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lyrikz · 12-16-2007, 06:04 AM

Im going to start a build thread.... I think that will help me post my ideas, get them out and get advice when i need it... I will put a pic or two in here then transfer over to the pic intesive build portion... I know how you guys LOOOVEE the pics... I will put some of the wife in for ya also

I dont want a trailer queen, and its not a daily driver. I want a cruiser that people stare at. Reliable. Clean. Leak, and rust free. Really nice paint. This has been my dream truck since i was 18 years old. After i sat and thought about it for awhile, and read all your guys post, i actually realized that once i get the front end apart, theres not to much left to do on the front. The firewall looks a little intimdating but all im doing up there is just painting. IM not shaving it or anything like that..

I have an inline 6 in it now that im leaving in it.. Eventually it will have a V8 of some kind in it, but the freshly built 6 is good where its at, and i kinda like it for now. SO that portion is taken care of.

Once i get the front core off with radiator and what not, thats as far as i have to tear it down in front. It has all new front suspension and some doodads up there. It needs a tierod end, but thats about it for that. So it will ALWYAS be rolling. I am NOT taking the cab off, its not needed.

SInce i have you all here, i took a few pics of the my front grill and wanted to get suggestions on how to revive this front grill.... IT looks like the chrome just rusted off. sand blast and then rechrome or whatever i decide???

And heres a pic of my work area. I have my twins out with me who HELP (aka, jab screwdrivers into side of truck). It takes more time, but i get to spend time with them.

I will link my build page once i get the thread up.. Thanks guys.

12-16-2007, 06:04 AM	#12
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Re: When do i stop??? Rebuild thoughts. Im going to start a build thread.... I think that will help me post my ideas, get them out and get advice when i need it... I will put a pic or two in here then transfer over to the pic intesive build portion... I know how you guys LOOOVEE the pics... I will put some of the wife in for ya also I dont want a trailer queen, and its not a daily driver. I want a cruiser that people stare at. Reliable. Clean. Leak, and rust free. Really nice paint. This has been my dream truck since i was 18 years old. After i sat and thought about it for awhile, and read all your guys post, i actually realized that once i get the front end apart, theres not to much left to do on the front. The firewall looks a little intimdating but all im doing up there is just painting. IM not shaving it or anything like that.. I have an inline 6 in it now that im leaving in it.. Eventually it will have a V8 of some kind in it, but the freshly built 6 is good where its at, and i kinda like it for now. SO that portion is taken care of. Once i get the front core off with radiator and what not, thats as far as i have to tear it down in front. It has all new front suspension and some doodads up there. It needs a tierod end, but thats about it for that. So it will ALWYAS be rolling. I am NOT taking the cab off, its not needed. SInce i have you all here, i took a few pics of the my front grill and wanted to get suggestions on how to revive this front grill.... IT looks like the chrome just rusted off. sand blast and then rechrome or whatever i decide??? And heres a pic of my work area. I have my twins out with me who HELP (aka, jab screwdrivers into side of truck). It takes more time, but i get to spend time with them. I will link my build page once i get the thread up.. Thanks guys.