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This coupe was sold at auction two or three years ago. Does anyone on here know who owns it now?[ATTACH]
and the best part of all................ being able to drive it anywhere anytime. Last weekend drove to Auckland and back 6hr drive each way...
Thanks guys
Here is a sample of the features done in NZ Hot Rod, NZ Petrolhead, NZV8 and NZ Rodder magazines. https://www.flickr.com/photos/86936723@N04/
the pickups don't have the external type top hinge Ronald. Try joining the Stovebolt website here...
looking good can't wait to see the finished product
I was talking to a friend who is a mechanic and he suggested the 4L80E as my best option and he is going to try and find me one at a good price
I'm not too worried about getting extra mpg just would like to drop the revs from 3000 at 63mph to something between 2000 - 2500rpm
an overdrive unit sounds like the best option that way I can choose when to throw it into overdrive when out on the highway. You suggest a 700R...
OK problem soled LOL I found the original sticker from inside the donor glovebox. It tells me it has a GT5 4.1 ratio with G80 locking diff. So...
ok cool thanks for you help
thanks cad man
I was just thinking that because it was a fire truck with a utility body they may have ordered it with a 5.3 Oh well the best way to tell is to...
my Vin # 1GBHC33W5DS119141 is from the donor fire truck. If my existing rear gear ratio is 5.3 and I fit a 4.1 it shouldn't cause it to "pooch"...
turbo 400 I think definitely not a 700R. Looks like the most accurate way to figure it out is to pull the cover and count the teeth. If it turns...
I googled the numbers but couldn't find any info. May be I will just need to jack the truck up and turn the driveshaft
OK my existing rear axle number stamped on the rhd tube is KMD G0220 and the spare axle is GBX G2321 I'm thinking IF my existing is 5.38? and...
OK thanks guys. I considered buying a gearvendors overdrive but $4k is a bit much. The diff out of the diesel truck was free! RMR&C thanks...
ran my Vin# through a decoder to see if it would give me specs on my truck specifically the diff ratio but it only gave me the basics with not a...
Not only did we get into the top 5 at the trucks debut event the Beach Hop in NZ we also came away with the #1 spot as top car/truck of the event....
I can't remember the brand of airbag at the moment but they are rated to 5000Lb each and ride best pumped up between 16-18 lb pressure with...
engine cover all done now http://www.flickr.com/photos/86936723@N04/
well the whole build had one main theme that being "less is more" so a nice looking girl in the vid would not fit with the theme :D \Don't...
here you go another vid on youtube driving my truck out of my workshop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0-MAjmDaak&feature=youtu.be
no issues flew through inspection they only made me put some ugly reflectors on the rear. I have done two trips to Palmerston North 75 mile round...
and #3 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lruDY_eFFS0&feature=youtu.be
and #2 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOHbL_61XtQ&feature=youtu.be
HERE YOU GO GUYS SOME VIDEO first one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJVPhDCv2n0&feature=youtu.be
CG would love to come help you build your COE. I'm sure I can even speak Alabamish ya all :D And a bit of horse riding on your ranch wouldn't...
took my truck on its first big adventure yesterday,138 mile round trip and the fuel gauge has only just moved from F when I got home. The...
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