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11-16-2008, 12:57 PM
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The fabricator
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: huntington beach, ca
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My new project
This is my first time on here and I love reading all the threads. I just picked up a 79 shortbed for $1,500 but has a cracked engine block. No big deal. Looking for a cheap engine block to throw in so I can smog the sucker. Just a few days ago, I ran into a deal on a 2008 chevy 5.3 LS MOTOR, Trans, and 373 rearend (has less than 50miles on drivetrain) for $2,300. And if your wondering where in the heck I got this deal at, I work at an automotive advanced concept car center and we are building a 2008 chevy 1500 hybrid/electric vehicle. This is my shop truck project for my business www.orangecountyhotrods.com (I will post the pics on the web later) and can't wait to get started soon. After I get the truck smogged, it will be torn apart and a full frame off resto will be done. It will be slammed with 20"s so far. NU2TRUX, I really like the tire and Vintec rim combo on your truck. Can you give me the sizes of rims and backspace and tire size of whats on your truck? This will give me an idea of what to keep my eye on for a good deal. As you can see, this will be on a budget and I am doing all the work myself only because I have been doing this for 20+ years. The 55-57 chevy is my specialty. These trucks will be something new to me and can't wait to make the ultimate daily driver shop truck. There are some awesome pic of trucks on here and will be asking for tips as we go.
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11-16-2008, 02:07 PM
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Re: My new project
Sounds great. I would like to see some pics.
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11-16-2008, 04:57 PM
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Re: My new project
Welcome to the board!
Get that website up and going with a bunch of pics!!! Why didn't I run into you in '92 when I lived out there. You could've had my '57 to rebuild for me... I still have it and it's in 100 pieces in the garage. Kenny
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11-16-2008, 05:20 PM
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Re: My new project
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11-16-2008, 09:06 PM
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Re: My new project
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11-16-2008, 08:40 PM
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Re: My new project
welcome to the board! like others have said pics would be great!
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11-17-2008, 08:32 AM
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Re: My new project
Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Can't wait to see some pictures of the project truck!
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11-17-2008, 09:51 AM
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The fabricator
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: huntington beach, ca
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11-17-2008, 09:54 AM
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The fabricator
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: My new project
You guys have some awesome projects going yourself. Thanks for all the welcomes..........It takes along time to build the website, so slowly more pics will be up and running.....I am only doing it this way because I have no idea how to download pics on this message board.
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11-17-2008, 10:01 AM
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Re: My new project
cool,
your truck has '80 square headlights, maybe someone changed it out? 
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11-17-2008, 01:11 PM
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11-17-2008, 02:21 PM
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Re: My new project
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11-17-2008, 03:28 PM
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Re: My new project
Correct, my 77 was built mid 76
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11-17-2008, 04:03 PM
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Re: My new project
late '79 would be an '80 model, correct?
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11-17-2008, 04:23 PM
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Re: My new project
Nice score. The rear end may not be worth much to you, being 6 lug. Would be easier to sell or trade it for a proper 12 bolt or 10 bolt for these trucks with 3.42's or 3.73's depending on what tire diameter you want to run.
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11-17-2008, 04:30 PM
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The fabricator
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: huntington beach, ca
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Re: My new project
Yes, I know what your talkn about on the 6 lug rearend. I will probably off it and rebuild the 12 bolt that is in there. This new 2008 rearend has the 373 with a locking diff in it.
Also, I don't care for the square headlights. I am going to put the 78 grill and round lights in it.
Last edited by N2TRUX; 11-18-2008 at 11:48 PM. Reason: Edited item "For Sale" |
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11-18-2008, 05:22 PM
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Re: My new project
Welcome to the board from Germany!
Thatīs a cool project and an even coole price you paid for the truck and drivetrain! These trucks are pure fun to work on and to drive! Volker
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11-18-2008, 05:33 PM
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Re: My new project
Very cool project! Welcome from Santa Fe, NM....
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11-18-2008, 06:31 PM
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Welcome!!!!! Very nice project
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11-18-2008, 06:35 PM
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Re: My new project
Wow, even with the bad engine, Id say that was a nice starting point for 1500. Wish I had started off that well lol
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11-18-2008, 11:51 PM
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Re: My new project
Welcome to the forum orangecountyhotrods. We are always glad to have new guys drop in. Especially when you post pics of your project. I will post the specs on my tire/wheel combo below.
Please not that you must be a forum subscriber to post anything "For Sale". Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing.
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11-20-2008, 12:32 AM
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Re: My new project
orangecountyhotrods welcome to the forum.
Note to N2TRUX: Man, I clicked on your link and all I can just say is "WOW" what a great build story. I only read some of it and it reminds me of a children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie". A lot of details to consider when we look at our trucks and plan to one thing and we end up doing something totally different, imagine that. I did not have time to finish the link but will go back to it later. It is an example of what a group of friends that get together to solve a common goal and freely give inspiration to others that makes this site and others like it so effective. Thanks for sharing! 
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11-20-2008, 12:45 AM
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11-20-2008, 02:42 AM
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Re: My new project
Welcome on board - it is always nice to know someone local is doing unusual stuff in the sea of blandness!!
//RF
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11-20-2008, 02:45 AM
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Welcome on board - it is always nice to know someone local is doing unusual stuff in the sea of blandness!!
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