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jmedero 01-25-2011 12:16 AM

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here are some updates. Just trying to button up some stuff. I got my wheels in and just need to go get tires. I think I am going with 255/40/20 Nexxens N3000 or some BFG's. Got some more of the frame painted and cleaned up and my tank in.
Later Guys!!

VA72C10 01-25-2011 12:19 AM

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Looks good! Nice work!

67chevy1series 01-25-2011 01:15 AM

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this is a cool burb!

jmedero 01-25-2011 02:08 AM

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Thanks guys!!
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67chevy1series 02-20-2011 06:15 AM

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your welcome but we really need some status reports! what have you done to it? dont for get to take many pics

jmedero 02-20-2011 07:24 AM

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Pics, pics, pics, lol. Well I put her down on all fours and found out some more trimming was needed on the rear fenders. Also switched out my rear end for one out of a 71. I needed a wider rear for my wheel fitment. Its amazing what that extra width does for the look of your wheels. I had already had every thing welded up and mounted on the narrow rear... So I had to cut it all off and reinstall it on new one. I made some new saddles for the Ta mounts. The rear was set up for a leaf spring rear, and I am switching the rear disc brakes over. So a couple of steps back but it will be worth it. I'll post pics today.
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kev2809 03-01-2011 10:23 PM

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any updates?

:)

jmedero 03-01-2011 11:01 PM

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Yes... Alot but I have not posted pics lol. Shame on me.
Let me see if I can upload some to tonight.
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jmedero 03-03-2011 02:31 AM

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well I have a few update pics. I have redone a bunch of stuff and made changes for the better. My Accuair was delivered this week, a new rear end is going in. I had to change the rear and go with the wider one so that my wheels will fit better. I got a set of centerline smoothies, tires next week. I want to go with the 255/40/20 or the 255/35/20.... its amazing how much of a diff in price between the two sizes. I also got some pics of the axle brackets I made for the ta's. I injured my ankle this weekend playing bball. I guess I am not as young as I think... LOL. Looks like I fractured it or its a severe sprang.... the bruze is wicked, I think the purple ankle looks kind of crazy.
Inner fenders on the rear have been trimmed out for clearance. I hope to get the rear in and all set up this weekend.

VA72C10 03-03-2011 02:45 AM

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Nice progress! Hope your ankle heals quickly...and can't wait to see a shot with it laid out with the rims :metal:

jmedero 03-03-2011 02:52 AM

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Thanks me too. I'll order my Cpp drive shaft in the am, I need one with a slip.
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gcburdic 03-03-2011 09:56 AM

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Wow....all that on one foot....amazing!!!:D.....Great job!!!

Hart_Rod 03-03-2011 01:52 PM

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I think you should go with the wire wheels.....





:D

jmedero 03-03-2011 07:12 PM

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Haha. Iknew someone would see that.
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1sik7t2 03-03-2011 08:32 PM

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i THINK they are a liiiiiiil skinny for the back, just my opinion




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I think you should go with the wire wheels.....





:D


1sik7t2 03-03-2011 08:41 PM

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i like those wheels can't wait to see them on....u should go hotrod (20's and 22's) i did,and love it......



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well here is a quick photo. She will be out of the garage for the first time in 5 mths in the morning. I am so excited!! Also a picture of the wheels I want... $550 a wheel!!! wowza..... lol. and thats just a 20x9.5 wheel.
Later


kev2809 03-03-2011 11:01 PM

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more pics of the truck please!

jmedero 03-27-2011 10:37 PM

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ok some updates. Tires are mounted and ready to bolt on...or so I thought. All the hubs have to be machined down for the caps to fit on. One thing or the other it seems like. Also found out my shocks are holding me up about 2 inches... so the search begins for better shocks. I got the right front clearenced and the cap on, now three more to go. LOL. My Air Zenith compressor and Accuair manifolds are in. I guess I have enough to keep me busy. Jeff has my drive shaft on the way so if I stay busy it should be rolling here soon.
Later guys.

67chevy1series 03-28-2011 12:21 AM

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always a fan of the centerline smoothies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice!

jmedero 03-28-2011 08:56 AM

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I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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gcburdic 03-28-2011 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 4583375)
I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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Look on the bright side....now you'll be able to rotate your wheels and tires without issues:D

likaroc13 03-28-2011 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 4583375)
I just wish I didn't have to clearance every hub on the truck for the caps to fit. Oh well it's only work right! Lol
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that does suck...that's how my luck usually goes....but it's looking good!

jmedero 03-28-2011 10:42 AM

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Thanks guys. The rotating ease is a good thing!!
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jmedero 05-15-2011 12:46 AM

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ok so the last two days I have been able to work on her a little bit. I got it all put back together, bolted on the wheel and rolled her out of the garage for the first time in a LONG time. The rear looks good all the way down. I have to see if about getting a little more lift out of the rear... she does not get very high, but gets down there. The front is another story... sits WAY too high. I already have a 1.5 sectioned crossmember if I want to put that in. Also thinking maybe a Z? I dont have the $$$ for a dropmember right now. It would be cool if the rear and front mached with PB stuff.... but not a bag of worms I want to open right now.
Here are some pics.
first pic is the full dump
second is front all the way up
third is ride height

VA72C10 05-15-2011 12:49 AM

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looks good! Congrats!


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