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SCOTI · 05-16-2012, 05:10 PM

The wheels look pretty good too in the most recent pics.... Did you wind up polishing them out or are they 'as-is' from the purchase?

rs72z · 05-16-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

Truck looks great!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The wheels look pretty good too in the most recent pics.... Did you wind up polishing them out or are they 'as-is' from the purchase?

Just like i got them from you, except for a good washing. I'm still working out a few bugs, when i get time i'm going to polish them.
Give me a call when you get a chance.

Leedogg · 05-19-2012, 03:05 PM

I vote for no tailgate band! Man you truck came out so nice- you should be very proud for sure.

17 mpg with the 5.3. i am sold! That's my plan.

Gordonr1973 · 05-19-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leedogg

I vote for no tailgate band! Man you truck came out so nice- you should be very proud for sure.

17 mpg with the 5.3. i am sold! That's my plan.

x2....I really like the tailgate as is but it's up to you!!

Nice work!

rs72z · 05-19-2012, 08:11 PM

I have to leave it now, because of the holes for the bolts. Sure wish i had thought ahead.
The 5.3/4l60e are doing awsome great power and good milage, it has 4.10 gears in it. I wonder if it would help or hurt to go to higher gears?

madcow75 · 05-19-2012, 08:14 PM

Higher gears = new carrier

rs72z · 05-19-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by madcow75

Higher gears = new carrier

Really, i didn't know that.

cochino12 · 05-19-2012, 08:25 PM

You can find 373 gears in a 4 series carrier, i think they are referred to as thick gears

SCOTI · 05-20-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

I have to leave it now, because of the holes for the bolts. Sure wish i had thought ahead.
The 5.3/4l60e are doing awsome great power and good milage, it has 4.10 gears in it. I wonder if it would help or hurt to go to higher gears?

With the current tire height, I'd consider leaving it as is. +31" tires w/the wrong gearing might hinder things w/the functionality of the OD.

N2billet was just going through a similar issue w/his truck 'Hazel'. With +31" tall tires, the OD (700r4 in his case) was constantly searching for the correct gear & in/out of lock-up on the converter. He swapped to 4.10's to make things better.

My suggestion would be to talk to a tuner or trans guy first.

rs72z · 06-30-2012, 10:12 AM

I haven't posted in a while because all i have been doing is driving the truck. It runs great and is getting pretty good fuel milage too.
I haven't been very happy with the seats so i have been looking for something different. I bought a set out of a 08 cough cough ferd cough

f150, 8 way power heated buckets with center console and the rear seat yesterday for 100 bucks

I cant wait to get them in, i'm not sure if i will have to lower the floor hump or not yet. I will post some pics later.

Next thing on the list will be front bags. The front drop springs keep settling and now i a only have about a 1" clearance to the inner fender wells.
So as as soon as my 87 sells i will get some bags.

**67cheby** · 06-30-2012, 10:56 AM

cough, cough....i can help with your inner fender issues !! SLOSH TUBZ....just sayin

Igorsgonemadd · 06-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Man, good score on those seats. Those are nice seats, how the hell did you get them for a hundred bucks? We need lots of pics of you getting those seats in!!
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rs72z · 07-01-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

cough, cough....i can help with your inner fender issues !! SLOSH TUBZ....just sayin

Yea i have though about that option too. They sure look nice!

rs72z · 07-01-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Igorsgonemadd

Man, good score on those seats. Those are nice seats, how the hell did you get them for a hundred bucks? We need lots of pics of you getting those seats in!!
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I got lucky for a change.

I will take plenty of pics when i start the install.

**67cheby** · 07-01-2012, 05:44 PM

Lol, thanks man killer truck !
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82ccshorty · 07-02-2012, 07:15 PM

Is this the gm color on like the 2000 trans ams and camaros or something diffrent? im loving the color and i plan on doing mine a metallic orange like that.

rs72z · 07-02-2012, 08:08 PM

Mitsubishi sunset pearlesent orange. It has a ton of pearl in it and really looks good in the sun.
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82ccshorty · 07-02-2012, 08:10 PM

I bet man. Do you remember what it cost?
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rs72z · 07-02-2012, 08:15 PM

It's very expensive. I will check when I get to work tomorrow.
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82ccshorty · 07-02-2012, 08:23 PM

Can u get me a Paint code I'm in love with this color
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rs72z · 07-03-2012, 12:30 AM

I will get it tomorrow.

rs72z · 07-03-2012, 11:16 AM

Paint code is 09 mitsubishi eclipse-- m03. It's shows to be $590.00 a gallon. We use R-M it could be cheaper for other brands.

