It's dead, time for a fullsize

jwglover · 03-31-2009, 11:01 PM

Hey douche...[/quote]

I am a douche ?

supasoulja · 03-31-2009, 11:05 PM

ChrisInVT · 04-01-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja

^Yes

+1

jwglover · 04-01-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

+1

why ? because I said to make a battery hold down instead of using a rubber strap ?

ChrisInVT · 04-01-2009, 08:50 AM

No, for not reading.

marcua56 · 04-01-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

No, for not reading.

x2

ChrisInVT · 04-20-2009, 02:47 PM

If the guy ever calls me back, I really, really, REALLY want this truck...

I have 2k saved up to fix the S-15, but the biggest limiting factor is I have no shop to work on the truck in; and I still haven't decided how I'm going to fix it. I want to take the easy way out and just swap in a 3.4, but I know if I do that it's still going to be a dog. Soooo, I'm considering getting a wrecked fullsize and swapping the drivetrain over and going SFA while I'm at it. Since I want to go with the 2nd option, I know I'm not going to be wheelin' this year - and I want something to go wheelin in... So...

If I buy it, those 35's are going on the S15 and it's getting bigger tires.

sockjock · 04-20-2009, 03:56 PM

ooo I want that too. I'd keep the 35's on it and run it. You'd be surprised what you could do with that Blazer as is.

ChrisInVT · 04-20-2009, 04:01 PM

Oh yeah, I know. I think it just looks funny with the 35's, they look small on it. And besides, I've always wanted 35's on my S-15 - just more motivation to go SFA

Baggey22 · 04-20-2009, 07:27 PM

If you do get that truck and when you don't need your 33s I know a few people that may be interested in them.

Ilikemice · 04-20-2009, 07:34 PM

I was looking at a fullsize just like that today. They're wanting $8k for it. 6+ litre engine ex airbase model or something. Same camo pattern, same bullbars, that round thing on the grille and tow hooks. It's a beast. Get it

***Donahue*** · 04-20-2009, 10:37 PM

it looks like a stockish M1008 (iirc) CUCV. too bad they are not setup like the cucv pickups were with 1 tons, 4.56's and a detroit in the rear.

that particular one is obviously lifted and it looks to have beadlocks maybe.

wrekd · 04-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

it looks to have beadlocks maybe.

I saw that too. I THINK I see rings, but I cant see any bolts

ChrisInVT · 04-21-2009, 08:17 AM

No way I'd sell my 33's, I don't think they even have 500 miles on them. I couldn't justify selling 'em, they'd find their way onto something else - like my Lumina

JDnoble18 · 04-23-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

No way I'd sell my 33's, I don't think they even have 500 miles on them. I couldn't justify selling 'em, they'd find their way onto something else - like my Lumina

Someone needs to 'shop this PRONTO!

ChrisInVT · 05-02-2009, 08:46 PM

Well I talked to the guy that owns that K5 today. He want's $5,500 for it. He put in a rebuilt 350, lockers front and rear, 6" rancho leaves, 35's and a bunch of other stuff. It's totally worth 5.5k but I'm not looking to spend THAT much.

Adam told me about a '92 S10 about 2.5 hours away from me for $200, I think I'm going to check it out tomorrow. I also found a lifted Suburban that I think I'm going to check out while I'm out there. Guy wants 2k for it...

Quote:

85 automatic v8 350 holley carb rancho lift kit 35" tires runs really good and has dual edlebrock exhaust i have alot more pics if ne one is interested

I'm thinking about offering him $1,500 if it doesn't have any rust

DieselS10 · 05-02-2009, 10:53 PM

That's a good lookin' burb!

wrekd · 05-03-2009, 12:25 AM

Get the Burb!!! My buddy had one. That thing was tha shit

This is the only pic I have of it. 8" suspension on 38.5x15 Boggers

ChrisInVT · 05-03-2009, 09:57 AM

I wanted a lifted late 80's suburban before I got the S10, so this might be a done deal

DieselS10 · 05-03-2009, 04:48 PM

Sell out.

ChrisInVT · 05-04-2009, 09:01 AM

Well yesterday was a FUCKING DISASTER.

I traveled three hours to check out this S10 for sale, the guy wanted $200 for it. The body was SHOT but the drivetrain was in amazing shape - It was exactly what I was looking for. It was owned by an old man who purchased it new, and the guy that bought it off him was an old man too. The truck had 115k on the trans and t-case, and only 80k on a new factory-replacement, installed by the dealer 4.3L engine. The drivetrain didn't leak a drop of fluids, and it was a perfect candidate for a 4.3L swap.

