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  1. Skinny

    Rear Exterior Spare Tire Carrier

    This explains the cost... Overlanding = expensive I get it. Without fab tools that makes the decision completely different. I am building a carrier and I bet that I have 5 hours just into thinking and buying parts. I have about $400 just in parts and havent bought steel yet. I will play...
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    3/4 ton axle swap

    Whatever you have, end up with hydroboost brakes. In 85 I think GM switched to a hydraulic clutch. If that's the case, congratulations! You have one of the most rarest parts. The hydraulic pedal bracket for a square nose. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
  3. Skinny

    Rear Exterior Spare Tire Carrier

    $1200 plus shipping gets you a lot more when you start fabbing or buying an entire bumper that holds the tire. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    M1031 Build Thread

    Yeah no worries. If you're have any questions let me know. If I were to do this over again and didn't want to go to bucket seats or a backhoe evaporator I would do just the aftermarket dashboard evaporator. This would give you defrost, dash, and foot doors that go full cold to hot. Then do the...
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    M1031 Build Thread

    Nice! Nothing taboo here...just some honest CUCV wrenching. Do yourself a favor and scrap all of that stock generator controller stuff. Very unreliable and complex. A member on here sells a new unit which works great and is worth the money. You can install one yourself but requires programming...
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    Wiring issues

    Install was like a negative 5 out of ten. That is not including the wiring which is probably equal to any gauge install. Basically cutting the factory plug, confirming wires, running additional wires, and programming. The physical fitting was terrible but overall finished product is pretty...
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    NP241 Transfer Case

    241 I think is better stock and has upgrade cability. Plus the 241 has better options for CV rear shaft. I think the only thing you have to worry about is some 241's have electronic VSS sender so pay attention to the tail cone for compatibility. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
  8. Skinny

    M1010 fire rig to camper conversion

    Tablet holder is pretty boss. You can probably go quite some time before you get a steady leak dripping down the engine. I think brand new units from a stanadyne dealer is that much more money than a rebuilt unit. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
  9. Skinny

    Engine swap poll

    LS is all multipoint fuel injection. I don't know why you would go carb on it. They are also not heavily laden with emissions. Really simple and reliable. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
  10. Skinny

    Engine swap poll

    Haha, yeah that will make the swap a lot cheaper. I will say AC is awesome [emoji41] Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    Engine swap poll

    The 8.1 uses the same motor mounts as the 454 so physically it occupies the same space and the exhaust bolts up to it. Wiring is readily available for the same price. The 8.1 from an electronics standpoint is pretty much identical to an LS. Two things hold you back. One is engine...
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    Engine swap poll

    I am not saying that old cast-iron small blocks are junk and maybe 15 years ago this would be a different conversation. I am just advocating that you can get a harness and motor mounts for under $1,000. You can make an entire swap fairly cheap these days. 15 years ago the aftermarket support...
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    Engine swap poll

    I have advocated this before and the cronies give me flack because of what I am saying. If you have a CUCV and want some luxury like AC, overdrive, and maybe some more power, then the LS is by far the easiest way to get there. For maybe $3k ballpark, you are into an LS which comes with a...
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    Wiring issues

    I am doing a full set with two fuel gauges in the main cluster and the voltmeter where the CUCV one goes to the right. We will see how bad the install goes in a few days. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    Wiring issues

    This is what I have: https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerce.com/gm-truck-73-87/ I got the Aviator set. I did read some reviews about the quality of fitment bit the reviews were old. I will be fitting them around Christmas. Probably will do a write-up. I also got a 15% discount for the holidays...
  16. Skinny

    Wiring issues

    Any vendor on here is a good one. I just ordered a grille blanket from Hillbilly, he is a good vendor. Both of my 84' trucks are suffering from gauge problems. Of course the CUCV only has two and both are not even close to reading right. I mean they are 36 years old. If you are going to spend...
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    Wiring issues

    Well at least is wasn't owned by a fire or police department...those guys are getting paid to mess it up! Sounds like it may not have been done on the 12v conversion but may have had a wiring issue which then spawned a 12v conversion thinking it was going to fix the problem only to find out...
  18. Skinny

    Engine swap poll

    That must be a pleasure to drive with a 5 speed and all that insulation. I'm rocking a TH400 and bare metal floors. I swear I am going deaf... Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
  19. Skinny

    Engine swap poll

    I think getting replacement parts for any of those is difficult since they are either really old architecture like the the first one you posted or a custom aftermarket one. If I had to do it I'd go aftermarket. Most likely they are based on a common off the shelf part that you just need to find...
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    Engine swap poll

    What kind of kit are you using? My friend wants to do an EFI conversion on his 3.5 Land Rover but he is hesitant to use the new all in one kits. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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