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Izzy · 02-04-2003, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT

Damn Izzy....Can I visit the Money tree you seem to have found???

Ask Uncle Sam. Plus it's gonna have 3 tone paint in about a month. I've got a type of sponsorship for the front mounts. Might be able to swing you something as well.

*Zilverado* · 02-04-2003, 04:00 PM

I try to do as much as possible on my own. I do it partly to save money, but mostly because I enjoy it - it's my hobby. After spending the day in the office, I like to come home and get my hands dirty. Not to mention the satisfaction one gets from taking something that's not working and fixing it.

So far, my biggest job was dismembering my Dad's '77 in my driveway (it went to the recycler in pieces) and installing it's HD rearend and springs onto my '86 - sweet.

That's my $.02.

z71runner · 02-04-2003, 04:12 PM

I love to do the work myself if I can. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, plus I know exactly what is in my truck too.

**COBALT** · 02-04-2003, 05:26 PM

So far I've done absolutely everything except rebuild the rear-end. When I'm close to finishing the only thing I won't do will be paint and clearcoat. I don't have the setup...

scalawag · 02-05-2003, 07:19 AM

bout the only thing i cant do is put a tire on a rim. my little brother does tho. he's 6'6 280lbs. he can put one on one in about 3 minutes manually! he uses joy and tire spoons.lol.

but ever since i got alot of tools most of them for free. ie 14.5 cfm,curtis toledo air compressor, alot of proto sockets wrenches from a guy that got a divorce and sold them dirt cheap to me! engine stand. got access to a lift.

knowledge is another thing though. thats why i am on here. you guys a great!

02-04-2003, 04:12 PM	#28
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	I love to do the work myself if I can. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, plus I know exactly what is in my truck too. __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires

02-04-2003, 05:26 PM	#29
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	So far I've done absolutely everything except rebuild the rear-end. When I'm close to finishing the only thing I won't do will be paint and clearcoat. I don't have the setup... __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-05-2003, 07:19 AM	#30
scalawag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: caledonia ms Posts: 260	hi man bout the only thing i cant do is put a tire on a rim. my little brother does tho. he's 6'6 280lbs. he can put one on one in about 3 minutes manually! he uses joy and tire spoons.lol. but ever since i got alot of tools most of them for free. ie 14.5 cfm,curtis toledo air compressor, alot of proto sockets wrenches from a guy that got a divorce and sold them dirt cheap to me! engine stand. got access to a lift. knowledge is another thing though. thats why i am on here. you guys a great!

02-04-2003, 04:00 PM	#27
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	I try to do as much as possible on my own. I do it partly to save money, but mostly because I enjoy it - it's my hobby. After spending the day in the office, I like to come home and get my hands dirty. Not to mention the satisfaction one gets from taking something that's not working and fixing it. So far, my biggest job was dismembering my Dad's '77 in my driveway (it went to the recycler in pieces) and installing it's HD rearend and springs onto my '86 - sweet. That's my $.02.



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