Well according to the guy the rear brake line was toast, but the front lines were fine and it still had a full pedal. He said the truck had a recent inspection sticker on it, and I'd have no trouble driving it the three hour trip back home. Well when I was checking the truck out, I pressed the brake pedal and it blew a front line; sending fluid flying everywhere. There would be no driving this truck the three hour trip home. The guy called all the autoparts stores in a 15 mile radius and found one open (I was hoping none were open). Well, I got to drive a nice 20 mile round trip to get some brake line and fluid. So $10 and 2 extra gallons of gas down the freaking drain we got back to this guys house to install the brake lines and they wouldn't go. Somehow the guy ****ed up the line from the caliper to the union (the flex line) and we couldn't install the new lines. I finally sad **** this and went home. Before we left the guy tried to sign the title over to me and take my $200 but I told him that I wasn't giving him anything because I wasn't sure I could get a truck and trailer up there to get the truck. I wasn't going to even bother, by the time I got the truck it would probably cost me $600 for a $200 truck. Shit it already cost me $40 in ****ing gas, a whole day, and $10 in free shit I gave the guy. We were there for 2 and a half hours trying to get this thing road worthy before I couldn't take it anymore. A full 9 freaking hours to look at this pile of crap truck...

What a shit day.

ChrisInVT · 05-04-2009, 09:59 PM

Well, it's not a late 80's truck so it has the crappy barn doors. I'm not really sure if I'm going to get it or not though...

Here's a shit ton of pics...

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f42/th...0/#post6248301

ChrisInVT · 11-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Alright, to update this 7 month old thread....

I picked up my truck from the girlfriend's house on Saturday. I figured I'd be winching this thing up onto the trailer, but for shits and giggles I connected the battery and cranked it over. Low and behold, it started up. I let it run for a little while and drove it around some. I actually drove it right up onto the trailer.

When I unloaded the truck from the trailer, I just drove it off. Again, it started right up with no problems. For kicks, I took it for a spin down the road, had no issues at all.

The whole time the truck was running, the oil pressure never dropped below 40PSI even at idle (7 months ago the oil pressure wouldn't go over 10 PSI and the motor was rapping). The truck ran great, like when I first got it. Didn't knock, misfire, sputter, anything. It just ran like there wasn't a damn thing wrong with it.

What the ****?

96superflow · 11-11-2009, 09:28 AM

lol. ITS A CURSE!!!!!

ChrisInVT · 11-11-2009, 09:33 AM

LOL, my girlfriend told me the engine fairy must have visited my truck

Baggey22 · 11-11-2009, 10:23 AM

Drive it around more and let us know how it goes.

DieselS10 · 11-11-2009, 08:49 PM

Drive that sucker!

Merritt · 11-12-2009, 12:15 AM

wierd.

I say keep driving it!

GeorgesBlazah · 11-12-2009, 12:32 AM

Maybe someone put molasses(sp) instead of oil?

ChrisInVT · 11-12-2009, 08:10 AM

I'd drive it, but then I'd have to register, inspect and insure it. And then if the motor completely goes - like rod through the pan; that's a bunch of wasted money.

Speedy2222 · 11-13-2009, 06:07 PM

keep driving the rallysport lumina.. put your bumpers on it first though

wrekd · 11-15-2009, 03:14 AM

I would just take it out and beat the everloving shit out of it!!! Then get another s-10 with a 4.3 and transfer over all the good parts (tires, bumpers, lights, etc.)

IMO, Thats the best (and easiest) thing to do. PLUS it will be fun as hell

ChrisInVT · 11-16-2009, 08:17 AM

I found some trails by my house, so I might just end up wheelin' it until it gets a hard death knock.

Although my landlord has a fully equipped shop with a lift and engine hoist.... Might be worth it to just pull the engine and replace the bearings.

96superflow · 11-16-2009, 09:26 AM

isn't the 3.4l a direct swap for the 2.8? Why dont ya do that?

SnoMan · 01-18-2010, 09:44 PM

Id say wheel the ever lovin piss outta the bitch, then do a full out 350 swap. Around here a Guarnteed to run 4.3 or older (sometimes reman) go for roughly $350 to $650 depending on milage and performance mods.

