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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Tire/wheel recommendations.Made the mistake, once, of buying their Indian script motorcycle tires. Look great, did not last 100 miles. I’ll use them on a memorial...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Tire/wheel recommendations.For my money, since Corky bought out STA, onky for static display use.
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Tire/wheel recommendations.You going for classic bias ply tires or a more modern style radial tire? Bias ply only has 2 answers left, Gateway Bias Buckshots at...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Early 4.3 upgrade?.Original plan was 350-455 (Buick), 425/472/500 Cadillac, a matching Th400, and slip an Auburn or mini spol in with the 2.73s. Bad back...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Early 4.3 upgrade?.Dang… Gonna have to steam clean my engine/bay and see what it turns out to be. Engine was always smooth as glass, until the distributor...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Early 4.3 upgrade?.No idea. Engine is 1979 with a midrise tbi intake. Will not accept a stock cable for a 92, have to use the “universal fit” junk. That...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Qjet to 2bbl swap?.Just put a Qjet back on, throttle everything is incompatible. Holley is going on the 318/727 combo it was initially purchased for. I do...
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SI went with the Eaton 912A556 Detroit Truetrac 8.5" 28 Spline Differential with 10 Bolt for my '85 K5, and I also replaced the ring and...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Early 4.3 upgrade?.As long as it stays 4.3 and carbed. Not a mpg issue, the truck is mainly cruise nights toy and back up vehicle. I love the WTF factor...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Early 4.3 upgrade?.And please don’t say LS swap it. I’d rather scrap it than run a computer controlled engine in it.
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SThe original issue 4.3 in my 85 swb is tired. Smokes like a 2 stroke tired. IF there is enough wall thickness left, going to rebuild it...
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SCopied what I learned in this thread:
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SLooks way better than anything I could pull off. The PO took the same route I would’ve…the lazy one—specifically a dash carpet.
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SThe factory installed Qjet on my truck is at paperweight status. It basically sweats gas. Ordered the adapter to run a 2bbl on the...
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SScruffy49 replied to the thread Rally wheel colors?.Back when “Ralph” was still red over white, I ran red 15x6 rallies with caps and rings. When I redid the truck in Seafoam Green...
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