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We've been doing good if we can get of this crud we've had for two weeks now. Have to meet up with you in 2013 and see the expanding family. |
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ain't that the truth. you guys have it even worse, and im not sure how thats possible! |
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one thing to bear in mind with using the Dodge weather strip, is that you actually switch sides. dodge drivers side to Chevy pass side...
Chevy has rounded door rear corner and sharp point at A pillar. Dodge is opposite. I've done this on mine with good luck... after 4 years, the JY weatherstrip finally started getting some bad spots so I got another... |
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The only advantage (other than cost) of used w strips is the fact that they have shrunk. If you do buy new strips make sure you put them in long. By this I mean really compress it in along the bottom lengthwise to make up for the inch or so that is going to shrink out. The advantage with the self retaining strip is it can be repositioned to make up for radius bridging by shrinkage over time if you allow for it.
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Here is the weather stripping.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0012.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0013.jpg Ventshade http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0014.jpg Gauge Pod fitment http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0015.jpg |
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Rockauto has new Dakota weather stripping for $19 per side.
They've also got the 67-72 chev ones for $34 for both. |
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Here is a little progress on the truck box. 90% of the bolts are in the bed and I got the gap at the tail gate opening pretty decent. The floor patch doesn't match the bed floor, so it is really interesting to get the pieces lined up and welded. It isn't going to be perfect, but it will be a 8' 6" steel floor.
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that looks fun!
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Hey Ryan,
What spline input is your 205? |
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What turbos are you running on your truck? Your twin setup looks really similar to the ATS Aurura Twin Turbo Kit, is that where you got the idea?
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hi all,
Ryan, i heard you were the diesel guy of this forum and ive seen all the impressive work you've done on this build. ive got a question but i might not have all the needed details. ive got a k2500 79 GMC and i want to put a diesel in it. swapping out the motor and tranny but still keeping it 4x4 would i be able to use my current chevy axles or would i have to swap them out also? |
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you could keep them, and depending on what you are doing with the truck the front d44 may be ok. with a similar sized I6 diesel in a 73 K20 my dad has wiped the front R&P in his at least twice. with all the added weight it will wear out the ball joints sooner as well. i would try to find a dana 60 for the front if i was you.
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ok thanks for the advice ill have to see what i can find on that
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