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    Frame chopping

    I just know chevy frames arent the strongest and why not use what I have verses buying a civy 1 ton to chop up. I mean I can understand wanting to keep these in circulation but who would buy a cucv with 1/2 ton running gear? I am sure it wouldnt go for much or enough for me to replace it with a...
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    Frame chopping

    Well I am suppose to be buying a set of 10 bolts from a guy that came out of a civy K5 that have 3.07 gearing which I am sure would be much more highway friendly. I was thinking of putting the 10 botls under the cucv and selling it and putting them under something more family friendly. The only...
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    Frame chopping

    New modification here and just want to know if anyone here has went through the trouble of chopping the frame 25"s or so. I am trying to get my wheelbase down to about 110"s and would like some input from you guys. Should I hack up the cab (cut the rear of it out so its open and mount seats to...
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    M1028 checking in

    well a little update. I bought the 12 civilian starter this past friday ($155 out the door :cry: ) and had a chance to start working on it Saturday morning. It bolted right up and to my surprise it started with no issue's. The relay didnt act up at all and I am guessing it is from not having...
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    M1028 checking in

    Well if I am not worried about going back to 24 volt (which I am not) I could just bypass the relay right??
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    M1028 checking in

    I thought the same thing. Why not just hook it up to the ignition switch since it doesnt pull a ton of current to activate the starter solenoid.
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    M1028 checking in

    Thanks everyone!! I will be going to the parts store and buying my 12 volt starter and trying to find a relay.
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    M1028 checking in

    Well I guess that would have been the cause for the small fire it started when it happened :evil: Do most part stores carry them in stock?
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    M1028 checking in

    But would the starter relay cause it to start melting wires?? Thanks for the welcome!
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    M1028 checking in

    Hey all just wanted to say whats up and let you know I am the proud owner of a 86 M1028. It has 55k on it and came with 37" Procomp Xterrains XTC (Xtreme Compund) on 17" wheels. It is all stock outside of the tires and some slight trimming. The guy I bought it from ($2800 - good or bad) was...
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