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joe231 · 09-22-2010, 03:53 PM

Wow!
Looks nice!
Excellent work!!

What's that white chevy in front of the crew?

Oh and you never answered my question earlier

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Jonboy · 09-22-2010, 04:23 PM

The white truck is an '87 SWB that belongs to one of my bodymen. We parted out the '91 Suburban to get the engine for that truck. It had been sitting for a while, but it's back on the road now.

SCOTI · 09-22-2010, 06:19 PM

What sort of mpg's you getting in that tug-boat? I need to see it up close & personal.....

Jonboy · 09-22-2010, 07:09 PM

I haven't checked it since I filled it up this weekend. I was guessing 10 around town. I haven't been able to spend any quality time with it since I got it, but it breezed through the emissions test. I was shocked.

SCOTI · 09-22-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I haven't checked it since I filled it up this weekend. I was guessing 10 around town. I haven't been able to spend any quality time with it since I got it, but it breezed through the emissions test. I was shocked.

TBI 7.4 right?

joe231 · 09-22-2010, 10:46 PM

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cochino12 · 09-22-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I haven't checked it since I filled it up this weekend. I was guessing 10 around town. I haven't been able to spend any quality time with it since I got it, but it breezed through the emissions test. I was shocked.

so did you decide to keep it a dually? 10 mpg isnt too horrible, are you going to swap the th400?. I need to get mine smogged early October, hope it passes.

Jonboy · 09-23-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

TBI 7.4 right?

Yep. It runs pretty well. Starts right up, too.

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Originally Posted by cochino12

so did you decide to keep it a dually? 10 mpg isnt too horrible, are you going to swap the th400?. I need to get mine smogged early October, hope it passes.

I would like to swap it out, but it is pretty fresh. The truck has 3.73's in the rear, so it will drive 70-75 no sweat. Everyone I have talked to says something this heavy will destroy a 700R4, so I may have to save pennies and get a 4L80E. Or, add a few more pennies and get a 6.0 to swap in, too.

Leedogg · 09-26-2010, 11:43 AM

You make me sick dude!LOL I just wish I could find one that clean around here.

I think a 700r4 built right would hold up...especially if you CCSB it.

joe231 · 09-26-2010, 11:47 AM

I have a 700R4 in mine....

bctom · 09-26-2010, 04:51 PM

I think I'd section the dually fenders and add another dually axle to the rear end! Go big or go home!

09-22-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New truck!!! Wow! Looks nice! Excellent work!! What's that white chevy in front of the crew? Oh and you never answered my question earlier Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-22-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New truck!!! The white truck is an '87 SWB that belongs to one of my bodymen. We parted out the '91 Suburban to get the engine for that truck. It had been sitting for a while, but it's back on the road now. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-22-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: New truck!!! What sort of mpg's you getting in that tug-boat? I need to see it up close & personal..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-22-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New truck!!! I haven't checked it since I filled it up this weekend. I was guessing 10 around town. I haven't been able to spend any quality time with it since I got it, but it breezed through the emissions test. I was shocked. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-22-2010, 10:46 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New truck!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-26-2010, 11:43 AM	#9
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: New truck!!! You make me sick dude!LOL I just wish I could find one that clean around here. I think a 700r4 built right would hold up...especially if you CCSB it.

09-26-2010, 11:47 AM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New truck!!! I have a 700R4 in mine.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#11
bctom Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 15	Re: New truck!!! I think I'd section the dually fenders and add another dually axle to the rear end! Go big or go home!



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