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01-14-2010, 04:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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100% chevy fan from Louisiana
I have a 1987 Silverado with a 385 fastburn 350cid crate engine topped off with the Pro flow 2 MPFI from Edelbrock, a fresh 700r4, and 3.73s in the rear matched up with a detriot locker. I have been working on this truck for a while now. I work over seas and my time is limited. While I am at work I dream of things to do to this truck. I havent got the fuel injection fine tuned but I am considering a dyno. I am looking to upgrade to wideband o2s before dyno tunning. I am still working on cosmetics. I am working on the interior at the moment. I have all the sound deadner and components but they need some match work done to them. For the body...I have a decent paint job on it but still need a stripe on the upper seam of the two tone. I been seriously considering the factory stripe. I will be looking at all you guys rides for ideas. I look forward to being in the chevy truck family with yawl. Hope I can help along the way. WOW I cant believe the information and pics I have seen so far.
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01-14-2010, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Louisiana
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Welcome from north Louisiana.
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01-14-2010, 11:49 AM
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Yup, you made it to the right place.
Welcome aboard from Northern California!
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01-14-2010, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
G'day and welcome from down under... glad to see you found us.
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01-14-2010, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Only pic I have for now. I will post some soon. Glad to be here!
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01-14-2010, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Oh that is gorgeous. Does your bike fit in the tray?
I love the colours. Get your camera out and find us some more pix
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01-15-2010, 03:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
As soon as I get back home I will take some pics and round up a few from the beginning. The truck body was decent without any rust. It did have some bent fenders and doors. Instead of body filler I just replaced them. Not the best move considering the adjustments that had to be done with aftermarket parts. The complete front clip had to be changed, new bumpers, every piece of rubber has been replaced on..in...under...around, all new body bushings, all new steering components, crate engine, rebuilt 88 700r4, and a simple 2/2 drop. In the rear drop I used shackles only...I am thinking of changing the hangers to get that slight rake out of it. I have Junk Yard Dog Coddingtons 17x10 all the way around wrapped in BFGs. After looking here at all the big wheels it appears my 17s dont fill in the finder wells like most. I am not into dropping too much because I do live in Loiusiana. Drove through it lately? Roads are bad especially out in the country like I am. So, yea I did skimp in the suspension. I like my wheels but never again will I get aluminum! The truck isnt too much customized but it gets attention especially when people hear it. It sounds good. I cant believe how poular these ole square runners are. I have seen some real talent in this site. I am excited to be a part of it. Thanks for your help here. I just ordered all my interior components from Captchaos...Door panels, head liner, carpet, and a few other items from various companies. So, the interior will be my next project along with pin stripe. Neither will much over factory appeariance.
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01-15-2010, 03:10 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Nope I have never driven through Louisiana. I take your word for it.
I have a brand new Ford and they told me the other day that if I drive it on dirt then I void the warranty... guess there are no XR6 utes in Louisiana huh?
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01-15-2010, 07:14 AM
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Gettin It One Pice At A Time
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: everett, washington
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Wow that's a awesome rig man! Great job! There is one thing every new person needs to known. The people on this site LOVE pics! Lol, its pretty much mandatory, more the better! Anyway, don't be afraid to ask "stupid" questions. there is so much knowledge to be learned Here. I can't wait to hear more from ya! Welcome from the great NW!
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RIP ELJAY   Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby |
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01-15-2010, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Welcome from Maryland,brudda.Beautiful truck you have with some mighty fine motorvation all inside and under it.This site can satisfy your hunger while away from your fine steed.It`s good to have another 100% Chevy man on the site.I`m actually a 50/50 Chevy/GMC man,but 100% GM all the way!Once you`ve had the best there`s no use for the rest.I see you also have a gas miser next to it.Nice to have something fast that doesn`t gulp gas,huh?
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01-15-2010, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
I would like to thank you guys/gal for the compliments. I look foward to looking at and providing many pics. I just have to get my hands on them. The one pic that I posted is the only one available. oh...I do have one with the bed off as I am doing my fuel line and fuel tank replacement for the new MPFI I just completed. I am smokin em down as it was very easy being no weight. People on here are very helpful and I hope to help to. I will get that pic posted shortly. Once again thanks for the great welcome!
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01-15-2010, 11:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Here is my truck as I burn out with my bed off.
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87 Silverado MPFI 385 FB crate 350 cid 700r4 3.73w/detroit locker. |
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01-15-2010, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklinton, La.
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Here is my truck as I burn out with my bed off. I will try one more time.
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87 Silverado MPFI 385 FB crate 350 cid 700r4 3.73w/detroit locker. |
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01-16-2010, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Is that a Louisiana road? - looks good to me
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The story of the Chev http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lara-W...57722947611198 Pictures of my gorgeous baby: http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/u...rgeous%20Chev/ My personal blog - Bliss on the Blacktop www.blissontheblacktop.com |
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01-16-2010, 12:04 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Gulfport, Ms
Posts: 833
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Clean Truck! Welcome
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01-21-2010, 07:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: New Orleans area
Posts: 198
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
A big welcome from the New Orleans area - Metairie, to be precise!
Nice truck!
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10-10-2014, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member
 Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Franklinton, LA
Posts: 256
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Re: 100% chevy fan from Louisiana
Glad to see you on here Tony. Didn't know you ordered all PB!
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