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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
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Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Whats up everyone, my name is Cory, and im going to write a little about my truck. My truck, has brought me joy and good times (
![]() ![]() This will be a build thread / journal for my truck and any other thoughts I have. Originally I purchased my truck on craigslist, with intention of having a bada$$ motorcycle hauler. After I drove it around, (my first american sb v8) it was a feeling of love. I consider myself lucky to have purchased my truck semi built up. A little bodywork was done, it was half primer half rust. I took the truck to a small metal yard where one guy did all my bodywork + installed a CPP gas tank and painted the truck a nice 2 tone (70 something vette blue / custom cream). she needs a color sand and a few coats of clear to be on point... ok, to the fun stuff. about 2 weeks ago I drove down to the CPP showroom and purchased the lowering + handling kit, 2/3 drop. I want to slam the truck on air ride but that will come later in life. here are some pics. parts ![]() rear end ![]() 19gal. allum gas tank ![]() rear shocks&springs installed ![]() adj. trackbar ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() simple bolt on stuff is satisfying for the novice builder, and yes the rear bumper is upside down, sporty? i think so, I'm getting tired of the look and I'm going to flip it in the near future. The rear tires are soo close to the inner walls, they are 275s so I need spacers or some metal work done to tub out the fenders. I was think I could tub the fenders and do the bed at the same time to save headache down the road. Next swap meet i'll be looking for caps & rings or new rallies all together. Please ask questions and pick my brain if i cant come up with an answer I'll have learned something from you asking. have a good day and happy Halloween! |
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Its Deja Vu time again
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Nice looking truck. I can't even see your rear bumper to say if its up side down or not. hahaha
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
cool rig!
welcome aboard!
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cedar Creek, TX
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Everytime I look at these trucks I think the front bumper is upside down from the factory. One of these days I need to flip mine over and see what it looks like. I would love to see a better pic of your rear bumper.
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
double post
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
![]() Thanks for viewing! Last edited by no_gas_65; 11-01-2008 at 12:37 AM. |
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Its Deja Vu time again
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Hey your rear bumper is up side down. Has a unique look to it too. Almost appears to give you more ground clearance.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
i personally don't care for it, just looks wrong to me, just my 2 cents
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oklahoma
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Are those pics after the drop? I thought it would be lower. That is a good looking truck.
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Location: California
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
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![]() the bike is a 97 YZF1000R Thunderace Thanks for all the feedback! You guys have some sweet rides big compliment ![]() My bed is out of alignment so to speak, I'll post a pic soon. I need to either get some wood and make my own bed or look into some wood bed kits. The truck sits now with a few pieces of plywood and stock bed trim. At this time I would like to widen/tub the fenders. Going to check out specs come up with a design and find someone who welds. Finally, I'm going to look into getting a pair of bumper guards. Thanks for stopping by! Last edited by no_gas_65; 11-05-2008 at 03:03 AM. |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oklahoma
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Damn that thing was a mile high. I bet you could look down and see those short shorts and low tops riden in the hondas as you crused by. I guess your out of the mile high club now.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Very cool! Welcome..
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cedar Creek, TX
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
The bumper gives it some personality if you ask me. Something that makes people take a second look and wonder. Whether they like it or not they must take a second look.
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TexasBowhunter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: alvin, texas
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Wheel and tire combination gives it that old school Winston Cup look.
Paint the wheels gold! ![]()
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks for the replies, here are some more pictures! The first post said the rear tires were 275! ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
I have a photoshop request! May somone please chop these wheels to my truck at the current height and another chop slammed with the wheels?! Thanks!!
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Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
nice pics
that rear bumper of yours appears to be quite crooked ![]()
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Hey man...at least he posted pics....Mr I want more pics !! ![]() ![]() Nice truck BTW !!!
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kansas City, KS
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Cool rig...I am a fan of factory/stock appearance, but if you like it...that is all that matters. Please keep us posted of your progress.
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
ow...that hurts me John.......
nah, j/k I....er....uh....we need more pics!! ![]()
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
nice truck and bike!! welcome!
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Location: Calais, Maine
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Here is a link to board sizes for our beds. I am not an agent of this company, nor do I profit from them. I post this merely as a resource to assist in saving money and keeping out trucks rolling .
http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
I hope to take advantage of it this winter, along with paintng my 1947 Indian Chief, re-building the engine and tranny. So many projects, good thing I retire in 4 years!
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Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll
Whats up guys, here is brief update.. picked up some tires with only 1000miles from a buddy for free
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