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Old 02-18-2011, 05:39 PM   #1
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Skunkswifes 55 chevy

here is my new build total time from field to daily driver was 9 weeks!
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Old 02-18-2011, 05:57 PM   #2
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looks great, more info on what you did to it. Suspension, motor stuff like that . Again, looks good
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Old 02-18-2011, 06:05 PM   #3
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It certainly has the cool factor. Nice job

I agree with the above statement it would be cool if you tell us more about it.

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Old 02-18-2011, 08:15 PM   #4
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Looks good, more detail on the build please, pics too!
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Old 02-18-2011, 08:29 PM   #5
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Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy

In the other thread you said that you spent $600 for it and then had the owner bag it and get it running. Was that still part of the $600? How long ago was 14? Just trying to get an idea of how long it sat in the field
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Old 02-18-2011, 08:32 PM   #6
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Looks like a nice ride but we do need more pics and info.
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Old 02-18-2011, 11:03 PM   #7
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Ya got my attention too .... let us know what its all about.

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Old 02-18-2011, 11:05 PM   #8
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Old 02-19-2011, 12:05 PM   #9
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In the other thread you said that you spent $600 for it and then had the owner bag it and get it running. Was that still part of the $600? How long ago was 14? Just trying to get an idea of how long it sat in the field
No I bought the truck bone stock for 600. It had been sitting In a field since 91. My husband bagged it and I didn't want the straight six so my husband and I did the motor swap.
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Old 02-19-2011, 02:08 PM   #10
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You're a lucky Lady. That is a nice looking truck.
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Old 02-19-2011, 03:55 PM   #11
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That is sweeeet. Love the stance. You gonna keep the old paint or go new?? oh ya MORE PICTURES!!! What kinda frame work and suspension and engine??? what size are those wheels??

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Old 02-19-2011, 03:56 PM   #12
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Looks good! My old tires sure do look good on there!
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Old 02-19-2011, 03:58 PM   #13
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Jwalk. those are your old tires?? what size are they?
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:02 PM   #14
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Neet looking truck. Any more pictures?
That truck looks like a good candidate for a CLR scrub and wash.
I bet there is still some paint under there.
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:52 AM   #15
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Jwalk. those are your old tires?? what size are they?

Their 245/60/15 for the front and 295/50/15 for the rear.
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:51 PM   #16
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That truck looks like a good candidate for a CLR scrub and wash.
I bet there is still some paint under there.
I was thinking the same thing. CLR and some flat or satin clear and you are set. There is a thread over at HAMB on it.
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Old 02-21-2011, 11:07 AM   #17
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a few more pics
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:50 PM   #18
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put a 78 camaro front clip on,put a 69 camaro rear end,cut all the cross members out,put the camaro trans cross member in, made all new tube cross members,and made two c-notches.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:53 PM   #19
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Old 02-24-2011, 01:27 AM   #20
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Looking good. Keep the pics coming.
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:20 PM   #21
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put back together,got new tires,new wheels,& got them put on
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new bullet centercaps and lugs,floor patched,and new lokar shifter
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Old 03-29-2011, 09:08 PM   #23
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Stance is kick ass. Wife must be pleased that it's going back together ...

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Looking good. The wide whites look cool.
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