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Driveway Dreams · 03-19-2010, 11:17 PM

Storm was as close to a complete dud as they get. It dumped just enough to get a couple inches in the grass and stuff, but nothing really on the roads. Sorry Adam, I know you like it when it piles on the roads. Well, I think I should have time to try and swap my bumper tomorrow. Depends on if I can get the step bumper off without a good air compressor. (I have to cut through a couple welds) Oh, I need to find some more mounting bolts too. Hopefully I will have a nice update tomorrow.

*Side note: Sarah's (my wife) interview went well. Didn't last too long, but she felt it went well, so that is awesome.

menace121978 · 03-19-2010, 11:25 PM

tell Sarah that her long distance stocker said congrats and good luck!!

and quit messing around... i wanna see that bumper on by tomorrow afternoon or we're going to have problems!!

Driveway Dreams · 03-19-2010, 11:34 PM

That made her laugh. Good times there. That was dang funny on her birthday. (For those of you who are confused, I had Dennis text her "Happy Birthday". She was freakin out. "Who is this?" She starts asking me if I know the phone number. Man it was funny.

)
And, trust me...I am gonna try to get the bumper on and tucked tight.

Driveway Dreams · 03-20-2010, 08:32 PM

UPDATE
Installed my early model sport bumper today. Much much better. Took me freaking forever to get the step bumper off but I did it. Here is "before", "during", & "after". Thanks again Adam! Although I wish I could run the old green plate. It looks so much better on there.

JohnC · 03-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Looks good man!

cochino12 · 03-20-2010, 09:02 PM

Looks good Gerald. So what are the plans for the green car?

Sooner84 · 03-20-2010, 09:09 PM

Looks good! Those step bumpers weigh a ton.

JohnC · 03-20-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sooner84

Looks good! Those step bumpers weigh a ton.

Yeah they do. I was really surprised when I took mine off. I expected it to be a lot lighter than it was.

Driveway Dreams · 03-20-2010, 09:57 PM

They really are heavy, Especially when you go straight from that to the sport. Big weight difference! Thanks for the comments guys! I am very happy with it.
Adam, I was gonna cut the green car up to body drop it but that idea got squashed real quick.

jitteryguy · 03-20-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

They really are heavy, Especially when you go straight from that to the sport. Big weight difference! Thanks for the comments guys! I am very happy with it.
Adam, I was gonna cut the green car up to body drop it but that idea got squashed real quick.

my girlfriend is "pointless idea" friendly, she would help body drop the green car, I vote you restate your case and not give up on it . one method I found that works is to ask for approval so many time's they get tired of hear'n bout it and give in !
oh ya, the truck is look'n good too !

menace121978 · 03-20-2010, 11:07 PM

looking good buddy! MUCH BETTER!!

joe231 · 03-21-2010, 02:04 AM

Nice!!
I'll join the general concensus with an "about time"

Driveway Dreams · 03-22-2010, 12:41 AM

Well, I drove the truck about 70 miles to Adam's house, only used half a tank! 8.75 MPG

It will be there for the week so he can do the stereo,and whatever else he deems necessary. Hopefully we will all get an update or 2 (or 3) through the week.

cochino12 · 03-22-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Well, I drove the truck about 70 miles to Adam's house, only used half a tank! 8.75 MPG

It will be there for the week so he can do the stereo,and whatever else he deems necessary. Hopefully we will all get an update or 2 (or 3) through the week.

I'm going to try and get the dash cut and pick up amp wiring today if I have time. I'll get you some pictures of the cd player installed when I get that done.

I broke a front u-joint in my red plow truck this weekend and need to make sure I can get that up and running before I can do too much goofing around

cochino12 · 03-23-2010, 07:58 PM

Hey Gerald I got the dash cut and deck installed today but that's about all. I did take some picutures of the radio installed but apparently my phone didnt like them because they got erased somehow. I did mange to save one picture that I took with your truck next to a couple of other square bodies.

I'll get some more pictures of the rest of the install after the 12" of expected snow melts off.

Oh, and I learned that occasionally your truck will backfire causing me scream like an 8 year old girl.

Sooner84 · 03-23-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Oh, and I learned that occasionally your truck will backfire causing me scream like an 8 year old girl.

*Stitch* · 03-23-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sooner84

x2 and x3 ....

Driveway Dreams · 03-23-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Oh, and I learned that occasionally your truck will backfire causing me scream like an 8 year old girl.

Sorry, I forgot to warn you about that. Now you know why I need to take care of the motor stuff. But it is kind of funny to do it to people when you go past them. But it makes me mess myself every time.

Thanks again man! Is it just me or are my truck and your Burb the same height? Looks like the snow is really going to hit like they were predicting. So, have fun & be careful out in the plow.

