1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

[bigblock73]

Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback. I wasn't sure how most of the folks here would respond to it...it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

What yellow is that it photographs well

It is a custom blend, part Dodge Viper yellow and part Honda yellow

Originally Posted by WigglesTheHoly

on the shaved door locks did you just put in a key-less entry or? What is the backup plan if they fail? Is there a switch under the hood? I think I'm going to steal your shaved bed pockets idea too that looks too sweet not to.

I am still not sure what I need to do there. I will likelt be posting a thread shortly on what I need, and should do. Regardless, guys do this all the time, so I am not re-inventing the wheel.

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Every time I see a pic of your truck I remember your burn-out till the tire slings apart vid, I still can't believe you did that with this nice truck....

That was an expensive 30 seconds, and part of the reason I tore the truck down...so I could restore it, and fix the stuff I damaged doing the burn out contest (nuked posi, bent bed floor, bent bedside). It was fun though, glad you liked the video

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Absolutely gorgeous, Jeff. My yellow '73 was pretty nice, and it doesn't even come close to yours. That will be magazine material when it is done.

A magazine feature would be super neat, just not sure it will ever happen...my truck isn't exactly folowing todays trends

Originally Posted by 85gmcguy

That is one nice looking truck! I love the minor mods (stake pockets, fuel door, etc). I borrowed (stole) your fuel door idea for my truck. (Thanks!)

You didn't steal it, I put it out there and wrote the article so others could do the same if they chose. Have any pics of yours? Would love to see it.



Again, thanks everyone for the positive reception!

[KQQL IT]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is a custom blend, part Dodge Viper yellow and part Honda yellow

thanks ive been leaning towards the 2009 Honda S2000 yellow

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

......it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.

And that's what matters.

[Moostifer]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback. I wasn't sure how most of the folks here would respond to it...it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.

and I like the way you think!

[dieselarmy13]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

..it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.

And this is why this truck kicks ass

[MylilBowTie]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback. I wasn't sure how most of the folks here would respond to it...it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.


It is a custom blend, part Dodge Viper yellow and part Honda yellow


I am still not sure what I need to do there. I will likelt be posting a thread shortly on what I need, and should do. Regardless, guys do this all the time, so I am not re-inventing the wheel.


That was an expensive 30 seconds, and part of the reason I tore the truck down...so I could restore it, and fix the stuff I damaged doing the burn out contest (nuked posi, bent bed floor, bent bedside). It was fun though, glad you liked the video


A magazine feature would be super neat, just not sure it will ever happen...my truck isn't exactly folowing todays trends


You didn't steal it, I put it out there and wrote the article so others could do the same if they chose. Have any pics of yours? Would love to see it.



Again, thanks everyone for the positive reception!

Would like to see more info about the newer style gas door please.

[bigblock73]

Fuel door info can be found here

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ellinstall.htm