Thanks for tagging me! I see that I posted on page 143, but it seems that I lost the thread after that point. I have some catching up to do. It’s amazing to see the final product. I didn’t recognize it in the other thread. Beautiful work.
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Thanks for tagging me! I see that I posted on page 143, but it seems that I lost the thread after that point. I have some catching up to do. It’s amazing to see the final product. I didn’t recognize it in the other thread. Beautiful work.
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As of late, there’s not much traction on this thread…
Time-energy-$$$ going to the Meade Hall project. And, I’m getting ready to head south for an early spring vacation. So, I thought it was a good idea to rotate the Dino fluid and wear off some excess rubber on the Falken’s today while the Tundra is in for a service recall (back up camera).
In town errands and a trip over to Ohio rounded out a 60 mile or so trek. Mostly it was a two lane saunter at 45-50mph. It seems like the 40-50mph zone is the sweet spot for 2.0. Chugs along nicely in 4th gear on the winding OH farm country 2 lane. Almost seems to glide along….almost!
I even received a ceremonial salute from a guy on a Massey Ferguson. One slow moving inline driver to another.
Well, if nothing else, I knocked the dust off of the paint. Letting it bask in the morning sun today before tucking it back in the BG.
Time-energy-$$$ going to the Meade Hall project. And, I’m getting ready to head south for an early spring vacation. So, I thought it was a good idea to rotate the Dino fluid and wear off some excess rubber on the Falken’s today while the Tundra is in for a service recall (back up camera).
In town errands and a trip over to Ohio rounded out a 60 mile or so trek. Mostly it was a two lane saunter at 45-50mph. It seems like the 40-50mph zone is the sweet spot for 2.0. Chugs along nicely in 4th gear on the winding OH farm country 2 lane. Almost seems to glide along….almost!
I even received a ceremonial salute from a guy on a Massey Ferguson. One slow moving inline driver to another.
Well, if nothing else, I knocked the dust off of the paint. Letting it bask in the morning sun today before tucking it back in the BG.
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45-50 is my rig's sweet spot on our 29 mile Sunday Morning Joy RidesAs of late, there’s not much traction on this thread…
Time-energy-$$$ going to the Meade Hall project. And, I’m getting ready to head south for an early spring vacation. So, I thought it was a good idea to rotate the Dino fluid and wear off some excess rubber on the Falken’s today while the Tundra is in for a service recall (back up camera).
In town errands and a trip over to Ohio rounded out a 60 mile or so trek. Mostly it was a two lane saunter at 45-50mph. It seems like the 40-50mph zone is the sweet spot for 2.0. Chugs along nicely in 4th gear on the winding OH farm country 2 lane. Almost seems to glide along….almost!
I even received a ceremonial salute from a guy on a Massey Ferguson. One slow moving inline driver to another.
Well, if nothing else, I knocked the dust off of paint. Letting it bask in the morning sun today before tucking it back in the BG.
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Since changing the stock differentials to 3.70 my sweet spot is around 50-55 which is nice around here for highways. The problem is that most highways have speeds posted at 55/65, and cars and trucks are whizzing by at 75-85. If you’re in their way…it’s a zig-zag passing maneuver and a dirty look as they fly by. 
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Since changing the stock differentials to 3.70 my sweet spot is around 50-55 which is nice around here for highways. The problem is that most highways have speeds posted at 55/65, and cars and trucks are whizzing by at 75-85. If you’re in their way…it’s a zig-zag passing maneuver and a dirty look as they fly by.
Piloting a 40 series on a Jersey highway means you never have to prove your courage to anyone..
Back when the mule was sporting diamond plate I swapped out to 3.70s as well. Top tier mod.
Maybe I should have said “40-50mph is the sweet spot while sipping Ensure”.
