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iceship · 09-20-2013, 09:01 AM

Carb quick fuel 4bbl double pump... headers. ... good tune up is nexted .. fingers crossed
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In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 09:28 AM

Whoa! And I thought my truck was bad at 12 mpg!

legotech7 · 09-20-2013, 10:47 AM

Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

Lou Boffa · 09-20-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by legotech7

Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

Same here.

In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 11:25 AM

Could be rear end: I have a 3 speed on column, 4:11. 250 I6 with Rochester Monojet. It's also anything but "flat" on these roads.....

mud.man.rj · 09-20-2013, 05:05 PM

Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though.

Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 06:12 PM

Installed a B&M Megashifter.
The cab still needs the Stick shift hole sealed, Dynamat, Padding, and carpet.

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Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though.

Its that 465.... The granny low makes a HUGE difference.
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mud.man.rj · 09-20-2013, 06:31 PM

I run a sm465 also in my gas pig, the Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you.

Patina'd_402 · 09-20-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you.

Thanks

Truck hasnt even fired yet.
Still buttoning it up.

The shifter is SUPER nice.
Did i mention it was only $80 ?

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In The Ten Ring · 09-20-2013, 07:23 PM

I tried to pick up my rebuilt carb but the guy was out.

AustinScott · 09-20-2013, 10:49 PM

I bought her a garage buddy...

Scott

heathbirkendahl · 09-20-2013, 11:12 PM

Installed new marker and bumper lights.
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ItsRandy · 09-21-2013, 12:39 AM

Finished color sanding another panel...almost done.

CSGAS · 09-21-2013, 09:19 AM

I got revenge on a shopping cart!!!

mo · 09-22-2013, 02:05 PM

Well, after staring at cut up dash, where the original radio went, i decided to replace the dash. Randy (Teeitup) sold me a nice one and my guys at the shop installed it and matched the anniversary gold paint. Caroline is closer to perfection because of it. what do you guys think???

VWNate1 · 09-23-2013, 10:01 AM

I thin it looks great and was a steal @ $600 .

I also think someone should help me find one of those original AM/FM radios to replace my AM only one ~ I have the knobs & brackets and will take a crappy one (HINT !) .

Early Mono version will be fine , thankyouinadanvce....

You alls trucks are amazing ! keep those terrific pix and DIY's coming .

BugzC10 · 09-23-2013, 12:49 PM

Change out my painted valve cover for some Billet Specialties.
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After:

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legotech7 · 09-23-2013, 01:36 PM

Very nice and clean....

SCHRUMGMC · 09-22-2013, 03:01 PM

Did they replace the whole Dash itself??, thats what I am going to do with my truck by putting in A/C, how much did it cost ?

mud.man.rj · 09-22-2013, 04:01 PM

Super clean looking Mo, nice tach too.

mud.man.rj · 09-22-2013, 04:05 PM

Here are a few things I accomplished lately, new HID housings and headlights, plus a new Dana 60 front cover for my Currie diff. Can preload the caps with it too.

Added full synthetic gear oil now too for the cold winter -30C and colder days that are coming.

mo · 09-22-2013, 04:14 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, the boys charged me 600 for all the work and I think it was a good deal. Windshield has to come out welded and bolted on, after getting prepped, primed and painted. It allowed me to get the old am/fm radio on there.
As far as the tach is concerned, the truck came factory with a speed minder and I added the tach to it. I need to ad a vacuum/80lb gauge and should be complete then.
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mo · 09-22-2013, 04:16 PM

That's a burly diff cover mudman... It looks killer
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sboris · 09-22-2013, 04:16 PM

Cleaned it up, have a few adjustments to do. Next pics will probably have some 505 on it..

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09-20-2013, 09:01 AM	#1
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Carb quick fuel 4bbl double pump... headers. ... good tune up is nexted .. fingers crossed Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2013, 09:28 AM	#2
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Whoa! And I thought my truck was bad at 12 mpg!

09-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#3
legotech7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kannapolis NC Posts: 193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Why is everyone getting such crappy mpg's? Is it the carb settings? I just have a 2 brl. Rochester on my 350, but I'm getting at least 15.......

09-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Could be rear end: I have a 3 speed on column, 4:11. 250 I6 with Rochester Monojet. It's also anything but "flat" on these roads.....

09-20-2013, 05:05 PM	#6
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Just seems so weird on the mileage, I get at least 10mpg and 8 on a bad throttle day with hills like Sanfransisco here and have a min of 480hp 454 with big 38.5" tires (heavy) in a 4x4 so still don't get it. Plus I don't putter around but drive it. Tune up is spot on always though. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 06:12 PM	#7
Patina'd_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a B&M Megashifter. The cab still needs the Stick shift hole sealed, Dynamat, Padding, and carpet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400. Last edited by Patina'd_402; 09-21-2013 at 01:42 PM.

09-20-2013, 06:31 PM	#9
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I run a sm465 also in my gas pig, the Megashifter looks killer, sits up just nice, not to low or high, good choice, does take up a bit of the the box part though doesn't it, how does it work for you. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-20-2013, 07:23 PM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I tried to pick up my rebuilt carb but the guy was out.

09-20-2013, 10:49 PM	#12
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ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished color sanding another panel...almost done.

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CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got revenge on a shopping cart!!! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

09-22-2013, 02:05 PM	#16
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well, after staring at cut up dash, where the original radio went, i decided to replace the dash. Randy (Teeitup) sold me a nice one and my guys at the shop installed it and matched the anniversary gold paint. Caroline is closer to perfection because of it. what do you guys think??? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

09-23-2013, 10:01 AM	#17
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,674	Re : New Dash I thin it looks great and was a steal @ $600 . I also think someone should help me find one of those original AM/FM radios to replace my AM only one ~ I have the knobs & brackets and will take a crappy one (HINT !) . Early Mono version will be fine , thankyouinadanvce.... You alls trucks are amazing ! keep those terrific pix and DIY's coming . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

09-23-2013, 12:49 PM	#18
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Change out my painted valve cover for some Billet Specialties. Before: After: Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.



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09-23-2013, 01:36 PM	#19
legotech7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kannapolis NC Posts: 193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Very nice and clean....

09-22-2013, 03:01 PM	#20
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did they replace the whole Dash itself??, thats what I am going to do with my truck by putting in A/C, how much did it cost ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

09-22-2013, 04:01 PM	#21
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Super clean looking Mo, nice tach too. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-22-2013, 04:05 PM	#22
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Here are a few things I accomplished lately, new HID housings and headlights, plus a new Dana 60 front cover for my Currie diff. Can preload the caps with it too. Added full synthetic gear oil now too for the cold winter -30C and colder days that are coming. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-22-2013, 04:14 PM	#23
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks guys. Yeah, the boys charged me 600 for all the work and I think it was a good deal. Windshield has to come out welded and bolted on, after getting prepped, primed and painted. It allowed me to get the old am/fm radio on there. As far as the tach is concerned, the truck came factory with a speed minder and I added the tach to it. I need to ad a vacuum/80lb gauge and should be complete then. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

09-22-2013, 04:16 PM	#24
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That's a burly diff cover mudman... It looks killer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Cheyenne super swb 4x4 68 CST swb anniversary gold 67 custom swb 4x4

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sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned it up, have a few adjustments to do. Next pics will probably have some 505 on it.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

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