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dhughins · 01-31-2013, 11:23 PM

I'm looking at getting some of my money back from the government. I might end up with $1000 to spend on my truck. What upgrades y'all recommend?

Here is a list but I don't know what I need/want most. Feel free to suggest anything I don't have listed.

I would say wheels and tires but I need the rear swapped to 5 lugs 1st.

1. Move gas tank under bed
2. New carpet
3. 5 lug axles for rear(I have 5 lug front but 6 lug rear)
4. power steering
5. Street demon carb (my quadrajet needs new choke and complete rebuild)
6. New gauges
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**68bowtie** · 01-31-2013, 11:52 PM

To celebrate your 427th post... New engine!!

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69GWC · 02-01-2013, 12:02 AM

Well it sounds like #5 is the most important, I mean it does not matter if it has the other things if it does not run..

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dhughins · 02-01-2013, 12:26 AM

A 427 would be awesome.
Yeah I'm definitley gonna have to get a carb of some kind. It runs now but with no choke have to keep gassing it to warm up has a off idle stumble and the bearings in it are worn.
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cdowns · 02-01-2013, 01:04 AM

i always used my tax returns back when i was younger to buy a real high quality tool that would last me a lifetime

Beetle · 02-01-2013, 01:20 AM

I have a five lugger you can have for $75... you pay shipping

Dad just bought the new Street Demon for the truck we are building. Its a new carb on the market, I wonder what it will sound like and how it will perform.

dhughins · 02-01-2013, 02:21 AM

Beetle how much to ship to 36360? Yeah the street demon looks cool I've read everything I can find about em and it all sounds good. There was a video I found where Chuck Woolery installed and tested one on his chevelle. It was kinda likes commercial online.

About buying tools there are alot of big ones i need but I don't have a shop and not enough $ to build one.
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SS Tim · 02-01-2013, 05:56 AM

Be like the rest of us and buy another project!

Hubscrub · 02-01-2013, 07:26 AM

Saveing account
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**TBONE1964** · 02-01-2013, 08:16 AM

In my humble opinion:

1. Move gas tank under bed / #6 If you must but I like the tank where the General put it.
2. New carpet / #2 makes the whole interior look better.
3. 5 lug axles for rear(I have 5 lug front but 6 lug rear) / #1 get them matched up.
4. power steering / #3 easier on the arms.
5. Street demon carb (my quadrajet needs new choke and complete rebuild) #5 I prefer a qjet and the are easy to repair/rebuild.
6. New gauges / #4 do they exsisiting gauges work?

I am sure before the end of this, you will be so confused that you will do what you already have in mind.
Have fun.

67gmcclassic · 02-01-2013, 09:11 AM

the real question is, what shouldn't you buy.

MARKDTN · 02-01-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

Saveing account
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Along those lines, adjust your W2 so you get your money throughtout the year instead of the government holding it and paying you no interest. I'd rather owe a little than get any back. Think about it, you would get almost $100 a month raise.

But since you are already here:
Power Steering
5-lugs rear
fix your gauges
Fuel injection retrofit instead of any carburetor

**steelhorse** · 02-01-2013, 10:27 AM

If you look around you can probably do several of them. You should be able to find a diff for around $150 to $200 carpet for $100. Get a power steering for a junked 73-87 for around $100. Carb for $300 to $400. Just be patient and look around and you might get it all.

**Graham57a** · 02-01-2013, 10:40 AM

I would do
#1 New Carb (maybe a used holley or nicer quadrajet)
#2 Power Steering
#3 Carpet
#4 Rearend
#5 Gas Tank
Carb and power steering make the truck more enjoyable to drive. Carpet makes in interior look brand new and make it more enjoyable to drive. Rearend isn't necessary for function or driveability, just one of those things that lingers in your head, and gas tank is safer in the cab then under the bed. And moving the tank requires body work and that takes a lot of time and $$$$

mgkgmc · 02-01-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 67gmcclassic

the real question is, what shouldn't you buy.

A Ford!

Sorry Ford guys.

*dohyde34* · 02-01-2013, 03:34 PM

i am going to buy gauges and the cpp grand slam kit. i am uber excited

Aaron Burkemper · 02-01-2013, 03:41 PM

Send the Q-jet out for a thorough refurb.

PS will make it feel like a different truck.

Gauges are good to have.

dhughins · 02-01-2013, 03:54 PM

Where do u get carpet for $100? I've seen it about 160 or more. I'm putting some in savings just not all of it. It's scary to adjust my w2 cause I have 2 jobs and 1 of them is self employed so I have to deal with a 1099 and self employment taxes. I feel better leaving it like it is. There have been many years where I had to pay.
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Hubscrub · 02-01-2013, 04:06 PM

Try stock interiors, last I looked there carpet was around $120
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oldblue1968chevy · 02-01-2013, 04:20 PM

5 lug axle carb or save it.

TobyArnot · 02-01-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Along those lines, adjust your W2 so you get your money throughtout the year instead of the government holding it and paying you no interest. I'd rather owe a little than get any back. Think about it, you would get almost $100 a month raise.

