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I wont be getting a z71 or 4x4 though so i cant really go off those numbers.. And if i do get a new truck itll be better than the 9 or 10 mpg i figure i get now...

Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb
 

Get a 4 banger baby square( S-10) 82-93..

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My dad gets 18mpg out of a 2006 chevy crew 2wd, depends on how you drive and you can tell how he drives because mine would be 14 out of the same truck :lol:

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Ive got an 02 Silverado shortwide with 2" drop shackles that gets around 21 mpg. Its an auto 2wd roll up windows and manual locks. But it only has 64k miles. May actually sell it soon too. Oh yeah has the 4.3 v6.

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Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed :lol:

Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb
 

A decision you won't regret.

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Glad you are keeping it. It will never be an economy vehicle, but I hope you can improve your mileage.

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Glad to hear that for sure!:metal:

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Glad to hear it man. I know how depressing the gas situation is right now. However, you would have really kicked yourself down the road for selling it. Trust me I know more times than I would care to share. :lol:

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:thumbs:

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I might have missed it in here, but have you thought about an engine swap, Lq4 / 4L60e maybe get you around 20-22mpg?

If you look hard enough you can find the whole package for $2-3K and after spending that you still save money after years of paying at the pump with 9-10mpg.

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Yeah i have, but i just dont have the money or time for that.. Hopefully in the future though

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Yeah I hear ya on the money thing, thats why my trucks are just sitting there. Good Luck with it. And btw you got a sweet lookin truck there my friend :metal:

Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb
 

Well guys its about time for an update, theirs good news and bad news..
Bad news first.. A few weeks ago i rearended someone, luckily i was only going about 5 if that, their trailor hitch went through my grill, and best my lower grill panel and grill support.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/DSCN2631.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/DSCN2630.jpg

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Now on to the good news! One of my bestfriends has a 84 k10. He had a stock grill he gave me, and i found a lower grill panel with trim on it and grill support at a salvage yard. So it "only" cost me $25. I got out lucky.. Also i added a little twist to the "new" grill that i think turned out awesome.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/IMG_1341.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/IMG_1416.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/DSCN2798.jpg

Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb
 

Looks even better than before! Hate it that you had the accident though.

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Thanks, I really like this look better than before. Just wish it didnt have to happen that way..

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The stock grill looks so much better. Awesome truck man.

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Looks good!!

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Nice truck, really like the paint and the stance it has! I'm also restoring my truck with my dad, also my first vehicle. :D

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Been there... I understand what you mean though, I'm in college and I live at home so I drive back and forth to class all day and... it costs a lot... lol. But I don't think I could sell my truck... I just like it too much.

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Wow man, that's an awesome truck. I too started my 75 C10 with my dad when I was 16. It was close to being completed and I ended up getting t-boned on my way to school back in May. It sucks, but I'm slowly buying new parts to get her looking pretty again!

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Sorry to hear about the motivation to swap grills, but it turned out good. If you want I have a set of 85-87 headlight buckets. I always liked them better than the 83-84 ones. Just my .02 though.

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Man,
Sorry to hear about the crunch of the old grill but the new one looks great.

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Saw your truck at Academy the other evening. The grill looks even better in person!