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Thanks. It’s definitely nice filling the tanks at $1 something a gallon.

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Finally installed my ORD HD front shackles. Luckily all the hardware cooperated. The frame side bushings were definitely shot.

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Thinking about changing up the front end again. I need a front receiver for my winch and want to make a jib pole. Easiest way to mount that I can figure is off the plow frame I took off.

I never liked how the frame pushed the factory bumper out. It never looked quite right. I’ve got an old piece of c-channel that happens to be the right width I’m looking at using for a bumper. I can also mount my receiver to it and some shackles.

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I made a mini jib pole for the rear. It comes in handy.

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Bumper will look tough. I also hate how this vintage Meyer mount shoves the bumper out. My plow will actually contact the bumper if I’m pushing snow with it hard over. Might be worth checking clearance on that channel.

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Good point. Mine had hit the bumper too at stock height based on the paint marks on the old bumper. I never had a problem with it after the 4” lift.

I’ll have to check the clearance. I could probably chamfer the bottom corners of the channel if needed.

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Bumper installed.

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With the winch.

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Not a lot new. Just been using as a second truck.

Decided to change up the steps.

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Looks good do they bolt to the pinch weld or the frame?

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They mount to the front cab mounts and by the rear spring hanger to the frame.

Good thing I took care of the body mounts earlier this year.

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Out of hibernation. 1st drive of the year.

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What did you do with the old step bars ?

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Got ‘em stored away. Have a couple more squares I could use them on.

They seems to multiply...

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So funny, thought it was black until the last picture in the sun. Like it with a canopy on there.

I went back through your thread and realized that you initially got this truck just for the plow. And then with the work you and your dad put into it, it's turned into a really nice rig.

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Yeah, the Indian bronze metallic pops in the sun.

Thanks! Never anticipated how far the build would go when I got it.

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Hell of a lot of elbow grease. Cheers from a fellow Indian Bronze Minnesotan.

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Always fun doing truck stuff. It’s that time again to store the toon for the season. Used the front hitch to move it into the shed.

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Wow haven’t updated in a while. Changed up my steps into something more HD.

Using her once again to pull the boat for the season.

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Looks good, nice setup!

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Thanks!

Got out in the woods with the dog and pickup.

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Got her out of hibernation. Pulled the topper off for the summer and got some new rubber.

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This truck has def undergone quite the transformation!

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That’s for sure. Just realized I’ve had it for 15 years and it’s been a decade since it was painted.

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Working in the garden. Hauling dirt.

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