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PHOENIX · 01-07-2003, 01:08 PM

Ok I have some pictures of my truck and some pictures of the AZ Auto Show. No pictures of engine yet, but I'll have some soon. Check out this temporary link:

http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/

bigblock73 · 01-07-2003, 01:16 PM

Awesome pics man...thanks!

BTW - what are the toggle switches on the lower portion of your dash for?

-Jeff

PHOENIX · 01-07-2003, 01:20 PM

One is the clutch safety switch override. One is for my electric fan. The third is not being used at this time. I wish I would not have drilled the steel and installed them, but its too late now. There is also 2 switches under the sterio which control the amps. So if theres ever a problem with the sound system I can turn of the bass or the highs and pin point the problem. It has been very helpful when speakers are poppin and stuff like that.

85Silverado · 01-07-2003, 01:29 PM

Are those guns licensed???? Lets see the registration..lol I doubt anyone will mess with your truck after seeing those 2 avi's and the picture of your "supplies" in the bed of your truck...lol

BigRed · 01-07-2003, 01:33 PM

Good looking truck Eddie! I like the color, kinda close to mine.

It's nice to see some trucks out there that are closer to stock. Although I like both. Remind me not to piss you off. Don't think my 6-shooter 357 could serve as much defense to your aresenal!

PHOENIX · 01-07-2003, 01:48 PM

Thats one thing I love about AZ is no gun registration so you can trade 'em like playing cards if you like. Theres a few guns that didnt make it into the picture. The video's came out pretty clean for a digital camera huh? I had problems uploading the segway video so let me know if that one doesn't work. Ill try to get some good videos of my truck soon. I took those pictures out in the desert where I go shooting. As you can see its a good landscape for truck pictures

Tom · 01-07-2003, 02:33 PM

NSX!! uh uh.....I need new underwear....

Eddie, Im with ya on the drilling the steel. Lucky for me I did it in the removable/replacable middle section under the steering colume. Im going to replace that and make either a switch pod or get a pre-fabbed one from Jegs. Although yours looked really professional up close, so I woudnt worry about em too much. And if anyone says anything, show em that bad son of a B you showed me

PHOENIX · 01-07-2003, 02:57 PM

Ohh one more thing. In the first Ferrari picture you can see Alice Cooper in the back ground talking to the Ferrari guy. He has on a hat and glasses.

bigblock73 · 01-07-2003, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
Ohh one more thing. In the first Ferrari picture you can see Alice Cooper in the back ground talking to the Ferrari guy. He has on a hat and glasses.

Forget Alice Cooper, couldn't you get a better pic of the lovely lady next to him!?!?

-Jeff

bigblock73 · 01-07-2003, 08:05 PM

Eddie, is that your hand reaching out to touch the Viper in the first Viper pic?? If it was, I DON'T BLAME YOU...that thing is freakin sweet!!!!

PHOENIX · 01-07-2003, 11:46 PM

I didnt even know it was Alice Cooper untill my brother in law told me so. No thats not my hand it was some guy next to me. That Viper is sweet. The bottom of it that looks dark is all carbon fiber, not the fake stuff either, you can tell in person. What did you think of the Ford 49er? Chevy better come out with something to top it.

low 84 · 01-07-2003, 11:58 PM

the gauges look awsome man. thats how i'm gonna mount mine. it looks alot easier than trying to recess them.

and now i see why you sold me that shifter, it probly wouldn't work too good with your 4 speed.

75stepside · 01-08-2003, 02:40 AM

eddie....

nice lookin' ride! just wondering.... what are your rim/tire sizes for the front and the back? whatever you have, its lookin' real nice...

PHOENIX · 01-08-2003, 12:12 PM

The hardest part about installing the gauges this way is cutting the plastic "pods" that tunnel down to the original gauges. You have to remove pretty much the entire tunnel for the guages to fit. Theres alot of ways you can do this. I chose to use a grinder

It worked out pretty well.

I bought that ratchet shifter for a 700r4 I have in the garage. I started installing it then ran into a few problems and decided I wanted to stick with manual for now atleast.

The rims are 15X8's Weld Racing Drag Lites. They are no longer made in 5on5 pattern. The backspacing is different from the front to the back. Ill try to find out what the backspacing is today if the rain slows down. I can't remember exactly what the tires are but Ill check.

I can't wait till I get exhuast and lower it. It will be much better then. Thanks for the compliments guys

low 84 · 01-08-2003, 07:12 PM

how much are you gonna lower it eddie?

PHOENIX · 01-09-2003, 12:32 PM

I have not decided yet. But I don't want to go too low and I dont want the front and back to be even. I would like the front to be slightly lower then the back.

BigRed · 01-09-2003, 12:57 PM

Eddie, I like your truck the way it is. However, if you do lower it, I would only go with the 2.5/4 kit! I think that's what I'll eventually do.

PHOENIX · 01-09-2003, 01:12 PM

75stepside:
Tires are 295 50 R15's, brand is Pacemark (bought them at Big O). They run around $94 each and have been good tires. About time to replace them though. I want to keep the same size tire, but get some with a cool tread (Im open for opinions on what brand).

