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lower50's 05-19-2021 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 8922471)
Upgrading to the powerstroke, uh oh, here goes the money train. :lol: Just start out in the beginning with a hydra and a T4 turbo set up. IDI's are alright, but you're going to love that PSD as you already said double the power. I really, really wanted to put a 7.3 PSD in my 40 ford but I just couldn't remove the 354 Hemi and justify it.

Ya like most toys they are never done and sometimes you go spiraling out of control. But honestly I have really enjoyed this motor and I built the truck to do everything but one thing I said when I was building it was I wanted it to run 14.?? sec in the quarter.
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Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 8922516)
oh my gawd this pic of all the slammed identical looking trucks reminded me of when Easy Riders bike show came to town and these two Harley dudes were outside talking about their "Factory Custom" baggers, and then I swear to you on my '54 one of them got on the wrong bike, it was so embarrassing, I loved it.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...9&d=1569513481

That is a great show and to see the only 3 GMC's there all in a row sitting on the ground was awesome!

lower50's 05-19-2021 04:03 PM

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First time out this year and I am loving the rear slider window and mirrors.
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youngrodder 05-20-2021 07:55 AM

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The first drive of spring is hard to beat.....Looking good out in the wild.

Marc

mongocanfly 05-20-2021 11:01 AM

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thats a nice looking lineup there in the barn..

Gregski 05-20-2021 12:22 PM

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looks great, watch your calves around those back bumper edges as you walk around her backwards, ask me how I know

lower50's 05-20-2021 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 8922846)
The first drive of spring is hard to beat.....Looking good out in the wild.

Marc

Agree nothing better Thanks
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Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 8922899)
thats a nice looking lineup there in the barn..

yes it was
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Originally Posted by Gregski (Post 8922931)
looks great, watch your calves around those back bumper edges as you walk around her backwards, ask me how I know

Thanks. 5 summers 22,300mi Have not hit them yet. The bumper is tucked in quite well.

lower50's 12-14-2021 04:29 PM

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Well I have spent a lot of time researching what power level and what parts I need for the 7.3L power stroke. I decided on 450whp 750wtq, so I ordered all the parts now, so I have them ready. Today the last of the fun parts showed up.
I works out to a stage 3 build. That should get my 5200lb truck moving real fast. Turbo is a 66/73mm ball bearing, I will start the motor build after I finish the 48 Chevy I'm working on now.
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piratexpress1369a 12-14-2021 09:33 PM

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Oh that is going to be fun lol

oldman3 12-14-2021 09:37 PM

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WOW...Jim

6DoF 12-17-2021 08:37 AM

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now we're talkin!

the torque of a modified diesel is addictive!!

lower50's 12-17-2021 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a (Post 9007169)
Oh that is going to be fun lol

Ya I might end up with a traction problem ;)
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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 9007171)
WOW...Jim

I know right
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Originally Posted by 6DoF (Post 9007826)
now we're talkin!

the torque of a modified diesel is addictive!!

Oh you got that right!! Wait the torque of any diesel is addictive. I love watching the speedo go up faster than the tack and you are only at 2000rpm.

lower50's 04-18-2022 06:39 PM

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Well Saturday I woke up the beast and put it on the hoist for it's yearly oil change, all 14L of it. Had to do a few other maintenance items also, grease, change rear gear oil, change out my sticking starter toggle switch to a good push button, new bolt in my wiggly side mirror. Other than that everything looks great. for 6 summers and 23,000mi of abuse.
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oldman3 04-18-2022 07:42 PM

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Bob, glad to see you getting it ready for the summer...Jim

6DoF 04-19-2022 05:41 AM

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wait ... did all the fun motor bits make it to their home under the hood?!?

Dieselwrencher 04-19-2022 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF (Post 9068925)
wait ... did all the fun motor bits make it to their home under the hood?!?

I'd say no. I see the PSD setting there in front of the truck in the pic.

lower50's 04-19-2022 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 9068803)
Bob, glad to see you getting it ready for the summer...Jim

It's the most wonderful time of the year lol
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Originally Posted by 6DoF (Post 9068925)
wait ... did all the fun motor bits make it to their home under the hood?!?

No not yet, I'm going to be building the powerstroke this summer and swapping it next winter with some other changes.
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 9068982)
I'd say no. I see the PSD setting there in front of the truck in the pic.

Yes you do. It keeps teasing me.

lower50's 04-19-2022 05:21 PM

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Well that was not nice for my Jeeps first drive of the season, welcome to southern Ontario.
Installed some blue LED strips in the grill and under the bed, should look really cool at night. I have them on there own switch. The weather should be good by Friday.
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piratexpress1369a 04-23-2022 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's (Post 9069199)
Well that was not nice for my Jeeps first drive of the season, welcome to southern Ontario.
Installed some blue LED strips in the grill and under the bed, should look really cool at night. I have them on there own switch. The weather should be good by Friday.
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They look awesome

lower50's 04-25-2022 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a (Post 9070712)
They look awesome

I need to see them at night still.

lower50's 04-25-2022 09:26 AM

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Sunday was a beautiful day for a drive!! Went to a local covered bridge for a destination. The sign says it's the last covered bridge in Ontario, built in 1881 is 198' long.
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youngrodder 04-25-2022 09:31 AM

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Great pic with the covered bridge. My family and I took a drive on Saturday and went thru a covered bridge not far from our house....

Marc

6DoF 04-25-2022 01:20 PM

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crazy activists blocking traffic! :lol: haha

lower50's 04-26-2022 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 9071310)
Great pic with the covered bridge. My family and I took a drive on Saturday and went thru a covered bridge not far from our house....

Marc

Nice they make great destinations.
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Originally Posted by 6DoF (Post 9071424)
crazy activists blocking traffic! :lol: haha

Yes I was protesting!! I just haven't figured out what yet. lol

piratexpress1369a 04-26-2022 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's (Post 9071307)
Sunday was a beautiful day for a drive!! Went to a local covered bridge for a destination. The sign says it's the last covered bridge in Ontario, built in 1881 is 198' long.
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Where is that bridge

lower50's 04-27-2022 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a (Post 9071929)
Where is that bridge

Shhhhhhh it's a secret!! lol
It's in between Guelph and Elmira called West mount rose.


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