Modder's '86 GMC Sierra build.

[the Mad Modder]

Currently, I'm working on building a GMC Sierra out of a clod body. First, I was going to do a Silverado, but after seeing that so many people have done that, I wanted something different. Something that not just anyone could make. I looked around to see if anyone had ever converted one to a GMC. After much searching, I found HawnMT's "Fall Guy" truck on this site. That convinced me that it was possible and the rest was history.
I almost have the grill totally converted now, but here is a recap.

[the Mad Modder]

First I cut lines in the 4x4x4 emblem over the grill slots with a rotary tool equipped with a cut off disk. It cuts quickly and easily, so I had to be careful as I widened and deepened the slots until it matched the grill bars. Then I took a pair of flush cutters and trimmed the emblem sections down close to the bars.

Next, I sanded the emblem remnants flush to the rest of the grill.

I finished sanding the grill(also scratch up the chrome to help the paint adhere), then I used an air compressor to blow off all bits of dust and debris. I stripped it off...

...and painted it. Upon removing the tape, I found that it had turned out pretty good(alot better than the picture ).

I made cross bars out of some spare styrene I had lying around. Then I glued them on and used some chrome tape, that my brother had bought for a recent project,to cover the grill frame.

All that's left to be done on the grill is adding the emblem. Anyone know of where I can get a 1/10 GMC emblem or sticker for the grill or tailgate?
(credit for removing the 4x4x4 emblem goes to HawnMT for telling me how to do it. Thanks, Hawn!)

[Crawln Coles]

I like the grill.

Here's one I modded into a newer GMC grill using a USA-1 grill.

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And a lexan shell w/ GMC grill



another lexan body, but I didn't do this one!

[the Mad Modder]

Sweet! Awesome job. Where'd you get the GMC emblem?

[hawnmt]

Great job on the grille.. I was going to do a "how to" but this covers it. What components are you using for the rest of the truck? This is already starting off great, can't wait to see more.

[the Mad Modder]

Thanks.
I have:
Motor:Johnson silver can
All of the clod body except the main body and window.
I plan to use:
ESC:base model Novak or Futaba
Reciever:Futaba 2 channel am 75mhz
Transmission:looking into Axial ax10 tranny
Axles:TLT-1 axles
Frame:custom
Driveshafts:rc4wd punisher
Springs:high lift leafs
Shocks:haven't decided yet
Tires:probably Imex "G Hawg", or HPI Geolandar
Wheels:possibly rpm revolvers

One thing I'm wondering is; the ax10 gearbox has no cover for the pinion and spur that I'm aware of. Has anyone had any problem with debris getting into the gears? Also has anyone modded it to allow a cover to be fitted? It looks well made and would work with my plans very well, but I'm concerned that I'll have problems with the coverless design.

[Crawln Coles]

Originally Posted by the Mad Modder

Sweet! Awesome job. Where'd you get the GMC emblem?

From a "Dubz Truck" die-cast Yukon lowrider

[the Mad Modder]

Thanks.

[the Mad Modder]

I have the paint scheme picked out.

(without the top on the bed)
I will be going with 1.9 high lift tires and wheels from the Highlift Hilux.
Yeah, I know I should have thought about the size before I started this thread, but some decisions are hard to make.

[the Mad Modder]

Well, I'm back on the road to having a scale truck. Yesterday morning, I ordered parts for tlt axles. I also bought a sheet of printable vinyl, so I'll have to see how that works out for emblems and such. Tower still doesn't have main clod bodies or windows in stock. I have a feeling that it'll be a while til I have those parts.

[obijuan]

excellent paint choice

[the Mad Modder]

Originally Posted by obijuan

excellent paint choice

Thanks. I like most of the factory paint schemes, but this one really caught my fancy.

[TooSlow]

Grill came out nicely.

I was gonna paint my k5 body like that, but reverse the light and dark.

[the Mad Modder]

Originally Posted by TooSlow

Grill came out nicely.

I was gonna paint my k5 body like that, but reverse the light and dark.

Thanks.
White with a black stripe, would look good too.

[the Mad Modder]

What do you guys think of the custom blower filters?
Although it isn't really visible in the pic, the top plates on the filters are chrome.

[obijuan]

very nice buuuuut, youre not seriously gonna have that sticking out of the hood are you?

[bent]

I want I want I want no really how much would you charge to convert mine. I have seen a couple gmc grille's on here but they was always sold befor i could get them. I have a 82GMC had a 72 long story though and have been wanting to do my 2.2 like it but in a 4x4 sed of street.


Is this a serious question that is like 80's era hot rod monster truck look he has going on there.

Originally Posted by obijuan

very nice buuuuut, youre not seriously gonna have that sticking out of the hood are you?

Verry nice work man imma have to keep an eye on this build.

[the Mad Modder]

Originally Posted by bent

I want I want I want no really how much would you charge to convert mine. I have seen a couple gmc grille's on here but they was always sold befor i could get them. I have a 82GMC had a 72 long story though and have been wanting to do my 2.2 like it but in a 4x4 sed of street.

Verry nice work man imma have to keep an eye on this build.

Thanks for the compliments.
I'd be willing to sell you my existing grill for $20 (includes shipping). It looks exactly like the pic on the bottom of post #2. It'd be less expensive than having me convert yours. Plus, making another grill for my truck would give me something to do while I'm waiting for Tower to get the other parts I need back in stock.

[the Mad Modder]

Originally Posted by obijuan

very nice buuuuut, youre not seriously gonna have that sticking out of the hood are you?

What's wrong with the modified look? I'm using 3.7 inch high lift tires. That's an equivalent of 37 inch tires, which isn't terribly stock either.

[bent]

20.00......hmmm I need to sell something what would you charge to do a set of custom blower filters?? I really like the look of this thats the reason im asking.