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I sent the spider caps back and just used bullet lug nuts and bullet caps (shannon cones) they were only like $25 shipped and look great. I'm just waiting for my 2nd set of Diamondbacks to get here then I'll mount and get some pics, I think they're going to look great. The new tires are going to be 235/70/15, I was wrong in my last post.

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cant wait to see some new pics.

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The 'burb is looking great, I better get into gear or you're gonna catch me.

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credit cards hot right know.

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HAHA I know the feeling, I was gathering receipts last night for a budget check. What size tires were on those Cragars?

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got a line on a 6.0 out of a 2000 suburban with 60K miles for $500.not sure if thats the way i want to go.i think the wiring harness will be spendy.what are you planning on using if you use your motor.

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255/65/15 bfg radial ta

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I'd go with the 6.0, it's getting much easier and cheaper to have a harness made and ecm tuned. You supply the harness and they make it stand alone with usually a 4 wire hook-up. You get a small fuse block with relays and it's pretty much plug-and-play. Wait4meperformance does it for about $360 last I checked. There's a bunch of tutorials about doing it yourself too. Plus consider they are virtually maintenance-free. No setting valve lash, oil leaks, distributors to wear out, etc.

I converted to carb just for looks and simplicity on mine. I have a Edelbrock LS1 Victor Jr Carb intake, MSD 6010 controller and Barry Grant Demon 650. I love the idea of setting timing with my computer. I am going to use the 5.3, I must have been off my meds the other night when I considered swapping for the 350 in my '71. :lol:

Word of caution you will have to change out the oil pan, right now mine is by far the lowest point in the front. I picked up an F-body pan cheap but typically the whole set up runs about $250.

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Got on a kick last night and picked up a bunch of gauges (still bidding on the tach but the rest are mine):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/...3a913b9d34.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/...ae8725e54d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/...36c1105d_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/...0d3a14b892.jpg

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Nice find.i just won the auction on a fulton visor.original 807 series.

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Very nice, hate to know what that cost ya :uhmk: I got a visor last week, it's not a Fulton but it works fine and it was $60. It's adjustable, I'll get some pics.

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Here's the visor. "New" new tires came in today, can't wait to get them mounted and get some pics for ya'll. I think this will be a truck work weekend...hopefully. I got over the back thing and now I might have a gallbladder issue. Man, 30 is not being kind to me.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/...90f6ed4c_b.jpg

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I hope you feel better. I had my major health crap last year.

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I hear you. At 30 I lost my job, and got arthritis. 31 was much better!

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Just playing around a bit:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/...b266d189_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...bfcdb82c_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/...aae65268_b.jpg

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looking good bro!

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I am liking it alot, what tranny you using? Rear end?
did you have to move the cab back or forward with your
set up? Seems like you didn't have to since the running boards
seemed aligned.

I went the s-10 frame route, but have an OG frame I am wanted
to go the same route you went.

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Thanks for the few pics.lookin killer.

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Wheels look great ! I was not sure at 1st, but they grew on me.

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I'm going to try using an NP833 4-speed manual O/D trans...we'll se but so far it fits up fine. The cab and running boards are actually crooked there I just tossed them on the frame. I don't have any plans to move them from stock locations. I like the original frames, seems to make things a bit easier, just have to bite the big bullet on front suspension.

Thanks!

Appreciate it!

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looks awesome, i love wide whites

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Aired out, sits about 3" off the ground, I think I'm just gonna leave it and not mess with trying to go lower:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/...8a658b13_b.jpg

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Very cool project! I love the color on the wheels!

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I am digging it.

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That thing looks killer.i noticed you moved the other pickup to get it over there,thats a good thing.