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Old 04-27-2011, 08:04 AM   #1
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My 85 Build
Hi guys I have been on this forum for a while and this would be my first thread. I decided to share some pics of my work in progress. I hope to get some feedback on what you guys think hope you like the pics.
Info on the truck : 85 short bed ,eagle 225 wheels 20x8.5 and 20x10 on the back, crate motor with cam, headman headers complete new suspension, Jdm lowering kit 3”spindles 2” coils and flip kit
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:08 AM   #2
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This pics are after the frame was stripped primered and painted with some of the suspension work
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:12 AM   #3
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Some paint work on radiator support and fenders after they were finished
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:16 AM   #4
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O and by the way I really like to thank AusTx68 for the color code
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:16 AM   #5
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Welcome



Cool, I'm digging the color.
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:26 PM   #6
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Cool, I'm digging the color.
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:46 AM   #7
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Heres more pics of the cab
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:50 AM   #8
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After motor was dropped and tested
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Old 04-27-2011, 04:38 PM   #9
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nicce!! glad 2 see another member from dallas!!
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:51 AM   #10
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looks killer
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:56 AM   #11
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heres more of what it looks like now
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Old 04-28-2011, 10:57 AM   #12
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:04 PM   #13
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damn thats nice!!! we all should have a big meet sometime!
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:16 PM   #14
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beautiful man! nice job... subscribed
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:21 PM   #15
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oh man that thing is lookin sweet!.....love the colour and the wheels.
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Old 05-02-2011, 07:53 AM   #16
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Thanks for the coments I cant wait to finish it maybe by summer time
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Old 05-02-2011, 05:15 PM   #17
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Looks great! I like how you painted the steering column!!

Will look fantastic when finished!
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Old 05-02-2011, 05:53 PM   #18
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nice color... did u do a frame swap on it?
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Old 05-02-2011, 06:37 PM   #19
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That looks fantastic
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Old 05-02-2011, 07:00 PM   #20
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Great looking build! What type and size of tires are you running? Im looking to run something very similar.
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Old 05-17-2011, 01:44 PM   #21
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Great looking build! What type and size of tires are you running? Im looking to run something very similar.
I have toyos 255 on the front and 295 on the rear
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Old 05-17-2011, 01:48 PM   #22
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Here are some updated pics after a little work on the week end and decided to get the truck to see some day light
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:22 PM   #23
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Very nice! Love the color, what shade is it? looks like a factory gm color tho..inferno orange?
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:29 PM   #24
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Very nice! Love the color, what shade is it? looks like a factory gm color tho..inferno orange?
It's a burnt orange from a 08 vet
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Old 05-17-2011, 05:06 PM   #25
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That is a killer ride
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