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Old 11-19-2015, 10:27 PM   #201
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Been following the build. Glad you got it out and running! I bet it feels good.
Hey thanks for following! Man it felt amazing when I got it to start was a pain but made it such a victory! And that first cruise was worth every cut, broken finger and every beer drank! I'm so close to finishing it now I am beside myself!

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Old 11-19-2015, 10:33 PM   #202
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I'm loving that Dakota digital set up you have! Post pics when you get it all wired up! Awesome work, keep us all posted on you're progress!
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Old 11-20-2015, 01:36 AM   #203
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Truck looks great..
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Old 11-20-2015, 03:21 PM   #204
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Got the expansion module installed and setup didn't take a few minutes and I was monitoring everything you could ask for with just a touch of a button. Worth every penny. Here's a few pics as requested and sorry they suck but was hard to not get a glare.







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Old 11-20-2015, 06:35 PM   #205
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Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build

I really like the DD gauges and especially the VHX product. Our burb has the extra features too with engine oil, transmission and differential temperatures. Yours is looking good.
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Old 11-20-2015, 07:42 PM   #206
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I really like the DD gauges and especially the VHX product. Our burb has the extra features too with engine oil, transmission and differential temperatures. Yours is looking good.
Appreciate it! I agree the DD products are fantastic and the customer service has been great when I had a question or two.
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Old 11-23-2015, 09:59 AM   #207
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Very nice gauges!
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Old 11-28-2015, 09:02 PM   #208
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Well took the week off to enjoy the holiday and get some work done on the truck. Got the keyless entry from VH coachworks installed and working pretty sweet little setup. Also with all the great sales going on I got some stuff dirt cheap. Ordered one of those sweet rear bumpers with the exhaust cut outs but it's on back order. Oh well no rush I guess... Guess now it's time to start installing my fatmat in the cab, I have never installed this stuff but looks simple enough.
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Old 12-06-2015, 08:55 PM   #209
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Nice little 20 mile cruise today on some backroads. Truck ran great, all temps stayed within normal and it made it back home. So all in all pretty good day!

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Old 12-06-2015, 09:39 PM   #210
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Heck yeah !!! Looking good ... better watch fiddling with that phone them calera cops are out there !!!!
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:21 AM   #211
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Nice little 20 mile cruise today on some backroads. Truck ran great, all temps stayed within normal and it made it back home. So all in all pretty good day!
Congrats on the cruise! How rewarding is that.....
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:37 AM   #212
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Heck yeah !!! Looking good ... better watch fiddling with that phone them calera cops are out there !!!!
Haha you are right about that! They would have loved my no seat belts and milk crate I was sitting on! Now it's time to get some interior in this thing!
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:38 AM   #213
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Congrats on the cruise! How rewarding is that.....
Man it was awesome!
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Old 12-07-2015, 11:05 AM   #214
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After playing with my VHX gauges I really wanted to use all its sweet functions. So I called Dakota Digital and they recommend this expansion module. It will simplify the wiring under the dash and I can monitor intake temp,engine codes, trans temp, gear position and a few more. Going to install in the morning.

Dakota makes a nice setup!
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Old 12-13-2015, 06:29 PM   #215
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Well Christmas came early yall. Wife let me have my new RetroSound radio early so I installed it right away. Man it looks good!!! Now all my knobs match and I was able to keep that modern but factory look throughout the dash.

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Old 12-13-2015, 06:57 PM   #216
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That radio is sweet... I seen some pretty nice 2 legged burnout tracks down around your house ... i think they might belong to a white chevy running around !!!
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Old 12-13-2015, 06:59 PM   #217
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That radio is sweet... I seen some pretty nice 2 legged burnout tracks down around your house ... i think they might belong to a white chevy running around !!!
I will not confirm nor deny those allegations... But I may need to pick up a set of rear tires sooner than later...
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Old 01-11-2016, 07:27 PM   #218
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Little update grille is on and fit was pretty good I was happy. Bumper also installed but had to slot the frame holes bout 1/2 and inch to make it fit perfect. Trying to finish up and the fat mat so I can get speakers and amp installed along with the carpet. Got signed up for the Power Tour today so got six months to be ready!



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I just read the whole build thread up to date, very nice work you have done. The truck looks great!! Look forward to seeing more of it
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Old 01-11-2016, 08:58 PM   #220
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I just read the whole build thread up to date, very nice work you have done. The truck looks great!! Look forward to seeing more of it
Hey thanks! Can't wait to have it finished!
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Old 01-11-2016, 11:05 PM   #221
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Nice work, your truck has come out great! I'm in the middle of my suspension rebuild and drop. Can't wait till mine sits like yours. The white looks awesome!
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Old 01-12-2016, 09:11 AM   #222
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Looks great Harpie!
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Old 01-12-2016, 09:23 PM   #223
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Nice work, your truck has come out great! I'm in the middle of my suspension rebuild and drop. Can't wait till mine sits like yours. The white looks awesome!

Thank ya sir and you can't beat a good suspension makes a truck I think.

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Old 02-16-2016, 10:16 PM   #225
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Good things bout to happen! Got my seat upholstery in from truck seats! Man this thing is quality! Foam will be here tomorrow then I'll get my seat back together!

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