82ccshorty · 07-03-2012, 01:56 PM

Was that a tri-coat color?
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rs72z · 07-03-2012, 03:44 PM

No, it's not a tri-coat.

drama808 · 07-21-2012, 11:47 PM

Bumping this thread just incase there may be any more progress. This has me convinced that I will be fine running my 60e when I do my swap. I have an 80e I was going to run, but it would have to go in to the transmission shop to have the tail housing and stuff swapped out. And I am on a time crunch.
Love this build, everything looks great. I may even bite your idea and cut a little bit out of my frame.

05-16-2012, 05:10 PM	#501
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05-19-2012, 03:05 PM	#503
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05-19-2012, 08:11 PM	#505
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I have to leave it now, because of the holes for the bolts. Sure wish i had thought ahead. The 5.3/4l60e are doing awsome great power and good milage, it has 4.10 gears in it. I wonder if it would help or hurt to go to higher gears? __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

05-19-2012, 08:14 PM	#506
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Higher gears = new carrier

05-19-2012, 08:25 PM	#508
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" You can find 373 gears in a 4 series carrier, i think they are referred to as thick gears __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-30-2012, 10:12 AM	#510
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I haven't posted in a while because all i have been doing is driving the truck. It runs great and is getting pretty good fuel milage too. I haven't been very happy with the seats so i have been looking for something different. I bought a set out of a 08 cough cough ferd cough f150, 8 way power heated buckets with center console and the rear seat yesterday for 100 bucks I cant wait to get them in, i'm not sure if i will have to lower the floor hump or not yet. I will post some pics later. Next thing on the list will be front bags. The front drop springs keep settling and now i a only have about a 1" clearance to the inner fender wells. So as as soon as my 87 sells i will get some bags. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

06-30-2012, 10:56 AM	#511
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" cough, cough....i can help with your inner fender issues !! SLOSH TUBZ....just sayin Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#512
Igorsgonemadd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coweta Oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Man, good score on those seats. Those are nice seats, how the hell did you get them for a hundred bucks? We need lots of pics of you getting those seats in!! Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2012, 05:44 PM	#515
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Lol, thanks man killer truck ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-02-2012, 07:15 PM	#516
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Is this the gm color on like the 2000 trans ams and camaros or something diffrent? im loving the color and i plan on doing mine a metallic orange like that.

07-02-2012, 08:08 PM	#517
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Mitsubishi sunset pearlesent orange. It has a ton of pearl in it and really looks good in the sun. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

07-02-2012, 08:10 PM	#518
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I bet man. Do you remember what it cost? Posted via Mobile Device

07-02-2012, 08:15 PM	#519
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" It's very expensive. I will check when I get to work tomorrow. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

07-02-2012, 08:23 PM	#520
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Can u get me a Paint code I'm in love with this color Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2012, 12:30 AM	#521
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I will get it tomorrow. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551



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07-03-2012, 11:16 AM	#522
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Paint code is 09 mitsubishi eclipse-- m03. It's shows to be $590.00 a gallon. We use R-M it could be cheaper for other brands. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

07-03-2012, 01:56 PM	#523
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Was that a tri-coat color? Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2012, 03:44 PM	#524
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" No, it's not a tri-coat. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551 Last edited by rs72z; 07-03-2012 at 03:51 PM.

07-21-2012, 11:47 PM	#525
drama808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ND Posts: 20	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Bumping this thread just incase there may be any more progress. This has me convinced that I will be fine running my 60e when I do my swap. I have an 80e I was going to run, but it would have to go in to the transmission shop to have the tail housing and stuff swapped out. And I am on a time crunch. Love this build, everything looks great. I may even bite your idea and cut a little bit out of my frame.

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