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    Junkyard LS Swap, The Cheapest Solutions

    I've looked on & off....never anything worth it...right now about 20 miles from me there's one for $900.00...trans with 210k miles on it? No thanks...cheaper to pay the core on a reman and have something thats "known"... also as mentioned before, I can get the WHOLE Truck for 600.00-1k with...
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    Junkyard LS Swap, The Cheapest Solutions

    I let my 01 go last spring for $1k, ran like an absolute dream, I bought it new ran it till the frame was so rotten it was not funny. Had I known I was gonna find my 98 RCSB, I woulda kept it for the powertrain. Big issue up here is there are little to no 2wd Trannys...finding a 2wd 4L80 is...
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    Junkyard LS Swap, The Cheapest Solutions

    Not so sure...I get what your saying, but IMHO its because of "Wants" not "NEEDS"... and again, probably depends on your area...here in New England I can have my choice of complete running rotted out trucks for $600-1k. Honestly I cant see why you couldn't do a complete LS Drop in for less then...
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    Hood Insulation

    Cripe, the INTAKES on NBS trucks are plastic...not to mention the whole topside, numerous trim pieces & parts...not saying its the SAME plastic, but just because its plastic I wouldn't write it totally off... Personally I love the looks of that ABS unit...I'd buy one now if I was sure I wasn't...
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    2/4 or 3/4 Drop Kit, what size tires for Rally 15"s?

    Thanks...makes sense...So the moral of the story is stick with a Belltech Spindle and life is good. track width isnt too big a deal for me, My research indicates I'll be needing 1-3/4" +/- Spacers/Adapters to get those wheels on to begin with so wider track really just means thinner adapter for...
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    2/4 or 3/4 Drop Kit, what size tires for Rally 15"s?

    Timely thread...been debating much the same myself (C5 Vette Wheels Planned for mine)...one thing I'm not seing discussed here are the drop Control arms like whats available with the DJM Kits.. In relation to rubbing issues...why would we want a spindle vs the Control arm?
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    Frame Refinishing - Paint or Powder

    I've heard nothing but good things about the SPI Epoxy as well.. I've got a business/account with the PPG Supplier here, so my price on PPG Stuff tilts the deck in that favor...if I were to Blast & "Liquid Paint" it, It would be with PPG Epoxy....not that I wouldnt use SPI...just too easy to get...
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    Frame Refinishing - Paint or Powder

    LOL...quite the opposite...I went to the coaters to drop off some stuff for work and originally asked them for a quote on just blasting the frame so I could work on it, and Epoxy Prime/Paint it myself once I was done...THEY were the ones convincing me to go Powder which got me to thinking as its...
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    Frame Refinishing - Paint or Powder

    IMHO Thats really only true for "OEM" and "Crappy Aftermarket" Powder Jobs...all the Professional jobs I've had done are WAYYYY more durable then the original finishes. For example...I had a Fisher plow Re-Powder Coated...the factory finish came off in sheets, like you said, rust got underneath...
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    Bargain Brand or Name brand?

    Depends on the application... -Delvac in my DMax, Whatever Brand Name Oil is on sale in the gassers, JD Plus50II Syn in my Equipment. IMHO I think changing your oil at a reasonable level is more important then the brand. I believe in a 3k OCI. Ran my 240k mile 5.3 Oil thru Blackstone once and...
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    '95-99 Radio "hole" size in dash

    No Hacking Required: http://metraonline.com/part/DP-3003
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    Third Brake light OEM/NOS

    Gotcha...Makes sense. I'd sell you mine if I could...just cant yet as I need it for the time being until I get started on the resto.
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    Frame Refinishing - Paint or Powder

    So after some debate, I've decided to do a frame off "Restifcation" to my 98 RCSB...Gonna start with the foundation so blasting and refinishing the frame is where I'm gonna start. Got some quotes and now I'm torn between Painting the Frame or Powdercoating the frame.... Cost is the same either...
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    Third Brake light OEM/NOS

    When you say "Very Good Used one"...whats wrong with yours? I was under the impression you could polish them up with one of those headlight restoration kits and have a "Just like new" one.. Id sell you mine if I were closer to that phase..
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    Nbs bumper 14+ on OBS

    Narrowing is the easy part...I'm debating cutting 1" out of my stock front bumper when I get to that point. I'd really be tempted to try the 14+ rear, but I dont think the step ends would look good on a OBS...If they made a "Smooth Ended" Version...I'd be all over it.
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    Nbs bumper 14+ on OBS

    Front or Rear? I've debated doing a rear bumper...other then the "$hit wonder how that would look" thought, I haven't pursued it..
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    '95-99 Radio "hole" size in dash

    True...and while I haven't used one yet..the Metra DP3003 looks like a nice solution to get a Double DIN in there which really opens up options & possibilities. I'm a while away from doing the interior, but at this time thats the road I plan on exploring when its time.
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    95 C1500 build! Dropped, LS swap, paint!

    I hear you there...I'm in LOVE with the LS...want to LS mine so bad, but I can buy a LT1/T56 Camaro for cheap.. My wallet says...go with the old school SBC/T56 swap...little to no headaches all around.
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    Best Replacement Fuel pump?

    Truth right there... I change fuel filters once a year.. Had my 01 Sierra from Nov 00 thru April of 2017, 250k+ miles...never touched the fuel pump. My dad on the other hand..."Never got around to it", 99 NBS 2500, 2 fuel pumps in 5 years or so.. Back when I was working at the dealership, 9 out...
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    95 C1500 build! Dropped, LS swap, paint!

    Nice! I've got a 98 4.3/NV3500 waiting to go under the LS knife and I gotta ask...How do you like the NV3500 behind the 5.3? My heart says go with a T56...just cause, but I then consider keeping the NV...
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    Best Replacement Fuel pump?

    The 98 I picked up has this HACK in it...honestly pisses me off so much, cant see how this is any easier, or better. IMHO such a half-assed hack. You can take the bed off in about 15 mins..$hit I used to pull the bed off my 01 so I could wash the frame. Now I get to weld it all up and make it...
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    2/4 drop with 18x9.5 ???

    What wheels did you get? I got a set of 08 Vette wheels...so I know I'll need spacers/adapters..just dont know how thick yet..
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    Is it worth getting TPMS?

    TPMS...IMHO Its one of those things that I'd "Never Disable" in any of the vehicles I have it factory..but I certainly wouldn't ever think about retrofitting or adding it to any of my rides which dont have it.
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    2/4 drop with 18x9.5 ???

    Wish I could answer...I'll be running the same size on mine...and I'm planning a 2/4 as well...Let us know!
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    Anyone have factory NBS "5503" 8 lugs rims on their OBS?

    https://stockwheelsolutions.com/wheel-accessories/replica-rims/20-fits-chevrolet-silverado-gmc-wheel-polished-set-of-4-20x8-5-rims/ Replicas...but I know they exist.. I've often thought about buying a set for my Tilt Deck trailer o_O
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