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Awesome, glad to see your able to drive your truck now while your planning upgrades.
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I like the plans for more HP. 400 to wheels...wow
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Had a chance to get the truck out this weekend and give her a bath. I also picked up one of those fancy radiator covers with the dimple die holes in it. Of course it would have been too simple to just bolt in. After a little too much trimming, then some re-welding, it fits pretty well.
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Picked up some panels to fill that area between the grill and radiator support. I always liked how these clean up that area.
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looking good
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I like that!!
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I have both of those waiting to install on mine, they look great. Nice job on modifying the radiator cover, hope I don't have to do that to mine.
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Thanks Mike. I was surprised to hear that a "simple" cam and head swap would push out 400+ at the wheels. For the added hp, it's a fairly inexpensive upgrade. Thanks buddy! Thanks man! The look grew on me from watching hart_rod's s/c 68 progress. I went a little over board on my trimming of the radiator panel. It was hitting the electric fan shroud and really only needed about 1/4" trimming. Can't wait to see some paint on your truck! |
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Before and after...more big updates coming soon.
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Its sooo shiny!!!
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Thats def a big difference!! lol
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Those are great before after shots. Congrats on the not so finished yet truck lol.
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Awesome transformation
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Almost time for some more fun...
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Nice!!!
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Not much of an update, as spare time is at an all time minimum these days, but I did take off the taillight trim. It just never really looked right to me without the trim pieces across the top of the tailgate. I picked those trim pieces up recently, but I just can't talk myself into drilling holes in a freshly painted tailgate. I've been stock piling some new goodies that should make driving this old heap a lot more fun, and enjoyable. More updates coming soon!
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Hey no sweat, I've been drilling the heck out of my fresh paint.... j/k it's some scary stuff to drill into virgin paint. I have to build my confidence up and triple check everything first.
I have a few questions, are you running 6-1/2 or 7" rallies on the front and 8" on the rear? What size tires front and rear? Where did you order them? I really like your setup and may run the same on mine. Thanks |
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Looking good!
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Thanks Kyle! Lucy is looking beautiful by the way.
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I have already ground my control arms for the 8" rallies. But after looking at the link I'm assuming I'll have to do more for the narrower rims? I haven't trimmed any off the bump stop mount yet either. I haven't ever tried turning lock to lock with wheels mounted. Thanks again. |
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Forgot to mention, I think the 6.5 and 8s have 4" backspace so your trimming for the 8s will probably work. Someone please correct me if my numbers aren't accurate.
Edit: I found the thread with the correct information. The 8's have 4.25" backspace, and the 6.5's have 4" backspace. Rally Wheel FAQ Last edited by shearjs; 05-08-2014 at 09:30 AM. Reason: Picked up the right info. |
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