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Ogilthorpe · 07-29-2007, 12:57 PM

Just wanted to post a few pics of my truck. Pretty excited - I finally got to drive it after about a 2 1/2 year rebuild! I took it down to the frame, installed power disk brakes, new suspension (lowered 4/6), new crossmembers, 350/700r4 (from a 250/3 speed), tilt/power steering, new wiring and gauges.

66chevydriver · 07-29-2007, 01:10 PM

Hey looks great, i was thinking of getting the new style gauges myself. Keep up the great work, and drive safe.

"A MAN'S PROJECT IN NEVER FINISHED"
"FREEDOM ISN'T FREE"

jimmycrown · 07-29-2007, 01:40 PM

that looks awsome great job

fercho71 · 07-29-2007, 02:28 PM

nice truck !!!!!! good job

hewlett2002000 · 07-29-2007, 02:40 PM

beautiful truck. great job.
John

sanford66 · 07-29-2007, 03:34 PM

Sharp looking truck man! Joe

1LoC10 · 07-29-2007, 01:39 PM

beautiful truck.... good job

Stepside65 · 07-29-2007, 03:36 PM

So very nice. Maybe one day my truck will be as nice as yours.

64GMCHorsepower · 07-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Nice work, it looks great!

Ogilthorpe · 07-29-2007, 04:47 PM

Thanks all!! I appreciate all the comments! Those and the dirve today made it all worth it!
Just got back from it's first 100 mile shakedown trip (previous trips were around my neighborhood - neighbors gotta love me) - almost no issues (except flexplate rubbing starter gear in reverse). It's about 90 degrees here today and no overheating! I can't believe I waited this long for power steering and disc brakes.

RojoLoco · 07-29-2007, 05:22 PM

Very nice!!

DPowell · 07-29-2007, 06:18 PM

Hey Ogilthorpe,
Looks great! Where are you located? I'd like to check your truck out in person sometime.

Doug

Ogilthorpe · 07-30-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowell

Hey Ogilthorpe,
Looks great! Where are you located? I'd like to check your truck out in person sometime.

Doug

Hey Doug, I'm up in Boulder. You're welcome to come up anytime, or if I'm gonna head to Denver, I'll let you know.

-Tony

Phildooney · 07-31-2007, 03:28 PM

What a great looking truck. Love that lowered stance.

62 short step · 07-29-2007, 06:20 PM

Nice job!! Enjoy it!!

shortbed70 · 07-29-2007, 07:06 PM

Awsome truck and congrats on getting her going. I'm almost ready to start my 65 soon and hope it comes out just as well.

Jonboy · 07-29-2007, 07:22 PM

Looks great. Nice job!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-29-2007, 07:32 PM

Verrrrrrrrry nice in deed. You did your truck justice .... have to be proud. Now kick back and do a little bench racing and of course cruising.

esll.

Sam_in_AZ · 07-29-2007, 09:39 PM

Ogi -
VERY NICE!! Congrats!
Where are you in CO?? I grew up in the springs....

Your truck has the perfect stance (IMHO...) would like to know more about your 4/6 drop... all mechanical/static?? or is it bags & cutting frame?

Cheers to you!
Sam

Ogilthorpe · 07-30-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam_in_AZ

Ogi -
VERY NICE!! Congrats!
Where are you in CO?? I grew up in the springs....

Your truck has the perfect stance (IMHO...) would like to know more about your 4/6 drop... all mechanical/static?? or is it bags & cutting frame?

Cheers to you!
Sam

Hey Sam, I'm in Boulder (well, just outside Boulder). I actually grew up in California, but I've been here for about 12 years.

The 4/6 drop kit is from Early Classic, it's all springs and drop spindles - contemplated bagging it, but in the interest of time and money, I opted for the springs. I did not cut the frame, I cut my rear bump stops and have not bottomed out yet. It rides fairly decent too for such short springs.

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2007, 10:29 PM

Very very nice

salazar44 · 07-29-2007, 11:25 PM

Excellent job!

**Captainfab** · 07-30-2007, 01:01 AM

Saweeeeet.....Very nice truck. You did an excellent job

**ChiefRocka** · 07-30-2007, 03:22 AM

Super clean truck man !!!!

John

Bishops Trucks · 07-30-2007, 03:40 AM

That is a beauty, You should be very proud of it.

07-29-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
Ogilthorpe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 65	Rebuilt my truck... Just wanted to post a few pics of my truck. Pretty excited - I finally got to drive it after about a 2 1/2 year rebuild! I took it down to the frame, installed power disk brakes, new suspension (lowered 4/6), new crossmembers, 350/700r4 (from a 250/3 speed), tilt/power steering, new wiring and gauges.

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66chevydriver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 5	Re: Rebuilt my truck... Hey looks great, i was thinking of getting the new style gauges myself. Keep up the great work, and drive safe. "A MAN'S PROJECT IN NEVER FINISHED" "FREEDOM ISN'T FREE"

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Ogilthorpe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 65	Re: Rebuilt my truck... Thanks all!! I appreciate all the comments! Those and the dirve today made it all worth it! Just got back from it's first 100 mile shakedown trip (previous trips were around my neighborhood - neighbors gotta love me) - almost no issues (except flexplate rubbing starter gear in reverse). It's about 90 degrees here today and no overheating! I can't believe I waited this long for power steering and disc brakes.

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