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01-28-2017, 10:56 AM
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Re: 68 project
Looking good Larry. I read awhile back your switching to a 700r4. I wish now I would've. Sucks cruising at 3100 Rpms.
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01-28-2017, 11:18 AM
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Re: 68 project
Thanks, what gears are you running in yours ?
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01-28-2017, 11:35 AM
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3:73 27" tall tire. 3000 was around 62 I think. I used this web site
http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html Figured out I could go with a 700 and 3:08s and still have a lower first gear. But cruise 70 at 1800 |
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01-28-2017, 11:42 AM
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^^ I'll chime in on this. My last truck had a nice lil 350, 700r4 (with Bow tie OD lockup & stock convertor),3.42 gear and 28" tall tire and the truck hated 65-70mph. It shifted in and out of OD. I changed the gear to 3.73 and it was perfect. 2100ish rpm at 70 and mpg went up to 18. Just my experience.
I will be using a 3.42 in the new truck though (468/700r4 & 28" tire will be happy with the lower rpm in OD). |
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01-28-2017, 12:23 PM
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01-28-2017, 11:43 AM
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Nice work. I'm going to have to get out there soon. Truck is cool.
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01-28-2017, 11:54 AM
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Double post.
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01-28-2017, 02:15 PM
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As long as that 700 holds up hahahaha. I found that pic I was looking for. This was real close to your build. Same tires in the rear. 400 sbc 4.10s turbo 350. Truck would hook and go. 7:90s 1/8 mile.
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01-28-2017, 03:43 PM
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Nice !!! 😆 I love it
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01-28-2017, 03:46 PM
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Bed is back apart and prepping to paint
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01-28-2017, 07:20 PM
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01-29-2017, 11:22 AM
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Enjoy every minute with her ,my wife loved being with me in my shop ,not helping but watching .
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01-29-2017, 12:27 PM
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Just read through your build and i think you gave me a good kick in the butt!I busted arse on my truck for 2 years and now has been sitting idle 2 years .I see you have been at it awhile too. Your truck looks awesome some real nice crafting done on it.I think its time to get back to work! Thanks again i will be tagging along for inspiration.
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01-29-2017, 01:07 PM
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As you can see my build thread started quite a few years ago, I am really into it now as I have a place to work on it and I am seeing progress plus all the support I do receive from my wife on this. Good luck and I will follow yours along as well. You have a build thread ?
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01-29-2017, 01:18 PM
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I should, I have quite a few pictures through the stages and a lot of major bumps in the road. Very similar trucks to start with gmc step 400 sb 200r and I'm all about old school!Keep up the good work.
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02-02-2017, 05:25 PM
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Happy February to me
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02-03-2017, 02:15 PM
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Look what I got today,
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01-29-2017, 01:09 PM
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01-29-2017, 06:01 PM
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It was great to spend some time with the wife this afternoon at the truck shop she got a lot prepped for primer while I worked on some other stuff.
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01-29-2017, 08:05 PM
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lol that's awesome. Always nice to have an extra hand. Mine just drove away in my truck
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01-29-2017, 08:06 PM
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Yes it is, hopefully she brings it back
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01-29-2017, 08:11 PM
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no fair you got a helper ill never catch up now
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01-29-2017, 08:13 PM
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 Move to NC and I would be glad to help you out.
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01-31-2017, 11:20 PM
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tempting but i can't get "my helper" any further south than the Jersey shore
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