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  1. 1lejohn

    8.1 Vortec VS 383 Stroker VS 6.0 Iron LS

    Who drives a truck a for gas milage???
  2. 1lejohn

    Box swap

    I've seen it done and I'm on the fence about the look. The 1-piece fiber glass bed is lite weight.
  3. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I also added a sill plate to cover up some rust. I cut these with a cut off wheel. I used double sided tape to attach them. I couldn't see paying $$ for the ones from LMC. You can also see some of my beer can body work in the pic.:D The plate needed to be a little longer in length, but it's what...
  4. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I added an air dam to my truck. It didn't add as much in the looks department as I hoped for. I had to cut into 3 pieces in order for it to clear the tow (recovery) hooks. You can see on the back side where it hit the hooks. I also ordered the hardware kit. I didn't have the bolts, and the OE...
  5. 1lejohn

    8.1 Vortec VS 383 Stroker VS 6.0 Iron LS

    https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/gm-vortec-8100-the-454s-forgotten-big-brother/?eml=organic:eml:brz2:20240404:gm-vortec-:article:HRN&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=emaileditorial&utm_campaign=HRNhttps://www.motortrend.com/how-to/gm-vo
  6. 1lejohn

    Repopped Fender Badges-where to buy quality badges?

    Nice to know.
  7. 1lejohn

    NP 203 Married to a 4L85E

    Can a MOD make this a sticky. Please. great info.
  8. 1lejohn

    Anybody collect hot rod magazines? look inside.

    I'm in the same boat. I have 3 totes full of mags, mostly from the early 90's to 04. Mostly Chevy Hi performance, Super Chevy, and Car Craft. I also have some how to build a Camaro books.
  9. 1lejohn

    Throwing Parts at the Wall

    Wow thin skinned.
  10. 1lejohn

    8.1 Vortec VS 383 Stroker VS 6.0 Iron LS

    The 383 would basically be a new rebuilt engine. The stock fuel , and ignition system would work well for the 383. I would add long tube headers. A hydraulic roller cam, carb, and good dual plane intake. If you could afford a set of heads, I would do that also. The 6.0's have some issues...
  11. 1lejohn

    Remove accessories from this old truck?

    I would leave them on. It's getting difficult to find accessories for these old trucks. If you do remove them keep them or sell them to some one wanting to use them.
  12. 1lejohn

    Repopped Fender Badges-where to buy quality badges?

    I bought the cab corner bow tie trim from LMC. It was from GM restoration. I'm guessing the fender emblems are from GM also due to the price. They are licensed products. So LMC , or GM resto.
  13. 1lejohn

    Transmission Upgrade?

    Agree with your statement. I had issues with the 4l60E in my Camaro. The computer would struggle to get the shift points right at the drag strip. I contacted Rossler transmissions. I sent him the tranny and they put a vacuum control module on it. Problem solved. They might do it for the 80E's...
  14. 1lejohn

    Anyone have a LS swapped 3+3?

    The Eddy system has gone up in price about 600 to 700 over the last few years. I was planning on running it, bought a new fuel tank sending unit, and pump. I just can't justify the cost for now.
  15. 1lejohn

    Door sills

    Thats one nice interior errr. whole truck. Thanks for the answer. I'm thinking of getting the aluminum ones. My plastic ones are beat. The light up ones are cool but expansive and I don't think they would last on a daily driver.
  16. 1lejohn

    Door sills

    Quick question what determined if your truck came with the black plastic, or aluminum sills? My 85 is a Silverado trimmed truck , but has the plastic sills.
  17. 1lejohn

    hei distributor

    I took my failed pump apart and the diaphragm has a metal tab(button) that the arm pushes on. It had some how moved out of position, thus no pump action. The MSD comes with good directions. I ran a hot, and a ground from the battery to the box. I used an external coil so you need a wire and...
  18. 1lejohn

    Wiper washer motor replacement. Who you buying from?

    Oreily's have the WAI brand . They are new not rebuilt . It fixed my 85's wipers.
  19. 1lejohn

    edelbrock avs2 650

    You also have to pump the gas pedal to get some fuel into the intake. I guess Fuel Injection has us all spoiled.
  20. 1lejohn

    hei distributor

    Ditch the modules and by an MSD 6AL box. This gets rid of the coil under the cap the module, built in rev limiter, and built in anti-theft. You can even by the adjustable timing control and adjust your timing on the fly. I haven't bought one yet. I don't see a need for it on my truck at this...
  21. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I like their products also. They even make a product for the inside of the glass. It's an anti fog .
  22. 1lejohn

    edelbrock avs2 650

    I always have to push the gas pedal a little to start the truck , even if it's warm. If it's cold i push it to the floor to set the fast idle. It's an Eddy 1406 , pump, and regulator set at 5-6 PSI. If the truck sits more than a few days, I usually have to spray some starting fluid in it to...
  23. 1lejohn

    Sanford & Son

    Looks great.
  24. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I really like the steering wheel. I have the same little console and drink holder. It's even the same color. They are a nice piece.
  25. 1lejohn

    4x4 with 31x10.5/15 tire. Anyone running this size tire on stock lift??

    I'm running 32-11.5 -15's

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