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75Dually · 02-15-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RNmatt87

Read this thread from start to finish and WOW. Awesome work man. I can't wait to see more. Love the passion you have man. Keep it up.

Thanks man that's very kind! We are in the final 2 weeks before the show and it is crunch time for sure. We will only have it in primer, but hopefully fully drivable. I hope to post a lot of stuff this week and next on the progress.

Stay tuned!

75Dually · 02-15-2016, 06:01 PM

Now I'm ready for LST! LOL!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-15-2016, 09:56 PM

Haha What a horrid sticker says Hillary. LMAO!

75Dually · 02-16-2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Haha What a horrid sticker says Hillary. LMAO!

You better be glad your up in Iowa dude! LOL!! That is so wrong!! Just so wrong!!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-17-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 75Dually

You better be glad your up in Iowa dude! LOL!! That is so wrong!! Just so wrong!!!!

I was just messing with ya. So many cry babies would be flipping over the white sticker around here. I think it's funny.

Any how, how is the truck progress coming?

75Dually · 02-17-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I was just messing with ya. So many cry babies would be flipping over the white sticker around here. I think it's funny.

Any how, how is the truck progress coming?

That was so funny!! Don't forget we live in Texas, and they like that stuff here.

The truck is coming along well. We are working on the interior right now, and hope to have itbuttoned up by the end of the weekend!

aggie91 · 02-18-2016, 11:52 AM

we are going to need some pictures of that interior, Chris!

Hope to see it at LST next week...

RNmatt87 · 02-19-2016, 02:59 PM

Have you decided on a color yet?

75Dually · 02-20-2016, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

we are going to need some pictures of that interior, Chris!

Hope to see it at LST next week...

Per you request, see below!

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Originally Posted by RNmatt87

Have you decided on a color yet?

Not 100% settled, but more than likely it will be the original Spanish gold/White stripe. I think if it is done right it will look cool.

75Dually · 02-20-2016, 02:23 AM

A small update tonight. Worked on the old girl until midnight tonight. Got the brakes bleed, and started to work on the interior. As you can see I got the dash installed. I think it looks pretty good. We worked hard on the turn signals and think we have narrowed it down to the turn signal switch in the column. Going to be working on it late every night until we leave for LST.

Stay tuned!

ruffrida2005 · 02-20-2016, 03:48 AM

Looks really good. I really like the way that turned out. I wanna go the same route with my truck, but use my 64 dash. I'll probably end up making my own gauge cluster since the later model is different then yours.

75Dually · 02-22-2016, 04:56 PM

Maden voyage! No runs, no drips, no errors, and now we are fully legal too!! Plates and State Farm!

ruffrida2005 · 02-22-2016, 09:55 PM

Looks really good. I'm gonna miss LST by a day. I'll have to be back to work in Louisiana on friday. Sucks.

75Dually · 02-22-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looks really good. I'm gonna miss LST by a day. I'll have to be back to work in Louisiana on friday. Sucks.

I wish you were going! I'll post a lot of pics. There are also a ton of other shows this year!

75Dually · 02-22-2016, 11:58 PM

OK a couple of additional maiden pics.

RNmatt87 · 02-23-2016, 05:19 AM

The stance is perfect! Looks great man. Feels good when all that hard work a d lo g nights pay off.

Ghostwhite · 02-23-2016, 07:29 AM

Looks awesome!

Now we need another air ride video out in the light when you get time. I am surely interested in the overall speed of your 'custom' accu-air setup.

You're going to make me regret not keeping it 'simple' like yours.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-23-2016, 09:59 PM

Your dash turned out killer! The truck looks great!

Low Elco · 02-24-2016, 01:54 PM

Awesome Possum! Glad you're on the road. Dash looks great!

75Dually · 02-29-2016, 02:43 PM

LST trip summary. Was it worth it? YES!

The truck did it's real maiden test on the way down, and on the way back from Conroe, TX. 8 hours down, and 8 hours back. Yes we drove this big old girl. No trailers for us (if we can help it!) Whew! Had only a couple of minor issues. First we had some rear end u-bolts get loose, lucky for us we were at a small town that had a tractor supply where we got some lock washers and we kept on truckin'! The other issue was on the way back the upper radiator hose had a 1/4" hole in it. Luckily we caught it when we smelled antifreeze right away. It was an easy fix so we made it home with no other issues. Again Whew!

I purchased my 4 link kit at LST from Thor Bros. This thing is massive! The round bars are 2"!!! And they are built like tanks. I will post the pics of the install. The 2 link system that I have today worked just fine. In fact the ride is really nice. I had a good friend ride with me half way back home yesterday, he is a professional hot rod builder, and he said that the ride was super. He has a dually as well, and he said that his does not ride that well.

A couple trip notes:
1. The Accuair system was amazing. It preformed as advertised. I had no issues with it the whole time, and even scared the heck out of a lady walking across a parking lot when I dropped the truck down. She jumped so high. Shouldn't laugh, but it was funny...
2. The on board air York ran like a top. Everyone was amazed how fast it filled the tanks, and how quiet it was. I rode in a buddies Tahoe which is bagged and his electric pumps ran quite a bit and were typically noisy. He then rode in my truck and was blown away at the difference.
3. 8 Miles to the gallon!! Yikes! I want a Cummins! The only thing we did not pass was a gas station.

