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Old 11-04-2013, 12:39 PM   #1
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Re: project rust bucket

The truck is stunning, Rob! Great work!
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Old 11-04-2013, 01:34 PM   #2
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Thanks again for all the kind words. The seat install was a project in itself. I had to remove most of the tracks on the new seat and then build a frame out of angle iron to mount the entire seat . basically a rectangle w/ bracing to mount the seat and center console. then I bolted the original tracks from the factory bench seat to the seat frame. The seat slides manually back and forth. It works ok, but it sits a little higher than it should b/c of this. I didn't want to cut the floor pans so I had to compromise a little headroom. I'm 6'2" and I have enough room.
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Old 11-04-2013, 01:38 PM   #3
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Re: project rust bucket

I bet you wish it would snow now eh?
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Old 11-04-2013, 02:03 PM   #4
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Brian I'm hoping for a good winter, not quite ready yet but when I am Let it snow!!
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Old 11-07-2013, 07:53 PM   #5
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Wow - I'm hoping to get my 1 ton in that kind of shape!
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Old 11-10-2013, 09:57 AM   #6
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Re: project rust bucket

really nice truck you may have changed my mind about the cummins swap maybe ill ditch the 454
nice shop to work in
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Old 11-10-2013, 07:52 PM   #7
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Thank you all for the compliments. the cummins swap was not too difficult. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I just need to finish up some odds & ends then I can start driving it. I've only run it around the neighborhood to shake it down, I want to check everything thoroughly before it goes down the highway.
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Old 11-10-2013, 08:42 PM   #8
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Re: project rust bucket

Awesome build! I just spent 2 hours shoveling and a plow sounds like a GREAT idea at the moment. That thing looks ready to work! Love the stance with the new springs.
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Old 11-13-2013, 11:21 AM   #9
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Need Opinions !
I have a LUND visor all painted and ready to be put on. I'm undecided if I should put it on or not. I've had them on other chevy's in the past, I just don't know if I want it on this truck.
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