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JRANGER 03-11-2013 12:21 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Got the truck on the interstate and she is much easier to get going 70 and maintain that speed. However somethibg is def wrong with the speedo. Its off sometimes by 10mph and sometimes 20. When I was going 50mph I was actually going 70 and 30 was going 40. Not sure if my gauge has gona bad, my speedo gear, or I just don't have the cable in all the way
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77ChevySharkBite 03-11-2013 12:44 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Try regreasing it, because mine is real jumpy until about 45+ I'm not saying that's the issue but just an option to maybe look at you know?
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JRANGER 03-11-2013 01:21 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Yea its nit jumpy I've had it stick like woukdnt go past 40 at times etc
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77ChevySharkBite 03-12-2013 08:58 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
hey man, you ever figure out what might possibly be causing the issue with your speedo, or still trying to figure it out?

JRANGER 03-12-2013 11:08 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
havent had a chance to check it out.. Been all over with PT and such... Plus i can crawl under the car either

77ChevySharkBite 03-12-2013 11:16 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Ahh I see, makes sense

JRANGER 03-15-2013 02:26 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Ordered the final piece of patch sheet metal i need to de-rust the truck.. Called tabco today and got a small rear quater patch...Basically they are custom cutting me a piece so i dont buy the full 8ft piece...So from the rear of the bed wheel well about 6inces long and 14" tall.. $22 aint bad.... So hopefully i get that early next week before i go back to work and get it cut out and welded in :)

77ChevySharkBite 03-18-2013 08:46 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Woohoo!!! Sounds legit man, looking forward to it!

JRANGER 03-19-2013 03:14 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
5 Attachment(s)
Well I got started about 10am this morning and went and put some bondo on the fender weld holes from the trim pieces. Then i came inside and was switching laundry into the dryer and a knock on the door. Whaaaat....UPS??? OMG The truck patch!! Soooooo I went to work!! bahaha So yeah...It didnt turn out perfect especially around the center...Initially it wall flush but it popped out a bit after a few spot welds....It was kinda weird put i managed to get it pretty decent. Im getting better thats for sure


Now laying around so my knee doesnt swell

77ChevySharkBite 03-19-2013 03:17 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Looks sharp man!! Great work!! I'm digging your wheels definitely awesome looking!!

JRANGER 03-19-2013 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite (Post 5957446)
Looks sharp man!! Great work!! I'm digging your wheels definitely awesome looking!!



Thanks man!! Its nice to get a lil work done

77ChevySharkBite 03-19-2013 03:33 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Yeah, I need to finish my bed, and start tearing the truck down some more haha, I'm trying to get a friend over tonight going to buy new locks for the doors and new ignition being due to the fact my keys are about a flat as possible and wouldn't hurt to get some new stuff either.

JRANGER 03-19-2013 03:41 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Yeah I might do the whole ignition and door lock thing too so all keys match...Too many keys

77ChevySharkBite 03-19-2013 03:44 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Yeah, I think they were abused a little back before the PO hopefully when I change them, I don't have to worry about them again. Yeah I have all my keys on my DD set only key on my truck key is for the garage, because it's a garaged truck.

JRANGER 03-19-2013 03:51 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Between the truck and my mustang i have 8 keys...Craziness

77ChevySharkBite 03-19-2013 03:57 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
if we're talking total keys not just car keys I have I think about 12 or 13 but that's total.

JRANGER 03-19-2013 04:00 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Truck: 1 ignition key, 1 door lock, 1 gas cap key, 1 truck box key, and 1 master lock key for the bed chain lock

Stang: 1 ignition, 1 door lock, 1 trunk

lol

77ChevySharkBite 03-19-2013 04:03 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
lol yeah you got me beat haha! I just have a total of 4 2 ignition/door for my DD, and 1 door, 1 ignition for the truck. Just think we only have 2 vehicles imagine the people that have like 3 and 4 cars now thats crazy haha

Rusbuilt 03-19-2013 04:25 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Patch looks good Jeff!

cubber 03-20-2013 08:24 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5957578)
Patch looks good Jeff!

Fo' sho!

thelonerife 03-20-2013 08:40 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
good job Jeff.

JRANGER 03-21-2013 10:49 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Hey Rus..

What do you think about this bolt on kit for the rear?
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/14BSRW.html

THE "10" SILVERADO 03-21-2013 10:51 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
Little late on the speedo but mine shows 100 when I'm doing like 70.....I just figure the gears are off and it's mechanical so it probably isn't going to be as accurate as a newer electronic one.

Rusbuilt 03-21-2013 11:52 PM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
That would be a lot cheaper Jeff! I like it!

JRANGER 03-22-2013 12:13 AM

Re: Project 78 High Sierra
 
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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5962874)
That would be a lot cheaper Jeff! I like it!


I will get with you next week to make sure I order everything I need :) Just to make sure... How do i double check to make sure I have the 14 bolt rear? lol I know nothing! ahhhhh!!! lol

I can go ahead and order the brackets to start with.. Then call support and get eveything else from Oreliys. Just not sure what brake lines etc i need to get


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