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Old 03-18-2022, 02:54 PM   #1
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I really liked this one - glad you got it back. And welcome to the state!
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Old 03-18-2022, 02:55 PM   #2
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Here is where the bed was cut.
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Old 03-21-2022, 07:18 AM   #3
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Sweet, let's see the "new" old shortbed truck in all her glory!
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Old 03-21-2022, 11:32 AM   #4
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I haven't picked it up yet. But here it is currently.
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Old 01-17-2023, 11:32 PM   #5
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I haven't picked it up yet. But here it is currently.
What drop did it have in this pic?
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Old 01-29-2023, 01:39 PM   #6
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What drop did it have in this pic?
Pretty sure it’s a 5/7
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Old 01-29-2023, 01:45 PM   #7
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Some more progress. I got the inner fenders all mocked up and ready to paint.

Also got the core support a fresh coat of black.
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Looks great! How did you lower it? Is that down at Coyote Customs in Oklahoma? I thought I recognized his cuts...
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Old 03-21-2022, 04:24 PM   #9
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Looks great! How did you lower it? Is that down at Coyote Customs in Oklahoma? I thought I recognized his cuts...
McGaughy lowering kit, spindles, springs, C notch

it was done in Oregon, not OK. I think a lot of people are doing it this way.
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Old 03-29-2022, 10:59 AM   #10
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Starting to get it cleaned up again. i am not sure if I like the sport bumper. Most people prefer them, but I think i will put the original bumper back on and see what that looks like. I like it better because that's what the truck came with originally.
Also I am going to raise it up an inch. Just a little to low to drive without being nervous about every bump.
Maybe in a couple years i will build this into a pro-street with air ride truck???
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Old 04-06-2022, 03:37 PM   #11
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Very cool truck, glad you got it back! It looks great right there, I wouldn't raise it up personally. I drove my square at ~5/6 for a long time with no issue on rallies and now I'm 5/8 on 20s and take it everywhere without issue
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Old 05-15-2022, 12:21 PM   #12
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I’ve been doing a few things here and there. Cleaning, painting trim (not to nice though), and installing some mild Slosh Tubz. The tires rubbed on some bumps. I couldn’t stand. And I’ve used Slosh Tubz before. Very high quality.
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Old 05-15-2022, 12:22 PM   #13
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New BFG’s
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Old 05-15-2022, 12:25 PM   #14
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Old 05-15-2022, 02:09 PM   #15
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It's looking sharp. Good upgrades for making it nice to drive.
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Old 07-26-2022, 05:28 PM   #16
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Got a used LS for “the Conductor”. My grandpa was a Conductor on the railroad.
BTR stage II cam, lifters/springs , DOD delete.
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Old 07-26-2022, 05:30 PM   #17
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I be painting everything to match the body color of the truck. Here are some parts I finished the other day. I will paint the block/heads etc soon.
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Old 07-26-2022, 05:33 PM   #18
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Also received my QA1 front coil over suspension. I will install it this winter. Same setup as I used on my ‘66.

It was go good, I had to use it again.

I want this truck to be an everyday “shop truck” type of driver that anyone can get in and drive without any hassles.

Hope y’all like it
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Old 07-27-2022, 02:29 PM   #19
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Couldn’t wait. Got the block painted
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In for updates. This is a great build!
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Old 01-03-2023, 12:14 PM   #23
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seth, very nice work. it kinda reminds me of the similar truck build from the famous canadian on here.... !!! chromaholic's build....
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Old 01-08-2023, 02:14 PM   #24
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seth, very nice work. it kinda reminds me of the similar truck build from the famous canadian on here.... !!! chromaholic's build....
I have never seen it. I will look it up
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Old 01-08-2023, 02:24 PM   #25
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seth, very nice work. it kinda reminds me of the similar truck build from the famous canadian on here.... !!! chromaholic's build....
I looked it up. I have seen that truck. Way way cool! Perfection
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