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At some point I'm going to build a phantom style grill and incorporate my logo onto the center. Cut the pieces out of brass and have it all chrome plated.

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So just wondering, with that type of grill it blocks the headlights a bit, do they still work alright as headlights or not really, never thought of it just that I like the phantom grill.

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I have a phantom grill like that and my headlights work fine with it.

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Starting to look the look.

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Took those photos a a local classic cars' meeting on Friday, where the 80' C-10 was unveiled following a restoration (an unfinished one if you ask me). There was also a 74' Sierra on site:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/...083686ec_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/...658b1d14_b.jpg


I don't want to spam this thread with all the photos I took- if you want to see more, click here.

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Good stance! Whats it consist of?

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Here is my new toy 85swb

Attachment 1269803

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Maxh, 3 inch belltech spindles, 1 coil cut off of original springs. McGaughtys rear flip brackets. With Cal-tracs. I have only got to drive It last night some, starting to think I may have went to far on the front, I cut most of the rubber bump stops off of the lower control arm. Man it rides allright but I seem to bottom out pretty harsh. I am hoping that replacing the rubber bump stops, may be trimming less, will take care of that. If not I may have to get another set of springs and trim a little less. I haven't had it at any real speed yet, but I could see where it has scrubbed the lower control arms some. At least I wasn't going real fast when it happened. I don't believe I've really hurt any thing yet.

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Rodeorex LOVE that color is it true candy blue or a base coat cobolt blue or????:metal:

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When I bought it the guy had repainted it, I talked to a body shop guy and it's base and clear coat. I am lucky because the guy did a good job.

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Could you get me a base coat #??

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Did some work here lately:

Upper & Lower Ball Joints, Drag Link and Tie Rods/Ends All NAPA NCP $1300 Parts and Labor

D-Plate Tool Box off Craigslist $110.00

Side Steps by Bully from O'Reilys $53.00

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new to the site, here is my 85

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Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired. :flagw:

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hey radar, what grill is that on your truck?

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Maybe the original springs are just worn out. It may not bottom out with a set of new !' shorter springs.

Truck looks nice!

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I have since replaced the rubber bump stops. On this set I still cut some off of the rubber, but only about a half of a inch. That has stopped the grinding so far. I took truck for a 80 plus mile road trip tonight, and now I only have some rubbing on the inner fender. I think that for right now I can live with it. Grill I got at a swap meet here local. I think it is just a cheap aftermarket grill though. One could check out the LMC book.

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This is what I started with...
2 1/2 + years later... still working on it :)

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[QUOTE=Bomber78;6739212]Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired. :flagw:[/QUOTE

Some one took very good care of your truck, if that is the original paint
this is a sun baked one I have had since 78!

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so clean!

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Ran across this one on the interwebz a few days back.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...szrarfk5e.jpeg

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Randy that looks like it was a conversion truck from someone like Choo Choo Customs maybe. The lump on the hood, visor and duck tail spoiler with the paint sure looks like one. Any info on it?

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Yes sir.... you are exactly right, I bought this truck new in 85', then it kind of got away from me for a few years.. I got it back a couple of years ago and now I have decided to upgrade a little...well ok.. A LOT

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Nice truck to upgrade, looks solid.

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My '87.. One owner with 86,000 miles. 350 factory air truck with SM 465 tranny. Getting Torque Thrusts, Ridetech Suspension, LS conversion with Tremec 5 speed and a/c swapped out for the Vintage Air Gen IV system.

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Nice low mile 87, especially like that it came as a standard trans.

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Here's the latest pic. Just added 2.5 drop spindles and ordered new tires. More pics to come once the tires are mounted. Almost finished!!!

:ito:

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My little 1980 weekend toy

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your never finished

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youre right, it'll never be "done" lol

:mmmk:

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Got the wheels and tires installed.. now on to the Ridetech suspension.

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Looks good Julian!

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Here's a picture of my 86 short wide for ya and I thought I throw in my other project for the heck of it.

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Nice 86 and cool Chevelle project too.

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Nice, what year chevelle? 71 or 72? I have had my 72 since my Junior year in High School.

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It's a 72 but I tend to favor the 71 front end so that's what I'm going with. Frame of restoration. Blasted and painted frame and suspension with a home made ford 9". Still plenty of work to do lol

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Figured I'd throw up some new pics since I got rallys on 'er now. Shes dropped 5 inches in the front, and will soon have a flip on the back. tires are 235/75/15 and 275/60/15.

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1978 GMC High Sierra. Just bought this last week. My first project.