Scott, I think 2" in the front is the most I would go, maybe 3. When I start looking into a drop kit and stuff then Ill be looking for pictures and stuff of everyones lowered rides to get an idea of exactly what I want. I really want airbags to be honest. I would like to be able to drop it down (but dont want to modify the bed). Maybe Ill come into some money one day and be able to do the stuff I want

01-07-2003, 01:08 PM	#1
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Pictures of my Truck & AZ Auto Show Ok I have some pictures of my truck and some pictures of the AZ Auto Show. No pictures of engine yet, but I'll have some soon. Check out this temporary link: http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/ __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-07-2003, 01:20 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	One is the clutch safety switch override. One is for my electric fan. The third is not being used at this time. I wish I would not have drilled the steel and installed them, but its too late now. There is also 2 switches under the sterio which control the amps. So if theres ever a problem with the sound system I can turn of the bass or the highs and pin point the problem. It has been very helpful when speakers are poppin and stuff like that. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-07-2003, 01:29 PM	#4
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	Are those guns licensed???? Lets see the registration..lol I doubt anyone will mess with your truck after seeing those 2 avi's and the picture of your "supplies" in the bed of your truck...lol __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-07-2003, 01:33 PM	#5
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Good looking truck Eddie! I like the color, kinda close to mine. It's nice to see some trucks out there that are closer to stock. Although I like both. Remind me not to piss you off. Don't think my 6-shooter 357 could serve as much defense to your aresenal! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-07-2003, 01:48 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Thats one thing I love about AZ is no gun registration so you can trade 'em like playing cards if you like. Theres a few guns that didnt make it into the picture. The video's came out pretty clean for a digital camera huh? I had problems uploading the segway video so let me know if that one doesn't work. Ill try to get some good videos of my truck soon. I took those pictures out in the desert where I go shooting. As you can see its a good landscape for truck pictures __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-07-2003, 01:16 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Awesome pics man...thanks! BTW - what are the toggle switches on the lower portion of your dash for? -Jeff

01-07-2003, 02:33 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	NSX!! uh uh.....I need new underwear.... Eddie, Im with ya on the drilling the steel. Lucky for me I did it in the removable/replacable middle section under the steering colume. Im going to replace that and make either a switch pod or get a pre-fabbed one from Jegs. Although yours looked really professional up close, so I woudnt worry about em too much. And if anyone says anything, show em that bad son of a B you showed me __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-07-2003, 02:57 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Ohh one more thing. In the first Ferrari picture you can see Alice Cooper in the back ground talking to the Ferrari guy. He has on a hat and glasses. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-07-2003, 08:05 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Eddie, is that your hand reaching out to touch the Viper in the first Viper pic?? If it was, I DON'T BLAME YOU...that thing is freakin sweet!!!!

01-07-2003, 11:46 PM	#11
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I didnt even know it was Alice Cooper untill my brother in law told me so. No thats not my hand it was some guy next to me. That Viper is sweet. The bottom of it that looks dark is all carbon fiber, not the fake stuff either, you can tell in person. What did you think of the Ford 49er? Chevy better come out with something to top it. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-07-2003, 11:58 PM	#12
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	the gauges look awsome man. thats how i'm gonna mount mine. it looks alot easier than trying to recess them. and now i see why you sold me that shifter, it probly wouldn't work too good with your 4 speed. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-08-2003, 02:40 AM	#13
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	eddie.... nice lookin' ride! just wondering.... what are your rim/tire sizes for the front and the back? whatever you have, its lookin' real nice...

01-08-2003, 12:12 PM	#14
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	The hardest part about installing the gauges this way is cutting the plastic "pods" that tunnel down to the original gauges. You have to remove pretty much the entire tunnel for the guages to fit. Theres alot of ways you can do this. I chose to use a grinder It worked out pretty well. I bought that ratchet shifter for a 700r4 I have in the garage. I started installing it then ran into a few problems and decided I wanted to stick with manual for now atleast. The rims are 15X8's Weld Racing Drag Lites. They are no longer made in 5on5 pattern. The backspacing is different from the front to the back. Ill try to find out what the backspacing is today if the rain slows down. I can't remember exactly what the tires are but Ill check. I can't wait till I get exhuast and lower it. It will be much better then. Thanks for the compliments guys __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-08-2003, 07:12 PM	#15
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	how much are you gonna lower it eddie? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-09-2003, 12:32 PM	#16
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have not decided yet. But I don't want to go too low and I dont want the front and back to be even. I would like the front to be slightly lower then the back. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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01-09-2003, 12:57 PM	#17
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Eddie, I like your truck the way it is. However, if you do lower it, I would only go with the 2.5/4 kit! I think that's what I'll eventually do. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-09-2003, 01:12 PM	#18
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	75stepside: Tires are 295 50 R15's, brand is Pacemark (bought them at Big O). They run around $94 each and have been good tires. About time to replace them though. I want to keep the same size tire, but get some with a cool tread (Im open for opinions on what brand). Scott, I think 2" in the front is the most I would go, maybe 3. When I start looking into a drop kit and stuff then Ill be looking for pictures and stuff of everyones lowered rides to get an idea of exactly what I want. I really want airbags to be honest. I would like to be able to drop it down (but dont want to modify the bed). Maybe Ill come into some money one day and be able to do the stuff I want __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

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