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shawno72 02-28-2012 10:43 PM

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No I was thinking for that price why not buy it and $500 is the asking price. Besides its right here in Lodi.
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Sick5 02-28-2012 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5219604)
No I was thinking for that price why not buy it and $500 is the asking price. Besides its right here in Lodi.
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im almost thinking of buying it for that price but i rather spend it on some new g78 tires

Sick5 02-29-2012 11:38 AM

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here are some picture. i finale added the air tank and found some leaks i need to fix. Next is the gas tank dont fit right. Tank a lil small in the frame

DRTYRAT30 02-29-2012 01:14 PM

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Cool man, looks like your almost ready. What's your plans for exhaust?
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shawno72 02-29-2012 01:42 PM

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Looks great man. Let's do some welding!!!
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Sick5 02-29-2012 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 5220723)
Cool man, looks like your almost ready. What's your plans for exhaust?
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i bought some headers from ebay "shortys" im going to use the same mufflers just run the pipe a little diffrent.

Sick5 02-29-2012 02:42 PM

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Looks great man. Let's do some welding!!!
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hold on.... i need to adjust the pinion angle. then we can weld


:devil::sumo:

Sick5 02-29-2012 03:08 PM

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i just bought 4 of this baby's...

DLOE65 02-29-2012 03:17 PM

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Looking good Sick! You are making awesome progress fast!
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Sick5 02-29-2012 03:57 PM

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Looking good Sick! You are making awesome progress fast!
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if it would be up to me i would use the rest of my cash and spend on the front drop member and take a week of sick leave from work....:metal:

62 Bowtie 02-29-2012 10:58 PM

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if it would be up to me i would use the rest of my cash and spend on the front drop member and take a week of sick leave from work....:metal:

:lol: Thats what Im talking about did you get the G78's from vintage?

Sick5 03-01-2012 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 5221837)
:lol: Thats what Im talking about did you get the G78's from vintage?

yes i called them and they didnt have any in stock and i ask them how long till i can get them he said in five working days... oh man im ready.. that long drive to LA will be a smooth ride now.

Sick5 03-02-2012 11:29 AM

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just keep you guys reading...
my pinion angle still needs to be adjusted. Im having a small issue with it.
im sitting at 5" from the ground
tranny 5
first 3
bearing 0
second 13
pinion 0
the problem is my second driveshaft is at 13. i cant understand why!?

DRTYRAT30 03-02-2012 11:38 AM

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Did you space your carrier bearing up

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...veline2004.jpg

Delmo made a nice spacer out of aluminum stock, I just used some square tubing...

shawno72 03-02-2012 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 5225061)
Did you space your carrier bearing up

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...veline2004.jpg

Delmo made a nice spacer out of aluminum stock, I just used some square tubing...

I did the same thing on mine sorta. I saw your idea when it was on the rack at LT so I knew that I was gonna have to raise mine.;)

Sick5 03-02-2012 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30 (Post 5225061)
Did you space your carrier bearing up

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...veline2004.jpg

Delmo made a nice spacer out of aluminum stock, I just used some square tubing...

yes i used a 2inch squared block.
how tall are your wheels Jess?

Sick5 03-02-2012 11:52 AM

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im starting to think it may be the tire and rim size. thats bringing the pinion high.

DRTYRAT30 03-02-2012 11:54 AM

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Yeah, im a 205/75-15 its like 27.2"

Sick5 03-02-2012 12:34 PM

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Yeah, im a 205/75-15 its like 27.2"

ok thanks im hoping that would put me lower and help with the degress

Sick5 03-05-2012 12:30 AM

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let me know what you guys think should it be black or blue.

i should get the g78 this week. Next stop the exhuast.......

62 Bowtie 03-05-2012 01:57 AM

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hmmm everybody has black or red not sure about the blue how about a gun metal grey or light grey with a black truck looks good :metal:

shawno72 03-05-2012 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie (Post 5231169)
hmmm everybody has black or red not sure about the blue how about a gun metal grey or light grey with a black truck looks good :metal:

X2 a couple shades darker than the argent silver that comes on the rally wheels would look good. The blue, to me, will not go well with the exterior of your truck. Just my opinion.
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shawno72 03-05-2012 02:13 AM

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Also are you gonna run hub caps or just plain steelies? And what kind of caps if you do? I'm gonna run these on mine when I go back to the steelies
http://i.imgur.com/ipVJ5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mqTgB.jpg
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Sick5 03-05-2012 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5231193)
Also are you gonna run hub caps or just plain steelies? And what kind of caps if you do? I'm gonna run these on mine when I go back to the steelies
http://i.imgur.com/ipVJ5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mqTgB.jpg
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Vic has some hub caps and 3 B Rings.. i'll find out to day. i might just to the black unless i can find a darker grey.:metal:

Sick5 03-06-2012 12:03 AM

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i got my tires in today. Only 3 of them WTF.they said i;ll get the 4th one tomorrow.
so.... im going to take a trip to the local aut parts store and check some paint out.



Nate need your help with the angels if you ever get this. im affraid to drive it all the way to LA if the angles stay the same.


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