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Old 05-08-2009, 01:23 PM   #26
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Re: finally got it all lowered
looks great, the stance looks perfect for the those rims and tires size.
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:28 PM   #27
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nice job..why did you change the grill and lights to the newer style?
never realy liked that style..
just like the style...not many around here with that front end at all, as a matter of fact, not many 73-87's around here period
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:53 PM   #28
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how did you move the rear bumper 1.5" in, re-drill holes to mount the brackets?
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Old 05-08-2009, 02:09 PM   #29
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Truck looks great. I'd like to know what's involved in moving the bumper in 1.5" myself?
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Old 05-08-2009, 02:13 PM   #30
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looks sick bro!! perfect height!!
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Old 05-08-2009, 02:53 PM   #31
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how did you move the rear bumper 1.5" in, re-drill holes to mount the brackets?
just measured and re drilled holes..several on here have done it
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Old 05-08-2009, 10:00 PM   #32
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just measured and re drilled holes..several on here have done it
Yeah, I figured it was nothing major but I do know there are a few ways of doing it. Thanks man
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Old 05-08-2009, 10:30 PM   #33
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One word.... perfect!
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Old 05-08-2009, 11:38 PM   #34
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Damn nice job on this one also . You have the touch .
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Old 05-08-2009, 11:51 PM   #35
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"The touch" is for sure. I have been watching your trucks since I found this site.
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Old 05-09-2009, 05:57 AM   #36
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Nice Job! Please post more pics when you get a chance,they will be in folders all around the world. Has the po seen the transformation?
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Old 05-09-2009, 06:27 AM   #37
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looks great
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Old 05-09-2009, 09:01 AM   #38
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[quote=bigarmzz;3299484]thanks for the comps guys....aint nothin next...this thing has literally "nickel'd and dimed" me to pieces...

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thanks ya'all for the comps

yep, when and if i ever get the $ ahead...i'm gettin it painted, and sport mirrors for sure
Yeah I knew you had more things in mind. It looks awesome man!
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:24 AM   #39
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Nice Job! Please post more pics when you get a chance,they will be in folders all around the world. Has the po seen the transformation?
no the previous owner hasnt had a chance to see it yet, when he does he'll *hit
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:28 AM   #40
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thanks for the comps guys....aint nothin next...this thing has literally "nickel'd and dimed" me to pieces...



Yeah I knew you had more things in mind. It looks awesome man!


well, acutally i "am" in the process of building a chopper...i got it in rolling form, and took it to a guy to get painted..thats where its at now...this thing is why the truck aint gettin painted til prob next year..


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Old 05-09-2009, 04:23 PM   #41
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Oh man that is sweet! Nice color choice. I bet it will look awesome outside in the sun.
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Old 05-31-2009, 06:58 AM   #42
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Lets see a pic of the chopper with your new truck.
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Old 05-31-2009, 09:33 AM   #43
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Truck looks great, The bike is going to come out nice also.
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Old 05-31-2009, 11:58 AM   #44
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damn, that stance is perfect! 2 ?'s... how many leafs are in the back and hows the ride quality? thats exactly how i want mine to sit and i may have to order different stuff now! LOL
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Old 05-31-2009, 08:27 PM   #45
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damn, that stance is perfect! 2 ?'s... how many leafs are in the back and hows the ride quality? thats exactly how i want mine to sit and i may have to order different stuff now! LOL
the back has (3) main leafs, and a single "overload" spring for (4) total....ride quality in the rear isnt all that wonderful...i think its those deusch tech shocks maybe?

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Old 05-31-2009, 09:38 PM   #46
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thanks bigarmzz... i'm going to look up western chassis on google to see where else i can order from.

you have transformed her into a beauty!
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Old 05-31-2009, 10:16 PM   #47
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Old 06-01-2009, 06:34 AM   #48
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WOW, that thing looks great!!!!! nice job.
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