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Well, after almost five years, I thought it was time to start a build thread. I've been meaning to, but just never got around to it. My truck is an '84 Chevy shortbed. I bought if off Ebay in Feb of '06. I wanted one of these for so long and was so excited to get one. Here are the pics of how it looked when I first got it and some of the little things I did. There is also a picture of the truck that I still use for inspiration.

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Here are some more of the initial things done

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I did most of that work within the first year, but started to get the itch to swap engines. I decided to go with a vortec headed 350.

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Nice lookin' motor you are droppin' in there!

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After the engine swap, I decided to go ahead and try my hand at a little bodywork.

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Here it is with some drop spindles and shackles. I have not put my hangers on yet. Boss 338's too!

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New cross drilled and slotted rotors from Summit.

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Here's more recent pics, getting ready for paint!

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Here are just a few more

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Thanks! Too bad it was all for nothing because I am about to do a 6.0 swap!!

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Looking good so far!!

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did you have to use spacers with your rims?

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Thanks a lot buddy!

No, I have the light duty brakes, so they fit fine. I just had to remove the dust caps.

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Some more from today, almost done!

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nice lookin truck ya have there!

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Nice but sweet.....
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Nice ride what size wheels are you running

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Thanks guys! They're 18X8 Boss 338 w/ 255/55/18 Falken. I'm thinking of going 255/45 though.

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Ok, now Im jealous!

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that cab trim is pretty easy to remove instead of masking it

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Thanks all, here are some more from today!

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Its looking really good bro...Did you get the hangers installed yet?

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Thanks! I haven't got the hangers on yet because I don't have the right tools to knock the rivets out. I have been waiting until I got a sport bumper for the rear because I want to tuck it. So now I have the bumper, but I have to wait for it to get out of paint to take it to my buddy's house so we can do the hangers and bumper tuck at the same time.

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Wow that is a great looking truck! white is one of those colors that is just sooo perfect on the 73-87 trucks great choice!

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Thanks buddy! I debated going to a navy blue or a dark metallic grey, but couldn't find a picture of one that made me want to do it. White is the only color that I liked every time I saw it. I may add a burgundy or gray stripe to match the interior or wheels. I haven't decided yet.