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Thread: My new to me '82 6.2L

  1. #1
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    Smile My new to me '82 6.2L

    This truck has been 18 years in the making for me: (18 years to finaly find & buy equipped like I wanted)
    1982 Chevy K10,
    TH400 w 5k on built trans (had 700R4 originally)
    Full locker in rear, limit slip in front, 3.73 gears (so i was told)
    6.2L NA, and plan to keep it that way. :-)
    31x10.50x15 all terrains ( All 4 are a different brand! lmao! )
    Tilt wheel, WORKING A/C, 127k actual miles
    2 owners since new! His father bought new in late '82, died in '98, and 2nd owner (son) has had it since then.
    the 2nd owner was a 63 year old diesel mechanic, as was his father, so mechanically it is in tip top shape.
    Rebuilt 6.5L injection pump installed 4 years ago.
    Needs paint & Interior TLC (coming VERY soon) and 4 new tires. (Staying with 31" Mud Terrains)
    Rims LOOK rough, but they are solid (light surface rust & dirty) and will be repainted black.
    A fair bit of surface rust, but no big dents (Just a few "Wal-Mart door dings) to be found anywhere! Passenger side rear fender rusted clean through. --typical--
    Pics: Clicky-----> http://s367.photobucket.com/user/RED...63262946396321
    1982 K10 / 6.2na / TH400, 31x1050x15 NEXEN MT's, old, but good SOLID truck.
    Now mostly restored interior. Pics coming soon!

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    Granby, Missouri, USA
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    Sweet!

    Makes me really miss my '86 K10 6.2L. Very similar, except mine had the manual SM465 4 speed.

    Casey
    1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter

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    Nice ride! I always loved the Square Bodies! Just one gripe... where are the pictures of the awesome red block 6.2? Don't hold out on us!
    1993 Suburban 2wd 6.2L Diesel Conversion "Andromeda":
    3.73:1 gears, THM 700-R4 transmission, and
    J-code 6.2L diesel from a 1984 C2500 Suburban

    1996 2wd to 4wd converted Ford F-150 300ci Inline 6 "The Argo" 336,000 miles and climbing

    1992 Caprice Wagon 5.0L V8 "Enterprise-D"

    "Ah ha ha ha! I swear! Tractors is so dumb!" - Mater

    "The Argo? That ridiculous pile of scrap metal!"

  4. #4
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    Talking

    Forgot I started this thread! lol
    I have GOT to get my new photos uploaded!
    Since the original post:
    4 new Nexen MT 31x10.50x15 tires
    new paint
    painted Ultra Type 62 aluminum rims
    coverlay hard plastic dash cover
    repainted door panel's

    Still to do:
    Vacuum & re-dye the carpet
    white faced gauges
    seat cover
    ummmmmmmmmm, I am sure I will think of something else later!

    i WILL post up updated pics soon. I promise.
    1982 K10 / 6.2na / TH400, 31x1050x15 NEXEN MT's, old, but good SOLID truck.
    Now mostly restored interior. Pics coming soon!

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    Default Updated 04/04/2014

    more pics as promised.
    Still need to finish wet sanding with 2000 grit and polishing
    compound and need to re-coat the hood because it streaked
    bad (spray on bedliner stuff. Left shiny & dull streaks)
    But I will get "finished" photos up in a couple of weeks.
    For now, here is the most recent pics:
    http://s367.photobucket.com/user/RED...?sort=3&page=1
    1982 K10 / 6.2na / TH400, 31x1050x15 NEXEN MT's, old, but good SOLID truck.
    Now mostly restored interior. Pics coming soon!

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    Sep 2001
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    Ft. Wayne, In.
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    Great photos and congrats on picking this truck up.
    My 6.2 '82 was the best truck I've owned.
    Oh, the '02 is relieable, but that old truck just kept on going!
    Makes me want to buy it back.....
    Have fun and keep the photos coming!
    Dave, N9LOV
    Member #242
    Dave's Diesels:
    Sold June, 07 '82 1/2 ton 4X4;340k miles
    '97 2 Dr Tahoe, Intercooled,
    Kennedy ECM, 4" Exhaust
    '02 GMC

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    Tampa, Florida,USA
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    Nice Project truck, Will sure looks great once finished. Keep up the good work!

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    So what ever happened to the new paint and engine pics?
    Old habits, die hard.

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