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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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hows it shift? i'm guessing your first nv4500 right,
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Well I have driven a few 4500's in 1 ton chevys. Its not on the road crossy but the tranny shifts well. I have lots of work before it can get inspected.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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i'm sure it shifts better than a rag' with 352k on it.....wish we could find an NV to stick in the 91
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Does it need a chassis restoration? Fish plating?
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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yea richie just fill the bed without about a 1" layer of fiberglass, right over the rust. that works...(i'll post pics if needed lol)
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Rich! Another rig eh? Where did you score that with the NV swap already done? Lemme know if you plan on cuttin her up, I'll help ya canibalize 'er!
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TIMMY22
Does it need a chassis restoration? Fish plating?
No frame is real nice.
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