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Old 01-01-2010, 09:11 PM   #1
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Awesome! Love all the pics. And rear discs... I never noticed that. Is that an aftermarket kit or out of a Lincoln or something?
thanks a lot. the rear brakes are SSBC kit from summit,just bolt on, easy install. thanks joe
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Old 01-02-2010, 02:22 PM   #2
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thanks a lot. the rear brakes are SSBC kit from summit,just bolt on, easy install. thanks joe
I was looking at summit and all i can find is the SSBC kits for Chevy cars, did you find a kit specific to the trucks?

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nevermind I found it

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SS...1/?image=large
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Old 01-01-2010, 10:02 PM   #3
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nice build!! I'm a big fan of the fuel door placement!!!
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Old 01-01-2010, 11:15 PM   #4
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Thank you for finding those pictures. Great build will be an inspiration for many.
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Old 01-02-2010, 01:17 PM   #5
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What fuel tank did you use ?
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Old 01-02-2010, 01:55 PM   #6
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joe,

thanks again for finding the build pic. any information helps along with the final overall look.

love the gas tank. looks like a suburban or blazer tank?
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Old 01-02-2010, 04:30 PM   #7
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thanks again for finding the build pic. any information helps along with the final overall look.

love the gas tank. looks like a suburban or blazer tank?
87 blazer tank and straps
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Old 01-03-2010, 12:09 AM   #8
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duuude such nice work and killer truck
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Old 01-02-2010, 02:34 PM   #9
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Should be A126-1 for a 1/2T truck
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I guess they don't have dual pistons for the rear of the trucks?
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Old 01-03-2010, 09:36 PM   #11
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How did you get the AC compressor mounted there?

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Old 01-04-2010, 01:19 PM   #12
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How did you get the AC compressor mounted there?

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got a relocation kit from speed and performance
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Old 01-15-2010, 12:12 AM   #13
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got a relocation kit from speed and performance
I'm having some trouble finding some contact info for speed and performance. Is there a website or phone number? Thanks in advance.
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Here is their website. Street & Performance Mena, AR
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Here is their website. Street & Performance Mena, AR
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you build that hitch? looks nice.
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Old 05-14-2010, 05:02 PM   #17
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Any measurement pionters on where to cut and how much? Plan on making an 89 crew cab dually short box 2wd and have either missed the information or? Have tried search engine but I must be wording things improperly. Couldn't see any of the earlier pictures either? Not sure why...

Thanks..and deadly truck!!!
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Any measurement pionters on where to cut and how much? Plan on making an 89 crew cab dually short box 2wd and have either missed the information or? Have tried search engine but I must be wording things improperly. Couldn't see any of the earlier pictures either? Not sure why...

Thanks..and deadly truck!!!
bolt the bed up to the LWB frame you will "see" where to cut. 14" behind the cab and 6" off the rear frame
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:37 AM   #19
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thank you very much......collecting parts as we speak and found a 12V Cummins
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Old 09-18-2010, 10:57 PM   #20
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Sweet truck man nice build. keep up the good work I just finished my crew cab here is a link to the thread if you want to check it out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375319
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