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  1. TxChevyGuy

    So I want to build a bumper

    Yes. Definitely post a video of when it's done taking out a shopping cart!!!!!!
  2. TxChevyGuy

    Best way to prep and paint rusty frame.

    I heard spraying used motor oil on your frame. I haven't tried it but my engine cradle doesn't have a spot of rust.....lol
  3. TxChevyGuy

    So I want to build a bumper

    Doesn't look bad. Good job!!! As long as the mounts are good then you won't have a issue with them shopping carts!!!!
  4. TxChevyGuy

    HD Headlight Harnesses w/ 4 High Mod

    Can you do it for a W/T single headlights and use the high beam to trigger the extra relay for a light bar? But have the light bar switchable so I can run without the light bar if I choose?
  5. TxChevyGuy

    89-99 short bed and tailgate. Great condition.

    That's a nice bed and good price too. But I need a long bed. https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/pts/d/springfield-chevy-truck-6-foot-bed-and/6978363032.html Fixed the link for ya
  6. TxChevyGuy

    Engine loping

    Probably has a cam in it. Like a Compcam Motha Thumpr. Those lope
  7. TxChevyGuy

    New Engine swap out

    Ok guys, decided to go with GM L31 crate engine. The price difference isn't much and it's a NEW engine.
  8. TxChevyGuy

    New Engine swap out

    Probably, but I have heard warranty on any crate engine is a pain to get honored if you do the swap yourself. So I prefer the best quality for my money. I'm leaning towards the GM and just running headers and carb. The vortec already makes enough power for daily driving. I can't rebuild the...
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    New Engine swap out

    I was gonna go with a blueprint engine. But I have to keep in mind how much this truck is worth and also new clutch thrown in. $2,799 Longblock Includes: Oil pan, timing cover, valve covers and individual dyno results $3,199 Dressed Longblock includes: Above plus intake manifold...
  10. TxChevyGuy

    New Engine swap out

    Before we get started. I dont want LS motor. So my 94 c2500 with nv4500 is getting close to 300k miles. I will burn 2 quarts of oil every tank. Doing some research it COULD be the valve seals. It could be rings. It smokes all the time but really bad upon hard acceleration So I was looking at...
  11. TxChevyGuy

    Looking to run amp wire on passenger side

    I ran my wires under the coolant tank. Drilled a nice size hole and put a grommet in it.
  12. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    So I went outside. Jacked up one side of the trucks axle. Ten turns to the wheel. Pinion turned 18.65 times. So 18.65 pinion rotations ÷ 10 tire rotations = 1.865 1.865 x 2 (for each side of axle I guess) = 3.73 So I have 3.73 gears. Should of looked while I had the cover off......oh well.
  13. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    Unfortunately I just did the diff fluid about 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to find a cam rpm that will work with the gears in it. The ring and pinion looked perfect, but I was hoping for 4.10 gears. Once I get home I'm gonna recount in multiple of tens.
  14. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    Sweet!!! I will turn it 10x. More precise than turning 1 time.
  15. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    I will give it a shot tomorrow. I re checked it probably 6 times. Even had one of my kids under it counting it. I couldn't believe it. We will try and lift both tires off the ground.
  16. TxChevyGuy

    Wheels for a 4/6 drop?

    What size backspacing/offset and tire size?
  17. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    Tried that. Gave me 1.75ish pinion vs tire. Maybe because only one tire was off the ground? Yeah. 14 Bolt, 8 lug. Fixed it in the orginal post. Been up for 20 hours. This is the first axle that I tried to figure out the ratio. In my Jeeps I was installing lockers so gears got replaced anyway.
  18. TxChevyGuy

    Gear ratio identification

    Trying to figure out my gear ratio. 14 bolt, 8 lug, semi float. 1994 c2500 with 5.7 and nv4500 No tag on the cover, and these are the only stamping on the tubes ry8 g353 1205 023427 No build codes on door or glove box so that's not gonna help. Here's a link to a picture...
  19. TxChevyGuy

    Tow points that are stronger than the truck

    I leave the D ring off normally. It's super low key. But I try not to get irresponsible. I use it just for a tow point if I need a pull back to the house or if I get stuck in the back pasture. Give ya something to hook a strap to and pull it with the tractor.
  20. TxChevyGuy

    Tow points that are stronger than the truck

    I didn't have any paint. It's super easy to take on and off. I painted it the following day. Just the normal rustoleum black paint.
  21. TxChevyGuy

    Whats the average?

    I highly specialized in a certain Jeep that they don't make much for it. And I also have a plasma table, and a full blown metal fab shopn my just my garage. I had stuff from a plasma table to tig welders to a CNC machine. When guys came to me they knew they were gonna pay alot but in the end I...
  22. TxChevyGuy

    Tow points that are stronger than the truck

    Disclaimer: that title hasn't been tested. But I have a 2wd. Often need a front point to be towed or something like that. So here's what I made. The d ring mount is fron RuffStuff. Its 1" wide and 1" hole. Started with 3"x4"x1/4" angle iron. The bottom two holes are the factory tow...
  23. TxChevyGuy

    Whats the average?

    Local hot rod guy who welds using lead and gas torch charges $85 an hour for shop time. He's a one man show working out of his garage. He doesn't do paint just body work and chopping and channeling cars. When I ran my fab shop I charged minimum $350 with $175 an hour plus actual cost of...
  24. TxChevyGuy

    Trying to get that specific exhaust sound

    This is my first SBC. And I want that classic sound. Personally the sound I have now is too deep Currently I have TBI engine, with factory exhaust manifolds, factory Y pipe into a long glass pack. Probably 24-30 inches long and no cats. It's pretty deep and sounds like every other Chevy truck...
  25. TxChevyGuy

    Whats the average?

    Body drop? That's expensive!!!!! If you have to ask you can't afford it. Just like hot rod custom paint. Don't ask, just let me do it.

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