07burb’s 1991 GMC R3500 Crew Cab Dually

[wjburken]

Inner/outer tie rods, adjusting sleeves and idler arm today. Ball joints next weekend

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Nothing more satisfying then having a pile of empty new parts boxes and a pile of old stuff. Means a job is done and all that is left is to clean up and enjoy a cold beverage.

Just read through this whole thread. I would love to take on a project like this on a truck like that. Reminds me of the trucks my uncle had on his farm here in Iowa. Everyone of them seemed to have a dent in the side where a pissy steer thumped it. Was with my uncle when it happened once. Scared the crap out of me and all he said was that the frisky ones make better steaks.

 

[07Burb]

Nothing more satisfying then having a pile of empty new parts boxes and a pile of old stuff. Means a job is done and all that is left is to clean up and enjoy a cold beverage.

Just read through this whole thread. I would love to take on a project like this on a truck like that. Reminds me of the trucks my uncle had on his farm here in Iowa. Everyone of them seemed to have a dent in the side where a pissy steer thumped it. Was with my uncle when it happened once. Scared the crap out of me and all he said was that the frisky ones make better steaks.

Lol funny story!!!

And I agree, it is very satisfying! I definitely had a nice, relaxing evening after that job. It’s a lot of work but this truck is definitely worth it. Mechanically speaking she’s ALMOST up to ***** and up to my standards. Before winter I hope to have her 100% so that I can focus solely on getting her ready for paint this winter so that I can paint her next spring or summer

 

[wjburken]

Lol funny story!!!

And I agree, it is very satisfying! I definitely had a nice, relaxing evening after that job. It’s a lot of work but this truck is definitely worth it. Mechanically speaking she’s ALMOST up to ***** and up to my standards. Before winter I hope to have her 100% so that I can focus solely on getting her ready for paint this winter so that I can paint her next spring or summer

I will definitely be looking for updates.

One thing; I think it’s a law some places that trucks like that have to have at least one George Strait or Hank Williams Jr tape in the glove box!

My uncle always had a bottle of blackberry or peach brandy in his as well. Just in case it got cold out.

 

[07Burb]

Upper BJs yesterday. I guess I’ll do lowers next weekend. It’s the last thing left to do in refreshing the steering and suspension of the big girl. I HATE doing ball joints

 

[Rocket Man]

Upper BJs yesterday. I guess I’ll do lowers next weekend. It’s the last thing left to do in refreshing the steering and suspension of the big girl. I HATE doing ball joints

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The not fun kind of bj!

 

[kbuskill]

My son was digging through some old pics and came across a pic of my grandfathers old dually. Figured I would post a pic of it in here...

Not the best picture of it... I have better ones floating around somewhere... but you get the idea.

 

[07Burb]

My son was digging through some old pics and came across a pic of my grandfathers old dually. Figured I would post a pic of it in here...
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Not the best picture of it... I have better ones floating around somewhere... but you get the idea.

Cool did he buy it new?

 

[Rocket Man]

My son was digging through some old pics and came across a pic of my grandfathers old dually. Figured I would post a pic of it in here...
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Not the best picture of it... I have better ones floating around somewhere... but you get the idea.

Gramps was cool. What did he do for that windshield shade?

 

[kbuskill]

Cool did he buy it new?

No... it was about 10 yrs old when he bought it if I remember correctly.

Gramps was cool. What did he do for that windshield shade?

That was actually my doing and it was white reflective... looked cool as can be at night when headlights would hit it... lol

We had it painted white with a gold pearl and silver microflake... looked like a million crushed up diamonds in the bright sun light. Also shaved the 3+3 emblem and wrap around trim that went around the back of the cab... also shaved the "drip rails" above the doors.

 

[07Burb]

This weekend marks one year of ownership

 

[wjburken]

This weekend marks one year of ownership

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Looks great my friend.

 

[Fosscore]

This weekend marks one year of ownership

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[Rocket Man]

This weekend marks one year of ownership

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It’s coming along nicely.

 

[NathanJax]

 

[07Burb]

absolute truth! And will continue to slow and steady. Emphasis on the slow It'll be worth the wait in the end, though

 

[07Burb]

Well, I tried getting her aligned yesterday but apparently I need to replace the pitman arm and gear box before they can do it. Literally the only two things I have not replaced on the front steering so I told them I’d do it and bring it back at a later date I was really hoping to not have to do it because it’s a huge pain but whatevs

I did get the rear tires replaced...

....picked up some landscaping bricks....

....and misc parts for the round eye clip swap coming in the future

 

[wjburken]

Well, I tried getting her aligned yesterday but apparently I need to replace the pitman arm and gear box before they can do it. Literally the only two things I have not replaced on the front steering so I told them I’d do it and bring it back at a later date I was really hoping to not have to do it because it’s a huge pain but whatevs

I did get the rear tires replaced...
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....picked up some landscaping bricks....
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....and misc parts for the round eye clip swap coming in the future
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Glad to see she’s earning her keep.

 

[Rocket Man]

Need moar bricks in there it’s a dually for Gods sake

 

[wjburken]

Need moar bricks in there it’s a dually for Gods sake

The dually can handle the hauling for sure. The problem is more you put in it just means the more you have to haul out of it at home.

 

[07Burb]

Need moar bricks in there it’s a dually for Gods sake

She could certainly handle it but I don’t want to work quite that hard lol I gotta not set the bar too high on getting things done too quickly or it’ll start becoming expected