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70BLAZERX2 · 06-29-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Whats so much more special about the corvette vac can? jw not trying to be smart...

It had a totally different power curve in it..for the vette camshaft.

It dont hurt to ask..

It will wake up even a 86 stock 305 in a 4x4...make it pull like a 350...Yes it does work..and its cheap.

bosco200 · 06-29-2011, 10:18 PM

KMACD71 I stole your idea THANKS!!!!!

**JJorgensen52** · 06-30-2011, 08:12 AM

Some of mine:

$25 - pair of 4" 3-way cheapo speakers from Walmart, piece of 3/4" plywood scrap I had laying around = stereo speakers

I can actually hear my radio now!

$35 - 7 blade clutch fan from a '94 Caprice 350 at the boneyard - makes the truck much quieter and moves a TON of air - I've towed another car in traffic on a 90 degree day and the needle never goes above 180*. Had to tweak the blade ends a little with an adjustable wrench to prevent rubbing on the shroud.

$15 for a reservoir at the junkyard, a little scrap metal I had laying arounf, and $10 for a new radiator cap - closed cooling system. No more catch can, no more spilled coolant, and no more topping it off once a week. Best idea I ever had.

FLDBRED · 06-30-2011, 06:40 PM

This is a great thread,I am already going to use some of the ideas!

Southcity · 06-30-2011, 07:23 PM

Fabbed up a new shift lever from some scrap my buddy had laying around his welding shop. Started with a piece of 3/4 round, heated it up, made some bends, rattle canned it with primer and paint and then installed it, took just a few hours - total cost $12.00 for a six pack and two bags of chips.

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Heavy Evy · 07-03-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Southcity

Fabbed up a new shift lever from some scrap my buddy had laying around his welding shop. Started with a piece of 3/4 round, heated it up, made some bends, rattle canned it with primer and paint and then installed it, took just a few hours - total cost $12.00 for a six pack and two bags of chips.

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pure awsome!

cjohnson6772 · 07-17-2011, 10:05 AM

Sunday morning bump!

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2011, 10:34 AM

I am amazed not only that this thread is still going (it died a horrible death on the other boards I posted it on) but also at some of the stuff posted.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-17-2011, 05:47 PM

I love it!

Heres one:

How to get your whitewalls clean and white again with stuff you (or your wife gf whoever) might have around the house.

Commet cleaner (I found it under the sink) on a scrub brush with a little water does wonders on the white letters on my tires and the whitewalls on the car!

frednoah · 07-17-2011, 06:22 PM

My new console:

I got tired of not having a place to sit a cold drink down while driving back and forth to physical therapy, so I began thinking about building myself a console. I took a bunch of measurements, made a pile of sketches, and finally settled on a design.

I've got about $35 in the whole thing, and about 2-3 hours of labor making it. Materials were:
2 pieces of 2ft square 1/2" pine (if memory serves...)
1 stick of 2"x2"x8' furring strip
3" hole saw
Package of small finishing nails
Some wood filler putty for the seams
Two plastic cup holder inserts like you'd see on boats
Free quart of black paint I got from a Glidden promo online

It is 12" wide, 14" long, and goes from 11"(at the seat) to 13" tall. Down the road I may pull it out and integrate a 10" subwoofer into the design, but just holding a drink and my phone will do for now.

texastruckjunky · 07-17-2011, 10:06 PM

This is great. Some good ideas, i will be useing some of them for my truck. Keep them coming.

Dova · 07-20-2011, 07:23 PM

good ideas ttt

dukcaln · 07-20-2011, 08:31 PM

Hmmm... now I know what I am going to do with this too... add a sub right behind the cup holders... been wondering about this and now I will surley use this... thanks frednoah

Quote:

Originally Posted by frednoah

My new console:

I got tired of not having a place to sit a cold drink down while driving back and forth to physical therapy, so I began thinking about building myself a console. I took a bunch of measurements, made a pile of sketches, and finally settled on a design.

