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Old 04-13-2012, 01:18 PM   #1
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Well here is my 79 swb tell what you think

Well I got this deal I think on this all original truck with 50k miles for $1100 when I got the truck the brake where stuck.The truck came with some western turbines wheels and straight bar grill which the grill had been changed. The truck had all the molding stolen from the truck when the previous owner had it. Some of the things done so far is all new brakes & lines. Changes the wheels to the rally wheels that I found at a yard sale for $100 wheels rings and caps, Lowered the truck with a 5/5 drop kit and some new tires. I put all the moldings on still need wheel arch molding and top tail gate but this is the truck as it sits now!!!the two last pics are with just the front end dropped will post more pics of the truck
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Old 04-13-2012, 01:44 PM   #2
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That is the worst truck you could ever own... I tell ya what,... out of the goodness of my heart, I'll come and dispose of it so you don't have to worry with it.

Seriously... very nice truck, you did well on your deal.
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Old 04-13-2012, 01:48 PM   #3
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That is the worst truck you could ever own... I tell ya what,... out of the goodness of my heart, I'll come and dispose of it so you don't have to worry with it.

Seriously... very nice truck, you did well on your deal.
Thanks I like how the truck has come together
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Old 04-13-2012, 02:36 PM   #4
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Great looking truck! I've got a '79 myself that's setup almost identical to yours with exception of the color. Great deal / choice on the rallys too... the best wheel available in my opinion.
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Old 04-13-2012, 02:45 PM   #5
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Great looking truck! I've got a '79 myself that's setup almost identical to yours with exception of the color. Great deal / choice on the rallys too... the best wheel available in my opinion.
Thanks I would love for it to be 2 tone red and white but solid color looks good I am going to repaint the truck soon. As for the wheels I have always liked the rallys I am thinking of getting 10" rallys for the back but not sure how its going to look
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:06 PM   #6
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Thanks I would love for it to be 2 tone red and white but solid color looks good I am going to repaint the truck soon.
Ha, I was going to say that would look sharp if you did white inside the moldings. Wouldn't take much effort.
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:12 PM   #7
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10" rallys for the rear look great! They fill up that extra space in the rear fender wells. I run a set of 15x8's in the front and 15x10's on the rear. I've got BFG 295/50/15 mounted on the 15x10's (5" backspacing) and they fit perfect, no rubbing at all.

Here's a couple pics of mine you can look at to get an idea of what the 10" rallys will look like...







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Old 04-13-2012, 02:30 PM   #8
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thats real nice
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:16 PM   #9
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welcome & nice transformation..
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:16 PM   #10
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With your good luck may be you should try the lottery.great truck
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Old 04-13-2012, 04:40 PM   #11
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cant go wrong with the stock and lowered look. only think i would do it put 73-78 bezels on it
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Old 04-13-2012, 06:27 PM   #12
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cant go wrong with the stock and lowered look. only think i would do it put 73-78 bezels on it
never.......the 79 bezel... like it or not is what set's em apart from the others.
nice looking truck's guy's.i still kick myself for selling my stock 79 grill.

nice trucks guy's...us 79 guy's gotta stick together.
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Old 04-13-2012, 06:44 PM   #13
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never.......the 79 bezel... Like it or not is what set's em apart from the others.
nice looking truck's guy's.i still kick myself for selling my stock 79 grill.

Nice trucks guy's...us 79 guy's gotta stick together.
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Old 04-13-2012, 10:25 PM   #14
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never.......the 79 bezel... like it or not is what set's em apart from the others.
nice looking truck's guy's.i still kick myself for selling my stock 79 grill.

nice trucks guy's...us 79 guy's gotta stick together.
I agree sets them apart
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Old 04-13-2012, 06:00 PM   #15
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Looks Great!
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