Newbe saying Hi!!!!!
 

I've been lurking on here for a while admiring the trucks on here...I bought a 81" GMC shortbed fleetside from my uncle for $600;) 2yrs ago. It was in rough shape but I wanted something to play with. As soon as I got it home I started on it... so far... this is what I have done

truck came with a 96" Suburban 5.7 w/rollercam

mods I added:
New windshield
all new lights(everything new)
99' Yukon 5.7 vortec heads
GM Z06 Vette beehive springs
Will Hoite's Roller Cam 270dur,495/502 lift 218/224@50(not big enough..taking out)
Edelbrock 750 w/performer RPM (replica)Intake
Headers
Summit race Mufflers/2.5" alum pipe and turndowns(too dam quiet..taking them off) going with flowsound race mufflers and 3" out the back:metal:
Whiteface Gauge kit(just purchased a new set of gauges with actual gauges instead of indicator lights)
Proform Race Distributer


I did the engine mods myself... I'm taking the engine out again to change camshafts and more compression, and while the engine is out I'm taking the front cap and bed off to get it lookin pretty underneath. I will do a 4"-6" drop while everything is apart. I have the normal floorpan, cab corners and bottom quarters to change out... its not bad though. I'll post pics when I get to my home computer.

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a few pics

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;)...it isnt much.. just getting started. Didnt have plans on taking it that far..but instead of buying a new truck, I'd rather have a new 81" Short Box:metal:

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I also race motorcycles.... If I can stop spending $$$ on this bike I can finish my truck:fb:

before anyone asks... I'm 6'4" 330lbs and I ride my own bike:metal: fastest I have been is 8.6@166mph in the 1/4mile:ito:

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few of my videos....;)

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cool truck and the bike looks a little fast :lol:

Welcome to the site!! :metal:

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Welcome to the site

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thanks....:lol:

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Good looking truck they are addictive as far as the bike goes I can tell theres a few screws loose. (not on the bike) J/K:welcoem:

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:lol::lol:... wait till I finish the truck:lol::lol: I've been having the speed bug for years

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Welcome! That's a fast bike, can't wait to see your progress on the truck!

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I was just in Rockingham,NC at the ROCK last month:metal:

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truck runs and drives great... just dont have enough get up and go.. I'll try some 410gears, a different camshaft and raising the compression to see if i can get it do pep up a bit. If it dont wake up I have another vortec block that i'll do a 383 with if I have too:mm:

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Cool! I haven't been over there, but I'm really glad they re-opened it. I was really PO'ed when NASCAR took it and North Wilksboro off the schedule.
I've got a vortec headed 383 in mine and I really like it. I had a TH350 and 3.42 gears, now I've got a 700R4 and am seriously thinking about 3.73 gears, but's mostly a street cruiser.

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Duuude.... You sure know how to make an entrance !!! http://www.floridatrailriders.org/ft.../biker_h4h.gif :lol:


Your bike vids took me back 25 yrs when a buddy was racing Kawi's.....

I'm sure with your need for speed, You'll have the shortbox flyin in no time. ;)

Welcome Aboard !

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thanks... my plan is to carry the bike in the back of the truck, go to the track and race both;) I have to at least get it in the 12sec range before I begin to be happy with it.:lol:

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I have a buddy that went 3.73 with a 700R4.. made a BIG difference in perf and he gets real good gas mileage. He has 20" wheels with 255-35-20's in the rear, thats when I made the decision to try 4.10 with either a 22"or 24" rear