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Old 03-21-2006, 09:47 PM   #1
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71 shorty

A couple of months ago I had posted that I had just purchased a 71 shorty 4x4. I had also said I needed to replace the front end and rear end axles. Well here are a couple of pics the the work I have done to it. If you can't tell I have put a 4inch lift. New rims and tires. And that front and rear end on it. I need some body and paint work. But looking around it can get quite costly. I would like for someone to at least do the rocker panels. But a lot of body shops that I have been to don't like doing small stuff like that. Tell me what you guys think of it so far.
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Old 03-21-2006, 09:50 PM   #2
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Re: 71 shorty

Come on now, dont be a pic teaser!! Nice looking truck and post some more pics.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:12 PM   #3
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Re: 71 shorty

If this was your guys truck. What would be the next thing you would do to it? Also consider that money is an issue.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:20 PM   #4
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Re: 71 shorty

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If this was your guys truck. What would be the next thing you would do to it? Also consider that money is an issue.
...Drive It! Nice Truck and Great Work!
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:47 PM   #5
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Nice truck,what kind of lift is on it?
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:50 PM   #6
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I envy folks that can crawl under their trucks without having to use blocks and jackstands.
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Old 03-21-2006, 10:55 PM   #7
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Re: 71 shorty

Looks good........just keep chipping away at it. I always put mechanical ahead of cosmetics. As long as it runs good, I'm happy.
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Old 03-21-2006, 11:02 PM   #8
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Me too, I always pick mechanical above cosmetics, and in between mechanical I buy the nice stuff like interior and exterior trim pieces that I will need once it gets painted, JM2C
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Old 03-21-2006, 11:07 PM   #9
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The lift is a 4" rough country with the rear springs. I was going to go with a super lift but chose to save about 500 dollars. It drives a lot softer than the stock springs.
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