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Mudder 03-06-2011 10:40 PM

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That is sweet.

wakeboarder541 03-06-2011 11:34 PM

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That is sweet.

thanks. i try to keep it looking good

cooter01 03-12-2011 12:18 PM

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cooter01 03-12-2011 12:27 PM

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Nice trucks men. I'm working on my dd daily. It's an 83 k20 . I'll try n post some pics... I'm on my phone so not sure how its home work. well so much for that. its in my Sig at least. Posted via Mobile Device
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chevymadness 03-12-2011 12:28 PM

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here are a couple pics of my 78 chevy. My dad bought it brand new and he gave it to me when i turned 21. I have had it almost 6 years now.


6 inch lift?

devildawg12 03-14-2011 03:07 PM

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damascus chevy, rotten body, good parts. soon as I strip it may it rest in peace. gonna up grade my 69 and rebuild the 350 for later use.

Dalaigh 03-14-2011 03:26 PM

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shyt, looks like it was taken through hell and back...

devildawg12 03-14-2011 04:26 PM

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must have been a farm truck, it was most certainly abused, I drug it out of the junk yard long enough to get what was left of it. front end, rear end, drive shafts and 350 engine. stuck a battery in it and it spun right over, I was surprised.

87 chevy silverado 03-14-2011 05:59 PM

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i honestly like it as it is

chevymadness 03-14-2011 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by devildawg12 (Post 4552202)
must have been a farm truck, it was most certainly abused, I drug it out of the junk yard long enough to get what was left of it. front end, rear end, drive shafts and 350 engine. stuck a battery in it and it spun right over, I was surprised.

wow now thats a truck still run hu i think that body can be buffed out no worries and i think you can use that rear bumper still a little chrome look good as new..

chevymadness 03-14-2011 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh (Post 4552030)
shyt, looks like it was taken through hell and back...

what lift you got on your truck there on your avatar do you have pictures of your truck im looking around for what looks best on my truck yours looks good.

Dalaigh 03-14-2011 11:42 PM

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what lift you got on your truck there on your avatar do you have pictures of your truck im looking around for what looks best on my truck yours looks good.

The PO of my truck built the lift himself. I know it sounds bad, but he did a really good job for the most part. The only thing I don't like is the 3.5" lift blocks up front. I'm planning on removing the blocks and running 33's when I go back to work and get some money. Over all, the way it sits, it has 6" of lift, and 35's. For the next few years I'm going to lower it, as it's a DD. When I get a new DD in the next year or two, I'm going to rebuild the 84 and lift it 8" on 37-38's.

In the second pic you can see the lift blocks. I'm not happy with them, and I'm always the first to say don't do it, but the rest of the truck was in such great shape I couldn't pass it up, over something I can change easily. I just didn't intend to lose work as fast as I did, so things go put on hold.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4019_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4018_large.jpg

Rbcustoms 03-15-2011 12:37 AM

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Here's my truck its a 77' 3/4 ton. Frame off Resto... 350, 60 over th350-Np205 14bff rear, Dana 44 front, Not Done yet but getting there.

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...7/IMG_0263.jpg

[/QUOTE} hey man what lift is that i like it

Its a pro comp 6" lift with rear springs (no blocks) and there romote Reservoir shocks

chevymadness 03-15-2011 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh (Post 4553433)
The PO of my truck built the lift himself. I know it sounds bad, but he did a really good job for the most part. The only thing I don't like is the 3.5" lift blocks up front. I'm planning on removing the blocks and running 33's when I go back to work and get some money. Over all, the way it sits, it has 6" of lift, and 35's. For the next few years I'm going to lower it, as it's a DD. When I get a new DD in the next year or two, I'm going to rebuild the 84 and lift it 8" on 37-38's.

In the second pic you can see the lift blocks. I'm not happy with them, and I'm always the first to say don't do it, but the rest of the truck was in such great shape I couldn't pass it up, over something I can change easily. I just didn't intend to lose work as fast as I did, so things go put on hold.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4019_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4018_large.jpg

wow your truck looks great man im also going to do a 6 inch rough country lift a add a leaf system.I also happen to be adding blocks in the front to lift the front if you go look at my profile pic of my truck its kind of low in the front..I just baught the truck months ago.Im also going to put black xd series rims on 35s i think my truck will look one of a kind with gun metal never seen one like mine yet yours looks badass i wouldnt take blocks off on yours

Dalaigh 03-15-2011 09:41 AM

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Don't put blocks in the front, I hate them, they are dangerous, my truck has them because of the PO, and as I stated they are coming out in the next week or so. Your front end probably sags because your suspension is old, once you put the new 6" lift in you'll have plenty of room for 35's and your truck well level out.

wakeboarder541 03-15-2011 03:20 PM

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6 inch lift?



yeah its a 6 inch rough country all spring lift, i am goin to go back to a 4 inch lift and 35's though.

chevymadness 03-15-2011 04:28 PM

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Don't put blocks in the front, I hate them, they are dangerous, my truck has them because of the PO, and as I stated they are coming out in the next week or so. Your front end probably sags because your suspension is old, once you put the new 6" lift in you'll have plenty of room for 35's and your truck well level out.

oh wow really thanks for telling me that is great to know.Im actually a new driver lol just got my license so im kind of concerned about driving with a 6 inch im ok at balancing the truck i might need a traction bar or whatever that is underneath.Does it wobble when you drive or turn constantly ? and thanks for telling me about the blocks yea the truck is low it was even lower and when i used to drive and hit bumps the truck used to hit the tire and scrap...But the old vet who had it took care of it tho the tire are also 31s.

chevymadness 03-15-2011 04:30 PM

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yeah its a 6 inch rough country all spring lift, i am goin to go back to a 4 inch lift and 35's though.

oh awesome yea the truck looks tall as hell with those tires.. yea later im going to go to a 4 inch also good choice

USSkoval 03-16-2011 09:26 PM

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Not only are front blocks dangerous, they are illegal.

Dalaigh 03-16-2011 09:34 PM

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Not only are front blocks dangerous, they are illegal.

Depends on the state and country, but they should be illegal everywhere.

chevymadness 03-17-2011 04:42 AM

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Not only are front blocks dangerous, they are illegal.

im talking about the rubber blocks that you put in the springs to kind of lift the truck up.I saw them at pepboys i think not sure idk im new to this sort of stuff i know those are legal but are they safe thanks.

86454k30 03-18-2011 12:45 AM

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Here is my 86 GMC K1500....well now K2500, with 3/4 ton 4.10 axles 16x10 Weld Super Single II's on 305/70/16(33) Dick Cepek F-C II's!:gmc2:

thirdstreettito 03-22-2011 06:46 PM

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Our burb. (In my sig)

Rollinsqrbdy 03-24-2011 09:43 PM

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Nice trucks guys. Makes me wanna spray mine already but she just aint ready.

Rollinsqrbdy 03-24-2011 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wakeboarder541 (Post 4534755)
here are a couple pics of my 78 chevy. My dad bought it brand new and he gave it to me when i turned 21. I have had it almost 6 years now.

Man I love this truck. Wish mine was a round eye. I know you got some more pics of that sweet truck:lol:. Interior and motor. Cant just tease us then cut us off bud.:lol:


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