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Old 01-12-2008, 07:25 AM   #26
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

looks great.. keep us updated as you do more
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Old 01-12-2008, 08:36 AM   #27
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

probably a dumb question but, are you putting the A/C back in the truck? Wanted to body drop mine with the 22s but I dont wanna loose the A/C and I dont know if its possible to keep the A/C and be low.

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Old 01-12-2008, 10:04 AM   #28
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

You can use a Vintage Air kit which mounts under the dash and doesn't protrude into the engine bay.
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Old 01-12-2008, 02:48 PM   #29
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You can use a Vintage Air kit which mounts under the dash and doesn't protrude into the engine bay.
what he said. im not going to run any AC or heat. im shaving the firewall completely smooth. the only thing thats going to be visible is the brake booster and master cylinder...

and the only reason i bought the wheels in the first place was for mockup becuz i couldnt afford to buy the Billets yet due to some unforseen circumstances. All is well now and am dumping more and more money into. i call Dean Gordon at Protools today and ordered a bender along with the tubing notcher. going to be here in a few weeks. thats when i will get to really work on the rear frame sections... and thanks for all the replies guys. Ur comments are much appreciated and they also help keep me motivated.

and for my stocks, i actually had them widened to a 12 inch wheel for the rear of a buddies truck and then sold them to him...sorry.

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Old 01-12-2008, 04:19 PM   #30
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

Nice!!
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Old 01-12-2008, 08:51 PM   #31
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You can use a Vintage Air kit which mounts under the dash and doesn't protrude into the engine bay.
Ya thats what i figured, I was hoping it could be done like the newer trucks where you cut the box and you just loose the outside air, vintage air isnt cheap lol.
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Old 01-13-2008, 12:37 PM   #32
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i get a deal on aftermarket a/c
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Old 01-13-2008, 03:09 PM   #33
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that thing is looking great!!!
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Old 01-23-2008, 07:06 AM   #34
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

thanks man, im getting some stuff CNC cut right now and then im going to start working on the rear. bender should be here in a few days. ill post some pics when i start on it again...
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Old 01-28-2008, 01:14 PM   #35
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here are the 4 link brackets i had cut for me. still waiting on parts and tools before i can start on the rear. sorry for the wait guys...

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Old 01-29-2008, 12:38 PM   #36
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that,s a nice start like is alot keep it going
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Old 06-16-2008, 09:36 PM   #37
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the link bars made.


got the backhalf cut

and welding it up


done!



heres some pics of the back half.....





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Old 06-16-2008, 09:37 PM   #38
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little bit more done....









got a little bit more progress. got the frames boxed in fully. and made the crossmember. here ya go!!





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Old 06-16-2008, 09:38 PM   #39
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Old 06-16-2008, 11:43 PM   #40
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All I can say is WOW!!!

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Old 06-17-2008, 01:44 PM   #41
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thanks man, more pics to come next week.
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Old 07-28-2008, 09:36 PM   #42
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little bit more







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Old 07-29-2008, 12:07 AM   #43
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Great progress. Tell us about it.
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Old 07-29-2008, 04:38 AM   #44
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Re: My SFBD 85 Build-Up

all i can think of is wow.. great welding there.. i wish i could weld... id of been happy with it the way it was, but to drop it that low and not have to body drop it, even with my back the way it is i could drive that..lol
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Old 07-31-2008, 06:17 PM   #45
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thanks, im almost done. just a little bit more and i plan on driving it in the next few months.....
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Old 07-31-2008, 06:51 PM   #46
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whytry85....... you are talented. and even more talented at 19. do you have any hopes of having a shop one day? is anyone helping you? what are your plans with this truck. Check out my 63 c10. It has a SFBD and a few other goodies. www.MarkBarbee.com
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:47 PM   #47
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how many spools of wire have you gone threw ?
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Old 08-01-2008, 02:06 PM   #48
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looks good darrel,
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Old 08-01-2008, 03:36 PM   #49
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Dope.
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sweet hay how much of a z did you do?
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