I like popping over to Ohio on the secondary roads. Mostly posted @ 45-55mph. But, when I’m on a summer time Tasty Freeze run, I meander through a half dozen or so small towns. This area of OH is rolling hills, farms and two lane byways purpose built for a Sunday drive and a hand dipped cone. Same in WV. If you’ve got the time and are in no great hurry, there’s an entire network of backroads that crawl through some beautiful terrain. Not as expansive as the western states, but it has some merit when it comes to ruggedness. Peak fall colors is prime.
The west can't compare with fall colors in the east, central PA was always one of our favorite places to go.
Since changing the stock differentials to 3.70 my sweet spot is around 50-55 which is nice around here for highways. The problem is that most highways have speeds posted at 55/65, and cars and trucks are whizzing by at 75-85. If you’re in their way…it’s a zig-zag passing maneuver and a dirty look as they fly by.
They're admiring your vehicle, with a look and a zig and a zag of appreciation.
The town we lived in, Montgomery Vermont was a prime fall foliage color spot. Along with the many covered bridges the backdrops were always exciting to see. I heard they say rainy or dry weather makes a difference but there were many fall seasons when we’d just wake up on go outside and be amazed. We lived off the mountain road to the ski area and the views were outstanding. I’d move back in a heartbeat…problem is, a $25,000 house in 1975 sells today for $650,000 and up. Now that’s exciting 
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Total poser.
Made it back to the Land of Nod yesterday. Had a laundry list of things to do and I didn’t get around to the Mule until later in the day.
Took a few pumps and some cranking to get the ignition to fire. Battery was good and strong. Backed it out of the BG and let it come up to temp. Locked in the hubs and executed a low range crawl around the upper field.
I’ll spend some quality time on it next week.
Made it back to the Land of Nod yesterday. Had a laundry list of things to do and I didn’t get around to the Mule until later in the day.
Took a few pumps and some cranking to get the ignition to fire. Battery was good and strong. Backed it out of the BG and let it come up to temp. Locked in the hubs and executed a low range crawl around the upper field.
I’ll spend some quality time on it next week.
It’s good to see the Mule2.0 out again. Looking good in the wild! The clay birds are calling.
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Right now, I’m certain I’d swing like a rusty gate…
I “ toted” my shotgun to FL and back and it never left the case.
The day after I pulled into the driveway, I took it out of the truck and strapped it into the passenger seat of 2.0…
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Can’t resist……….. “Nice Ass”
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Spotted an LC in the wild. More like in the zoo but it counts..
I took Ms Revenge’s 200 in for a service and went rooting around the parts counter for some 40 series door handle retaining clips.
Afterwards I meandered out into the sales area to BS with my favorite salesman. He was out but I did stumble across this.
Super clean diesel transplant.
I took Ms Revenge’s 200 in for a service and went rooting around the parts counter for some 40 series door handle retaining clips.
Afterwards I meandered out into the sales area to BS with my favorite salesman. He was out but I did stumble across this.
Super clean diesel transplant.
@Chungas Revenge I’m curious whether or not they come out and admire your work of art? I had a local dealer offer me a great deal (FOR HIM) to put my 45 in his showroom
They wouldn’t let you looky under the hood! 
I'm questioning the reasoning behind a Duramax swap though. Not really a common swap as far as I know.
Some might even say that 60 lost half it's value when it was done.
Some might even say that 60 lost half it's value when it was done.
People have unusual ‘preferences’. I had a customer a couple of decades ago who was all in on vintage Hudsons and, you guessed it, put a Hudson in his 40.
I used to be a big duramax guy. Like built pulling trucks and drag trucks etc. I got out a few years ago and walked away from that world.
I have a donor truck and honestly considered stuffing it in my 40. I’m glad I went the LS route in my 40. If I had a wagon (55 or 60) I would probably duramax swap it.
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I had 2.0 over at this dealer once just before the dealership changed hands. It drew a crowd and a lot of questions.
Early LC’s are scarce in the Land of Nod. In the modern era, I’ve only seen three 40 series in the wild. One in the middle of nowhere 1974/5-ish, One intrepid driver pushing winter slush with the front differential and the other on this exact same dealership floor.
Taco’s, Tundra's and 4Runners are prolific.