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hey guys! just wanted to post some progress picks on my stepside. so far, i have all the peices back from the paintshop, and have been putting it slowly back together for the last 2 weekends....with some help of course. anyway, heres some pics! sorry that they're not great ones, but theres still a foot of snow outside!

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Thats hot, im gettin my 83 in the same lambo orange!

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I like the dash pad. Did you take a stock pad and have it covered or is it aftermarket?

EDIT: I see you got some audio cable sittin there. Whats the plans for the sound system ?

Also, did you just install the deck over the dash bezel with the DIN sleeve? I more or less had to do that on mine because the previous owner had hacked up dash so bad, and the only way to take off the dash bezel would be to remove the head unit also.

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I dont even what to know how mush of a head ache the front clip was with the bumper fussed in like that.

Also Did you get that dash leather covered, I see stiching.

Wish my chevelle was at that part of the build. When i get some film ill start a new thread and post some pictures.

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looks awsome
i love the painted dash. i dont think ive seen that before
how much was it for the dash pad work

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Progress looks great...keep going and keep posting pics for us to see!

Has the green masking tape been helping, have you noticed yourself bumping painted parts together during reassembly..and has the tape done it's job in preventing chips and scratches?

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man i love custom trucks you got a nice truck keep up the pic.

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nice truck keep posting!!!!

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Sweet truck, awesome progress. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see it when its completed.

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for the dash, all i did was have the stoick one recovered in that anti-crack vinal (or so they claim) it cost me cnd $200 and was worth every penny!!!

also, for the sound system... in total its gonna have 2600 watts with 2 alpine 6x9's 2 alpine 6 1/2", 2 alpine 1" tweets, and for the thump, 2 10" kicker l7's. all powered by audison amps. ....its not as crazy as some i've seen, but it should be loud enough for me!! and yes i installed the deck that way, also because of the previous owner.

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yes yes i've noticed lots of bumping painted parts together... the tape is definately helping, but im still finding myself putting nicks here and there. its sucks bigtime, but eh, im gonna drive it, so its gonna happen anyway.

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alright, this weekend the goal was to make my truck "look" as finished as possible as to get it into a local indoor car show i need some pictures of the "finished product" so, i got everything aligned, my weels on, i just "set" the box on and some interior panels in.. and vwallla... this it what she will look like..... i like drooling over it.

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Very nice truck .The color is nice the truck is very clean looking .Gota say it not liking the wing though sorry..

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Very nice truck. x2 on the wing though

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Very nice work! I like the bumper with the lights and the clean doors,but also not the wing.But individuality rules,right?
Moneyeater

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Very nice work.... i like it:metal:

do you have the code for the color, can you provide us with it

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yeah so far not many people like the spoiler... but my dad brought it home one day, put it on my roof... and left it there. at first i hated it too, but then, it grew on me... i like it, and thats what matters. so HA. lol

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Very nice truck....

Can you please give some details on the front roll pan... is it metal and did you weld it in yourself? Who makes it and how was the fit/finish on it?

I am not hip on the wing or the orange instrument cluster... that is not to critisize either because it is your truck and you have done awesome on it!!!

I have a feeling it would grow on me too!!!

You should be really proud of this ride.

Regards,

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hey man,that's a sweet looking truck..you did what you like.that's what counts.if they all looked the same it be a pretty boring world. nice job.

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I love the stance on the truck along with the color. It you truck and it was your idea for the wing and it cool that you like it.

When i first saw the wing i went wtf then after a bit i wondered doess that create any down force. I know it not over the wheels but it would be cool if it did infact create down force then it would be more of a useable part and not like those honda with the wing higher then the car. (just my 2 cent and my thoughts)

All in all very nice truck

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Man, I've been waiting for some progress pics, steemin. The front rollpan looks better every time I see it. Still my favorite truck on here.

Hey, what drop do you have?

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yep, nice color, nice stance overall very nice. I dont like the wing at all...but hey, its not my truck..as long as you like it, thats what matters

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Shamil, i dont have the code handy, but if it helps, its ppg lamborghini orange. and Staceydude, i have a buildup of the front rollpan at this site:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461475/2 me and my dad built it together with some flat steel and rear box corners off of a 90's style chevy. and finally, killthewabbit, thank you again for the compliments!!! it means alot, especially with all the other (which i see as way better) rides on here. i got a 5" drop hangers and shackles in the back, as well as a flip kit/ c-notched frame. in the front right now its just cut coils, but is soon to be drop coils and spindles... hopefully i can get the same stance out of it. ...maybe i'll put in spindles and air. not sure yet. again, thanx for the compliments!

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Hey Steemin,

I read your write up and your work is very impressive. Great job.

I really like the looks of the truck.

Regards

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What are you doing as far as speaker placement, mainly the 6.5's and 6x9's ?

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Gorgeous truck. I can imagine the amount of work. The roll pans are exactly like they should be. Also the panel alignment must have been tricky. Thanx for inspiration. My truck is still wearing decent paint, but some day I shall be grinding my front end with your project picks in mind. Have yuo thought about the mirrors?

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6.5's are in the doors, 6x9's are in the cab corner pockets... more or less... and the 1" tweeters are the top of the windshield pillar, and the subs of course are behind the seat. i reclined the seat a bit to maximize room for the subs while not kissing the steering wheel. once i have pictures ill post em!!

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Wow, gorgeouse truck!! Deffinately keep us updated with lots of pix. :metal:

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i wanted to put camaro mirrors on, but the ones i had (`80 camaro) didnt quite look right. so, all im going to have is a rear veiw mirror on the windshield

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Is that legal, for an inspection were i live i need 2 mirrors any two.

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in saskatchewan, canada, if i register it as a "custom" or "antique" i only legally have to have a rear view mirror. ... and for basic antique registration only costs me something like $200 a year. SK rocks!!!

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kik a$$ ride! hope to see you at a show someday