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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 10:01:24 GMT -6
yup. finally got something of my own to drive when the weather isn't so nice. was my Grandpa's and he quit driving and sold to me. as a contrast to the 2 scoots, this only gets 14-15mpg on a good day so it definitely is just a poor-weather vehicle. may be able to improve the mpg slightly by removing the topper, since it makes it harder to see out the back anyway, and ive never liked the look of it with it on.   |
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Post by jct842 on Jul 6, 2014 11:22:50 GMT -6
I doubt if you will see any big improvement with topper off. Then there are those who take a tail gate off or leave it down in quest of better mileage and they loose on that one. A pick up gets better mileage with the tail gate up.....its been proven by scientific methods. Its all about smooth air flow.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 11:37:01 GMT -6
I doubt if you will see any big improvement with topper off. Then there are those who take a tail gate off or leave it down in quest of better mileage and they loose on that one. A pick up gets better mileage with the tail gate up.....its been proven by scientific methods. Its all about smooth air flow. seems like mythbusters tested the tailgate thing and found what you said was true. I wanted the topper gone because it is also falling apart inside and the gas struts don't hold the window up anymore, also you can see the clearcoat is about gone too. |
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Post by cyborg on Jul 6, 2014 12:20:03 GMT -6
How much was the little gem???
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Post by Bashan on Jul 6, 2014 12:28:49 GMT -6
It's a Chevy what? I can't tell, and don't say pickup smart guy. I've never liked camper tops for some reason. I guess because it keeps you from piling stuff 9 miles high. What's the engine? Come on Illumination guy! These are guys out here, give us guy things! Stick? Automatic? What's the year? Oh....it's a 4X4, I did pick up on that.  How about a pic of the motor? Now get under it and get a pic of the transmission. Now the differential(s). Now the driveshaft. Hey Illumination, you under there? Come out man...
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 6, 2014 12:31:56 GMT -6
You bought a scooter ambulance?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 12:46:45 GMT -6
Bashan, calm down man ill fill it in.
its a 1995 with the 5.7 v8. half ton (1500) auto trans 4 spd. ill get more pics later as I'm working this from my phone.
I said sell but it was only for $1 since it was a relative to relative deal. tax exempt.
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Post by cyborg on Jul 6, 2014 12:54:08 GMT -6
HOLY SMOKES RICH,,,,,,take off the golf shoes when you step all over someone will ya?  ??,,,,nice truck,,,and for a buck,,,great deal,,,now winter is covered  |
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Post by LUKE on Jul 6, 2014 17:22:06 GMT -6
Congrats with your new transpo..
is it a two stroke?
rich, pls i need my delete option back...thanks
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 6, 2014 17:43:55 GMT -6
Rich.... You took away his edit options? OMG!!! I LOVE IT!   Nothing like having to live with your own words. LMOO! |
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Post by cyborg on Jul 6, 2014 17:48:17 GMT -6
tell me where to send the check,,,,you'll get that 400 in no time if you keep this up,,,and worth every penny
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Post by Bashan on Jul 6, 2014 17:58:15 GMT -6
Choose your words carefully grasshoppers because once uttered the utterer cannot change the udder. I think that's right...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 18:10:24 GMT -6
ok heres the engine, all 210 hp of it. the c clamp its on the heater hose because the blend door no longer works and you get constant heat even on a/c. I need to fix it but thats for another day.  and my exhaust tip I added, because I cant leave well enough alone. its even internally resonated for that deep tone  |
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 6, 2014 18:15:26 GMT -6
Oh man. LMBO! Are we the "Give'em the broke one cuz they need something to do" crowd?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 18:20:07 GMT -6
nah he just quit driving and I needed something to drive so I "bought" it for $1
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How about a pic of the motor? Now get under it and get a pic of the transmission. Now the differential(s). Now the driveshaft. Hey Illumination, you under there? Come out man...
??,,,,nice truck,,,and for a buck,,,great deal,,,now winter is covered 
