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TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 02:27 AM

I just totalled up all the reciepts, I just want you guys to guess how much I have into it.
SPECS:

Engine/Drivetrain:
355cid 010 SBC (4-bolt mains)
8.5:1 Compression Silvolite Cast Pistons
#991 Heads (MILD port & polish)
195/202_.390/.410_114 LSA GM Cam
Edelbrock Performer Intake #3701 (EGR Blocked)
Holley 4160 Carb #80460 (Tuned with the WideBand O2 Sensor)
Hedman 1 5/8 Headers #69097
Mandrel-Bent Dual 2.5" Exhaust
Stock TH350 Transmission (Rebuilt)
Eaton Posi with stock 3.42 gears

Suspension:
PST Polygraphite Bushings Throughout Entire Truck
Doetsch Tech Shocks
DJM 5"/5" Drop (Springs&Spindles/Flip Kit)
Eagle Series 212 17"x9½" Polished Rims
Kumho 255/55 17" Ecsta Supra 711 tires

Misc.:
Replaced Stock Saddle GasTank with 16Gal Summit ProStreet Fuel Cell relocated between the rear frame rails.
Added CustomClassic Rear Steel Rollpan
Changed over to Solid Rear Window tinted with 2½% film
Edelbrock Chrome Air Cleaner/Valve Covers
AutoMeter 3.75" Tach (Mounted to the steering column)
88-95 "Sport" GM Steering Wheel

And it's STILL not done!! Ohh well...at least this is the LAST $1000 I'll be throwing at it.

C-10volvo · 11-30-2004, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

And it's STILL not done!! Ohh well...at least this is the LAST $1000 I'll be throwing at it.

thats what everyone says...
its not polite to show off

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10volvo

thats what everyone says...

Yes, but this WILL be the last $1000 I throw at it, GURANTEED.

C-10volvo · 11-30-2004, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Yes, but this WILL be the last $1000 I throw at it, GURANTEED.

hahahahaha suuuuuuurreeee. want to put money on it?

gchemist · 11-30-2004, 03:34 AM

Not enough. I would not stop spending until it exceeds the price of a new truck.

bigblock73 · 11-30-2004, 07:57 AM

Whatever it is, it isn't as much as me.

MylilBowTie · 11-30-2004, 09:21 AM

That's why we have these trucks

Its not an investment its an interest, hobby, passion of love type thing. Some people see it some dont. I dunno how many times Ive been asked why I put money into a 250.00 truck. Truth is there isn't much on there that hasn't been replaced or fixed all in the sake of having a nice fixed up daily driver. I will admit my truck doesn't look very good body wise, but I haven't started on it yet either. I would rather have a running truck than one that is sitting looking purdy (I don't mean anything bad by that). Mainly because I rely on my truck so much to be the daily driver. I fixed the drivetrain first some parts of the drivetrain multiple times. Most of all the stuff I have done to the truck I have cut my teeth on so there will be mistakes. But I wouldn't trade it for a new one.

DCRANER · 11-30-2004, 10:06 AM

O/K, I always noticed your truck, very, very nice.

Forgetting the truck, paint job etc. I would say for the parts (Specs.) you listed, I will guess $8,326.73. Just my estimate.

Now, the truck, paint, chrome, interior I will take a wild guess would be around another 11 grand, so I figure close to $20,000 as it sits.

Question. I like the idea of the rear fuel cell, can you tell me the parts involved? I would like to do this to my truck and also doing AutoMeter gauges, so what is needed to hook up the a new fuel gauge.

bigblock73 · 11-30-2004, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DCRANER

Question. I like the idea of the rear fuel cell, can you tell me the parts involved? I would like to do this to my truck and also doing AutoMeter gauges, so what is needed to hook up the a new fuel gauge.

I did the cell install as well a while back, here is my write up. As far as the gauges, I did them too, to see them look here. Swervin also did his, but his are recessed, check them out.

If you buy the same cell Tim and I did, it has a built in sender...needing only a connection from your gas gauge to it to make the gauge work. Right Tim?

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Yes, but this WILL be the last $1000 I throw at it, GURANTEED.

DCRANER · 11-30-2004, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I did the cell install as well a while back, here is my write up. As far as the gauges, I did them too, to see them look here. Swervin also did his, but his are recessed, check them out.

