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Cruising pics - 10/19
Finally got to take the truck out and really stretch out it's legs. I snapped a few pics along the way. BTW...it was 75* to 80* and clear here in San Antonio. Awesome weather for topless driving.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Looks like fun and the truck looks great. Is this the first cruise since you did all the work?
Are those spot lights on the windshield frame?
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Awsome pics, how far did you go? gimme a couple of weeks and I'll be right behind you. Don't laugh just yet, the tranny is out and sitting on the back of the Jeep. I'm dropping it off at the shop tomorrow. Anyways, how'd the Blazer do?
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
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Yeah, they're spotlights. PO put them on. When I do paint in a couple of years, they'll come off. Blazer did great. I need to adjust my pinion angle since going to the CV rear driveshaft. It's got some vibration, but a great ride otherwise. |
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
That's awesome dude.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
What are the highway RPM's running now with the .70 overdrive?
...I forget, what's your axle ratio & tire size? Nice you got out for a drive, nice day for it by the looks. C'mon up next year and drive over to Mich. with us. ![]() A road trip like that would be the only way to break it in right. ![]() |
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
I think the speedo is a bit off. But, it looks right around 2000 rpm at 70mph. 4.10 gears with 35's.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
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I will be down there (San Antonio) 11-1 through 11-8 (and a day or two in Houston during that time) - you guys doing anything that week? Congrats on getting the Blazer out and about - I am sure it is nice to be done with the work and finally get to enjoy it! Last edited by lks dcvn; 10-20-2008 at 09:05 AM. |
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
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How's the ride at 70? I've got tire balance issues that definitely keep me from exploring that speed.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
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If your tires are a true 35" then my calculator says you should be turning 1,930 rpm. Doesn't look like your speedo is off much. rpm = (mph x gear ratio x 336) / tire diameter
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
love the pics and you k5. what kind of roll bar is in your truck I have been looking but can't find anything like it.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Hey lks dcvn, what'cha comming down for? We can def do something. The Blazer shld be running by then. What days are you free? Mario
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
I was just in San Antonio last week, love the riverwalk....
nice pics.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Very nice ride ya got there love that paint job.
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Thanks. People either tend to love it or hate it. It grows on you after a while. I think the PO is either was very ADHD or had some form of schizophrenia when he was dreaming up the paint. When I eventually get around to paint, I'll take it down to just 2 colors with a 2 tone. I'm still up in the air as to whether or not to keep the true fire on the tailgate. But that decision is a couple of years from now... |
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Re: Cruising pics - 10/19
Thumb's up on the fat tube roll bar, got mine back a couple of weeks ago after having some modifications, now off to chrome.
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