 350 5 speed 4wd. Just a great truck and fun to drive. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #13 Posted September 27, 2023 Nice! I’m on my way to pick up a 5 speed transmission and clutch accessories for @Lil’ Pullstart’s project truck! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #14 Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, stevebo said: Gonna be a daily driver Tony? No... 3 season toy... drive it to Zags and such... wife and I cruising like the old days 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #15 Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Nice! I’m on my way to pick up a 5 speed transmission and clutch accessories for @Lil’ Pullstart’s project truck! What's the truck? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #16 Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: What's the truck? Early 90’s 2wd regular cab short box. We’ve got a fresh .030” over 4.3L for it. I just got the pedals, driveshaft, transmission, crossmember, steering column etc. We need a flywheel and clutch. He scrapped the engine two days ago with that stuff on it, but new won’t be too much coin… Edited September 27, 2023 by Pullstart Photo 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #17 Posted September 27, 2023 13 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: I've been married 27 years... known her for over 30... I used one of my 9 lives and simply said "I'm buying this..." no discussion. Lol... Maybe I used 2 lives... That a sweet truck worth of using 2 lives! That being said I could feel one of my lives leaving my body just by reading your comment! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #18 Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: Early 90’s 2wd regular cab short box. We’ve got a fresh .030” over 4.3L for it. I just got the pedals, driveshaft, transmission, crossmember, steering column etc. We need a flywheel and clutch. He scrapped the engine two days ago with that stuff on it, but new won’t be too much coin… Putting it back as TBI or a Carb?? Boy... awful tempting to drop in a V8... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,212 #19 Posted September 27, 2023 Nice find, Doc. Hope you get a lot of pleasure tooling around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #20 Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Docwheelhorse said: Putting it back as TBI or a Carb?? Boy... awful tempting to drop in a V8... It’s already gonna be a stick shift. Remember, this is for my teenage daughter with a keen wit for having fun! Depending on how torn up the harness is, I might keep it simple and get an 80’s v6 HEI and carb it. We have both intakes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #21 Posted September 27, 2023 Love the era GM . Flawless TBI and valve covers you can actually see! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #22 Posted September 27, 2023 @Docwheelhorse, What were you thinking !! ?? !! ??… 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #23 Posted September 28, 2023 My buddy had a 1993 choo choo custom in same color. Sweet truck 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,608 #24 Posted September 28, 2023 @elcamino/wheelhorse married , coming on 57 years , the look is like kiddy land , not even on the reply area , zone , other end of the scale , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
