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Old 04-23-2013, 12:28 AM   #1
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Budget ratrod shop truck my first build

Hey I'm new on here this is my first post I live in Louisville and these trucks are coming around more and more well this is mine I've owned for 6 years and just pulled it in the garage last fall it is a 68 2wd Lwb 3 speed converted to auto 350th with a 327 bought it for $400 and started cutting and welding. By the way I'm 22 and have a lot of learning all advice is welcome
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:29 AM   #2
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:49 AM   #3
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Welcome to the site JOliver. Good choice in my opinion on the 327. I looked for one of those for a while but couldn't find one that I liked. Only advice I have for you at this point of your build is "Have fun and hold on" you're in for a great adventure.
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:08 AM   #4
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Welcome to the site JOliver. Good choice in my opinion on the 327. I looked for one of those for a while but couldn't find one that I liked. Only advice I have for you at this point of your build is "Have fun and hold on" you're in for a great adventure.
Thanks ill have more pics up as I figure this site out
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:22 AM   #5
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Welcome! Cool truck. Be sure to give us some details soon! Obviously its on air.... I like the old flames on the door!
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Old 04-23-2013, 07:51 AM   #6
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Welcome! Cool truck. Be sure to give us some details soon! Obviously its on air.... I like the old flames on the door!
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Actually it's not on air coil overs in the back and cut springs in the front. The front has some more to go down exhaust is in the way but fixed that last night. Lokar shifter is on it now that way I can tuck the exhaust
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:02 PM   #7
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:04 PM   #8
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Still had the algae on the side from siting in the field
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