Finally back in a 3/4 ton

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Jorge6.5

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Aww man. I either want my next truck to be a diesel, or a 454. And this truck makes the decision so much worse,
I know it's been done to death, but have you thought about putting on a set of tow mirrors?

Well I've had a 6.5 diesel in almost the same truck as this 98. No real complaints about the motor and did all I asked of it, also got good mileage but. This 454 seems more powerful. Mileage not so great but as least fuel prices have been dropping steady so I can handle it for now.

Tow mirrors are the top of the list for sure. I've decided to go with the gmt800 style mirrors with power. Should be ordering some up in the next week or two.
 

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Didn't get the exhaust on yet. Talked to my buddy who works at his dad's shop, told him my plans for the exhaust. He told me to bring it over during the week and will weld up the whole exhaust for me. Won't have to use clamps now.

Now some bad news. Well this weekend has been some cold. Started my truck this morning and it turned over very slow, I didn't think it would start. But it started up in the -10 temp. I was surprised considering it has two batteries, must be getting weak. Might have to upgrade to interstates. But that's not worst of it. Left truck running to go in store and when I came out, coolant was pouring out from around the radiator so I drove it home and no more coolant came out. At first my temp was almost 210 and it's cold out. Gonna have to look into it further.
 

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Had a fiberglass leer cap from my previous '96 GMC I decided to throw it on my current truck, its dark blue but i dont mind
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Gonna try to get the exhaust welded on tomorrow. will post updates
 

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Got the exhaust on tonight
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No video yet. Not sure if I like it yet, gets raspy around 4K rpm. Cruising with the windows up around 55 sounds almost stock. I'm thinking adding a resonator.
 

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Sorry to leave you folks hanging. I got lazy with the updates, obviously. Well I did away with the above exhaust and threw in a jones full boar muffler, don't really care for the sound. Maybe cause the cats are blowing out lol

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