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Ha ha, no not actually done, but she's on the road. I have interior to finish. She is as low as she'll get, the front crossmember is 1" off the ground. I'm not sure what to do about the front bumper, might paint it white, like she was stock.

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i was thinking the same you might want to paint it white or metallic silver
dunno if rechroming it cost a lot but that might be nice too , maybe make a little rollpan on the back as whell so it looks a bit smoother .

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Looking good, it probably cheaper to buy a new chrome bumper. 220$ from The old Car Center in BC.

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So does this mean we can meet at a cruise or show in Edmonton this summer? Maybe a Wednesday night at Wendy's on the southside?

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For sure, I'll be out this summer!

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It must be nice to have it ready for the summer. I wish I could say that. Looking good.

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Can you fill me in on the cruise control? I have been wanting to find a system to work on my project..Thanks! Your truck is awsome Love the wheels and the color.The understated color of the engine is cool!

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I don't know that much about the cruise...what questions do you have and I can ask my mechanic.

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More pics

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Can you get a pic of steering gear clearance to radiator? I am trying to see how much i can move clip foreward from stock axle centerline with out running into steering gear clearance problems. Thanks.

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I was just curious as to what it came off of. From my knowledge,the box looks like it came off of a 88-94 chevy truck. Could you ask him what year cruise box it is and how he wired it up? I would greatly appreciate it.

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Hope this helps, if not, let me know.

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You're right, mid-90's chevy pickup. The only thing I'm missing right now to run the cruise is a two-pronged speed censor. That make sense?

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Thanks for the pic. Sent you a pm

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You're right, mid-90's chevy pickup. The only thing I'm missing right now to run the cruise is a two-pronged speed censor. That make sense?


Yeah it made sense. I just wasnt sure how it was wired up. I got it.When you get it finished would you mind posting up some pics?

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I may go with a farm truck look with my dad's farm name, Y Knot Cattle Co. on the doors...let me know what you think.

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I like it. The wood on the bed look good too. I think on the wood the end should match the shape of the rear fender, and the front match the cab angle.

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I like the door writing but the white roof i don't think so. The box side should be two narrow boards with the upper one being shorter.

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I like it !!! I bet your Dad would luv it too

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i agree on the two wood strips for the bed
if you make the lettering and roof while you should do the bumpers and maybe even the grille and some accent pieces white too .

it gives it a perioud correct look

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I agree with watahyahknow. Ilike the white roof and lettering but tying in the bumper,grille, head light trim rings would make it complete....and look more like the work truck than the chrome would. The wood strips I like them either way.

On my project 58 im going white the white roof,bumper,trim rings and lettering....but mine will be blue.

Your truck looks so good!

Howd the cruise work out for you?

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just checked in with the build, and wow, the truck looks amazing, i am impressed with it. i love the looks of the way it is but also dig the idea of the ranch name. drive it for a bit and then decide. but either way it is cool. one hot truck. when i am in edmonton i will have to take a look at her.

later james

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So I've had my truck on the road now for several weeks and put 800 kms (thats 480 miles) and have most everything dialed in but the only problem I have is the ride is quite rough...I feel every crack in the road. I am running 215/45/17's in the front and 245/45/17's in the rear. How can I improve ride quality...larger tires, better shocks?

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Cool, I like it!

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Hey Edm Alb.
Not sure if this will be any help to yeah...
I just recently bought an 05 V70R Volvo.. Crazy fast car
This thing is loaded with features I have never seen in a car.

But anyways. One of the features the 3 on board computers does is controls the feel of the ride. It does this through my adjustable shocks.
If it is set in SPORT mode, I can feel every crack in the road.
If it's set on PERFORMANCE It's like there is no suspension at all. It's enough to knock your fillings out.
If it's in COMFORT mode It's as smooth as a Cadillac.
I'm riding on 245 45R 17
My suggestion would be. Keep your sweet Tires and Rims, Tweak your suspension.

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koni makes adjustable shocks there ajustable bij a knob on the side of it or on the older versions bij compressing the shock and twisting it for looser or tighter .

allso switshing the firestones out for slams will definetely help the firestone bags are known for there harsh ride

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I think I have Slams in the front...I feel it most in the front

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Computer controlled shocks...???

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Yeap The computer is constantly adjusting the ride. It prevents any body roll.
A neat feature is when you brake hard at a red light, the car doesn't dive.
The shocks receiving the most load will receive more pressure to keep the car level.


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...nman/V70R5.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...nman/V70R4.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...nman/V70R3.jpg

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Thats ALMOST the craziest thing I have ever heard! I love it! :lol:

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I was reading an article on the electromagnetic shocks and engine mounts. Essentially iron in put in the fluid and electromagnets are used to "solidify" the mixture. Porsche is adding em engine mounts so the engine says in the same place relative to the frame during hard cornering so the engine movement does not affect the suspension. Cool technology....

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yup seen it on discovery a while back think it was some weapons series , the magnetic oil was invented for the militairy by some american company

those konies i was talking about allso have some electronic controlled shocks but these work more on the valving inside the shock and use normal oil

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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To be honest I'm not interested in going that route...I am interested in adjustable shocks or something made specifically for my application. Any comments about Bilstein, Belltech, DJM, etc.?

Thanks

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I don't blame ya. All this tachnical mumbo jumbo is to complicated for me.. See !!! I can't even spell it.
The only reason I brought up my computerized ride was to reaffirm
the fact that shocks can quickly change your ride comfort than changing your tires.
Good luck in your search for those perfect shocks or coil overs :metal:

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the konie stuff is basicly the knob put in the dashboard instead of on the shocks wish saves you groveling under youre car to adjust them .
i wanted to put a link on my last reply but goofed up i try again ;
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html

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Good to know that the technology is there but I'm looking for something more simple, cheap and easy to install.

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Start with the basics, what pressures are you running in your bags and your tires?

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Slam RE7's in the front with 60 psi and firestones in the rear with 50-60 psi.

Tires are probably 35 psi

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To me that sounds like too much psi. May do a search over on the suspension side and see what they have to say.

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I'm still pretty new to the airbag stuff but I think that may be a little high also.
Tires can make a big difference too. I recently bought a car with 18" wheels on it and it rode AWFUL, very hard and rough. I thought it was because of the wheels and lo-pro tires. Checked the pressures and lowered to 29 lbs (they were at 38!) and it made a night and day difference.....