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duwem · 06-10-2011, 10:20 AM

Few options I considered:

You can get a Chevy or a GMC. I like the chevy styling so thats what I got, there are more Chevys out there so there are more parts.

You can get a 3 or 5 window cab. I think the bubble corner windows dont look good so I got a 3 window. The 5 windows are more desirable.

You can get a 3 on the tree or a 4 speed. Mine came with a 4, sucks for riding 3 wide, but thats what it had. First gear is stump puller gear so its really only a 3 for any driving.

I like the single piece side windows without vents. Mine had vents, but I got a second set of doors without them I will put on.

Depending on whether you want to keep it stock or not may depend on what other things like the different styles of shocks, etc.

My truck was updated with a pressure lube 235. Upgrade over the original engine which was not pressure lube.

The 54's has the different front grill and a single piece windshield. Some people take the earlier grill/sheet metal and put them on the 54 cab, which looks nice together.

There are A TON of afermarket parts for these trucks which makes them a great choice to work on.

06-10-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: looking to buy an AD Need Advice Few options I considered: You can get a Chevy or a GMC. I like the chevy styling so thats what I got, there are more Chevys out there so there are more parts. You can get a 3 or 5 window cab. I think the bubble corner windows dont look good so I got a 3 window. The 5 windows are more desirable. You can get a 3 on the tree or a 4 speed. Mine came with a 4, sucks for riding 3 wide, but thats what it had. First gear is stump puller gear so its really only a 3 for any driving. I like the single piece side windows without vents. Mine had vents, but I got a second set of doors without them I will put on. Depending on whether you want to keep it stock or not may depend on what other things like the different styles of shocks, etc. My truck was updated with a pressure lube 235. Upgrade over the original engine which was not pressure lube. The 54's has the different front grill and a single piece windshield. Some people take the earlier grill/sheet metal and put them on the 54 cab, which looks nice together. There are A TON of afermarket parts for these trucks which makes them a great choice to work on.