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Author: | Reed [ Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:09 pm ] |
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WOW! If my truck looked that nice I would be afraid to drive it! |
Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:52 pm ] |
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I know what you mean. I did not want it to be as nice as my car, but I'm afraid it is going to be pretty close. I will drive it, tow with it and race it as always. That is what it is for!! The bed is painted and will get buffed tomorrow. The guy came to install the new windshield and when he unboxed it, it had a flaw in the glass. So he ordered a new one and it will be installed tomorrow. Rick |
Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:27 pm ] |
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Dont make any hard turns with a heavy metal toolbox in the trunk or bed - that makes mincemeat out of any nice car or truck! :-0 Ask me how I know.??!?!?? Greg |
Author: | Rick Covalt [ Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:08 pm ] |
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Quote: Ask me how I know.
I already know how I know! Thanks for reminding me!
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Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:18 pm ] |
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Truck and bed made it home uneventfully and both are setting in my garage. 8 1/4" rear is out and I temporarily installed the 8 3/4" rear so I could get a good measurement on my drive shaft. I want to drop that off Monday and have it shortened. While the rear is out and the bed is off I will probably scuff the frame and give it a coat of black paint. I went this far!!! I also got a new filler neck grommet for the gas tank and I am replacing all the short fuel line hoses that come off the top side of the tank while I have easy access. Picture to follow. Rick |
Author: | Reed [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:46 pm ] |
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Looking good! |
Author: | Reed [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:20 pm ] |
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Awesome! That confirms to me that something is wrong in my drivetrain. I have terrible acceleration with 3.91 gears in my 76 D100. |
Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:23 pm ] |
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Yes, 3.91's should feel pretty good! They would be great for towing my race car but hard to drive 55-60 on the highway. The 3.55 should be about right. What will be nice with the 8 3/4" rear is that if I want to go to Clay City or some long distance to a race, I can just drop out the center and put in a 2.94 and go cruising! |
Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:53 pm ] |
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You're my freaking hero Rick. |
Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:22 pm ] |
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Right back at you Big D! I can't wait to see your car running! |
Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:02 am ] |
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I see you are also an optimist. |
Author: | sandy in BC [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 4:41 pm ] |
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Dudes at inspection may just fall to their knees and plead for mercy. Enhanced Vehicle indeed! Nice work Mr Covalt! |
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