03-31-2009, 11:01 PM	#101
jwglover Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Hey douche...[/quote] I am a douche ?
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03-31-2009, 11:05 PM	#102
supasoulja I Need $ Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,127 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize ^Yes
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04-01-2009, 08:15 AM	#103
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Quote: Originally Posted by supasoulja ^Yes +1
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04-01-2009, 08:42 AM	#104
jwglover Registered User Age: 44 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT +1 why ? because I said to make a battery hold down instead of using a rubber strap ?
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04-01-2009, 08:50 AM	#105
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize No, for not reading.
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04-01-2009, 12:02 PM	#106
marcua56 Who needs 4x4 Age: 19 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 787 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT No, for not reading. x2
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04-20-2009, 02:47 PM	#107
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize If the guy ever calls me back, I really, really, REALLY want this truck... I have 2k saved up to fix the S-15, but the biggest limiting factor is I have no shop to work on the truck in; and I still haven't decided how I'm going to fix it. I want to take the easy way out and just swap in a 3.4, but I know if I do that it's still going to be a dog. Soooo, I'm considering getting a wrecked fullsize and swapping the drivetrain over and going SFA while I'm at it. Since I want to go with the 2nd option, I know I'm not going to be wheelin' this year - and I want something to go wheelin in... So... If I buy it, those 35's are going on the S15 and it's getting bigger tires.
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04-20-2009, 03:56 PM	#108
sockjock Huge Ideas, Tiny Wallet Age: 44 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,247 Location: Denton, NC User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize ooo I want that too. I'd keep the 35's on it and run it. You'd be surprised what you could do with that Blazer as is.
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04-20-2009, 04:01 PM	#109
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Oh yeah, I know. I think it just looks funny with the 35's, they look small on it. And besides, I've always wanted 35's on my S-15 - just more motivation to go SFA
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04-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#110
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,100 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize If you do get that truck and when you don't need your 33s I know a few people that may be interested in them.
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04-20-2009, 07:34 PM	#111
Ilikemice Automatic is crap. Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 399 Location: North Warwickshire, England User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize I was looking at a fullsize just like that today. They're wanting $8k for it. 6+ litre engine ex airbase model or something. Same camo pattern, same bullbars, that round thing on the grille and tow hooks. It's a beast. Get it
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04-20-2009, 10:37 PM	#112
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 26 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,882 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize it looks like a stockish M1008 (iirc) CUCV. too bad they are not setup like the cucv pickups were with 1 tons, 4.56's and a detroit in the rear. that particular one is obviously lifted and it looks to have beadlocks maybe.
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04-20-2009, 10:49 PM	#113
wrekd Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,251 Location: Sugar Notch, PA User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue it looks to have beadlocks maybe. I saw that too. I THINK I see rings, but I cant see any bolts
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04-21-2009, 08:17 AM	#114
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize No way I'd sell my 33's, I don't think they even have 500 miles on them. I couldn't justify selling 'em, they'd find their way onto something else - like my Lumina
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04-23-2009, 08:08 AM	#115
JDnoble18 NUKKA!!! Age: 25 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,977 Location: Lost Creek, KY User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT No way I'd sell my 33's, I don't think they even have 500 miles on them. I couldn't justify selling 'em, they'd find their way onto something else - like my Lumina Someone needs to 'shop this PRONTO!
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05-02-2009, 08:46 PM	#116
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Well I talked to the guy that owns that K5 today. He want's $5,500 for it. He put in a rebuilt 350, lockers front and rear, 6" rancho leaves, 35's and a bunch of other stuff. It's totally worth 5.5k but I'm not looking to spend THAT much. Adam told me about a '92 S10 about 2.5 hours away from me for $200, I think I'm going to check it out tomorrow. I also found a lifted Suburban that I think I'm going to check out while I'm out there. Guy wants 2k for it... Quote: 85 automatic v8 350 holley carb rancho lift kit 35" tires runs really good and has dual edlebrock exhaust i have alot more pics if ne one is interested I'm thinking about offering him $1,500 if it doesn't have any rust
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05-02-2009, 10:53 PM	#117
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 36 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,621 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize That's a good lookin' burb!
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05-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#118
wrekd Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,251 Location: Sugar Notch, PA User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Get the Burb!!! My buddy had one. That thing was tha shit This is the only pic I have of it. 8" suspension on 38.5x15 Boggers
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05-03-2009, 09:57 AM	#119
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize I wanted a lifted late 80's suburban before I got the S10, so this might be a done deal
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05-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#120
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 36 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,621 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Sell out.
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05-04-2009, 09:01 AM	#121
