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Old 07-12-2019, 08:55 AM   #26
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Good progress! It looks like your door panels and armrests came out really well. I find that I am content to do cleaning, patching, painting, gluing or whatever it takes to use original stuff. No judgment on anyone else's approach, but I don't mind cracks and wear and tear if I can have original parts.
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Old 07-12-2019, 09:54 AM   #27
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OG parts are the way to go if you can. For sure!
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Old 03-17-2022, 07:34 PM   #28
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Well its been quite awhile. I moved up to Washington state and sold the truck because I had no where to put it.
The new owner modified it a bit and still had the truck. I couldn't stand it. i bought it back last week. LOL.
Going to pick it up soon. I'll send some new pictures.... The bed is a lot shorter now
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Old 03-18-2022, 10:56 AM   #29
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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, 02:54 PM   #30
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I really liked this one - glad you got it back. And welcome to the state!
Thank you!
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Old 03-18-2022, 02:55 PM   #31
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Here is where the bed was cut.
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Old 03-21-2022, 07:18 AM   #32
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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   #33
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I haven't picked it up yet. But here it is currently.
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Old 03-21-2022, 02:56 PM   #34
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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   #35
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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   #36
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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   #37
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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   #38
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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   #39
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New BFG’s
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Old 05-15-2022, 12:25 PM   #40
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Old 05-15-2022, 02:09 PM   #41
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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   #42
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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   #43
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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   #44
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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   #45
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Couldn’t wait. Got the block painted
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Moving on to the front suspension. Full QA1 with their crossmember as well.
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I also got the valve cover scripts.
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Old 12-22-2022, 02:36 PM   #48
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I also got the valve cover scripts.
Seth - Everything looks good! I've been debating on using the QA1 setup for my 84, but haven't quite pulled the trigger. Where did you source it from? Take care and post more pics!
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Old 12-22-2022, 07:49 PM   #49
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Seth - Everything looks good! I've been debating on using the QA1 setup for my 84, but haven't quite pulled the trigger. Where did you source it from? Take care and post more pics!
Thank you Rob. I got the Crossmember from AZperformance. I should have it all buttoned up in a couple weeks. Just haven't had much time with the holidays. I wanted it for the additional 2" of ground clearance. And the rack and pinion steering helps too lol
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Old 12-25-2022, 02:55 PM   #50
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All bolted up.
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