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01-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: piedmont, ok
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New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
I am in the process of rebuilding a 62 short fleet. The frame is bare. The cab is on a dolly getting metal repair and replacement. We have rebuilt the 350 (mild). I am hoping to have a really nice clean truck but will not spend a lot on extravagances.
I am at the point of making decisions on the front suspension, steering, and brakes. I would like it to handle well. I am not sure whether to rebuild the stock front or try modifications or replacement of major components. any help would nice. I do have some later model spindles with discs(5 bolt). They do not fit my control arms. I know that 63 and up can accept later model arms but I ahve torsion bars. Any help? I am also looking for a local junk cab that I can get the roof off of. Mine had a sunroof and also some dents. I am not real confident I can get the right contour on the roof again. This is me and my wife in this 427 cobra. Yes, it is real BUT IT IS NOT MINE! I help a friend and in return he lets me drive this thing. The kid needing a haircut with the mustang is my son. In the future I will only bother you with pertinant truck pics. Thanks, Alan Blankenship |
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01-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from Texas
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01-02-2007, 02:29 AM
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Truck Enthusiast
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Arlington, WA
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
welcome from WA
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01-02-2007, 03:28 AM
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comfortably numb
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tulsa,oklahoma
Posts: 175
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
welcome from oklahoma, be sure and go into the board get together,event coverage... FORUM, click on the southwest region, then go to the oklahoma roll call and add your name. nice cars too by the way
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01-02-2007, 03:38 AM
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In Memoriam...
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wallburg, NC
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome from Wallburg, NC. 427 Cobras make me drool. Any more pics are always welcome.
 That car must be a BLAST to drive. You've got some friend there. 
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01-02-2007, 08:17 AM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the truck board from Western Kentucky.
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01-02-2007, 09:36 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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01-02-2007, 01:18 PM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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01-02-2007, 02:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oklahoma City
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from OKC.
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01-02-2007, 06:12 PM
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ToTM Winner
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: okc
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
welcome to the board from okc, good luck on your truck, i will look for it going down the expressway.
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01-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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Active Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bartlesville,ok
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
welcome from bartlesville ok
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01-02-2007, 09:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: POWNAL VERMONT
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
welcome aboard from vermont
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01-02-2007, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 416
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from Mesa AZ. I have a 62 as well...Can't wait to see pics.
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01-03-2007, 12:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from central California!
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01-03-2007, 02:33 AM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
 From Washington State!
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01-03-2007, 06:15 AM
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DODGE SMACKDOWN CLUB
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome from Muskogee Oklahoma
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01-03-2007, 06:52 AM
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Broken Down
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome from Choctaw
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01-03-2007, 01:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to our addiction. If you havent already please visit the 2 Okla links in my sig....
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01-03-2007, 02:55 PM
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Java Mechanic
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board
My wife is from Del City .... btw: There is no such thing as too many pictures of Cobras.
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01-06-2007, 08:39 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
From West TN 
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01-06-2007, 02:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Dyersburg, TN
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
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01-08-2007, 05:15 AM
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Born To Lose Club
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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01-15-2007, 12:17 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: New guy from Oklahoma 62 short fleet
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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