If you buy the same cell Tim and I did, it has a built in sender...needing only a connection from your gas gauge to it to make the gauge work. Right Tim?

Whoa, thanks so much.

I plan on doing my gauges exactly like you did, and I figure the rear fuel cell is safer than the side tanks as well as getting some weight to the rear for traction.

I also have APC buckets going in, so over this winter I hope to have my 86 GMC complete.

grape · 11-30-2004, 11:11 AM

wanna guess how much I have in this one? however, it is a write-off due to it being used as a "work" vehicle.

1Ton · 11-30-2004, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by grape

wanna guess how much I have in this one? however, it is a write-off due to it being used as a "work" vehicle.

I'd guess at the $50k area although I dont know what type of motor you run. Some motors are $50k+

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Whatever it is, it isn't as much as me.

I would be interested to know how much you have in that. Same with all you guys with "Finished" Trucks (Eric, Ken, Scoti)

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

If you buy the same cell Tim and I did, it has a built in sender...needing only a connection from your gas gauge to it to make the gauge work. Right Tim?

Yup, You just extend the wire that went to the stock sender, then wire up a ground. (The Fuel Cell sending unit is marked with "S" & "G")

$8200!? Wow...no, I actually totalled it all up so far, and it totalled up to $5500.
Someone actually asked me the other day. "Why did you fix up that crappy truck? Why didn't you just buy a new truck. I'm sure with all the money you've got dumped into that, you could have bought a new truck." WRONG!! $6500 is nowhere CLOSE to the price of a new pickup. However, I DID build my motor to keep up with the 5.3L new trucks.

BaggedC10 · 11-30-2004, 01:04 PM

How about 24K and still not having a complete truck?

cochino12 · 11-30-2004, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

$8200!? Wow...no, I actually totalled it all up so far, and it totalled up to $5500. .

Wow thats not bad. My wife is on the site sometimes so the $$ invested in mine are going to be a secret

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

How about 24K and still not having a complete truck?

DAMN MAN! I don't even have that much tied up in ALL my cars!

bigblock73 · 11-30-2004, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

How about 24K and still not having a complete truck?

Maaaaan, I think you have me beat so far!

I am in the low 20's, but I don't expect it to grow too much more, I have all the major pieces purchased already. I think I will top out around 27k. I have to credit Ebay...I have saved quite a bit of money on there, and made quite a bit selling old (no longer needed) parts too.

I think Dave has 40+ into his (IIRC). Yeeoowww!

DCRANER · 11-30-2004, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I would be interested to know how much you have in that. Same with all you guys with "Finished" Trucks (Eric, Ken, Scoti)

I am just about done, maybe about $1,000 to go and then I will be complete at around $20,000 + total spent, truck & all. Maybe too much

, but life is short and old trucks are

.

**Captkaos** · 11-30-2004, 02:04 PM

The last time I totalled ALL of the reciepts I have from originally getting this truck in 1989 it was more that I am willing to admit. There were 3 motor changes and 3 rebuild of those motors, 3 transmission changes, 2 rearend changes, 2 suspension changes, 1 complete suspension rebuild, numerous body pieces purchased, 2 gauge sets, blah, blah blah blah.

When I totalled up only the final destination reciepts I was around $30K. All this and it is only a rolling frame with a BBC in the frame...

low 84 · 11-30-2004, 03:20 PM

i have more in just my motor than that, lol

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by low 84

i have more in just my motor than that, lol

I don't doubt that. I was debating building a nasty motor for my truck, but it's pointless, when a blue bottle will let me go as fast as I wanna go.

low 84 · 11-30-2004, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I don't doubt that. I was debating building a nasty motor for my truck, but it's pointless, when a blue bottle will let me go as fast as I wanna go.

i built mine so its nasty all the time and its built to take one of those blue bottles on top of that

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2004, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by low 84

i built mine so its nasty all the time and its built to take one of those blue bottles on top of that

I've went that route before...and it never stopped, haha. Mod fever had a good hold on me. It got to where I didn't even wanna drive the car, because it was so pathetically modified. (BIG turbo 97 Eclipse)
I figger, if I can click off a high 12 on the switch in my truck, i will be at peace.

