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10-03-2007, 05:31 PM
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thought you guys might like to see this one
i know its been a while since i have been on the forums here, but last time i was i was looking at buying an all original '84 Chevy(of course) 2wd 1/2 ton short box....and i did so...spent some time with clay bar and cleaned it up good....took it to a car show and tied for 2nd place with a 2004 Chevy SSR in the stock truck class....i was amazed to tie with something that was 20 years newer than mine....but here is the pictures of the trophy and the truck...
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L 
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10-03-2007, 06:02 PM
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Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
I, on the other hand, am surprised the judges felt a new SSR could hang with yours
sweet truck and congrats on the trophy Are you leaving it stock- or breathing on it a little? |
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10-03-2007, 06:35 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
congrats and nice truck!
any plans or are you gonna leave it the way it is?
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10-03-2007, 07:36 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
That is my exact same color scheme. I need a new paint job and now I know what it is gonna look like when I am done.
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10-03-2007, 08:51 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
You're making us proud!!!
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10-03-2007, 08:55 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
You did good. On your purchase, and the award...
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10-03-2007, 10:02 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
cool truck..i'd a give you a trophy too.
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10-03-2007, 10:30 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
That is one fine looking truck you got there.
I wish mine looked like that. you gotta a picture of the engine and interior?
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10-04-2007, 05:49 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
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as for plans with the truck....it only has 62,000 miles on it so i figure i'll leave it as stock as possible untill something goes wrong with the motor. Then its time to pull the 400hp 355cid out of the 4x4 and put it in the shortbox.....i do have some minor body work to do (i.e. take care of minor surface rust and a few dents) which i plan on doing this winter while it is in storage..... you guys wouldn't believe how clean the truck is.....never been on gravel or seen an iowa winter other than maybe through some shed doors... thanks for all the compliments
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L
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10-04-2007, 06:46 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
Mine has 69,000 original miles on it and has been sitting in my garage since may. I got two weeks left over here in Iraq. I plan on hitting the swap meet in moultrie Ga in november to pick up alot of original parts. I still have the paint code but thanks for the offer. I was glad to see how good yours looked with original paint and that has got me wanting to keep mine stock.
Later Guys. |
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10-04-2007, 07:57 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
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here is a pic to show how well it shined up with the clay bar....notice the reflections on the hood?? and yes...those WERE the original wipers too....
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L
Last edited by lurch115; 10-04-2007 at 07:58 PM. |
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10-04-2007, 09:54 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
A claybar did that? I have pretty bad oxidation problems, Ive just been waxing the crap out of it, I may have to try a claybar.
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10-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
It all depends on the condition of the paint. Some will clean up but alot of them need repainted.
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10-07-2007, 11:42 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
if you've been waxing over the oxidized paint a claybar might not work on it....and yes clay bar cleaned up the paint like that.....i'm gonna wax it later this week and i am curious to see what it will look like then...
once again...thanks for all the compliments guys...
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L
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10-08-2007, 05:03 AM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
Cleaned up pretty good. I am a sucker for originality not to mention that color sticks out from the rest. I wonder what it would look like with a nice aftermarket wheel combo. I have my eyes on the 17 to 20" rally wheels from wheel vintiques
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10-09-2007, 09:06 PM
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Re: thought you guys might like to see this one
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i've been tossing up the idea of putting the 90's style 454 SS Silverado rims on it...i have a set that are 15x8's
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"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you carry the wall with you." '84 chevy half ton short box 2wd, 67,000 actual miles '03 chevy 1500 HD crew cab 4x4 standard box, 6.0L
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