I've got about $35 in the whole thing, and about 2-3 hours of labor making it. Materials were:
2 pieces of 2ft square 1/2" pine (if memory serves...)
1 stick of 2"x2"x8' furring strip
3" hole saw
Package of small finishing nails
Some wood filler putty for the seams
Two plastic cup holder inserts like you'd see on boats
Free quart of black paint I got from a Glidden promo online

It is 12" wide, 14" long, and goes from 11"(at the seat) to 13" tall. Down the road I may pull it out and integrate a 10" subwoofer into the design, but just holding a drink and my phone will do for now.

swierker · 07-20-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosco200

KMACD71 I stole your idea THANKS!!!!!

About to be another theft of ideas. I think I'm gonna do this.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-20-2011, 09:41 PM

Whatta bout the wedgie cupholder?

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=wedgie

Mayo · 07-20-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I love it!

Heres one:

How to get your whitewalls clean and white again with stuff you (or your wife gf whoever) might have around the house.

Commet cleaner (I found it under the sink) on a scrub brush with a little water does wonders on the white letters on my tires and the whitewalls on the car!

I will have to try that, I just got some white letter tires for the first time.

peglegs · 07-21-2011, 02:14 AM

My way cool 4 sp. shifter

elf w/capital T · 07-21-2011, 07:04 AM

converted to dual electric fans, and did the headlight relay upgrade, 50 bucks.

found some old maroon bucket seats at the junkyard, 50 bucks, sold the old bench, made 50 bucks. so free. haha

thepunisher · 07-21-2011, 10:35 AM

The previous owner of my truck had a really big aftermarket bench seat in the truck. It was too big for me to comfortably sit behind the wheel (I'm tall and fat). This seat and relocating the gas tank made a huge difference The seat is from a mid 80's Chevy pickup. I got it for $40 at the salvage yard. With the bar stock I had to use to make the feet I think I'm borderline on the $50 mark.

elf w/capital T · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

ugly yet better than what was in it.

console was 20 bucks, but i made sure i picked a new lock with key, the stock carpet liner, cubby thing in front and bolts to mount it.

Southcity · 07-22-2011, 04:57 PM

"My way cool 4 sp. shifter"

Nice Pegleg!! hard to tell from the pics, what brand wrenches gave there life for this mod?

CowboyProtectionUnit · 07-22-2011, 05:00 PM

^^^^^ I think Stanley from what I could read nice Idear by the Way.... Gunna Do it on mine when I get my 6speed

peglegs · 07-22-2011, 05:13 PM

ty, ty, ty, lol. stanley & cresent , the original hit the seat ,oh chit what do u do then, had spare ones so this came together in an hour for free?from kids to old timers have commented how cool it was.......that makes it well worth it

Southcity · 07-22-2011, 06:27 PM

^^^^ it looks great and I gotta give props to Longhorn Man for starting a good thread

cjohnson6772 · 07-23-2011, 08:58 AM

Just wondering, but is there a way to make sure this thread stays around instead of bumping it? Can we make it a sticky?

06-29-2011, 10:18 PM	#127
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) KMACD71 I stole your idea THANKS!!!!! Attached Images

06-30-2011, 08:12 AM	#128
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Some of mine: $25 - pair of 4" 3-way cheapo speakers from Walmart, piece of 3/4" plywood scrap I had laying around = stereo speakers I can actually hear my radio now! $35 - 7 blade clutch fan from a '94 Caprice 350 at the boneyard - makes the truck much quieter and moves a TON of air - I've towed another car in traffic on a 90 degree day and the needle never goes above 180. Had to tweak the blade ends a little with an adjustable wrench to prevent rubbing on the shroud. $15 for a reservoir at the junkyard, a little scrap metal I had laying arounf, and $10 for a new radiator cap - closed cooling system. No more catch can, no more spilled coolant, and no more topping it off once a week. Best idea I ever had. __________________ CURRENT* '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

06-30-2011, 06:40 PM	#129
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) This is a great thread,I am already going to use some of the ideas!

