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Good point. Didn't GPS that first trip, but had my wife driving back with me. The mileage was off between the two vehicles only by a few tenths.

Yup. Wasn't so much that I was checking my mileage, as it was that I was freekin-out over how fast the fuel gauge needle was heading for "E!" Filled the tank tonight. It took over 11 gallons, but now the gauge reads like 1/4 tank above full. It was reading directly on full when I first took...

Kind of thought since the gauge needle went down so smoothly, (and so fast!) that it must be reading right... will try filling-up tonight.

So I should try refilling and see how much fuel was actually spent? I can do that!

Just picked-up my pickup yesterday and drove her home... a distance of a little less than 50 miles. Kept it under 55, though it seemed to want to go faster. No smoke. Handled great. Problem? Took a little less than half a tank for the trip. Could not find a leak. Oil level is ok, doesn't...

Well, if I do paint it, won't be right away... and I'll be thinking long and hard before I do, based on input from all you brethren. Like I said earlier, I just bought this truck, and she and I are not presently co-located. Have to get some paperwork done and through the New York State DMV...

Great to have all the feedback! I'm going to paint the undercarriage for protection and keep the rest as-is. I can always paint it later if I want or need to, but guess there no need to rush into it. Besides, "Heavy-Dee" my deuce-and-a-half HAS to be painted, so... But I'm driving the chev...

HD has only semi-gloss... is that what you meant?

First time posting... Bought an M1008 yesterday... camo paint, new tires, no rust anywhere, excellent interior, motor just purrs, 64k miles... has troop seats in good condition, I mean the truck is just plain excellent. ...and not just for a 30-year old, but for a truck of any age. I plan to...