bought a truck
I sold my 89 s-15 2.5L 5spd and replaced it with a basic 2000 gmc sierra 1500. It has the 4.3 v6 and a 5 speed manual, it's 2wd long bed reg cab (max payload configuration for 1500). I plan to only used for hauling stuff, mostly firewood. I think it has promise for FE with it's tall gearing and low rpm torque, unfortunately the tank holds 35 gallons so it will cost an arm and a leg to fill the first time. It runs around 1700 rpms @ 60 mph and according to the original window sticker is rated for 23 mpg highway. In the end I hope to bring home more wood per gallon of gas;), and I think it will . Besides, my 89 was rusting off it's frame:( .
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I think about making a Phil Knox inspired aero cover for the bed that can lift open for loading purposes. Maybe some disc hubcaps and a grill block too. As long as I can still haul 1 1/2 face cords of wood per trip:D .
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Whooee!!! Jamie has hit the big time. No more junkers. Red or blue?
If you get a ScanGauge for your truck, you will probably learn some things that will benefit you in the Geo. And you can tell how much fuel you are using without a $125 fill. Besides you don't want to be hauling around an extra 200# of gas. |
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Congrats. Sounds like a nice rig.
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Paint the fender, jamie. A lot easier to do while it is off the truck. And you will look and feel a whole lot better.
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Thanks bill.
CO I probably will paint it.... red:D , no really, I'll paint it white . Brother in-law said he never really checked the mpg because the tank took too much to fill. |
Go for the phil knox style cap! We need a diy on that posted up! :)
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nice! personally with a truck that old and dilapidated (dont worry we have a car that soudns about like that) i woulda driven it till it blew, till soem kajor repair came along and then either junk it or sell it off to someone for a cheap price. but least you happy with what you got.
but one thing: i belive the disc hubcaps are going to do jack mpg wise.. since its a truck with high stance and big front end... yea those are geared for tourque out the yang. mmm least you got manual :D i do like long beds tho. im looking for one for my s-10... |
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