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01-31-2014, 11:15 PM
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First drive....
Well....
For a little while it seemed like it'd never happen.she wasn't much to look at when I saw her in the old owners yard , but I saw the potential.          I planned on running the original motor/trans. Found out cylinders were damaged so I had to make a change.shocking an old car/truck going overbudget  Obviously , there's still some minor stuff to iron out , and I'm getting exhaust done tomorrow. I must say the ECE 4.5/6 drop, 5 lug conversion and front power disc brake setup are top notch. Its running an aftermarket gm crate 350 with 700r4, all new accessories, radiator, gas tank, new front/rear bumpers. Last edited by draggin49; 02-01-2014 at 12:39 AM. |
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01-31-2014, 11:17 PM
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01-31-2014, 11:24 PM
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Re: First drive....
 I also wanted to thank all you guys who helped me along the way, giving me suggestions and answering my MANY questions along the way. This board is full of so many great guys. |
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01-31-2014, 11:34 PM
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Re: First drive....
that's awesome. good for you. we all know that wonderful feeling.
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02-01-2014, 01:07 AM
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Re: First drive....
Thanks Lou, i love seeing any old vehicle out back on the road and brought back to life.each vehicle is so unique. Haha my younger brother saw it and wants to part with his silverado and buy this off me.
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02-01-2014, 01:11 AM
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Re: First drive....
Looks great if you ask me..
 If your possibly interested in selling that brush guard you took off send me a PM.
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02-01-2014, 01:41 AM
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Re: First drive....
Very nice. If you ever come up Santa Maria way I will keep an eye out for you.
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02-01-2014, 02:24 AM
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Re: First drive....
Looks fantastic. Enjoy.
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02-01-2014, 02:57 AM
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Re: First drive....
Thanks ybnorml, I really dig your 68!
If I had more budget I wanted to do porterbuilt front/rear on this one.just wasn't doable for me. But next truck I think I will. Looking to do a late 40s early 50s next. Dan42, your truck is great too. The way you did the bed ties in with the truck really well. Funny, I haven't been up there in a bit, but I usually play a few softball tournies during the year in santa maria at hagerman sports complex across from the airport. Its a nice drive up the coast. The beauty of these Chevy trucks is they can look great painted, with patina, and with various exterior touches. Haha I know the F-word isn't probably liked on here but my next project that I'm gonna do is a 1932 ford roadster. Just always wanted one. I have a chopped airbagged 1949 ford shoebox sedan as well.I'm a fan of hot rods and customs so I kinda want one of each. I do have something the bowtie crew would dig, its a 1955 chevy 150 sedan, building a straight axle traditional styled gasser out of it |
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02-01-2014, 09:52 AM
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Re: First drive....
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Post your other vehicles up in the "Alternate Tinkerings" forum. There are a lot of street machines and hot rods in there. A friend of mine just finished up a '55 gasser style car. I like 'em.... LockDoc
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02-01-2014, 02:59 AM
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Re: First drive....
My bad swamp rat, the day I brought the truck home(back in April) I gave the bumper guard to a buddy for his work truck
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02-01-2014, 03:28 AM
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Re: First drive....
Had to ask, no problem. Still following the thread!
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02-01-2014, 10:02 AM
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Re: First drive....
Awesome! What a beut.
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02-01-2014, 10:04 AM
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Re: First drive....
Looks great
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02-01-2014, 10:26 AM
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Re: First drive....
If you didnt trash those side steps Id be interested in them ,nice truck by the way.
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02-01-2014, 11:30 AM
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Re: First drive....
Very cool...
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02-01-2014, 11:38 AM
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Re: First drive....
Looks great! You definitely found a keeper. Super straight and solid. Congrats.
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02-01-2014, 01:48 PM
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Re: First drive....
First drive?...i'm jealous
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02-01-2014, 02:04 PM
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Re: First drive....
Great job! Sure made a big difference from what it was. Can I ask how much you picked the truck up for? Looked really clean, around here you buy rust.
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02-01-2014, 02:07 PM
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Re: First drive....
Its funny, I grew up with this truck across the street.belonged to my brothers godfather. It had a camper shell back then, was his work truck. He moved away and I believe drove it to his new home around 1991-1992 and she sat ever since till I purchased her in april 2013.
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02-01-2014, 04:15 PM
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Re: First drive....
What a transformation!! You did good.
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02-01-2014, 05:25 PM
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Re: First drive....
sweet ride, nothing like west coast metal!
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