I'll post some LST pics, after I get some rest...

monte0185 · 02-29-2016, 02:48 PM

Was awesome meeting you Chris. I can't wait to start in on mine. And your right that 4-link was massive!!!

75Dually · 02-29-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by monte0185

Was awesome meeting you Chris. I can't wait to start in on mine. And your right that 4-link was massive!!!

It was great meeting you too! We had a blast at the show. I'm so tired right now, got home at 3:30 AM!!

aggie91 · 02-29-2016, 03:21 PM

Good meeting you too, Chris. Truck looked good and glad to hear your return trip was easy...

SCOTI · 02-29-2016, 03:33 PM

I looked for this one but missed it @ the show. Maybe we should start our own club..... "8mpgs"

75Dually · 02-29-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Good meeting you too, Chris. Truck looked good and glad to hear your return trip was easy...

Good to meet you too! Thankful the return went well. Now for some rest!

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I looked for this one but missed it @ the show. Maybe we should start our own club..... "8mpgs"

That's funny!

02-15-2016, 06:01 PM	#352
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build Now I'm ready for LST! LOL!!! Attached Images

02-15-2016, 09:56 PM	#353
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 75 Dually build Haha What a horrid sticker says Hillary. LMAO! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-18-2016, 11:52 AM	#357
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 75 Dually build we are going to need some pictures of that interior, Chris! Hope to see it at LST next week... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-19-2016, 02:59 PM	#358
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build Have you decided on a color yet?

02-20-2016, 02:23 AM	#360
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build A small update tonight. Worked on the old girl until midnight tonight. Got the brakes bleed, and started to work on the interior. As you can see I got the dash installed. I think it looks pretty good. We worked hard on the turn signals and think we have narrowed it down to the turn signal switch in the column. Going to be working on it late every night until we leave for LST. Stay tuned! Attached Images

02-20-2016, 03:48 AM	#361
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 75 Dually build Looks really good. I really like the way that turned out. I wanna go the same route with my truck, but use my 64 dash. I'll probably end up making my own gauge cluster since the later model is different then yours. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-22-2016, 04:56 PM	#362
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build Maden voyage! No runs, no drips, no errors, and now we are fully legal too!! Plates and State Farm! Attached Images

02-22-2016, 09:55 PM	#363
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 75 Dually build Looks really good. I'm gonna miss LST by a day. I'll have to be back to work in Louisiana on friday. Sucks. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-22-2016, 11:58 PM	#365
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build OK a couple of additional maiden pics. Attached Images

02-23-2016, 05:19 AM	#366
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: 75 Dually build The stance is perfect! Looks great man. Feels good when all that hard work a d lo g nights pay off.

02-23-2016, 07:29 AM	#367
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: 75 Dually build Looks awesome! Now we need another air ride video out in the light when you get time. I am surely interested in the overall speed of your 'custom' accu-air setup. You're going to make me regret not keeping it 'simple' like yours. __________________ 1988 Chevy R30 Dually Crew-Cab - Build thread Cummins swap + Bagged and Bodied on Semi wheels, work in progress

02-23-2016, 09:59 PM	#368
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 75 Dually build Your dash turned out killer! The truck looks great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-24-2016, 01:54 PM	#369
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 75 Dually build Awesome Possum! Glad you're on the road. Dash looks great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-29-2016, 02:43 PM	#370
75Dually Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 769	Re: 75 Dually build LST trip summary. Was it worth it? YES! The truck did it's real maiden test on the way down, and on the way back from Conroe, TX. 8 hours down, and 8 hours back. Yes we drove this big old girl. No trailers for us (if we can help it!) Whew! Had only a couple of minor issues. First we had some rear end u-bolts get loose, lucky for us we were at a small town that had a tractor supply where we got some lock washers and we kept on truckin'! The other issue was on the way back the upper radiator hose had a 1/4" hole in it. Luckily we caught it when we smelled antifreeze right away. It was an easy fix so we made it home with no other issues. Again Whew! I purchased my 4 link kit at LST from Thor Bros. This thing is massive! The round bars are 2"!!! And they are built like tanks. I will post the pics of the install. The 2 link system that I have today worked just fine. In fact the ride is really nice. I had a good friend ride with me half way back home yesterday, he is a professional hot rod builder, and he said that the ride was super. He has a dually as well, and he said that his does not ride that well. A couple trip notes: 1. The Accuair system was amazing. It preformed as advertised. I had no issues with it the whole time, and even scared the heck out of a lady walking across a parking lot when I dropped the truck down. She jumped so high. Shouldn't laugh, but it was funny... 2. The on board air York ran like a top. Everyone was amazed how fast it filled the tanks, and how quiet it was. I rode in a buddies Tahoe which is bagged and his electric pumps ran quite a bit and were typically noisy. He then rode in my truck and was blown away at the difference. 3. 8 Miles to the gallon!! Yikes! I want a Cummins! The only thing we did not pass was a gas station. I'll post some LST pics, after I get some rest... Attached Images

02-29-2016, 02:48 PM	#371
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: 75 Dually build Was awesome meeting you Chris. I can't wait to start in on mine. And your right that 4-link was massive!!! __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.



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02-29-2016, 03:21 PM	#373
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 75 Dually build Good meeting you too, Chris. Truck looked good and glad to hear your return trip was easy... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-29-2016, 03:33 PM	#374
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: 75 Dually build I looked for this one but missed it @ the show. Maybe we should start our own club..... "8mpgs" __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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