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11-29-2009, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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Finally got the truck on the road.
Maiden was up to Dallas to for the holidays. Runs good but a serious gas hog. lol I got the new engine in about two weeks ago. 360 .60 over. stock intake and carb, with hooker comp headers.
I am going to have to upgrade the tranny in the spring. The th350 is only a 3 speed. I want something with overdrive. Only issues I had was the front suspension/steering is sloppy. Need to replace ball joints and bearings. Oh also about 5 miles from home on the trip back the front tire tread separated on me. I was hoping the tires would hold out till I got new rims. Oh well got to find a used tire shop to get a temp replacement.
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11-29-2009, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
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Glad you made it with no major problems. What rear end ratio are you you running? It shouldn't be too hard to find a tire to put on it 'til you get the new rims. LockDoc
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11-29-2009, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
sweet feels good I bet..
got pics
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11-29-2009, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
wish you were in Austin.... I have some left over tires in the storage that I would give you.....
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11-29-2009, 10:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
Man I cannot wait for the maiden voyage trip in mine...
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11-29-2009, 11:07 PM | #6 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
I dont have any idea what the ratio is. Stock I would assume.
Thanks Tony, wish I was too. I have a shop up the road from me thay sells used tires. Will get one there.
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11-29-2009, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
but I got to say it ...
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11-29-2009, 11:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: Finally got the truck on the road.
These pics are from when I got her. I have painted the flat bed and shaved the trim off since then. Ill try to take some tomorrow if it doesnt rain.
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1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster Last edited by kevmic28; 11-29-2009 at 11:54 PM. |
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