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The wheels look pretty good too in the most recent pics.... Did you wind up polishing them out or are they 'as-is' from the purchase?

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Thanks

Just like i got them from you, except for a good washing. I'm still working out a few bugs, when i get time i'm going to polish them.
Give me a call when you get a chance.

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I vote for no tailgate band! Man you truck came out so nice- you should be very proud for sure.

17 mpg with the 5.3. i am sold! That's my plan.

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x2....I really like the tailgate as is but it's up to you!!

Nice work!

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I have to leave it now, because of the holes for the bolts. Sure wish i had thought ahead.
The 5.3/4l60e are doing awsome great power and good milage, it has 4.10 gears in it. I wonder if it would help or hurt to go to higher gears?

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Higher gears = new carrier

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Really, i didn't know that.

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You can find 373 gears in a 4 series carrier, i think they are referred to as thick gears

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With the current tire height, I'd consider leaving it as is. +31" tires w/the wrong gearing might hinder things w/the functionality of the OD.

N2billet was just going through a similar issue w/his truck 'Hazel'. With +31" tall tires, the OD (700r4 in his case) was constantly searching for the correct gear & in/out of lock-up on the converter. He swapped to 4.10's to make things better.

My suggestion would be to talk to a tuner or trans guy first.

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I haven't posted in a while because all i have been doing is driving the truck. It runs great and is getting pretty good fuel milage too.
I haven't been very happy with the seats so i have been looking for something different. I bought a set out of a 08 cough cough ferd cough:lol: f150, 8 way power heated buckets with center console and the rear seat yesterday for 100 bucks:metal: I cant wait to get them in, i'm not sure if i will have to lower the floor hump or not yet. I will post some pics later.

Next thing on the list will be front bags. The front drop springs keep settling and now i a only have about a 1" clearance to the inner fender wells.
So as as soon as my 87 sells i will get some bags.

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cough, cough....i can help with your inner fender issues !! SLOSH TUBZ....just sayin

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Man, good score on those seats. Those are nice seats, how the hell did you get them for a hundred bucks? We need lots of pics of you getting those seats in!!
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Yea i have though about that option too. They sure look nice!

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I got lucky for a change.:lol:
I will take plenty of pics when i start the install.

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Lol, thanks man killer truck !
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Is this the gm color on like the 2000 trans ams and camaros or something diffrent? im loving the color and i plan on doing mine a metallic orange like that.

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Mitsubishi sunset pearlesent orange. It has a ton of pearl in it and really looks good in the sun.
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I bet man. Do you remember what it cost?
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It's very expensive. I will check when I get to work tomorrow.
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Can u get me a Paint code I'm in love with this color
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I will get it tomorrow.

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Paint code is 09 mitsubishi eclipse-- m03. It's shows to be $590.00 a gallon. We use R-M it could be cheaper for other brands.

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Was that a tri-coat color?
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No, it's not a tri-coat.

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Bumping this thread just incase there may be any more progress. This has me convinced that I will be fine running my 60e when I do my swap. I have an 80e I was going to run, but it would have to go in to the transmission shop to have the tail housing and stuff swapped out. And I am on a time crunch.
Love this build, everything looks great. I may even bite your idea and cut a little bit out of my frame.