Burken Boys’ and Girl’s Journey

[Tonyrodz]

Yes. The ‘96 might have a two-tone scheme along the lower panels.

I'd def weigh the pros and cons of each and go from there. I've made 3 or 4 cars into 1 nice one. And whatever spares you don't use or need, you can sell or swap.

 

[wjburken]

I'd def weigh the pros and cons of each and go from there. I've made 3 or 4 cars into 1 nice one. And whatever spares you don't use or need, you can sell or swap.

Exactly what I told Joseph.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Tomorrow I am picking up a 1996 K1500 sans motor, for $150. Not sure if we will use it as a donor truck for Joseph’s ‘97 or if we will swap the motor out of Joseph’s and put it in to this one. He likes the regular cab/long box though.


Parting out 96 Chevy K1500


https://ottumwa.craigslist.org/pts/d/wayland-parting-out-96-chevy-k1500/7251739882.html
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Wow! That interior looks identical to my 1997 Yukon SLE. RIP.

 

[wjburken]

Got the truck home last night. After looking at it, we will keep Joseph’s RCLB ‘97 and just peel parts off that we want and then get rid of the carcass like a Turkey after thanksgiving.

Looking at mainly taking the bumpers, grill assembly, tailgate and interior stuff like steering wheel, radio, front seats, and maybe the dash.

Here is the RPO sticker. If there is anything you might be interested in, let me know and if we don’t need it or use it, will work a deal. It did not come with a motor and the tranny is slipping. He said the 4WD was solid.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got the truck home last night. After looking at it, we will keep Joseph’s RCLB ‘97 and just peel parts off that we want and then get rid of the carcass like a Turkey after thanksgiving.

Looking at mainly taking the bumpers, grill assembly, tailgate and interior stuff like steering wheel, radio, front seats, and maybe the dash.

Here is the RPO sticker. If there is anything you might be interested in, let me know and if we don’t need it or use it, will work a deal. It did not come with a motor and the tranny is slipping. He said the 4WD was solid.
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Is the box in better ot worse shape then yours?

 

[wjburken]

Is the box in better ot worse shape then yours?

The fenders arches are in bad shape and the rear DS taillight assembly fell out going down the road due to the mounting points being rusted out so its not in great shape, but even if it was in good condition, Joseph's truck is a regular cab with an 8' bed and the donor truck is an extended cab with a 6.5' bed. Oh, and after seeing the truck in person, they are not the same green. Joseph's is Laguna Green and the donor truck is Emerald Green. Will need to paint the tailgate and the hood, but we need to paint the bed as well so he/we will get plenty of practice with the painting process once it warms up.

 

[wjburken]

It’s been pretty cold and the boys have been busy shoveling snow so not much work has been done on vehicles.

That being said, Joseph has been searching for a used toolbox for his truck and I happened to find one for him that a co-worker had in his garage. The guy was pretty impressed that Joseph was willing to work and earn money at 14 so he said he could have it for free. It was a nice little surprise for Joseph when I came home after work with it in the back of his truck.


The donor truck is still on the trailer. Hopefully this week it will warm up a little and we can get out and get it off the trailer abs start pulling parts.

 

[wjburken]

Got a few things done on Joseph’s truck this weekend taking advantage of the “warm” weather with it being in the 20’s.

Got the tool box anchored down to the bed.
Swapped tailgates and started the process of swapping the rear bumper. After snapping on of the bolts holding the bumper onto the donor truck, I soaked them in some Aerokroil. Joseph got to try his hand at using the new Milwaukee impact. Shook lots of rust loose. Was able to snap a quick picture of Joseph in the process.

 

[Fless]

Got a few things done on Joseph’s truck this weekend taking advantage of the “warm” weather with it being in the 20’s.

Got the tool box anchored down to the bed.
Swapped tailgates and started the process of swapping the rear bumper. After snapping on of the bolts holding the bumper onto the donor truck, I soaked them in some Aerokroil. Joseph got to try his hand at using the new Milwaukee impact. Shook lots of rust loose. Was able to snap a quick picture of Joseph in the process.

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With all that rust falling down, how about some glasses? Can't tell if he's protecting those eyes.

 

[wjburken]

With all that rust falling down, how about some glasses? Can't tell if he's protecting those eyes.

Right after that picture, which was when we first got going, he went and got his safety glasses because he was worried about that exact thing.