Reputable restoration shops and financing for 85 Extended cab

[Danny]

Hi folks, I picked up this 1985 GMC extended cab 4x4 with 6.2L diesel. I feel it’s a rare truck and it definitely needs to be back on the road. I do not have the time or the resources to do the restoration myself. I am interested in reputable restoration shops as well as financing for such a restoration. I have all the original paperwork, trim, as well as the rims that came with the truck, however I’d like to keep it lifted. Shoot me a message if anyone knows of such a place or has found themselves in the same situation that I am in. Thanks!

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[animal]

There may be someone more local to you that has had some work done that can suggest a shop close to you that does good work. Nice truck.

 

[1973c10]

Welcome

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[Doppleganger]

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[Babs]

that is a rare truck !

 

[zieg85]

Nice, just sold my extended cab in August after nearly 11 years of ownership. Last picture of it as the new owner was about to take it home

 

[Grit dog]

Welcome
It’s rare, although if you’re considering it to be valuable, I’d do some research on that, as it was a conversion done by 1 or 2 companies in the 80s. Nothing wrong with it, you just don’t see many and idk if they’re actually valuable.
Regarding a loan for a restoration? At the expense of sounding like I’m preaching, if this seems like a good idea AND you actually find a lender, it will not be cheap. No comment on your financial resources or sense, but generally one spends far more than a vehicle is worth, restoring it, if not doing the work yourself. Add some steep interest charges for a loan and it should seem like a very unattractive option to you.

It would help you to find a body shop that may entertain the work and have them walk you through what needs to be done just from a paint and body standpoint, as that truck needs more than just some bodywork and a paint job.
From 1 pic, door is sagging needs hinges or pins, cab mounts are shot or rusted out. Cab is rotten around the ext cab window. And obviously missing body parts.
I only say this, not to discourage, but to prompt you to gain some knowledge before jumping in with both feet.

Cool truck though!

 

[Corvette Ed]

Welcome to the forum from East Tennessee. This is the first ex.cab squire body that I’ve seen.