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Pics from this weekends show
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82..._164956_1.jpeg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...12_170458.jpeg
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Looks killer. Need a rear shot of those tires.

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Agreed Rear shot please.

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The truck isnt anywhere near me right now. Ill be around it in a few days and take some.

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Great build. Enjoyed reading it from start to finish.

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Tried to get a good shot of the rear tires, cant see them well unless i max the suspension out.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...28_115946.jpeg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...28_115654.jpeg

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Well, i got the long bed s10 for my next project today. Got a 49 but it had a hacked up "sub-frame". Gonna start this new build in a few weeks!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...13_154844.jpeg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82..._145133-1.jpeg

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Cool, keep us posted so we can follow along.

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Rear looks great.

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Good read. Saw this truck in person and met Joseph. Great guy and lots of knowledge to offer. Keep it up man. I am staying tuned in to the next few.

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Did you go with a 2 pc or 1 pc driveshaft with your 4l60E?

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Good question. I've always wondered what you LS swap S10 chassis guys are doing for a drive shaft.

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holy crap this is a sweet build. kudos to you for such a nice clean setup.

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I used the stock long bed drive shaft it's a two piece. I had to shorten it about 7 inches tho. Thanks for the comments guys, just hope my posts help someone building thier own.

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I noticed, when i took this second s10 apart it has a one piece driveshaft. I thought the long beds were all 2 piece. Guess not! This drive shaft is aluminum, gotta get it shortened too.

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Really enjoying the truck now! Been taking it everywhere.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...409_133007.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...408_075521.jpg

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I like the grille not having the turn signals, its a subtle change that makes a big difference.

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Right on:metal: Looks great.

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Those wheels are sick. Wish I had a couple grand for a set. Color looks great too.
Jeff

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Did you ever clear the patina on your truck?

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No, its not cleared. I still think i may do it. My paint still shines a little.

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It looks good! Nice truck! Nice build!

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With shaving the firewall, did you fabricate the sheet metal or was it premanufactured?

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I just traced the firewall out on some poster board, then transferred it over to sheetmetal.

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Any body have all the metal diagrams to fit the body and bed to the frame?

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Awesome build ! Subscribed :)

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Awesome build. How long did it take you start to finish? Great fabrication/craftsmanship.

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Thanks guys. It took me about 3 years to get it to where i could drive it around from the time i bought it. But I didnt work on it for a bout 8 months after I got it. Gathered parts. Its never finished tho!

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Going to take it to the rod run in pigeon forge this week the 15th thru the 18th. If you see me out give me a shout.

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Sold the truck at the rod run. Went up there with no intentions of selling it, ended up being offered enough to let it go.... thanks for all the help and tips guys. I got a 54 i started on, will start a build thread for it soon!

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Sad to see it go but congratz on getting the price that was right!
Looking forward to the next build.

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congrats on the sale! "my truck" is still sitting 70 miles south. and it wont get a bolt turned till april or so.

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When you start the '49 thread, please post the new link in this one. Thx

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Great build im trying to follow ur footsteps but i have two questions if you still remember. What bushings did you use and what wheels are you running? Those wheels really caught my eye.

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Jarias- those are Mobsteel wheels.

Layedout- a couple more questions as I make progress, if you don't mind.

Since you used drop spindles, did you need notchless tie rod ends as well? Or were you OK with the stock steering pieces with the drop spindles?

What did you do to get the Raptor liner to lay so flat? I watched a few videos and it got to looking rather chunky- one of the things I liked about your project was how smooth the liner looked.
Is the raptor liner any good at deflecting heat?

Thanks~!

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Sorry for the slow reply man. I have been really busy.i did not have to notch the frame for tierods with the drop spindles. The raptor liner i just sprayed a bunch of thin coats and stayed pretty close. If you get back a little further it makes more texture. And the raptor liner was good for hear, but I also used fatmat inside the cab to help with sound n heat.

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I picked up a new project. Just starting on it. I may make a build thread for it.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...221710_300.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...221052_304.jpg

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Nice!
Please do!

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nice rig. there is one just like that already set up for bags etc for sale by me in pittsburgh area.

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Nice burb might be my next project too.