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olblue81 · 01-20-2006, 09:17 AM

I finally figured out how to post pics so here's one of my truck. Stupid place to take a photo with a pole right behind it.

It's sitting a little high, but when I get it lowered it'll look a lot better.

72MARIO · 01-20-2006, 07:33 PM

That's one really nice truck as it sits. Good choice on the cam I have the same one in my 67. I love the way the truck runs. What millage do you get out of it ?
Now if the body on my 84 looked half that nice I would be set......

olblue81 · 01-21-2006, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Your truck looks good on my screensaver.
As for mpg, I don't really check all that often. I only drive it in the summer. But last time I did I got about 16 at 120 kmh on the highway. But that was with a set of wasted plug wires that were arcing on the headers so there may be a bit more in there. I suspect that with 3.42's I'll pick up a bit more mileage because I only pull about 1600 at 100 k. Kinda low with a carb and a cam that doesn't have great bottom end. With the new gears I'd be right about 2000-2200 at the speed I like to go.
Right after I get it lowered and the new gears the next project is to build the 406 I have in the shop.

01-20-2006, 09:17 AM	#1
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Pics of my 81 I finally figured out how to post pics so here's one of my truck. Stupid place to take a photo with a pole right behind it. It's sitting a little high, but when I get it lowered it'll look a lot better. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

01-20-2006, 07:33 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Pics of my 81 That's one really nice truck as it sits. Good choice on the cam I have the same one in my 67. I love the way the truck runs. What millage do you get out of it ? Now if the body on my 84 looked half that nice I would be set...... __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-21-2006, 10:12 PM	#3
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: Pics of my 81 Thanks for the compliments. Your truck looks good on my screensaver. As for mpg, I don't really check all that often. I only drive it in the summer. But last time I did I got about 16 at 120 kmh on the highway. But that was with a set of wasted plug wires that were arcing on the headers so there may be a bit more in there. I suspect that with 3.42's I'll pick up a bit more mileage because I only pull about 1600 at 100 k. Kinda low with a carb and a cam that doesn't have great bottom end. With the new gears I'd be right about 2000-2200 at the speed I like to go. Right after I get it lowered and the new gears the next project is to build the 406 I have in the shop. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.



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