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Old 06-12-2015, 10:14 PM   #1
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Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at..

Ike the title says!! I have been putting along for several years but have not kept up with enough for a build thread.. 72 swb static drop 5/7 notch, 350/350. Pics to follow..

First pic is the first day out on her own power.
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:15 PM   #2
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My little helper..
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:18 PM   #3
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Reflection,, tried to get as much orange peel out as possible
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:19 PM   #4
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My version of shaving the drip rail
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:20 PM   #5
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Top view of drip rail
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:21 PM   #6
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Down the side
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:24 PM   #7
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Bed floor,, I decided to do line x so I won't be worried about scratching it of o wanted to take some chairs to the cruise ins
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:25 PM   #8
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Recessed the has filler below the ridges in the bed
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:27 PM   #9
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:28 PM   #10
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Seats are out of an 88-93 Gm
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:37 PM   #11
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That's a good looking truck. You've done very well with it.
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Old 06-12-2015, 11:01 PM   #12
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Thank you
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Old 06-12-2015, 11:22 PM   #13
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Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at..

Good looking truck, hurt my neck to look sideways so,
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Old 06-12-2015, 11:23 PM   #14
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the rest
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Old 06-13-2015, 05:29 AM   #15
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Thank you copperhw.. I can never seem to get that right
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Old 06-13-2015, 06:07 AM   #16
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looks really good
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Super sharp...
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Old 06-13-2015, 08:49 AM   #18
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Thank you copperhw.. I can never seem to get that right
You are welcome. No problem. *****en looking truck.
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Old 06-13-2015, 09:01 AM   #19
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Old 06-13-2015, 09:12 AM   #20
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Great looking rig!
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Old 06-13-2015, 09:23 AM   #21
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Sharp looking truck, did the seats bolt right in or did you have to modify the base under the seat?
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Old 06-13-2015, 12:05 PM   #22
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Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at..

thats a purdy red!
which ac set up did you use?
i got that same problem leaving wrenches on my battery to i can get the shock of a life time
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Old 06-13-2015, 04:04 PM   #23
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Re: Never really did a build thread so here is where I'm at..

Chevy88 I made a brace/ bracket that under the floor of the truck that the seats bolt through.. Thanks for the comments..
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Old 06-13-2015, 04:09 PM   #24
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What I did today.. Made a wall for the rear of cab.. What should I cover it in? Carpet or vinyl like the seats?
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With the seats
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