Jhogan830 · 03-25-2010, 12:53 PM

beautiful truck man! keep it up..im swapping a 350 into my truck as we speak (old 350 seized) its gunna be a muscle themed truck LWB gunna do a mild drop and some performance things are in order..alrdy have Vortex heads and long tube headers True duals straight piped.

Driveway Dreams · 03-25-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 09:24 AM

g' mornin cupcakes! i'll give you a call today... i dont want you to feel left out!!

cory15 · 03-28-2010, 10:10 PM

Heres some color ideas.

JohnC · 03-29-2010, 05:44 PM

I like that color combo Cory

Driveway Dreams · 03-29-2010, 10:55 PM

My truck has a stereo!

And...I'm told it sounds pretty good too! Thanks again Adam. I can't wait to pick it up.

menace121978 · 03-30-2010, 08:33 AM

right on!

03-19-2010, 11:17 PM	#26
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Storm was as close to a complete dud as they get. It dumped just enough to get a couple inches in the grass and stuff, but nothing really on the roads. Sorry Adam, I know you like it when it piles on the roads. Well, I think I should have time to try and swap my bumper tomorrow. Depends on if I can get the step bumper off without a good air compressor. (I have to cut through a couple welds) Oh, I need to find some more mounting bolts too. Hopefully I will have a nice update tomorrow. Side note: Sarah's (my wife) interview went well. Didn't last too long, but she felt it went well, so that is awesome. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009.* Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-19-2010, 11:25 PM	#27
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox tell Sarah that her long distance stocker said congrats and good luck!! and quit messing around... i wanna see that bumper on by tomorrow afternoon or we're going to have problems!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-19-2010, 11:34 PM	#28
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox That made her laugh. Good times there. That was dang funny on her birthday. (For those of you who are confused, I had Dennis text her "Happy Birthday". She was freakin out. "Who is this?" She starts asking me if I know the phone number. Man it was funny. ) And, trust me...I am gonna try to get the bumper on and tucked tight. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-20-2010, 08:32 PM	#29
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox UPDATE Installed my early model sport bumper today. Much much better. Took me freaking forever to get the step bumper off but I did it. Here is "before", "during", & "after". Thanks again Adam! Although I wish I could run the old green plate. It looks so much better on there. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-20-2010 at 08:34 PM. Reason: plates

03-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#30
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The Toybox Looks good man!

03-20-2010, 09:02 PM	#31
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: The Toybox Looks good Gerald. So what are the plans for the green car? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-20-2010, 09:09 PM	#32
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: The Toybox Looks good! Those step bumpers weigh a ton. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

03-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#34
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox They really are heavy, Especially when you go straight from that to the sport. Big weight difference! Thanks for the comments guys! I am very happy with it. Adam, I was gonna cut the green car up to body drop it but that idea got squashed real quick. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-20-2010, 11:07 PM	#36
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox looking good buddy! MUCH BETTER!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-21-2010, 02:04 AM	#37
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The Toybox Nice!! I'll join the general concensus with an "about time" __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-22-2010, 12:41 AM	#38
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Well, I drove the truck about 70 miles to Adam's house, only used half a tank! 8.75 MPG It will be there for the week so he can do the stereo,and whatever else he deems necessary. Hopefully we will all get an update or 2 (or 3) through the week. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-23-2010, 07:58 PM	#40
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: The Toybox Hey Gerald I got the dash cut and deck installed today but that's about all. I did take some picutures of the radio installed but apparently my phone didnt like them because they got erased somehow. I did mange to save one picture that I took with your truck next to a couple of other square bodies. I'll get some more pictures of the rest of the install after the 12" of expected snow melts off. Oh, and I learned that occasionally your truck will backfire causing me scream like an 8 year old girl. Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-25-2010, 12:53 PM	#44
Jhogan830 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 47	Re: The Toybox beautiful truck man! keep it up..im swapping a 350 into my truck as we speak (old 350 seized) its gunna be a muscle themed truck LWB gunna do a mild drop and some performance things are in order..alrdy have Vortex heads and long tube headers True duals straight piped.

03-25-2010, 10:50 PM	#45
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox Thanks! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-26-2010, 09:24 AM	#46
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox g' mornin cupcakes! i'll give you a call today... i dont want you to feel left out!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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03-28-2010, 10:10 PM	#47
cory15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: columbia,sc Posts: 8	Re: The Toybox Heres some color ideas. Attached Images

03-29-2010, 05:44 PM	#48
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: The Toybox I like that color combo Cory

03-29-2010, 10:55 PM	#49
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: The Toybox My truck has a stereo! And...I'm told it sounds pretty good too! Thanks again Adam. I can't wait to pick it up. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-30-2010, 08:33 AM	#50
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: The Toybox right on! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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