01-16-2012, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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72 Daily Driver
I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures. I recently purchased this truck after looking for sometime. Since I do use it alot to take to work..I wanted the creature comforts of air, heat, etc. I didn't mind doing some small stuff but, didnt' want to get into a large build. This truck was just finished by a guy out of Omaha. Fresh frame off build. Had less than 200 miles when I got it. Most everything is new on the truck.
Some highlights... 100% Frame off 4 year restoration. Rebuilt original 350 V8 and Turbo 400 trans 4 corner air ride system with Firestone bas Factory Tilt Column Factory Tach 20" Coys all around. 20 x 8 front, 20 x 10 rear. Ice cold Air Conditioning I just re did the exhaust. It came with stock turbo mufflers. Changed over to Flowmasters and re routed the pipes so that they barely show behind the tire. |
01-16-2012, 05:13 PM | #2 |
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Some more...
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01-16-2012, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Simply just beautiful. I hope mine turns out at least 1/2 as nice as yours.
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01-16-2012, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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Some build picts...
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01-16-2012, 05:17 PM | #5 |
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Super Sweet.
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01-16-2012, 05:19 PM | #6 |
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01-16-2012, 05:22 PM | #7 |
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wow very nice.
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01-16-2012, 05:24 PM | #8 |
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Soooo NICE!
Beautiful truck.
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01-16-2012, 05:25 PM | #9 |
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That is super looking truck! I can't imagine how deep you had to dig to buy it. That looks like a first class restoration though.Thanks for sharing the pics.
Oh and WELCOME to the board! |
01-16-2012, 05:25 PM | #10 |
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I can't take ANY credit for the build. The guy did most of the work himself. Truly a homebuilt truck. . I'm only working out the small kinks...and personalizing it. Next stereo(without cutting the dash), maybe a high torque starter, maybe a smaller steering wheel.
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01-16-2012, 05:28 PM | #11 |
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Very cool truck... remember seeing it for sale when i was looking for mine.
Glad it went home with a member of the site. |
01-16-2012, 05:58 PM | #12 |
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Thanks Guys!
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01-16-2012, 06:04 PM | #13 |
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Beautiful...and you are gonna daily driver it? I said I was going to dd mine but ended up doing pretty much weekends only....
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01-16-2012, 06:07 PM | #14 |
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Yes...I drive it..although my office is about 10 min from home...via surface streets. It sits in the garage on wet days though.
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01-16-2012, 06:09 PM | #15 |
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Beautiful truck. I'm interested in the steering wheel if you decide to change it.
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01-16-2012, 06:12 PM | #16 |
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Ahhh...ok yea I'm about 30 miles out and the people here in San Antonio cannot drive but I won't even get started on that. I'm cursing 2 minutes into my daily drive everyday lol...Beautiful truck though....
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01-16-2012, 07:14 PM | #17 |
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Very, VERY nice. Are those 40 Series Flowmasters? 2.5"?? Sounds really good
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01-16-2012, 07:17 PM | #18 |
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yfs200p...yes 40 series with 2.5". Thanks!
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01-16-2012, 07:44 PM | #19 |
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Heeeeeeeeeell yeah! Now that's what I call a daily driver! I bet you're the talk of the OC!!!!!
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01-16-2012, 07:59 PM | #20 |
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Awesome truck. It's hard to beat a black swb on air.
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01-16-2012, 08:03 PM | #21 |
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Sweet! Keep the factory wheel IMHO.
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01-16-2012, 08:03 PM | #22 |
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Black and chrome, baby. Beautiful!
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01-16-2012, 08:04 PM | #23 |
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It doesn't get any nicer than that. Congrats!
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01-16-2012, 08:22 PM | #24 |
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freaking awsome daily driver
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01-16-2012, 11:03 PM | #25 |
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Beautiful truck... money well spent.
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