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Old 10-06-2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chadhager03
I'm trying to keep it under a grand lol
Good luck with that.
 
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Old 10-06-2011 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks, Thats why I said "trying" lol
 
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Old 10-06-2011 | 04:49 PM
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If you do the labor yourself, that is actually an achievable goal.
 
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Old 10-07-2011 | 02:23 AM
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ill be taking pictures of mine when i put it in and any mods i have to do to the frame that way you can see what it takes i should have them up by the 15th of oct
 
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Old 10-07-2011 | 07:01 AM
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Alright thanks I'd really appreciate that
 
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Old 10-08-2011 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by chadhager03
I'm trying to keep it under a grand lol, if it exceeds a grand I'll just rebuild my automatic.
The best way to do the swap is this way:
1. Sell your truck
2. Buy one with a manual

You can actually break even sometimes.
 
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Old 10-08-2011 | 12:41 AM
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But my auto tranny died and I could probably part my truck out for about 1500-2000 (just got new tires) but other than that I wouldn't get a grand for my truck so this swap is totally feasible, oh and I paid 3 grand initially for the truck.
 
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Old 10-09-2011 | 01:04 AM
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Chad, My sense of adventure is still intact, I have change out from auto to stick in a 82 chevy c10 and a 85 s10 in the past. It actually isnt that difficult finding the parts is the worst part. I just have never done it with a 4x4 and just dont have the time and managed to aquire enough funds to have it rebuilt, soo problem solved well I hope it is the truck is at the shop now! (crossing fingers)
 



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