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  1. dirtyoldman

    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    Yep,for 32oz'rs :cheers:
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    I put the sensor in thru the pan on a flat spot that looked like it was meant for a drain but never put there.I drilled a hole,welded in a bung then screwed the sensor in(Also used some JB Weld for extra security against my lousy welds :D)The gauge Is in the three gauge pod under the dash.The...
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    Not sure how big of a battery will fit.Do some measuring I guess.
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    Brian,that storage box next to the PCM can be removed & the battery tray from a diesel truck can be put in it's place.I noticed a batt. tray in Grumpy's burb which gave me the idea for this upgrade. Ok,I'm done now :jester: All this for about $20
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    Thanks it came out pretty good :thumbs:
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    I was lucky and found an early '90s one ton dually 454 at a Pick A Part with all the parts needed.It had the tray,the charcoal canister relocation bracket,the solenoid & all the wiring necessary.Like I said,I got lucky.Some fabbing was necessary for the tray mounting bolts but was easily done...
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    I've added a couple of do-dads recently you might be interested in.I added a trans temp gauge(with sensor in the pan) and an aux. battery.The battery is mainly to power the winch but also have the two cheapy off-road lights connected to it as well.When I get the time I'm going to connect the CB...
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    New Ride! 1997 Z71

    I know what you mean re: the clear coat....the hood and part of the top of the burb is looking pretty shabby as well :( Your new A/C vents look pretty good :thumbs:
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    2007 Silverado 6.0 - now featuring BOOST!!!

    That's just too cool Dr. Bob,congrats
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    My damn seat frame broke!!!!

    :thumbs:
  11. dirtyoldman

    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Finished up the aux. battery installation.Completed the wiring to and from the relay,installed a battery and checked it with a mm.,seems to be working fine.I connected the winch & off-road lights so far.The winch pulled about a .5 volt(no real load on it though,I was only pulling on the cable...
  12. dirtyoldman

    Grease gun preferences

    Not sure if you have a compressor but this is the one I have and love it :thumbs: Also,I put a flexible hose on it.I've had it for maybe fifteen years and still working great. Don't remember paying $50 for it though :dunno:
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    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Fixed a cracked frame on a friends '77 Ford F250
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    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Got the relay/solenoid and some wiring installed for a second battery.
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    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Replaced the Hydro Boost unit,what a PITA :eek:
  16. dirtyoldman

    Car Insurance, what company do you have?

    State Farm 25 years+
  17. dirtyoldman

    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Installed an aux. battery tray.
  18. dirtyoldman

    My damn seat frame broke!!!!

    The front seat in my burb is all tore up,I attest that to too many cookies(& milk) :D
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    My damn seat frame broke!!!!

    That's what I was thinking.Didn't even melt the seat foam :thumbs:
  20. dirtyoldman

    The Long Road to Recovery!

    +1 :thumbs:
  21. dirtyoldman

    What Did You Do To Your Truck Today? v2.0

    Nothing,it's been sitting for two days,better mpg that way :thumbs:
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