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First order of business should be to update your withholding so that you get $0 refund. Letting this tax and spend government keep your $1000 for a year with NO INTEREST is just not smart. Years ago, with help from a tax advisor, I was able to find a way to keep my own money. I generally have to pay a very small amount and I don't pay until April 15. This may sound strange at first, but would your bank loan you money without charging you interest? Didn't think so ! Sorry for hi-jacking this thread, but I couldn't help myself.

shawno72 · 02-01-2013, 05:02 PM

I'm doing a 700r4

02-01-2013, 02:21 AM	#7
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Beetle how much to ship to 36360? Yeah the street demon looks cool I've read everything I can find about em and it all sounds good. There was a video I found where Chuck Woolery installed and tested one on his chevelle. It was kinda likes commercial online. About buying tools there are alot of big ones i need but I don't have a shop and not enough $ to build one. Posted via Mobile Device

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Be like the rest of us and buy another project! __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Saveing account Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 02-01-2013 at 07:31 AM.

02-01-2013, 08:16 AM	#10
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: tax return time. what should i buy In my humble opinion: 1. Move gas tank under bed / #6 If you must but I like the tank where the General put it. 2. New carpet / #2 makes the whole interior look better. 3. 5 lug axles for rear(I have 5 lug front but 6 lug rear) / #1 get them matched up. 4. power steering / #3 easier on the arms. 5. Street demon carb (my quadrajet needs new choke and complete rebuild) #5 I prefer a qjet and the are easy to repair/rebuild. 6. New gauges / #4 do they exsisiting gauges work? I am sure before the end of this, you will be so confused that you will do what you already have in mind. Have fun.

02-01-2013, 09:11 AM	#11
67gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 25	Re: tax return time. what should i buy the real question is, what shouldn't you buy.

01-31-2013, 11:23 PM	#1
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	tax return time. what should i buy I'm looking at getting some of my money back from the government. I might end up with $1000 to spend on my truck. What upgrades y'all recommend? Here is a list but I don't know what I need/want most. Feel free to suggest anything I don't have listed. I would say wheels and tires but I need the rear swapped to 5 lugs 1st. 1. Move gas tank under bed 2. New carpet 3. 5 lug axles for rear(I have 5 lug front but 6 lug rear) 4. power steering 5. Street demon carb (my quadrajet needs new choke and complete rebuild) 6. New gauges Posted via Mobile Device

01-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: tax return time. what should i buy To celebrate your 427th post... New engine!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-01-2013, 12:02 AM	#3
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Well it sounds like #5 is the most important, I mean it does not matter if it has the other things if it does not run.. Posted via Mobile Device

02-01-2013, 12:26 AM	#4
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: tax return time. what should i buy A 427 would be awesome. Yeah I'm definitley gonna have to get a carb of some kind. It runs now but with no choke have to keep gassing it to warm up has a off idle stumble and the bearings in it are worn. Posted via Mobile Device

02-01-2013, 01:04 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tax return time. what should i buy i always used my tax returns back when i was younger to buy a real high quality tool that would last me a lifetime __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-01-2013, 01:20 AM	#6
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: tax return time. what should i buy I have a five lugger you can have for $75... you pay shipping Dad just bought the new Street Demon for the truck we are building. Its a new carb on the market, I wonder what it will sound like and how it will perform. __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

02-01-2013, 10:27 AM	#13
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: tax return time. what should i buy If you look around you can probably do several of them. You should be able to find a diff for around $150 to $200 carpet for $100. Get a power steering for a junked 73-87 for around $100. Carb for $300 to $400. Just be patient and look around and you might get it all.

02-01-2013, 10:40 AM	#14
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: tax return time. what should i buy I would do #1 New Carb (maybe a used holley or nicer quadrajet) #2 Power Steering #3 Carpet #4 Rearend #5 Gas Tank Carb and power steering make the truck more enjoyable to drive. Carpet makes in interior look brand new and make it more enjoyable to drive. Rearend isn't necessary for function or driveability, just one of those things that lingers in your head, and gas tank is safer in the cab then under the bed. And moving the tank requires body work and that takes a lot of time and $$$$ __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

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dohyde34 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Emmett, id Posts: 331	Re: tax return time. what should i buy i am going to buy gauges and the cpp grand slam kit. i am uber excited

02-01-2013, 03:41 PM	#17
Aaron Burkemper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Melle, MO Posts: 104	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Send the Q-jet out for a thorough refurb. PS will make it feel like a different truck. Gauges are good to have. __________________ 1971 C20 "Shreck" 1980 C30 dump bed "Ratchett"



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02-01-2013, 03:54 PM	#18
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Where do u get carpet for $100? I've seen it about 160 or more. I'm putting some in savings just not all of it. It's scary to adjust my w2 cause I have 2 jobs and 1 of them is self employed so I have to deal with a 1099 and self employment taxes. I feel better leaving it like it is. There have been many years where I had to pay. Posted via Mobile Device

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Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: tax return time. what should i buy Try stock interiors, last I looked there carpet was around $120 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

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