I recently purchased the same truck but with a single rear axle (photos attached). I'm wondering if anyone knows what the 91000 designation means? The only GMC references I can find from that year list a 9100, not a 91000, is this the same truck / specs?
Does anyone know if it's possible to get replacement drivetrain parts, ie brakes? I'm planning to restore the truck and will need to source some parts for it somehow.
Hy 91000, Welcome, your truck is a Canadian GMC with a GVW of 25000 Lbs., it is powered by a Chevrolet 348 cu. in. V8 engine. Those trucks were available in five different wheelbases, if you post the trucks serial number I will decipher it further. I suspect your truck is a former fire truck judging by the twin spot lights and stainless trim. As to parts availability, the 1 1/2" bore master cylinder has been unavailable for many years, but it can be resleaved if necessary. The wheel cylinders should still be available, as will the flexible brake hoses. You should start your own topic on your truck, tagging onto this other post kind of hides you
Hello everyone. Well after 2 years of covid and finishing up other projects. I got into ripping this truck apart. Brought it home from the farm where I was storing it in the spring and came up with a plan. Keeping it all original with the patina. Going to rebuild the 348 engine and keep the 5 speed. Tried turning over the engine but it would not budge. Stripped engine down and found one stuck piston, I'm onto Vinager to free it up. Nothing else worked. Heres some pics of the progress and 75% of bolts broke on this truck. Lol Enjoy the pics.
I guess there is no home owner association there, I bet the neighbors like the project? That is one of the reason I had to part with my trucks some years back I had no space and lots of neighbors. Yeah one huge regret, especially for the selling price.
Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks. Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
Yes there is no HOA. Lol My neighbours are all good and know the truck is in the driveway for a short period. Till it gets stripped down and moved to the back shop. I do have lots of toys, atvs,dirtbikes and go karts for the kids. At the end of the day, everything gets put away and cleaned up. No mess and eno excessive noise. Neighbours understand and it's all cool.
Wow, that looks like it was one tough nut to crack.
Glad you won the battle.
Will watch for future updates!
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At least now you know the correct color that it is suppose to be. Now you need to build the 2X6 cab lifting attachment for an engine cherry picker, by far the best way to remove a cab. Interesting those A pillar braces to floor? I didn't know they did that, kind of an obstruction in the floor area? I wonder why that was done? Looks like factory? Maybe to help strengthen the cab mount thinking the heavy duty trucks would be off roading a lot, for logging, mining and such.
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Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks. Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
Yes. Planning on building a jig for the engine hoist. Ripped apart the spicer tranny force rebuild. All internals look good. Just a quick clean and reassemble.
Yes that is exactly what I was talking about. A bit over kill on the size of beams. I made sort of a T post in the center to make sure it gave be plenty of lifting height. That is the only way to lift a cab, very controlled and precise. Thanks for all the great pictures.
And if your shop or garage is not real spacey, it is sure nice to just have the cab there low enough and everything accessible to work on.
When I was cutting out parts like the steps and all, instead of what others do welding in square tubing and messing sheet metal up doing that. I fabbed some supports that bolted to the hinge point and the striker plate and if needed add more bracing to that, all bolt in so it can be used again. Plenty of factory holes to brace to if needed.
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Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks. Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
Sorry for the delayed updates. Been busy here and also moved. Had to relocate the whole shop. Just started to assemble the truck back together to fit the duramax powertrain between the frame rails. Now need to fabricate motor mounts and fit the rear axles. Here some pics.
Hy Smangy, thanks for getting back to us, we have been wondering how things were going. It looks like your plans have changed, I thought your were going to do a restoration, not build a hotrod? Please let us know your current plan?
Been debating on how to finish the truck? For looks and safety. Will keep the patina look, that's for sure. Was going to rebuild the 348 but changed my mind, going with a duramax. The suspention in front will stay the same. The walking beam suspention in the back is getting replaced with 4 link with air bags. There is too much wear and tear to fix to be safe. Keeping the axles and 3speed divider. Got rid of the 20" rims and got new one piece 22.5. Keeping the dayton hubs too. For the rear box, I got 2 fleetside beds that will be joined to make it 12" long. Also got 4 stepside fenders to join and cut down to cover the duallys. Will post more pics later.
