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nice progress. so not sure if I remember or not, (don't actually) but with the harness and ecm, did you rework it or just leave it how it was? where I'm getting at is what kind of mpg's you think your getting?

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Nice work Rob. You are flying. Good luck on your trip!

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Thanks AD, 99, I reworked the harness myself using info I found on LT1SWAP.COM great site. I also had him (Brandon) reprogram my ECM. In my case I had to adjust the length of every wire, some how I got them all right. For MPG I'm not sure where it's at. I will be checking it this coming week end and let you know. If I had to guess I would say 14/18.
Rob

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Looking good...Jim

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Lookin real good. That bed should hold what ever you want to put on there.

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Thanks all, lets see here....whats goes on the bed? I'm thinking a cooler, a recliner, one of those big leaf fans with a pretty girl fanning me down. Yea, that's what I'm thinking.
Rob

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OK, now we're getting some where. Bed is framed and on, new lights work. My wife even got into the game tonight and installed some temporary carpet.
Rob
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Whoo ya, that is what I have been waiting for, coming together, how much time do you have.

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I meant before you go on your trip, you are taking the 47 COE aren't you.

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Love the carpet. Maybe just leave it, if it gets dirt just replace lol

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Nice work on the flat bed! It's looking great!

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How much time do I have? 12 hours. Now my cruise doesn't work. LED tail lights! I need to fix that tonight for sure. Also need to mount a storage box, wire the cigarette lighter (boom box power) and do a quick nut and bolt inspection. The money shots.
Rob
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looks killer, good luck on the voyage.

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Heck yeah! Great work and I'm glad to see someone meeting some personal goals! Good luck on your trip!!!

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Nice look. Happy trails, smooth sailing ahead I hope.

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So the road trip went off with out a hitch. No mechanical or electrical issues at all. I did have a couple of annoying squeaks but was able to eliminate those while in Virginia using some rubber stock I brought with me, I also install the passenger door seal while there and that really helped with wind noise. You can see in the first picture I installed the tool box on the left side before we left which really helped for dry storage. In the second is my wife ready to roll. The last ones prove it really happened. I will start on the bed top later this week, I will also need to get some new front springs as I'm getting a little tire rub in a tight turn. Oh and for mileage 17.95 on the first fill up and 18.03 on the second so I'll say 18 highway and will check it for city soon.
Rob
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Congrats! I'm glad to hear it went well and there were no issues. That's pretty good mileage too!

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very cool, congrats. the boxes look good

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Nice the trip worked out good, I would say great fuel economy and best part is seeing momma enjoy it, have to build something soon my wife will like, because she usually won't ride in my builds, well not with a smile.

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YAY:bann:

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Great it went well. Had to have a lot of "looks" while running down the road. Great milage, when MOMMA'S happy the world is happy...Jim

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Congratulations Rob! Looks like a great trip!

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Saw your post about the bed wood in the other post can't wait to see that!
Maybe some outdoor stain to make the color pop but either way its going to look cool!

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X2....Jim

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Been doing some more work on prepping the bed for the top. I moved the air filter and the battery to the inside of the frame and added a second tool box to the right side of the frame, I also put a 1" notch above the tires for a little extra clearance and started on a headache rack for the front. I will be using a sink drain piece I picked up at the hardware store for a fuel filler trim ring. I think it will work out pretty good. I will be taking a long road trip starting Saturday including: GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX, AR, TN so I've been at it pretty hard lately.
Rob
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Nice updates. Looking forward to the floor fab. Love the sink drain!

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Made some more progress.
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dang personal power tour? I like the filler neck idea. if it were me, I'd make the bed removable. I'm the king of over thinking "hey I might need to get to this someday" but..... you do have a lift, so makes for easy access. I'd be dead if my halftone beds didn't slide out!

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Looks great...Jim

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Great work, the bed is coming along nicely.

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you might want to make sure there are a couple small drain holes in the sink ring, so it doesn't fill up with water. Just a thought but you truck is looking great. I would like to have seen it a dually but what you have looks good.

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Looking good.

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Actually the sink drain does have about a 1/4 gap below the cap for drainage. As far as the duel rear wheels go, I would like to do that later. Oh and yes the bed is removable, 12 1/2 bolts, 2 quick disconnect wire connectors and 1 hose clamp, even the tool boxes come off with the bed. Oh, and has anybody seen a engine cover laying on the side of, or in the middle of the road? I think I may have failed to tighten the retaining bolt down and mine decided to find it's own way in life on my way to work.
Rob

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That doesn't sound good...Jim

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Sweet ryde.

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OK, so shes packed, fluids checked, tires checked etc... the bed is done for a while. I even mounted a outside mirror. I'll send a few shots from the road.
Rob
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Good luck and have a great trip! Bed looks good too.

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Yeah, have a good and safe trip...Jim

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looks great, safe and fun travels. pick up some parts and make use of that huge cab getter!!

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Wow. That looks so good! Congratz and good luck on the trip!