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07-18-2014, 06:50 PM
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Best $500 or less spent
Just looking for some ideas how about the best $500 or less spent on a mod or upgrade on your truck
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07-18-2014, 07:00 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Do the safety stuff up to snuff first, tires, brakes front and rear, steering components, suspension. Then get or do a real tune up, rebuild carb, check distributor for mech & vac advance operation, new spark plugs, wires, etc. Now if all that stuff is good it's time to play, stereo, serpentine drive system, seat covers, head light relay kit, exhaust system........there's no end to the list.
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07-18-2014, 07:02 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Thanks just looking for some fun stuff after all the safety stuffs been done
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07-18-2014, 07:25 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
a psychologist pyschodave80 ?
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07-18-2014, 07:35 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Nah just a nickname from high school I was just a little crazy
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07-18-2014, 08:09 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Eaton posi-traction unit. Best 400 bucks you can spend on your rig.
Gary
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07-18-2014, 09:36 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
spend it on fuel and drive it!
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07-18-2014, 10:13 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Any idea of what year make and model vehicle we're asked an opinion on?
There are variations in the last 100 years. |
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07-18-2014, 10:31 PM
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Location: Bartlesville, OK
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
67 to 72 mines a 70 lwb automatic with a 350
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07-19-2014, 12:44 AM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
I personally recommend
Sway bars Overdrive transmission Hid head lights Exhaust Posi rear end
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1969 C10 SWB -- LS 5.3 4L60E , CC LT HEADERS, 2.5" X-PIPE ,P&P THROTTLE BODY, CAI, ELECTRIC FANS, 3:73 GEARS, TRAC LOCK, 22" BOYDS , VINTAGE AIR, DAKOTA DIGITAL, 2013 LTZ LEATHER SEATS, PIONEER DD NAVI, 4.5˝ FIBERGLASS COWL HOOD, MCGAUGHYS DISK BRAKE CONVERSION 2.5 DROP SPINDLE 6/8 STATIC DROP . 
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07-19-2014, 01:48 AM
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motor exploder
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
^ I agree - exhaust (w/headers!), sway bars, posi are the first things I do to any truck I've had, and usually in that order.
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07-19-2014, 05:12 AM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
72 swb stepside factory v8/ auto ex army or air force truck. Best $500 I ever spent. Delivered 40 miles to boot!
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07-19-2014, 10:06 AM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Seat covers.
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07-19-2014, 10:49 AM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
For me it is all about the stance. Do front & rear lowering springs, rear blocks and rebuilding the front end. I want it to look killer!!
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07-19-2014, 01:28 PM
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Location: Eastern Shore VA
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
Sway bar, lenses and gaskets all around, headlight relay harness upgrade, new interior door handles and window cranks, and any other small parts that you never think about. Most just concentrate on the big ticket items but a bunch of the small things that finish out a rig really show attention to detail and take it to a higher level.
My 2 pennies
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07-19-2014, 01:32 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
I'm loving it lots of great info from all the board members again thanks for all the replys
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07-19-2014, 02:09 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
I bought the "No Limit" rear shock relocation kit and installed on my 71. Man what a differance it made. They are a board vendor also. Here is my photo gallery with install pictures. Start on page 8 and go back towards 1.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...at=1830&page=8  http://nolimit.net/
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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07-19-2014, 02:35 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
x2 - HUGE Difference!!
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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07-19-2014, 02:54 PM
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Re: Best $500 or less spent
I agree, update the safety stuff first. Then have fun with it.
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