Dad's 88 K1500

[wrecker388]

This really isn't an exact replica but more of how I would see dad redoing the truck in the future. The kit was $2 at a flea market and was missing the back bumper. It's the front push bumper modified to look like a common aftermarket rear bumper. The wheels are inaccurate at only 5 lug, but I had them on hand. The CB antenna is a paper clip straightened out with wire wrapped around it painted flat black. I know it doesn't have any mirrors. I'll have to fix that at some point. Thanks for looking. All comments welcome.

[disabled modeler]

I too have and want to build replicas of my families vehicles were have owned over the years...there nice to have for the memories too.

[wrecker388]

Thanks Mark.

[Fabrux]

For a 2WD truck of this body style, the 5-lug wheels are correct. Looks good!

[wrecker388]

Chris, dad's actual truck is 4WD. I didn't change the ride height because the 1988 model year (according to my dad anyways) had a really low ride height. Thanks!

[Fabrux]

Interesting. Not sure about 1988 but we have an '89 that sat at the same height as our newer trucks ('93, '96, and '98) before we stripped it.

[wrecker388]

Yeah. I thought it was strange too. Dad has actually added leaf spring to his in the rear. And it still sits really low. I used to argue with people at school about it because they would tell me it wasn't 4WD. I'd look at them and say "It has 6 lugs and a 4WD shifter inside. What the heck else does it need to be 4WD?"

Edited December 29, 2015 by wrecker388