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Old 01-05-2005, 01:05 AM   #1
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Testing new pic post

Still a work in progress...some would say there has been no improvement...LOL!
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:14 AM   #2
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i think removing that top was a huge improvement, is this truck getting the 454 in your sig?
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:18 AM   #3
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looking good your further than I am on my stepper. I've never seen a cap on a stepper? Whats your Plans? I've always loved them rims I have a set but there small 5 on 5. Chrome really helps the grill. how much you drop er? later HART
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:21 AM   #4
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i see a cab swap, big improvment over the small back window
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:24 AM   #5
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I love the slots,I'd use them.truck looks like a solid project.
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:38 AM   #6
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68w/sb406...an improvement? your crazy man, small back windows are the way to go brutha! jk...i like them both
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Old 01-05-2005, 01:40 AM   #7
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68w/sb406...an improvement? your crazy man, small back windows are the way to go brutha! jk...i like them both
this comming from the guy who swallows quarters j/k i like to see out the back of my truck, thats why i like em
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Old 01-05-2005, 02:54 AM   #8
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Thanks for the compliment guys. I really liked the small window cab since I think it looks great on a short stepside, more retro and it matches the width of the box. The cab was too far gone so I had to replace it. I will finish the cab later...a man can't have too many cabs!

The truck is dropped 5 inches in front with two coils cut out of the front springs, but will get spindles and bags later. The rear is dropped 6 inches with bags and will probably get a step notch. Right now I just want to get it back on the road in primer with all solid sheet metal. I had to replace the front fenders, hood, cab, battery box, inner fenders, box, and core support so far. I pulled the Powerglide and put a TH350 into it behind the 283. I suspect this truck will get the 454 or the small block 400 this summer.

This truck is actually for my son. I will get it running and then turn it over to him for the final mods (laying frame?). He has his own ideas. I hope to start on either my '68 short fleetside or another '68 I hope to acquire soon.
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Old 01-05-2005, 08:45 AM   #9
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Small back window gives you tunnel vision...
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Old 01-05-2005, 09:33 AM   #10
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If your son is young, 16/17....and is anything like I was....you may want to hold off on the 454 or 400....an I6 is much better for us youngins. I used to tend to see how fast stuff would go....now I just like quick acceleration Truck looks great! And I'm also a fan of the small back window. They do look more "right" on a stepside IMO.
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Old 01-05-2005, 10:34 AM   #11
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If your son is young, 16/17....and is anything like I was....you may want to hold off on the 454 or 400....an I6 is much better for us youngins. I used to tend to see how fast stuff would go....now I just like quick acceleration Truck looks great! And I'm also a fan of the small back window. They do look more "right" on a stepside IMO.
I agree with that statement. When i was 16 i wrapped my new TA around a pole testing the limits of the car and i was a straight A student, had motorcycles and other toys in the past but if your 16 and youve got more room under the pedal ........ your going to use it.
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Old 01-05-2005, 12:03 PM   #12
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greyhound and redneck, Good suggestion...he is a sensible kid and wants the 283 now for gas mileage. He is also wanting to build a pre-runner so I suspect that it will sit in the barn for quite a while or I will be driving it while I work on the other resto. By the time he gets around to this one I am sure it will be a foot race to see who gets the rat and who gets the mouse motor...LOL!
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