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PennSilverTaco's domestic truck, SUV, and van photo collection thread!

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by PennSilverTaco, Jan 25, 2018.

  1. Dec 9, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    I thought about converting to manual if my transmission ever goes, but my mechanic says not worth it. I would prefer a manual, but I would never sell my truck. We've been through too much together!
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    If you have an older vehicle a Manual conversion is not too hateful, but the more modern stuff would be a pain in the ass with wiring and computers.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    What category would my truck fall into? I've heard of people converting 1st Gens to stick shift...
     
  4. Dec 9, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    1st Gen Double Cabs are what I remember people converting too, your truck is probably nearing the difficult stage. I have always wanted to convert a mid 80's Monte Carlo to Manual.
     
  5. Dec 9, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    1988 SS with LS motor and manual! 305s are garbage!
     
  6. Dec 9, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    Right, I had in mind an 87 with an LS and a 6 speed, they did that on that Car Fix show too.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    How about a 2nd Gen RC Tacoma like mine with a 5.7L Tundy motor?
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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    I recall seeing someone on YouTube doing a Tundra V8 into a 2nd Gen Tacoma.
     
  9. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    They did, for SEMA, but they deleted the A/C...
     
  10. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    I didn't realize they went all out for SEMA, I thought it was a couple guys from WV or KY that were doing it.
     
  11. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    This is the one I was thinking of; Looks like they went with a Lightning McQueen theme...

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  12. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    I think the one I was following was different.
     
  13. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:22 PM
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    Was it green with copper/gold wheels?
     
  14. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    No I recall it being an ordinary 2nd Gen that had a blown motor, I watched a couple episodes where they made a little road trip for the Tundra engine.
     
  15. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    @MikieSwartz is building one right now, out of a totaled 2005 DCSB that he bought at an insurance auction!
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    That sounds sweet! I will have to look around to see if I can find those guys that were building that other one.
     
  17. Dec 19, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    The factory stick shift '85 K5 Blazer!


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    Springtown, Pennsylvania

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  20. Dec 19, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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