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    TH400 Vs 700R4 Vs 4L80e Vs gear vendor

    I can do 70 MPH here legally if I take it on to the freeway. Double OD may not be that beneficial. That aside, 6 gears will do better than 4 gears. If the fuel economy goes up high enough I can justify driving more thus recouping my investment. That said, does anyone think gas is ever going...
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    TH400 Vs 700R4 Vs 4L80e Vs gear vendor

    Right now I am leaning toward the TH400-GV combo. I already have a working TH400 and the support to rebuild it. The GV will allow me to run that like a 6 speed most of the time. Keep in mind that this truck isn't going to be a work horse. It will on rare occasion be asked to work but not...
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    Backfire through carb?

    I have the same issue with mine when it is cold. When it's warm it will do what I ask but cold it will stumble. I suspect either a bad carb setting or my distributor is shot.
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    TH400 Vs 700R4 Vs 4L80e Vs gear vendor

    Thank you. I am still working my way through the different topics and threads here and hadn't seen that one yet. I was pretty sure it wasn't a unique question though. :D I'll give it a few more posts and then let you know which way I am leaning (this week until the wind changes direction again).
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    454 id

    You should see what happens over smudged glass. :greenchainsaw:
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    What was your first Vehicle?

    The first vehicle I was allowed to drive was my dad's '71 F100 Ranger. I'm not sure what the transmission was but I know that the whole thing really needed some help. It had a 360 in it but when I took it to the school shop and did a compression check there was one hole at 120, one at 100 and...
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    TH400 Vs 700R4 Vs 4L80e Vs gear vendor

    I know this is going to cause some discussion because people seem to have strong opinions when it comes to transmissions. My 454 is currently followed by a TH400. This is great for a hard working or hard driving truck. My goal, however, is a gas miser. (My apologies to those of you who just...
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    Frame coating...

    Thanks for that. I've seen references to that here but hadn't researched it until now. It looks like you can topcoat it as well if you are concerned with UV exposure. This brings up some possibilities since I was thinking I would like to do something other than black down there.
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    Frame coating...

    I don't see my ride as ever coming out as show quality. I'll put some work into it, but this will be a driver. I may even have it decaled "If you see this truck on a trailer call 911! It's been STOLEN!". That being said, when I tear it down to frame I will do something to coat the frame. I...
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    Paint Schemes

    I am considering doing an up/down two tone as opposed to the contrasting stripe that I currently have. It isn't original but I don't care. It is mine and what I want. :happy160:
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    Poly bushings?

    This would be a good question to which to have an answer. Just sayin...
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    Irish's pickup from hell, the 454SS.

    Some of you may call BS on this but I'm going to throw it out anyway. My '77 C30 has the original powertrain as near I can tell. After tuning it up, I get 12 MPG with it. Now, that is me driving it and not my wife. She gets about 8 MPG with it. I drive truck for a living and tend to be more...
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    Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

    Thank you very much! I just did this and am totally blown away by the results. I should still address the tear above the top hinge on the passengers door, but I don't feel the same rush to do it. Now I'm wondering if I even need to push to get new seals on it now to keep the water out. I...
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    Know enough to be dangerous?

    Then you got me beat. I understand a lot of the basic theory when it comes to automotive wizardry but the practical side can be a challenge. That doesn't stop me from trying to get into trouble with it though. My issue is that I have more time to think than I have time or money to act. That...
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