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  1. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Well the 07 GM used side post batteries of which I did not have any so I pulled the batteries out of the truck, patched the holes with epoxy and scavenged electrolyte from some old batteries and to my surprise after a couple days of cycling from charge to repair and back both batteries came to...
  2. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Check out the odometer on this one! https://www.copart.com/lot/75769213/salvage-2007-chevrolet-silverado-c3500-tx-houston
  3. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    I found the oil leak, the front diff. was driven into the oil pan, looks like both the steel and aluminum part of the pan will need replacing but at least it is not a rod hanging out of the block and it looks like I can still "test" run the engine but it will be leaking oil... Going to try and...
  4. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Yes, I have dealt with a ton of auction companies in the last 50 years or so but none match those folks for tacking on every little fee etc. Like an $83 "internet biding fee" hell that is the only way you can bid, they charged me over 12% tax when the vehicle tax in TX is 6.25%, this of course I...
  5. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Oh and the wife just called, Diggy Dog made it through surgery (got her "fixed")and is on the way home :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
  6. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Got the Dmax home today, stuck enough battery to get the inst. panel going and it show only 205K!!! although some of that was obviously on the beach by the rust in the rockers. Then I noticed it was leaking fuel which makes no sense as the Dmax does not come with a lift pump, got to looking...
  7. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Oh God, what have I done.....
  8. Mogman

    Next Dmax conversion.

    Well I picked up a 2007 Duramax LBZ today, I have no idea how many miles are on it etc. we will have to wait and see. So next step besides paying for and picking up the truck is to get it running and do an oil sample on the engine if everything seems OK.
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