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Post by hookerf14 on Feb 19, 2005 10:12:45 GMT -5
Hello all. I have an 83 Silverado 3+3 dually, 454, m4, 2wd, crew cab, long bed. I bought it to tow a 43' Chapperal enclosed car trailer. (with 2 cars of course). The first year (2003) I had it, it did OK. Struggled in the small mountains of PA and WV. Last year it began to buck and sputter with less and less power. It is a pretty nice truck inside. Outside is straight, paint is OK...traces of rust beginning to appear around the weap points. (doors and windshield) I would like to buy her a new crate engine and new rims. Perhaps clean up the early cancer and make her shine again. Glad to find y'all.  |
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Post by Missgoodwrench on Feb 20, 2005 1:15:34 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Feb 20, 2005 16:45:44 GMT -5
Sounds like the 502 will be put to good use.
Post some pics if you can, it sounds interesting!
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Post by hookerf14 on Mar 24, 2005 17:19:24 GMT -5
Sounds like the 502 will be put to good use. Post some pics if you can, it sounds interesting! The ZZ502 is in. Still hooking everything up. New fly wheel, clutch assembly, water pump...ect. The thing just looks like it's ready to pull a mountain. I'll take some pics when it's cleaned up. |
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Mar 24, 2005 20:19:43 GMT -5
Excellent, I look forward to seeing them...
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Post by hookerf14 on Mar 31, 2005 21:44:41 GMT -5
pics up. She roared to life today !! With only Hedmann headers she sure shook the building. Timing set to "tame" till I can get some hi-octane in the tanks. (dieseling after cut off). Electric choke was a little touchy...kept blowing fuses. Had to run a seperate circuit and that appears to have corrected the problem. Power steering pump is leaking, so putting on a reman tommorow. Anyway here are the shots.   |
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Mar 31, 2005 22:11:11 GMT -5
That's just awesome! But, are you sure you're going to have enough torque with that thing??  Thanks for the pics! |
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Post by hookerf14 on Apr 1, 2005 12:22:37 GMT -5
That's just awesome! But, are you sure you're going to have enough torque with that thing?? Thanks for the pics! I sure hope so. That rig I pull is heavy when loaded with a pair of late model Fbodys. These hills (mountains) in the NE can really test the muscle of the tow vehicle. We shall see. Regards, Glenn |
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Post by Bent on Apr 4, 2005 15:26:33 GMT -5
[glow=limegreen,2,300]I am soo jealous!![/glow]
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