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When I upgrade my gauges that I don't like I am buying DD
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I emailed with the president of DD to explain my frustration with the gauges limitations vs the cost.. According to him they work fine out of the box if you have a carbureted engine with a turbo 350 trans. Um, I'm not really sure who would run that combo and use these high-tech gauges. Can you tell I soured on DD?? Marc |
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That's how they get you, charge a $100 for every BIM and you need 1 BIM for each extra thing you want. Then they don't guarantee anything because its all "univeral" or "custom" stuff. Unfortunately when you are the only name in the game, they can afford to do people dirty every once in a while.
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Well that sucks!!
Good to know, I will be in touch with you before I buy gauges, won't be for a while. Need to sell the new build first for sure. |
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Well I fired the motor this weekend. This time it fired right up just like on TV. No issues. That is how the first start up was supposed to go. No I can start assembling the rest of the front sheet metal.
I also hung the rear doors complete with seals and functioning latches and door hardware. The Suburban back door latches and hardware they don't reproduce. I reconditioned mine and modified a side door handle to work for the back doors. Very pleased how well they shut and seal. Full speed ahead. Looking for a late spring test drive... Marc |
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That's a big day! Congratulations.
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a milestone day for sure , Congrats
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Marc, congrats on the start up, can't wait for the test drive...Jim
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Congrats on the no issue first start up! That's always a great feeling!
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Awsome....starting to see the light at the end of a long tunnel....:cong:
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Congratulations Marc!! It's always funny when you see the "first start" on tv. You will have to have a pole to see weather your green truck or this truck wins lol.
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Dropped the wheels off this morning to be mounted/balanced. Picked up my carpet and last of the upholstery last night and I go to pick up my drive shaft tomorrow... Marc |
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I installed my driver seat (temporarily) to allow me to mount my throttle pedal and cable. I was fearing the worse with the throttle pedal as I needed to make a mount and since my firewall was painted it had to be a bolt in solution. The mount I made years ago was a weld on solution. I was pleased how well it all turned out. Most people that use these throttle bodies to simulate a carb use the drive my wire solution. For this reason, I needed to make my own bracket to hold the throttle cable. It turn out very clean. And get this.......it works great!!
So I fired the motor again with a throttle cable which allowed me to rev on it. I was blown away at how bad ass this motor and exhaust sounds. I laughed that I screwed up and build a race truck..ha ha. I will post a video on my IG page (Greenfield_speedshop) later this week. Even my 16 yr old son ran out to the garage for a closer look. That can attest to how good its sounds to get a 16yr old to react that fast. ha ha This was the first time I sat in the seat in the Suburban. The seat is so comfortable. Looking forward to some quality seat time this summer. I also installed my driveshaft that I had shortened and picked up Friday. Thanks Marc |
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Very nice.
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wow this looks so good.... love the seat, looks comfy.
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That is incredible!!! ;)
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that seat is so pretty, whole inside is looking amazing
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Further assembly of the front end. Trying to take my time and hide as many wires and stuff as possible. I like how hidden the AC lines are. Next is to finish wiring the front end (lights, AC and fans).
I'm also chasing down a pesky fuel leak at one of my fittings by the tank on the supply side. I finally took the fitting off and retightened. I hope that solved it. Thank you Marc |
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i hope my engine bay looks half as clean as that, super nice.
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The vison I have had in my head for years is slowing coming into focus.... Marc |
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It's a great feeling when your vision comes together as you where planning.
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As I get closer to thinking about that first drive I have been busy getting this thing legal. I recently put insurance on it. I go today to order plates. Getting a appointment at ANY MI SOS is a choir in itself.
I installed my rear bumper with the aid of my son. I had my factory bumper brackets powder coated quite a while back with the satin black wrinkle finish. We had to mount the bumper, get a placement for the hitch receiver hole. Unmount the bumper and then cut up said the new bumper. Then remount to check the hole placement....Spot on. I had done this process once before with a junk bumper so I had a general idea. The hitch receiver provied 2 functions. 1 - a lace to mount my plate. 2- Covers the hole in the bumper for the hidden hitch. After that I gave the bumper a brushed finish (not pictured). I need to remount the finished bumper. Marc |
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That finish looks good. The truck is coming together nicely.
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It is nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel tho. Marc |
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looks great, can't wait to see it all together.
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Its lookin soooooo good! love this build
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The suspense is killing me...I'm ready to see you making that 1st drive..!!!!
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I’m drooling.
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Like all the others, ready for more...Jim
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In case anyone was curious...Here is the before and after the brushed bumper treatment. Also a pic of the rear door glass.
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