11-30-2004, 02:27 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Anyone wanna guess how much I have in my truck.. I just totalled up all the reciepts, I just want you guys to guess how much I have into it. SPECS: Engine/Drivetrain: 355cid 010 SBC (4-bolt mains) 8.5:1 Compression Silvolite Cast Pistons #991 Heads (MILD port & polish) 195/202_.390/.410_114 LSA GM Cam Edelbrock Performer Intake #3701 (EGR Blocked) Holley 4160 Carb #80460 (Tuned with the WideBand O2 Sensor) Hedman 1 5/8 Headers #69097 Mandrel-Bent Dual 2.5" Exhaust Stock TH350 Transmission (Rebuilt) Eaton Posi with stock 3.42 gears Suspension: PST Polygraphite Bushings Throughout Entire Truck Doetsch Tech Shocks DJM 5"/5" Drop (Springs&Spindles/Flip Kit) Eagle Series 212 17"x9½" Polished Rims Kumho 255/55 17" Ecsta Supra 711 tires Misc.: Replaced Stock Saddle GasTank with 16Gal Summit ProStreet Fuel Cell relocated between the rear frame rails. Added CustomClassic Rear Steel Rollpan Changed over to Solid Rear Window tinted with 2½% film Edelbrock Chrome Air Cleaner/Valve Covers AutoMeter 3.75" Tach (Mounted to the steering column) 88-95 "Sport" GM Steering Wheel And it's STILL not done!! Ohh well...at least this is the LAST $1000 I'll be throwing at it. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-30-2004, 03:34 AM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Not enough. I would not stop spending until it exceeds the price of a new truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-30-2004, 09:21 AM	#7
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	That's why we have these trucks Its not an investment its an interest, hobby, passion of love type thing. Some people see it some dont. I dunno how many times Ive been asked why I put money into a 250.00 truck. Truth is there isn't much on there that hasn't been replaced or fixed all in the sake of having a nice fixed up daily driver. I will admit my truck doesn't look very good body wise, but I haven't started on it yet either. I would rather have a running truck than one that is sitting looking purdy (I don't mean anything bad by that). Mainly because I rely on my truck so much to be the daily driver. I fixed the drivetrain first some parts of the drivetrain multiple times. Most of all the stuff I have done to the truck I have cut my teeth on so there will be mistakes. But I wouldn't trade it for a new one. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

11-30-2004, 11:11 AM	#12
grape Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 86	wanna guess how much I have in this one? however, it is a write-off due to it being used as a "work" vehicle. Last edited by grape; 11-30-2004 at 11:13 AM.

11-30-2004, 01:04 PM	#16
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	How about 24K and still not having a complete truck? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

11-30-2004, 07:57 AM	#6
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11-30-2004, 10:06 AM	#8
DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	O/K, I always noticed your truck, very, very nice. Forgetting the truck, paint job etc. I would say for the parts (Specs.) you listed, I will guess $8,326.73. Just my estimate. Now, the truck, paint, chrome, interior I will take a wild guess would be around another 11 grand, so I figure close to $20,000 as it sits. Question. I like the idea of the rear fuel cell, can you tell me the parts involved? I would like to do this to my truck and also doing AutoMeter gauges, so what is needed to hook up the a new fuel gauge. __________________ 86 GMC SWB, DK. BLUE, ZZ430,TH400, 4.11'S, HEADMAN CERAMIC HEADERS, WELD BILLETS, BFG 275 / 60 / 15, 325 / 50 / 15 DRAG RADIALS, FIBERGLASS COWL HOOD, B&M SHIFTER. MSD, MARCH PULLEYS / ALT. / PWR. STEER PUMP, BECOOL RAD., BILLET GRILL & GRANT WHEEL.

11-30-2004, 02:04 PM	#21
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The last time I totalled ALL of the reciepts I have from originally getting this truck in 1989 it was more that I am willing to admit. There were 3 motor changes and 3 rebuild of those motors, 3 transmission changes, 2 rearend changes, 2 suspension changes, 1 complete suspension rebuild, numerous body pieces purchased, 2 gauge sets, blah, blah blah blah. When I totalled up only the final destination reciepts I was around $30K. All this and it is only a rolling frame with a BBC in the frame... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-30-2004, 03:20 PM	#22
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i have more in just my motor than that, lol __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's



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