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Old 06-12-2005, 08:39 AM   #26
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Tim, but it took ya long enough of course I know the whole history of that truck cause u told me
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Old 06-12-2005, 08:42 AM   #27
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Very Nice!
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Old 06-12-2005, 08:55 AM   #28
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Old 06-12-2005, 09:46 AM   #29
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Looks good Tim.
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Old 06-12-2005, 10:53 AM   #30
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That’s gorgous…. I’m speachless!
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:40 AM   #31
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Awesome job Tim, I like the color matching in the engine compartment and the interior is sweeeeeeeeet Definitely a 10.
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Old 06-12-2005, 12:19 PM   #32
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very very sweet tim! I have never cared much for gmc's but your truck sheds a new light on them, as it is the BEST looking gmc I have ever seen.
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Old 06-12-2005, 12:30 PM   #33
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Sweeeeeet Truck!! Give Us the specs on it please. I am sure a lot of us would like to know what has been done and all!
yeah lets hear all the specs. wheel tires front and rear drop etc etc etc
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Old 06-12-2005, 12:31 PM   #34
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nice work tim, glad to see you got-r-done!! i`ll have to check it out the next time i`m down.
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Old 06-12-2005, 12:36 PM   #35
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Sweet truck Tim. I hope you have as much fun driving it as you did building it. This gives everyone hope and maybe see a light at the end of a very long tunnel. Can't wait to hear the specs.

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Old 06-12-2005, 01:10 PM   #36
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What they said, LOL! Great job man! Also, I am curious about that steering wheel, what are the specifics on it if you don't mind?
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Old 06-12-2005, 01:19 PM   #37
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Beautiful truck. Love the color. Have fun cruising.

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Old 06-12-2005, 01:32 PM   #38
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Looks great Tim!! I love the color also. I think that you forgot the windsheild wipers though... I have them here in stock if you need a pair..hahahaha... Just kidding.. Anyway great looking truck! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:05 PM   #39
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Drop dead gorgeous!!!!! Congrats on a job well done!
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:21 PM   #40
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Nice

Super nice truck. You should be really proud of it.
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Old 06-12-2005, 02:38 PM   #41
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Timmy---you really done good! Great lookin truck.
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Old 06-12-2005, 09:31 PM   #42
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Tim that is one of the very nicest looking trucks I have seen posted on this board. Who did you use for parts, J/K!
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Old 06-12-2005, 09:57 PM   #43
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Tim it looks great. Wish I could have seen it in person up at Pigeon Forge. Oh well, maybe next year.
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Old 06-12-2005, 10:02 PM   #44
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Congratulations!!! You'll start spending more time in the show area than the vendor area. Really nice. Great work.
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:03 PM   #45
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That truck is awesome!!!
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:25 PM   #46
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Simply amazing.

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Old 06-12-2005, 11:30 PM   #47
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very very very very ...... NICE
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:38 PM   #48
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Dang that's nice! Now what cha gonna do!
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:43 PM   #49
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Beautiful!
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:44 PM   #50
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Thank for all the comments! I will give you all a little info on the truck.

I have owned it since I was 14 years old. I am the second owner. All the sheetmetal is orginal execpt for the front bed panel(aftermarket) and the tailgate(NOS) The rockers are orginal never been replaced. The powertrain consist of a ZZ-4 350, 350 Turbo, and Dana 44 with a 354 gear and a Lockrite posi unit. The valve covers,breather,brackets and ect. under the hood is Billet Specialities. It also has vintage air. It has 2-1/2 in drop spindals with 2in drop springs in the front with 6-lug rotors. The wheels are 17x7 with 4in back space with 245/50/17 Dunlop tires. The rear has been lowered 5-1/2 in and is leaf springs with 17x9-1/2 with 5in back space and 255/60/17 Dunlop tires.The wheels are American Racing. The interior has Rod doors, Teas seat, Trim parts carpet, No Limit Dash with Autometer guages, Custom Auto Sound hidden stereo, Power Specalities power windows, Billet Specialities steering wheel. As far as the paint it is PPG Base Clear from there Street Silk Series.
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