Subliminal

She sure is a tank. No floorboards worth mentioning, gas tank is held up by a ratchet strap, the doors are all rusted and the interior is totally shot...but she runs like a raped ape. You guys weren't kidding when you referred to the 89 as the hot rod of the gen 1 world. This guy must have the pump maxed, because she rolls the coal like I've never seen and pegs the 30 PSI boost gauge and keeps pulling hard.

I also pulled this guy home this weekend:

feveree40

I like all three! but my top vote goes to the flatbed, she's a gem.

powerrammaster

Sent you a PM regarding leftovers.

Startin to look like my house. You have officially been bitten by the first gen bug. Next you'll be buying a parts truck for the dually and so on. it's very addictive. The junkers always run the best. The ol 89's had bigger injectors and they do run.

Subliminal

I wish I could take those injectors and throw in the other truck. I don't think I can though...they seat differently or somesuch, right?

92smokin blacky

Nice trucks! That blue truck sure is perty! and clean! that flat bed is sweet too! turn it into a sleeper!!!

Subliminal

Not a chance. I need another vehicle on the road like I need another hole...down there.

feveree40

You're right, won't work. The 89 has 9mm injector tips which won't fit in the other truck's 7mm injector bores

dieselJon

But you can turn the 9mm's down to 7mm's on a lathe

dzl_damon

Man, I would keep that 89 and run it untill you find a worse condition truck for a tranny swap! Heck of a work truck!

Is that a bypass oil system on your blue truck?

Crossy's son

Guys he said the floors are gone, thats a big deal....unless you use street signs. Easy fix then. Sheemetal screws work good too.

In all seriousness.....he's using an old beat out of commision 1st gen to make a GOOD 1st gen into an AWESOME 1st gen

i REALLY like that green/silver combo, i wonder if its factory!!

thrashingcows

I'm guessing it's a repaint. Under hood and firewall, which should be the same body color as the exterior, looks like it's dark blue or black?

Nice BEAST!!

schamran

Um, '89 engine into the IC truck, IC engine into the non IC truck. Easier said than done, but fun.

Crossy's son

IC engine on craigslist, rust bucket 89 in scrap bin, A518 on classifieds....

Decided what you're gonna do about rears yet Subliminal? Get someone to put the LSD in your blue truck?

BearKiller

Nice trucks.

I spy a little shed added onto the side of the little storage building; is that for sheet-goods storage, such as plywood and such ??

Thanks.

powerrammaster

Hey Brandon,

What do you think about givin the guy a hand next saturday? He is about halfway between you and me. good learning experience doin the swap. Not sure if you could find a way up there or not.