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No.

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...but, it sure looks better that way ;)
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Yeah, no you don't "have to", but it does look much better...makes it much easier to run the exhaust without having nearly the issues associated with the trailing arms...and you can keep your mufflers inbetween the frame rails.

I'm going to do it after I put the gas tank in the frame (out back) and then fab up the exhaust (running through the trailing arm crossmember) over the rearend as tight to the bed as I can and try to run it out just behind the bumper. I'll cross under the frame just after the rearend (where the frame is a bit higher in the body) so I can exit the exhaust around the new gas tank placement...In theory :uhmk:

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A couple holes in the bed floor with 10 in stacks? :D

Well get something worked out.
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Yesssss!!! NOOOOO!! haha You can see what I did to mine in my build thread. Right now it stops just through the trailing arm crossmember but I think I am going to turn it up and come over the frame between it and the bed and then 45 down and turn out in front of the wheel!

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Glad to help when I can. :metal:

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Yeah, thanks. :lol:
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Yes I do. Would those happen to be for sale? :D
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That's my Pop! :lol:
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Heck of a fella!!! You're a Lucky guy. I don't have the luxury of having my pops, much less a fella who loves it as much or more than me. Lucky Lucky!!!
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Good stuff

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10 in stacks are pretty gawdy, I would stick with 8 in stacks:lol:
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man the wheels look sick. Kicking myself in the a$$ after my dad I bought his truck.

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Thanks guys for the compliments. I ordered some round Magnaflows and exhaust slip joints / bends last night so we can re-route them enough to get to the muffler shop. I'm going to try and stay inside the frame rails, just run two rounds instead of the regular shape.

Dad had some Flowmaster copies put on it not too long ago. They are like new. If you know of anyone who might be able to use them, I'll have some up for sale soon. No kidding, they may have 500 miles on them (if that) and sound a lot like Flows .. maybe 44's ? Not real loud but sound really good. Let me know .. I'll post them in the For Sale as soon as we get them off.

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Any updates friend?

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.. Yep. Here are a few pictures. The sway bar is on, everything for the most part (except the emergency brake cable is too short) on the brakes, axle, etc is all set. I'm waiting on a little fun money to build back up then I'll get my track bar and lower shock bar from Nate.

We have the exhaust temporarily ran to the side just so we can get it to the muffler shop. I will be changing it over to 5"x22" Magnaflow round ones. (inboard, then over the axle as best we can.

To finish up the back:

Driveshaft - 62 3/8 we measured for it yesterday (trans tail shaft seal to pinion yolk centerline) .. the drop shortened the drive shaft about 5/8" .. Wow. Plus the fact we're going with a 1 piece now.. I guess that had a lot to do with it.

Shocks - cant measure until I get the shock bar
Shock bar
Track bar
Brackets, etc.
Finish up the Em Brake cable

then on to the front :metal:

Once everything is mounted up and we get the bed back on I might want to add more block too. Maybe a 2" ? We'll see. It has a 1" in it now. I would like to keep my U bolt legth till we get it back on the ground, the right wheels on it, the bed back on .. just so I can sit it perfect and cut the bolts off then.

Anyway .. here she is. The wheels on it are the ones for my stepper (255/45) and look a bit narrow for a fleetside. Don't worry .. :D they're comin ..

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Great attention to detail!

Do you still have the 5-lug rally wheels off your stepside?
Maybe you can run those until you get the new front wheels.
Or will they work with the big brakes?

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I thought maybe through the winter I would put the grey ones on the front of the gmc and yeah.. probably slip the rallys back on the front of the stepside.

I think my pop is going to take over finishing the stepside then well probably sell it. All it needs is interior and finish paint.. then just put together.

Once I get the front Heritage the grey ones go back to the stepper. Were trying to finish both for the HRPT in June 2013
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Thanks for the compliment by the way. It means a lot man.. thanks.
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Looks "okay"... :lmao: actually it's Perfect!

What calipers does that rear kit use? My Parking brake cables were to short too and I'm going to get a pair from a supplier here in B'ham. We may need the same ones?
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Sup Ed! ?

Dad and I were thinking maybe we replace the intermediate cable and go with the ones McGaughys sent. Its odd your cables were too short too. You have the same kit I do (I think)

Im considering the long haul in the tour. Do you want to start in Bham and meet up with Jeff and those guys? You can run with us if you want..
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Yeah, I have the same kit. I can't even get the provided cable installed and there be any compression left in the cable spring. Do you have any prob with that? I'd think the big honking spring on the caliper would be more than enough to facilitate the disengagement of the parking brake...right?

Heck, I'm thinking about at least starting in Memphis. I'd love to meet up with y'all!
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How much too narrow?
Your 10's will only stick out .250" more per side than these.
8.5" wheel (with 4.75" BS) vs. 10" wheel (with 6" BS)

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He is going to be running wider rubber too, which will help some too.
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My 295/45 look noticably bigger than the 255/45 ( of course)

..just sayin Im ready to get the big uns on there :D
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Looks great!

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Look awesome man!! Very clean!

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Clean I like it

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great job chad !!!!!!

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Keith, just meaning the overall width of the tire. You're absolutely right. 20x8.5 / 4.75 BS vs. 20x10 / 6 BS Would add 1.25 to the back side of the wheel and stick out .25 more to the front side. While 'narrow' under the bed could mean something different .. just saying overall the width of the tire just looks a little narrow compared to the 295s

Thanks man

Much appreciated. I'm trying to keep it clean overall but still drivable. I don't want t ocry if I get caught in the rain.

Preciate it my brotha! You need to buy two more Heritage and decide you can't use them.. ok? :D

Thanks Raull! I'm watching the white truck too man. WOW! Yours is looking great.

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Just wanted to post a picture of my ole 69. Original California car, all original GM Metal, pans, etc. 350/360HP LT1 (0010) built by Race Engine Design here in Chattanooga. Probably 400HP or so. 286 Cam, roller rockers, headers, flows, 3310, etc. 350TH Built 2800 stall. It was a neat old car. I paid $2500 for it, and it sold for almost $25,000.

Not an original SS car. Xcode delete Van Nuys Car. Auto / Staple type shifer with a console. I bough the car when I was 17. Kept it about 16yrs and sold it for a CRAZY Now, EX wife. :rolleyes:

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That's a sweet 69. Shame it got away. Truck build is looking great man.
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Wow, that's a beautiful car!
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Wow. Nice car and truck.
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That is a great looking Camaro!
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Beautiful camaro. My dad has a 69 z/28 rs that is originally the same hugger orange white combo, he's a first gen camaro nut. We have camaro promotional napkins and soap from 1967 in a display case at the house.... pretty extreme:chevy:

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Shoulda kept the steering wheel, I would of bought it :D
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Sexy car.

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Nice!!

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Oh the crazy things we do for women...I would love a couple of mulligans.