GypsyDogs
Well-known member
So, I guess I will post here now..
With the sale of the G30 van (Hank) and the trade of the minivan (Just.Not.Me)
I wound up with this guy- Meet BigRed 1992 4x4 GMC 2500
PO is an ASE-Mechanic and did a BUNCH of work, including a properly wired in aux battery in engine compartment. He intended on using Red as a work/camping truck, but wife had a 2nd baby, and that changed the family transportation dynamic...so we did a fair trade. :shy:
Now I need to campify him. I have some ideas on how to put my cot in, around the wheel well, without cutting the cot legs.. And building a bulkhead against the cab for house batteries and water and such..
And I believe I can use the rack mount I got for the minivan, which I kept, on the canopy to mount solar, because it is a generic flat-mount style. It is an ARE canopy with "insulation" - aka carpet.
Red is old enough that no one should look at him much. Not too shiny, but well kept.
It is what is 'inside the paint' that matters. This is the list... basically I have a "new" 1992 truck. LOL
5.7l (350) Replaced 17,000 miles ago with a rebuild long block at time of motor replacement these items were also replaced with new items unless noted. Battery, starter, flex plate, balancer, water pump, hoses, fan clutch, Serp belt, distributor, rotor, cap, fuel filter, wires(accel), spark plugs, oxygen sensor, egr valve engine coolant temp sensor(for comp),coolant temp sensor(for gauge), oil sending unit , throttle body was rebuilt with reman injectors throttle body spacer and aftermarket air cleaner.
Automatic (700r4) was replaced around the same time with a GM crate transmission with synthetic fluid at time of install and at the 12,000 mile service. At time of install the TV cable and throttle cable were also replaced.
Pitman arm was replaced and the vehicle was aligned, at the time the shocks were also replaced.
Front and rear brakes were done less then 3000 miles ago. New rotors and pads in front and drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and axle seals with a rear diff service for the rear.
Transfer case and front diff were serviced 5000 miles ago t-case with synthetic fluid.
Exhaust is 3" to the muffler with dual pipes out the back with come tips
After market wheels 17" and 265/70/17 tires with about 70%
Heavy duty towing package, grill guard, and taillight guards. New headlights turn signals and grill with headlight high/low conversion relay (highs and lows stay on with high beams) wired for fog lights.
Keyless entry with remote start and alarm.
Aux. battery wired in to be used for emergency start or tow power or 110v inverter (has all proper solenoids and diodes to isolate from main battery) with independent voltage gauge.
Kenwood stereo with ipod .Rockford fosgate components with remote.
Stainless nerf bars
A.r.e. fiberglass canopy with key.
With the sale of the G30 van (Hank) and the trade of the minivan (Just.Not.Me)
I wound up with this guy- Meet BigRed 1992 4x4 GMC 2500
PO is an ASE-Mechanic and did a BUNCH of work, including a properly wired in aux battery in engine compartment. He intended on using Red as a work/camping truck, but wife had a 2nd baby, and that changed the family transportation dynamic...so we did a fair trade. :shy:
Now I need to campify him. I have some ideas on how to put my cot in, around the wheel well, without cutting the cot legs.. And building a bulkhead against the cab for house batteries and water and such..
And I believe I can use the rack mount I got for the minivan, which I kept, on the canopy to mount solar, because it is a generic flat-mount style. It is an ARE canopy with "insulation" - aka carpet.
Red is old enough that no one should look at him much. Not too shiny, but well kept.
It is what is 'inside the paint' that matters.
This is the list... basically I have a "new" 1992 truck. LOL5.7l (350) Replaced 17,000 miles ago with a rebuild long block at time of motor replacement these items were also replaced with new items unless noted. Battery, starter, flex plate, balancer, water pump, hoses, fan clutch, Serp belt, distributor, rotor, cap, fuel filter, wires(accel), spark plugs, oxygen sensor, egr valve engine coolant temp sensor(for comp),coolant temp sensor(for gauge), oil sending unit , throttle body was rebuilt with reman injectors throttle body spacer and aftermarket air cleaner.
Automatic (700r4) was replaced around the same time with a GM crate transmission with synthetic fluid at time of install and at the 12,000 mile service. At time of install the TV cable and throttle cable were also replaced.
Pitman arm was replaced and the vehicle was aligned, at the time the shocks were also replaced.
Front and rear brakes were done less then 3000 miles ago. New rotors and pads in front and drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and axle seals with a rear diff service for the rear.
Transfer case and front diff were serviced 5000 miles ago t-case with synthetic fluid.
Exhaust is 3" to the muffler with dual pipes out the back with come tips
After market wheels 17" and 265/70/17 tires with about 70%
Heavy duty towing package, grill guard, and taillight guards. New headlights turn signals and grill with headlight high/low conversion relay (highs and lows stay on with high beams) wired for fog lights.
Keyless entry with remote start and alarm.
Aux. battery wired in to be used for emergency start or tow power or 110v inverter (has all proper solenoids and diodes to isolate from main battery) with independent voltage gauge.
Kenwood stereo with ipod .Rockford fosgate components with remote.
Stainless nerf bars
A.r.e. fiberglass canopy with key.
