I don't think it will disappoint you, going into it with that attitude. Looking forward to seeing the pictures when they go up, and following along with the project.

 

Well, I have some photos, they are 640x320 jpegs, but they won't upload. I read the sticky, but I'm not sure what else to do.

Here's what I've found out so far after driving it these last few days:
I stopped by Industrial Injection and had them take a quick look at it. They could see the BHAF (plastic bucket for a heat shield) and I believe they said a fuel heater had been added. There were no obvious signs of further modifications. They said the amount of smoke wasn't abnormal (I would like to reduce it though).
They said I should go to J&G transmission in Salt Lake. I called and told them about my third and fifth gear issues. They said that depending on what they find when they open it up it would be $850-1450. I thought that seemed a bit much on the high side, but I'm no expert.
I replaced the fuse for the mirrors (and dome and cargo lights), but I'm not sure if I have power mirrors. I think they have been replaced as they are fold up tow mirrors. Factory were heated and power. I'll take them off this weekend. I need a new visor, antenna, driver's door speaker and tweeter. I plan on checking at the dealer tomorrow as I also need a seat recline handle and the seat panel that holds the power seat controls.
I ordered the following:bluetooth speakerphone, shift ****, add-on console storage, wheelskins cover and the cabin air freshener (geno's garage) kit. I'm looking at something to cover the dash as it is not cracked. Due to the size of the truck, it does not fit in my garage and will be parked outside and I want to do my best to protect the interior.
I will be getting some quotes to fix the interior and exterior soon. I plan on having the transmission fixed while I'm out of town after Labor day.
I'm thinking of doing the Edge Insight CTS. Any other parts recommendations?

 

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First six of 18. Forgot that I didn't get anything under the hood.

 

2nd set of six

 

A cts will do nothing for you. You only need and can read egt, boost, and fuel pressure. Considering it's standard. The Cts is wasted money for a bunch of options you can't use. As for parts, a 4gsk will do wonders, some fuel plate mods and afc tuning. Boost elbow. Depends how far you want to go with the project.

 

Last 9. Apparently I can't count as well as I thought. Let me know if you want to see others.
Well I can find very few parts at the dealer. They want 78.60 for the seat recline handle. I'm hoping to swing by some pick and pull type places tomorrow. I'll be checking ebay as well. Any other suggestions?

 

I concur that a CTS is more or less pointless for that truck. Better off just getting a good set of gauges for it. Truck does look to be in pretty nice shape. I certainly wouldn't pay eighty bucks for that lever, junkyards are a beautiful thing. So is ebay, but there's a truck yard around here that regularly sells entire pristine front seat benches for $300-600. Most junkyards are networked, so if they don't have what you need, they can track one down and get it in a few days.

 

So I went to the junkyard yesterday and got the following:
New visor (w/o mirror)
recline handle
extra antenna stuff (ordered a stubbie, but wanted extra hardware)
passenger hvac vent
power seat control panel (plastic cover that holds switches)

I also found out that my mirrors are not power/heated; just the flip up tow kind
I will be taking these off (make me an offer if you are interested) and getting some factory ones (found some local). What's a fair price?

I will be needing a new washer fluid reservoir (may have found one local, is $40 ok?)

I removed the front grill guard (what's a fair price for it?) and the bug deflector.

I believe that this truck used to run on veggie oil. The tank isn't in the bed anymore, but the hoses are. Two are connected to the coolant system and one goes to a pump under the cab that goes to the fuel pump. There is also heating element on the fuel rail. I don't want any of this stuff. Does anyone here know what else would be part of the conversion kit? I'm looking to sell it if it's worth anything.

Performance: I'll start with gauges, fuel plate and 4k gsk (let me know if I'm missing anything) and that might be enough power for awhile. It will probably be a few months before I can do anything.

I'm looking for a new stereo. I saw that Pioneer has a unit w/o CD player that does bluetooth streaming. Anyone have a good stereo recommendation? I'm probably going to buy some hertz speakers (found a screaming deal). I'd like to keep it under $150 if possible, don't need a fancy pop up screen.

Since there is no maintenance history, I think it would be a good idea to start to get some of it done, along with fixing whatever is causing my oil leak (looks like it might be rear main). Should I just follow factory schedule or are some things more important to get done first? Thanks.

 

just thinking .. I have a JL Audio 12" Dub 3 .. in a hatch back box and a Alpine Pro Digital amp .. the set 500 .. PM if your interested ..