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I like the mudflaps. Its a cool touch. Itd almost be fun to paint Gentleman Jim on the back.

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Saw a couple in Calumet when I was there. Maybe May?
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b..._3814163_n.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b..._7985568_n.jpg

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I love the look of your wheels.....I have seen some before but I can't recall the what they are called....what are they called and where can I get some? :chevy:

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My new junk.

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/q...ombc/ml006.jpg

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im pretty sure they are called hurricane wheels. and they are on craigslist all the time.

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Thank You! I have liked these types of wheels for a long time and have seen them on a 73-80 body-style truck around here but I have never known what they were called so I could try to find some....quick google search turned up many good results (also craigslist)
Thanks!

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Me @ the sand drags

http://www.southwestdrags.com/races/..._10/sam_21.jpg

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heres my 87 shortbed. details in signature

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...dalton/003.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...dalton/004.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...dalton/002.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...dalton/001.jpg

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Heres some. Like I havent posted enough truck on this site...

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/color...rnhardt1_l.jpg

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/chevy...80_3-4_1_l.jpg

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/chevy...DSCF0482_l.jpg

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/chevy...99/bump3_l.jpg

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/chevy...80_under_l.jpg

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what front bumper are those?

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IIRC, those are all from the Buckstop Bumper site.

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Yup Buckstop bumpers

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My new toy.

1985 K20 Custom Deluxe
Motor: stock LT9/350M
Trans: SM465
Tranfercase: NP208
Front Axle: GM 10 bolt
Rear Axle: GM 14 bolt
Gears: 3.42

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/p...ob/mytruck.jpg

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Good looking truck.

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I agree. Looks just like how I want to do mine. More pics?
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Tire size? That thing is gorgeous.

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Thats my 79. Runs out good and i have never got it stuck (dont mean it cant be done!!)

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Some recent pictures of my square from this past summer. Original post is on page 1.

These pictures were taken on our weeklong off-roading/camping trip around the Utah Canyonlands. Summer 2010

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/...780cb6bf_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/...bca228de_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/...055f0250_z.jpg

Doesn’t look like much in the picture, but this was a very steep 3 step off camber obstacle. The type of obstacle that makes your sphincter pinch holes in your seat knowing you are 5 hrs down the trail from the paved road and if you dump it you're really screwed!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...c60d3540_z.jpg

The trusty and nutsy 8.1L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/...9da99f8d_z.jpg

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^^^ I love your truck. If I had the $$ I would go with the 8.1 L, and I have evil thoughts of a 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke, just to be different.

I sat and looked at this whole thread one day when I was supposed to be working, very inspiring.

Sarge

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Nice flex. What suspension are you running on that rig?

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Id stay away from the PS fords. Go IDI if you go. They are much more relaible and they have better lower end torque. the 93.5-94 IDI turbo units are good units also.

How does that 8.1 handle and such?? Is it lighter than the old Gen IV BBC engines?? I know it makes more power, but would it really be worth the headache of the computer controled units?? (big brother is watchin you!!!)

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Sarge,

You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar. :lol:

Desert Bob,

The front has Superlift 6” softride springs, ORD shackles and sway bar disconnect. The rear has the ORD shackle flip, HD long shackle and 56” spring packs from a ¾ ton LWB 4x4 that I added two arched springs to (mainly to help with the weight the truck often carries off-road). It flexes well and rides surprisingly well. Rides much better than my two stock Silverado HDs with IFS!

Truckerboy,

Now that I have the 8.1L calibrations dialed in, it is awesome. Unbelievable HP and torque from a stock engine. This truck goes on trips from sea level in Arizona to 14,000 ft elevation here in CO, a carbureted engine is a hassle to deal with when it comes to such extreme elevation changes. The 8.1L is indeed lighter than the 454 I pulled out but not by much….maybe 50 lbs or so. This 8.1L system is pretty straight forward. I had the tuner turn off the power robbing stuff that takes away the fun on newer engines. EGR was turned off, Torque Management was turned off, Electronic Throttle was turned off (running a L29 454 mechanical throttle body), downstream O2’s were turned off and a 425 HP 91 Octane hot tune was added. It runs an in-tank Corvette/F-body fuel pump on a 87 fuel sending unit. It has not been on a dyno but the tuners estimates feel about right the best I can tell. It can be a difficult at times driving a hotrod engine backed by a dump truck transmission (SM465). :lol: The engine wants to run like hell and the ancient trans doesn’t like to shift fast! A NV4500 is planned this December.

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Dirtylarry,

Thank you. Just wondering as my K20 rides..well...like a truck. My 98 1 ton Dodge 4x4 Cummins rode much better than this rig. I wonder how well it will flex when the time comes. Hmmmm

BTW. Love that blue. Might just have to paint my Baja Bug that color.

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[QUOTE=DirtyLarry;4207372]Sarge,

You would be crazy to install a Navistar 6.0L engine in anything other than a junk pile. 99% of the 6.0L VT365 (Powerstoke) engines give the rest a bad name. I can freely say that as I work for Navistar. :lol:

I dont know, my 6.0 has been real reliable and its been modded. I think the 6.0 is a great power plant, but I think the Ford techs that work on them caused most of the issues. My 06 has 63k on it and its been in the shop about 5 times in all that time. 1 time was caused by me.

Thats a debate for another pace and time though. We all like what we like and thats what makes the world do circles.

At any rate. I will stick with the TBI 350 I have from my 87, maybe do soame upgardes to it, and later down the road do something else.

I will say this though, IO red every post you make and your trucks have been my inspration.

Sarge

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yep. i have some painted all black on my truck. look up a couple posts