10-24-2006, 02:49 AM | #26 |
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well, still sanding and working on the truck. finally for the engine cleaned up, sanded and painted. now just starting to put it together.
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10-24-2006, 12:25 PM | #27 |
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I'm diggin' the engine color - don't recall seeing one that color before - very nice!
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10-24-2006, 12:34 PM | #28 |
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what type of headers are those??
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10-24-2006, 01:07 PM | #29 |
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that is a sweet looking truck man! Good luck on all your upgrades, keep us posted!
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a little more progress
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10-26-2006, 05:19 AM | #31 |
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You know what that engine needs? Something shiney on it.... That's gonna be too nice to drive when you're done with it.
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12-24-2006, 02:43 PM | #32 |
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So it's been a long fall. I was overseas for a while, and work has been taking all my time. Here are some pics.
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12-24-2006, 02:44 PM | #33 |
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More pics...
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12-24-2006, 02:45 PM | #34 |
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and the engine is in, but it's hitting the firewall. not sure what do to... ?
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12-24-2006, 03:12 PM | #35 |
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Looking good. Gotta love the
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12-24-2006, 05:04 PM | #36 |
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Did you move the tranny and crossmember for the engine removal? I don't understand how the engine could be farther back otherwise...
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12-24-2006, 07:42 PM | #37 |
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No, didn't remove either of those. The 383 stroker has bigger heads, so it sits up taller, which is why its hitting.
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01-05-2007, 09:21 PM | #38 |
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Beautiful Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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thats a sweet ride i have a 72 4 wheel drive also im restoring good luck
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Thanks for the kind words. Now I just have to put the darn thing back together and finish it so I can drive it instead of just stare at it....but then I guess if I'm driving I can't drink beer at the same time, where as I can drink beer while I stare at it, which brings me back to the reason why its not finished yet....beer.
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06-13-2007, 03:32 AM | #41 |
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Why do things have to take so long????
Apart from minor things like having a/c charged, installing new radio, tiding up things here and there, the winter mods are done. I'm enjoying finally driving this truck. It was a VERY tough decision, but I just don't have the luxury of not ever hauling something in the bed, so I had a spray in liner installed. I know, I'll probably be flamed for it, but my truck must be used, so I had no option. I had a new paint job fairly recently, and at the first sing of use (even with a nice ruber bed mat), it started cracking and chipping the paint. So, here's some pics. Truck needs a good wash, and clay bar treatment. Much like the owner. Last edited by ducmons; 06-13-2007 at 03:36 AM. |
06-13-2007, 10:29 AM | #42 |
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Very nice - TOTALLY Jealous - I spent all winter thinking about drinking beer and looking out the window and my truck....
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Awesome truck! Are those March brackets you're using?
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06-13-2007, 11:43 AM | #44 |
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That one bracket for the alternator may be. I reused it from the old 350 engine, just gave it a good polishing. the one for the a/c compressor was from vintage air, that we had to modify and build a bracket for.
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Love the truck, but it's got to go. What do you guys think I can get for it?
Not looking to make money, not even looking to recoup what I spent, no pipe dreams here. Ideas? |
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