Dave's multiple beer break Expy build

[cheapjeep]

Ordered a kit from Dipyourcar to Plastidip my wheels this vintage gold color. Hoping it's pretty close to the Pueblo Gold on my truck.

 

[WCoverdale]

Did you dip the wheels yet? Anxious to see the final product!


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[ManUpOrShutUp]

Kenwood DNN991HD and Maestro probably finished up tomorrow.

How are you liking the Kenwood/Maestro setup? I considered going down that road, but past experience (5+ years ago) with Kenwood's horrendous interface gave me pause.

 

[GAINMOB]

I'm peeling mine off...just a heads up it's a pain...maybe easier on stock wheels...but on my 26s...it sucks

Mr. 10K

 

[cheapjeep]

Did you dip the wheels yet? Anxious to see the final product!


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I'm peeling mine off...just a heads up it's a pain...maybe easier on stock wheels...but on my 26s...it sucks

Mr. 10K

Nope the kit is still sitting in the box in the basement.

 

[cheapjeep]

How are you liking the Kenwood/Maestro setup? I considered going down that road, but past experience (5+ years ago) with Kenwood's horrendous interface gave me pause.

Well.............lets say I have nothing bad to say about the Maestro as far as interfaces go it's probably about the best IMO.It worked great and as advertised with Sync in the Expy and now is in a Silverado playing nice with Onstar The 991 is a mixed blessing It's slow to boot but sounds awesome once its up and running All the companies running Android os are all pretty much having the same issues if you look at the forums. one thing I learned is it absolutely hates being put into reverse before it finishes booting. The good thing is I can put it in anything I want and it has internet.

 

[Gruz7]

Hey good to hear from ya! Lol


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[cheapjeep]

Hey good to hear from ya! Lol


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Hey buddy! How's things?

 

[Gruz7]

Hey buddy! How's things?

Hey pretty good over here man! Finally starting to get my 2006 hooked up. Got the lift on like you and a few other extras and more stuff on the way... Still haven't had time to do the CB though
How about yourself? How's things and the how's the Expy?



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[cheapjeep]

Well buddy I was starting to develop some of the dreaded 5.4 timing ticking/tapping issues and it for sure wasn't the exhaust kind. I wouldn't be happy unless I replaced the phasers,solenoids,timing chains,adjusters and guides,gaskets,etc 'cause it could be any 1 of them. About $800 in parts from Rock Auto is the cheapest I could find. Also this kind of work is way beyond my pay grade so figure probably close to a grand in labor for an engine that still ends up with 100k on the clock. Soooo........in September I traded it in for a certified '13 Silverado with 18k on it.It's a dog with it's little 4.8 only has a 4 speed auto but no vvt, mds or any other crap like that.Plus being GM certified I have a warranty like a new car.I really miss the old Expy though.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Well buddy I was starting to develop some of the dreaded 5.4 timing ticking/tapping issues and it for sure wasn't the exhaust kind. I wouldn't be happy unless I replaced the phasers,solenoids,timing chains,adjusters and guides,gaskets,etc 'cause it could be any 1 of them. About $800 in parts from Rock Auto is the cheapest I could find. Also this kind of work is way beyond my pay grade so figure probably close to a grand in labor for an engine that still ends up with 100k on the clock. Soooo........in September I traded it in for a certified '13 Silverado with 18k on it.It's a dog with it's little 4.8 only has a 4 speed auto but no vvt, mds or any other crap like that.Plus being GM certified I have a warranty like a new car.I really miss the old Expy though.

Damn, $2K worth of work with only 100K? :/ I would have bought anything other than a Ford also.

 

[Gruz7]

Yeah I don't blame you there kinda... The 5.4 is an absolute joke of an engine but not a bad looking truck and least it's dependable!


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[cheapjeep]

Damn, $2K worth of work with only 100K? :/ I would have bought anything other than a Ford also.

Well in the Expy's defense it probably was a phaser issue but I'm the kinda guy that learned the hard way that once I'm in there you might as well fix all the weak spots or you'll probably be in there again sooner than you want to.

 

[ExplorerTom]

What's with Chevy putting round wheels in square wheel wells?

 

[cheapjeep]

Yeah I don't blame you there kinda... The 5.4 is an absolute joke of an engine but not a bad looking truck and least it's dependable!


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I really was trying to buy a 5.0 f150 but just couldn't get a good trade on the Expy cause it had almost 100k on it Had to travel 50 mi for the Chevy. Oh well 75% of the parts on all of them are made in China or Mexico anyway. Should a bought a Toyota

 

[cheapjeep]

What's with Chevy putting round wheels in square wheel wells?

'Cause you cant put a square peg in a round hole,Tom