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02-26-2008, 02:45 AM
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Will it run today?
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Anniversary Gift Help
Hey Guys,
My 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up shortly and I told her I wanted something for the truck. Problem is I can't decide. What do ya'll think? 1. 2/4 drop kit 2. New cluster w/Tac 3. New lenses all the way around 4. New Wiring harness 5. None of the above/Other ideas Numbers 1 and 2 seem like the most fun, but #4 is probably most necessary. Any ideas?
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02-26-2008, 03:20 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
annv for the truck, or the wife?
If it's the latter, I hope the former has enough room to sleep in for you. |
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02-26-2008, 03:24 AM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Reguardless which it's for, Go the longhorn route and give em the extra 6
 seriously go for the 2/4 Last edited by SOON2BLAZE; 02-26-2008 at 03:28 AM. |
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02-26-2008, 03:39 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
actually looking at the options given, i say go for the drop.
The harness probably isn't as bad as you think... pick up a book, learn the ins and outs of basic DC systems, and go repair the few spots that need attention. Copper lasts forever, and the plastic covering it shouldn't bee too bad. *note* your harness may well be fubar'd... I just see too many ppl spend too much money on wires becouse they don't understand how to repair and they are scared. It's quite simple in reality, and 1/2 the electrical questions posted on here start off with "I just rewired my truck front to back with xxxx brand harness.... " |
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02-26-2008, 03:39 AM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Congrats on the 10 year....I still remember mine.
+1 for the 2/4 drop. s/t
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02-26-2008, 03:50 AM
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Gone to greener pastures
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
How about "all of the above?"
Can't hurt to try, can it?
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02-26-2008, 03:59 AM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Drop = Diamond
Cluster = Gold Wiring = Weekend getaway Lens = Roses Try to stay equal in the spending or get a little ahead,because "If Momma ain't happy,ain't nobody happy!"
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02-26-2008, 04:24 AM
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Keep Your Nose Clean
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
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02-26-2008, 04:24 AM
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Registered User
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Have your wife contact mine. For my 25th, my wife bought me a 70 454 El Camino and a 69 396 C-10.
(on the down side, maybe you shouldn't. She used my credit card and her new-found Ebay skills to buy them sight unseen) 
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02-26-2008, 05:57 AM
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Engine n00b
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
premium drop kit from ECE.
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02-26-2008, 07:13 AM
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Will it run today?
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Well, I guess I was a little confusing. The anniversary is actually mine and my wife's. I've taken very good care of her for this occasion, which is probably why I'm only getting either/or.
 Anyway, looks like the drop is winning, so far. Can't say I'm disappointed, but those new clusters are nice too. I guess if I would not be so lazy, I could just buy the tach conversion and refurbish mine since it isn't so bad. Keep those ideas coming! Thanks! Oh yeah, I'll keep that longhorn gift in mind too. 
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Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite! Last edited by Chevyholic; 02-26-2008 at 07:18 AM. |
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02-26-2008, 10:12 AM
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Registered User
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Tach, Happy Anniversary.
Ron
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02-26-2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
get the harness from someone on the board later seen them go for cheap and go for the anniversary drop!!!
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02-26-2008, 10:27 AM
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knuckle buster..
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
drop kit, drop kit, drop kit!!!!
lowering it will save you gas, and the money you save will pay for the lenses! 2 birds ya know!
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02-26-2008, 11:55 AM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
We always do anniversary, brithdays and x-mas the same way, one large purchase that you couldn't normally go to the store and drop the $50 or so bucks on. I say go for the drop kit, then later you can rebuild your cluster.
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02-26-2008, 05:31 PM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
We`re supposed to get a present?I want a divorce!!!
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02-26-2008, 10:41 PM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Go for the drop kit. Get the full kit that comes with sway bars front and back.
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02-27-2008, 10:59 PM
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Will it run today?
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
Well, here's a new wrinkle. Wife asked how much it would cost to have the old grey ghost painted. I got a quote from Maaco for ~$700.00 for their high-end single stage.
Keep in mind I'm not looking for a show truck, just something I can be proud to have in the driveway and not turn into a bucket of rust. So, does a paint job trump a drop kit? David
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02-27-2008, 11:04 PM
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Re: Anniversary Gift Help
The drop kit still wins in my book
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