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    Default diesel smoke

    got this a few months ago

    had to fix this asap


    a few mods and took the bumper off



    air shocks


    on the way to get low, coilovers and 3" drop plates


    got this simi local cheap

    and a set of 1" lips cheap

    tires 165/50/15 all the way around


    a little cold at work



    this is where i am at as of today



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    That thing is bad ass! Nice block heater..
    Hella stock member!

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    Block heater, that's what it is! I was wondering why it was plugged up. Is that a diesel thing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drummerboy View Post
    Block heater, that's what it is! I was wondering why it was plugged up. Is that a diesel thing?
    Yes. For our trucks at work it keeps the oil and glow plugs warm.

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    nice

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    want!!! how much have you invested in this sofar?

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    Quote Originally Posted by slammedrex View Post
    want!!! how much have you invested in this sofar?
    after this weekend 4k ish the most money i have had to spend will be this weekend i have to buy a new injection pump its leaking diesel all over the motor. and remaned pump is $400


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    like the rims but the truck is not uggly.
    Hold On Not Done Accelerating

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    dope! i love these things
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    nice progress keep up the good work!! looks great.

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    Need to head over my way and well get some pics... of the bbs buddies.


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    This is BA, i really like those wheels
    BUILT NOT BOUGHT .........

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    Quote Originally Posted by mushroom_toy View Post
    Need to head over my way and well get some pics... of the bbs buddies.
    yea man i need some rolling smoke shots!!!!


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    Sweet,

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    (borat voice) very nice, high five..

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    Nice! Hows the ride on air shocks?
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    pretty good for a lowerd 30 year old truck no bounce


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    Quote Originally Posted by Digipix View Post
    pretty good for a lowerd 30 year old truck no bounce
    How much PSI do you have in them to maintain that ride height?
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    In the pix is was at like 80 psi but I had 4 wheels with tires in the back but I have been driving around with 10 to 15 psi


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    looks good - seen it early in the mornings going through oakwood...

    nice to see another diesel Caddy driving around that is cared for.

    i have an 82 that is gold - you may have noticed it?


    and - want to get rid of that rear bumper?
    You're right - I have no idea what I'm talking about...




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    Quote Originally Posted by Digipix View Post
    after this weekend 4k ish the most money i have had to spend will be this weekend i have to buy a new injection pump its leaking diesel all over the motor. and remaned pump is $400
    sucky. yeah im sure the bugs will be the biggest bitch. ive been contemplating on a build like this for the summer..i need a little hauler lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cynical 1 View Post
    looks good - seen it early in the mornings going through oakwood...

    nice to see another diesel Caddy driving around that is cared for.

    i have an 82 that is gold - you may have noticed it?


    and - want to get rid of that rear bumper?
    awsome we should meet up sometime! did yall ever start the varsity meet in dawsonville? i still have the rear bumper how much you want to give me for it i think its only missing one end cap but its in good shape i just dont like it so i took it off.


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    Loving the progress so far

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    looks clean as hell man

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    small up date:slick:
    drove to south carolina last night super mint!!!!! :worship:

    after starting to take the seats out i see i spilled a little oil under the seat Fail.

    the carpet is nasty, yuck.

    im going to take it to work tomorrow and try and presser wash it but im also going to price out new carpet.
    how the truck sits tonight :argh:

    but on the up side injection pump also came in yesterday so i can get 50 mpg again


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    nice truck i hope i can get some wheels like this for my nissan hard body.

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    cleaning at work



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    Quote Originally Posted by Digipix View Post
    awsome we should meet up sometime! did yall ever start the varsity meet in dawsonville? i still have the rear bumper how much you want to give me for it i think its only missing one end cap but its in good shape i just dont like it so i took it off.
    no meet untill spring... still working out the "bugs"...

    what are you asking for the bumper?
    You're right - I have no idea what I'm talking about...




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    i dont know, do you have any caddy parts i may need / want?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Digipix View Post
    i dont know, do you have any caddy parts i may need / want?
    what are you looking for specifically?
    You're right - I have no idea what I'm talking about...




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    did a bumper tuck today





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    Looks awesome so far man

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    Thanks long time no see


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    Yea man i browse from time to time. I went from a GTO to a duramax truck now. I'm keeping my eye out for a good Vdub project though.

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    not a big update but i put the oem shifter boot and trim in out of my parts car



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    Saw it at the varsity, Looks great man.

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    got new eyes for the truck




    ps how do i get my other pic to work again?


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    no real big updates i can show but i got all my motor work done and im getting 52 mpg as of the last full up :drool::golfclap:



    walmart fender roller i will be lowering it a bit more now


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    so today i got the rust hole fixed and pulled the door off my parts car, as soon as i clean it i will put it on.





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