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Old 06-06-2007, 11:42 AM   #1
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My project

84 SWB w/straight body 350/350 Eldebrock performer intake/carb, headers and flowmasters.

What is definitly going to change:
Build a 454/400 w/overdrive unit
new wheels/tires

Need help deciding on:
Shaved doors/tailgate/bodytrim or
Keep/replace all the trim with new and keep the stock look w/suburban grille

here are 2 pics of trucks I like:
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Old 06-06-2007, 11:55 AM   #2
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I love the blue one... nice!
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:18 PM   #3
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Re: My project

personally, i like the shaved trim and tailgate, but leave the doorhandles.
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:25 PM   #4
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Re: My project

I like the blue one.....but if you decide to shave the trim, gotta leave some bright work (no painted grill or bumpers either).....needs something to break things up.....
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Old 06-06-2007, 01:32 PM   #5
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Re: My project

yeah that blue one is a bad mutha you know what... I'm keeping my trim fo sho
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Old 06-06-2007, 02:25 PM   #6
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Re: My project

My .02, keep all the mouldings, door handles, and up grade the grill. I am into the stock but rodded look and that is what I am going for with my truck. But to each his own.......................
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Old 06-06-2007, 03:07 PM   #7
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Re: My project

That blue one is the inspiration for what I hope my truck looks like someday.
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Old 06-06-2007, 03:09 PM   #8
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Re: My project

if your trim is in good shape, keep it, if not, shave it!
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Old 06-06-2007, 03:34 PM   #9
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Any idea what paint brand/color is on the blue rig?
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Old 06-06-2007, 09:49 PM   #10
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Re: My project

Damn I really like the blue one. Everything just looks so perfect and it all lines right up.
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Old 06-07-2007, 01:13 AM   #11
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Re: My project

I cant decide...they are both far too sexy...*starts tearing up* so pretty...*sniff*
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Old 06-07-2007, 08:51 AM   #12
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Re: My project

I guess it's what you prefer. We have some awesome custom trucks on here with everything shaved and they look great. The restored look with a drop and big wheels is a growing trend.

The concept portrayed by the blue truck is what I prefer.
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Old 06-12-2007, 11:19 PM   #13
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Re: My project

The blue one is the look I'm going for.
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Old 10-14-2007, 11:04 PM   #14
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Re: My project

It has been awhile since I have worked on the truck but I am getting back into it. Here is my Question, if I don't have any trim, I really like the look, is it worth it to buy new trim and start from scratch?
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:10 AM   #15
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Re: My project

Again it all depends on the look you are after. If you want a restored look then some trim is mandatory. I have seen trucks use later model ( or earlier) trim to give it a twist.
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Old 10-17-2007, 02:05 PM   #16
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That blue one is the inspiration for what I hope my truck looks like someday.
Me too, except mine will be a 4x4 version of it! ...Joe
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