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Well yesterday was a FUCKING DISASTER. I traveled three hours to check out this S10 for sale, the guy wanted $200 for it. The body was SHOT but the drivetrain was in amazing shape - It was exactly what I was looking for. It was owned by an old man who purchased it new, and the guy that bought it off him was an old man too. The truck had 115k on the trans and t-case, and only 80k on a new factory-replacement, installed by the dealer 4.3L engine. The drivetrain didn't leak a drop of fluids, and it was a perfect candidate for a 4.3L swap. Well according to the guy the rear brake line was toast, but the front lines were fine and it still had a full pedal. He said the truck had a recent inspection sticker on it, and I'd have no trouble driving it the three hour trip back home. Well when I was checking the truck out, I pressed the brake pedal and it blew a front line; sending fluid flying everywhere. There would be no driving this truck the three hour trip home. The guy called all the autoparts stores in a 15 mile radius and found one open (I was hoping none were open). Well, I got to drive a nice 20 mile round trip to get some brake line and fluid. So $10 and 2 extra gallons of gas down the freaking drain we got back to this guys house to install the brake lines and they wouldn't go. Somehow the guy **ed up the line from the caliper to the union (the flex line) and we couldn't install the new lines. I finally sad this and went home. Before we left the guy tried to sign the title over to me and take my $200 but I told him that I wasn't giving him anything because I wasn't sure I could get a truck and trailer up there to get the truck. I wasn't going to even bother, by the time I got the truck it would probably cost me $600 for a $200 truck. Shit it already cost me $40 in **ing gas, a whole day, and $10 in free shit I gave the guy. We were there for 2 and a half hours trying to get this thing road worthy before I couldn't take it anymore. A full 9 freaking hours to look at this pile of crap truck... What a shit day.
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05-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#122
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Well, it's not a late 80's truck so it has the crappy barn doors. I'm not really sure if I'm going to get it or not though... Here's a shit ton of pics... http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f42/th...0/#post6248301
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11-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#123
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Alright, to update this 7 month old thread.... I picked up my truck from the girlfriend's house on Saturday. I figured I'd be winching this thing up onto the trailer, but for shits and giggles I connected the battery and cranked it over. Low and behold, it started up. I let it run for a little while and drove it around some. I actually drove it right up onto the trailer. When I unloaded the truck from the trailer, I just drove it off. Again, it started right up with no problems. For kicks, I took it for a spin down the road, had no issues at all. The whole time the truck was running, the oil pressure never dropped below 40PSI even at idle (7 months ago the oil pressure wouldn't go over 10 PSI and the motor was rapping). The truck ran great, like when I first got it. Didn't knock, misfire, sputter, anything. It just ran like there wasn't a damn thing wrong with it. What the ****?
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11-11-2009, 09:28 AM	#124
96superflow Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,371 Location: Moyock/Greenville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize lol. ITS A CURSE!!!!!
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11-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#125
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize LOL, my girlfriend told me the engine fairy must have visited my truck
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11-11-2009, 10:23 AM	#126
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,100 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Drive it around more and let us know how it goes.
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11-11-2009, 08:49 PM	#127
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 36 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,621 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Drive that sucker!
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11-12-2009, 12:15 AM	#128
Merritt Registered Abuser Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,813 Location: King, NC User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize wierd. I say keep driving it!
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11-12-2009, 12:32 AM	#129
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,510 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Maybe someone put molasses(sp) instead of oil?
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11-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#130
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize I'd drive it, but then I'd have to register, inspect and insure it. And then if the motor completely goes - like rod through the pan; that's a bunch of wasted money.
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11-13-2009, 06:07 PM	#131
Speedy2222 My mirror hates my sub Age: 21 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,979 Location: Vincennes, IN User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize keep driving the rallysport lumina.. put your bumpers on it first though
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11-15-2009, 03:14 AM	#132
wrekd Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,251 Location: Sugar Notch, PA User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize I would just take it out and beat the everloving shit out of it!!! Then get another s-10 with a 4.3 and transfer over all the good parts (tires, bumpers, lights, etc.) IMO, Thats the best (and easiest) thing to do. PLUS it will be fun as hell
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11-16-2009, 08:17 AM	#133
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,295 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize I found some trails by my house, so I might just end up wheelin' it until it gets a hard death knock. Although my landlord has a fully equipped shop with a lift and engine hoist.... Might be worth it to just pull the engine and replace the bearings.
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11-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#134
96superflow Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,371 Location: Moyock/Greenville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize isn't the 3.4l a direct swap for the 2.8? Why dont ya do that?
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01-18-2010, 09:44 PM	#135
SnoMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 253 Location: Hilton NY User is: OffLine	Re: It's dead, time for a fullsize Id say wheel the ever lovin piss outta the bitch, then do a full out 350 swap. Around here a Guarnteed to run 4.3 or older (sometimes reman) go for roughly $350 to $650 depending on milage and performance mods.
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