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  1. Grit dog

    Searching for My Dad's 1979 Chevy Suburban

    Cleaning, like last fall’s leaves that are still there trying to decompose enough that they make a mess behind the firewall, block drainage from the cowl area and promote some good ole fashioned rust in virtually inaccessible areas? That was sarcastic but serious. One of the trouble spots on...
  2. Grit dog

    Fuel Tank Selector Valve Shield

    Agree, it’s gonna be a used original part only. Been a few years since I looked at the one on the 86, but I recall thinking it would have been fine, heat wise, if it was left off. That’s with dual 3” on a 4x4. I chose to re-install it because 1. I could. 2. It’s not that hard to remove again...
  3. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    And if your personal preference is a shortbed, then maybe that makes sense. One thing some seem to forget is these trucks aren’t rare. Yes there are not many clean unrestored ones in the rusty parts of the continent, but they are figuratively still dime a dozen some places. Thus, unless one has...
  4. Grit dog

    LED exterior light conversion! not going well :(

    Except, buying and installing a relay harness vs a $10-20 switch that will last 10-40 years and takes about 6.9 minutes to replace with no tools doesn’t seem like very good roi. Now a harness to take the load off old wiring and have brighter lights makes more sense. And the harness doesn’t...
  5. Grit dog

    Tail Light Connector

    Not really something you go searching for used, IMO, especially not as a local purchase. Can buy a whole harness for $100 and individual connectors for like $10 from multiple vendors. Just a generic 4 flat weather pack male and female is $12.49 delivered tomorrow by Amazon.
  6. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    But the short story is, the truck in question is a MAJOR project both time and money JUST to get a straight rust free body ready to paint. Then add all the drivetrain and mechanical work, known…and unknown that is needed. On top of that, interior, trim, etc. Makes that truck better to be...
  7. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    Long vs shortbed is really just personal preference. In OPs case, if considering a truck that needs major work or replacement to virtually every panel and half the cab, turning a long bed into a short bed is just another task on the list and $500. You have to be not worried aboot cutting...
  8. Grit dog

    Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?

    It’s actually gone up a fair bit in the last month in about every region of the us. I’d hazard to say every region but apparently you find the only place it’s going down. Regardless, the point above about fuel mileage is mostly a placebo if you’re chasing it and think you achieve it. And most...
  9. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    Yeah because if that’s a $2k truck, what does 1-800-JUNK-CARs buy? Engine blocks, tires and windows?
  10. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    **** man….if you guys weren’t friends, I wouldn’t be posting them! Hahaha Just bought my BIL a 24 year old $2k Volvo XC70. Clean grandma rig with 130k. The only rust is the original chrome wheel lugs. Must be schitty chrome in Sweden, lol. He bought a $100 plane ticket, changed the oil, rotated...
  11. Grit dog

    Good 79 C20

    Pretty truck!
  12. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    PS, if you look at the interior pics, aside from being very clean, the “rust” is paint bubbling on the rockers. And somewhat possible original paint as what are the odds someone re did the special edition hood stripes “recently” on a truck that looks original?
  13. Grit dog

    What would you pay for this truck?

    Just an example of a happy $4k Oregon truck to raise the spirits. I mean, it’s at a used car dealer so….gotta be a bit more than a “good deal” is worth. Also as a comparison, the truck in question is overpriced.
  14. Grit dog

    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 looking for a home. Plus if I’m reading into your comments correctly, a rotted out project that may need a motor too presents other challenges for you. IMO the...
  15. Grit dog

    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 cut/fit, cut some more, fit some more requires the skill.
  16. Grit dog

    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 a trailer. Depends your budget. If you’re handy and have an engine nearby if that one is toast, I’d give the proverbial $500 for it. That’s basically free. It...
  17. Grit dog

    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 option, that’s all. I applaud yours and anyone’s love and effort for these trucks. It’s awesome. And we all use vehicles differently. For me, it doesn’t make...
  18. Grit dog

    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 pooched out. Just a little block to make it look better. Those rear leafs look pretty fresh and springy. Even if you lost the blocks in back it would only lower...
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    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 suppose it would be better if it didn’t have dual 40s barking out the back. But regardless, you’re supposedly building a pretty stout engine. Doesn’t matter...
  20. Grit dog

    Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?

    Gear vendors?? Ok
  21. Grit dog

    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 department. I can get 20mpg on the highway, easy on the pedal and speed and relatively flat land with my 10speed F150 5.0 and my previous 10speed 5.3 Silverado. But...
  22. Grit dog

    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 and no or on 35s would be much better.
  23. Grit dog

    Suburban tire thread (help needed)

    So it drove like **** before, without the trailer? You kinda left that part out. Glad it’s fixed now.
  24. Grit dog

    Suburban tire thread (help needed)

    You just refuse to test that theory before buying new tires, eh?
  25. Grit dog

    Lost Two Gen 3 LS Engines in my 1986 C10 2WD

    Then I’m gonna go with coincidence and say get another warranty junkyard motor before they say it’s yours forever. On the upside, gotta be pretty quick swapping them now being the 3rd time in a row coming up!

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