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Grit dog replied to the thread What would you pay for this truck?.No, that’s what most are saying. This truck is a lot of work. More than it’s worth unless maybe you have a field of clean sheetmetal... -
Grit dog replied to the thread What would you pay for this truck?.The welding is the easiest part of it. All you’re doing is 1000 spot welds. Can do even if you can’t lay a bead on anything. The...
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Grit dog replied to the thread What would you pay for this truck?.Agree with others. That’s a proverbial need everything truck. There are some positives like the tires hold air and it will self load on...
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I know everybody has a different budget but it would be well worth saving a few more pennies to start with a better truck. That's a $500...
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New Old Guy here, the 78 Blazer getting another round of major repairs. Engineer ( mech, electronic, manufacturing, automotive) 40+...
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I should've also clarified also, this truck will be my "daily driver" but I hardly drive the blazer anymore nor will I drive this much...
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Grit dog replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.Basically what huck said. I was being harsh. Apologies. From a cost/benefit standpoint I believe swapping in an OD trans is a better...
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Grit dog replied to the thread V1500 suspension question.You are fighting conflicting wants or needs. Front is about as low as it will go with stock looking springs. Rear isn’t necessarily...
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Generally speaking, Suburbans always sat lower in the rear than their pickup truck brethren. They actually sit rather level, but the...
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Looks like a 2.5" block from here. Probably added to get rid of the common Suburban "saggy" look. Lots of half ton Burbs came with a...
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Grit dog replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.You said you were doing “alot of highway”. I own a lifted 4.10 truck on 35s. Highway driving is basically torture. 3krpms at 70mph. I...
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Grit dog replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.Gear vendors?? Ok
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Grit dog replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.It’s your story. All good. I’d drive that and leave the big truck home if the Blazer is defying laws of physics in the gas milage...
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An 88 burb getting 20 mpg sounds too good to be true.
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Grit dog replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.There’s no lugging with 4.10s. If it’s driven on the highway, 35s and 4.10s is still wound like a clock. Highway rig, more like 3.42s...