06-30-2011, 07:23 PM	#130
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Fabbed up a new shift lever from some scrap my buddy had laying around his welding shop. Started with a piece of 3/4 round, heated it up, made some bends, rattle canned it with primer and paint and then installed it, took just a few hours - total cost $12.00 for a six pack and two bags of chips. AT THE SHOP WHAT WE STARTED WITH HEAT & BEND BEFORE AFTER __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

07-17-2011, 10:05 AM	#132
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Sunday morning bump!

07-17-2011, 10:34 AM	#133
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I am amazed not only that this thread is still going (it died a horrible death on the other boards I posted it on) but also at some of the stuff posted.

07-17-2011, 05:47 PM	#134
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I love it! Heres one: How to get your whitewalls clean and white again with stuff you (or your wife gf whoever) might have around the house. Commet cleaner (I found it under the sink) on a scrub brush with a little water does wonders on the white letters on my tires and the whitewalls on the car! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-17-2011, 06:22 PM	#135
frednoah 86 Scottsdale Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 473	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) My new console: I got tired of not having a place to sit a cold drink down while driving back and forth to physical therapy, so I began thinking about building myself a console. I took a bunch of measurements, made a pile of sketches, and finally settled on a design. I've got about $35 in the whole thing, and about 2-3 hours of labor making it. Materials were: 2 pieces of 2ft square 1/2" pine (if memory serves...) 1 stick of 2"x2"x8' furring strip 3" hole saw Package of small finishing nails Some wood filler putty for the seams Two plastic cup holder inserts like you'd see on boats Free quart of black paint I got from a Glidden promo online It is 12" wide, 14" long, and goes from 11"(at the seat) to 13" tall. Down the road I may pull it out and integrate a 10" subwoofer into the design, but just holding a drink and my phone will do for now.

07-17-2011, 10:06 PM	#136
texastruckjunky Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 220	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) This is great. Some good ideas, i will be useing some of them for my truck. Keep them coming.

07-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#137
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) good ideas ttt

07-20-2011, 09:41 PM	#140
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Whatta bout the wedgie cupholder? http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=wedgie __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-21-2011, 02:14 AM	#142
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) My way cool 4 sp. shifter Attached Images __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

07-21-2011, 07:04 AM	#143
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) converted to dual electric fans, and did the headlight relay upgrade, 50 bucks. found some old maroon bucket seats at the junkyard, 50 bucks, sold the old bench, made 50 bucks. so free. haha

07-21-2011, 10:35 AM	#144
thepunisher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 201	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) The previous owner of my truck had a really big aftermarket bench seat in the truck. It was too big for me to comfortably sit behind the wheel (I'm tall and fat). This seat and relocating the gas tank made a huge difference The seat is from a mid 80's Chevy pickup. I got it for $40 at the salvage yard. With the bar stock I had to use to make the feet I think I'm borderline on the $50 mark. __________________ Blayne

07-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#145
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ugly yet better than what was in it. console was 20 bucks, but i made sure i picked a new lock with key, the stock carpet liner, cubby thing in front and bolts to mount it.



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07-22-2011, 04:57 PM	#146
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) "My way cool 4 sp. shifter" Nice Pegleg!! hard to tell from the pics, what brand wrenches gave there life for this mod? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

07-22-2011, 05:00 PM	#147
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ^^^^^ I think Stanley from what I could read nice Idear by the Way.... Gunna Do it on mine when I get my 6speed __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

07-22-2011, 05:13 PM	#148
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ty, ty, ty, lol. stanley & cresent , the original hit the seat ,oh chit what do u do then, had spare ones so this came together in an hour for free?from kids to old timers have commented how cool it was.......that makes it well worth it __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

07-22-2011, 06:27 PM	#149
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ^^^^ it looks great and I gotta give props to Longhorn Man for starting a good thread __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

07-23-2011, 08:58 AM	#150
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Just wondering, but is there a way to make sure this thread stays around instead of bumping it? Can we make it a sticky?

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