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Old 09-25-2010, 11:14 AM   #1
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My So Cal 83 DD progress
So I bought my first shorty about 2 months ago. Here are the before pictures. After much research and drooling over many of your trucks I have made the plung to rebuild it and I am almost done. I will post some progress pics.
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Old 09-25-2010, 11:18 AM   #2
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Here it is after I lowered it and just finished up the paint
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Old 09-25-2010, 11:21 AM   #3
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Here it is as it is being put back together. Really needs wheels & tires! Paint looks awesome huh? It is a honda suzuka blue color
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Old 09-25-2010, 11:29 AM   #4
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Here she is with the bedliner done, Wheels/tires on and just finishing up the color sand and buff. I am picking up the seat and door panels from the upholstry shop today. I am going to go to the shop and install the carpet kit, seat, door panels and drive her home. I am waiting for my vent window seals to arrive before I finish putting in seals and window slides. I have a new grille and bumper on order. Can't wait to get my truck home. Just so you know I sold a nice Tacoma to drive this.
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Old 09-25-2010, 11:32 AM   #5
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Here is my 2008 Toyota Tacoma that I sold so I could have money to fix my 83 up and be my daily driver. Pretty crazy huh?
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:11 PM   #6
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Amazing what paint/attitude adjustment and wheels do for a square, Me likey
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:24 PM   #7
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Very very nice. Good choices. I love the color. Is that the color I see on the civics? Keep us updated.
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:48 PM   #8
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Here is my 2008 Toyota Tacoma that I sold so I could have money to fix my 83 up and be my daily driver. Pretty crazy huh?
Yeah but i think all of us are a little crazy, truck looks good keep it going
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:57 PM   #9
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Hope you kept that wicked awesome blue metal flake steering wheel!!!!
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Old 09-25-2010, 01:09 PM   #10
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I think you made the right decision
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Old 09-25-2010, 01:28 PM   #11
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:09 PM   #12
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awesome truck that blue came from the honda s2000 which looks right at home on the c10, wish my truck was moving ahead that fast.
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Old 09-26-2010, 08:17 AM   #13
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nice job so far
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Old 09-26-2010, 08:20 AM   #14
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Looks great. Your title is a little deceiving. "83 DD" Now that is an attention getter.
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looks great man! love the wheels!!
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Old 09-26-2010, 11:04 PM   #17
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Truck is home now. I still have a lot of details to finish up mainly interior. Rear bumper and Grille should be here this week.
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freaking beautiful dude!
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:27 AM   #19
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Between your blue and BigBlock73s yellow truck Im so confused as color choice......
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:28 AM   #20
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:37 AM   #21
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what drop did you go with and by who?
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:38 AM   #22
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Looks awsome by the way !!!!
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Old 09-27-2010, 01:55 AM   #23
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Truck looks amazing. Great work man!!
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:58 AM   #24
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My Drop is McGaughy's:

Front
2.5" Drop Spindle
2" Drop Spring
Tires are Falken 245/45/20
Rims are Eagle 225 w/ 4.5" Backspace


Back
Flip Kit w/ C-Notch
2" Drop Shackle
Tires are Falken 295/40/20
Rims are Eagle 225 w/ 5.5" Backspace

I need to tub out my front inner fenders because I have way too much rubbing, but other than that no really major issues with the the suspension and tire combo.
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:40 PM   #25
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That is so sick. other truck was cool but this one is already beating it IMO wish my build was moving that fast haha...what was the price on wheels and tires out the door?
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