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Old 11-05-2010, 03:11 PM   #1
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

wow nice work, when you finish yours wanna come do mine? :P
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Old 11-05-2010, 04:47 PM   #2
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Old 11-06-2010, 08:54 PM   #3
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Damn that looks awesome !!!
Your going to love the Zr1 paint job. My truck color is exactly the same color.
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Old 11-10-2010, 08:37 PM   #4
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Thanks for the compliments. Update the coilovers finally got here, they are Ridetechs New adjustable coilevers with 250 lbs spring rate.
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Old 11-10-2010, 08:40 PM   #5
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adjustable knob hangs on top
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Old 11-11-2010, 02:24 AM   #6
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Awesome love the setup only pic that is missing is how car looks and how it sits.
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Old 11-11-2010, 10:09 AM   #7
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Its coming together great. Do you mind if I borrow one of your pics? I am selling a narrowed 12 bolt that was set to run the same size tires you have. This pic would look great in my ad.
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Old 11-12-2010, 06:58 PM   #8
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Go ahead I dont mind. The pics and info i post is with the intention to share with all.



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Old 11-11-2010, 10:46 AM   #9
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

that is a work of art... i am very impressed
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Thanks, youre truck is gona be sick too, since you are from CA maybe once we complete these trucks we cud get together and hit the shows. I want to organize an all square truck and Blazer club



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Old 11-12-2010, 07:35 PM   #11
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Thanks, youre truck is gona be sick too, since you are from CA maybe once we complete these trucks we cud get together and hit the shows. I want to organize an all square truck and Blazer club
i'm down for that bro! i'm sure draggin86 is too i'm thinking Billy and I should be done in the next 6-8 months... as long as our painter stays on the ball
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Old 11-12-2010, 07:59 PM   #12
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i'm down for that bro! i'm sure draggin86 is too i'm thinking Billy and I should be done in the next 6-8 months... as long as our painter stays on the ball
what is he using a little paint brush to take that long!!!
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:07 PM   #13
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Thanks, youre truck is gona be sick too, since you are from CA maybe once we complete these trucks we cud get together and hit the shows. I want to organize an all square truck and Blazer club
Hey come on now, what about the stepside's ?
Dont tell me i got to pick up a square body to join.
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:15 PM   #14
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:25 PM   #15
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LOL step sides are squares too
Well that good to know just making sure

I just hope my car gets done sometime around the summer.
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Old 11-17-2010, 01:03 AM   #16
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I got a new shop location I am still in the process of moving, i really like the big open space
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Old 12-01-2010, 11:20 PM   #17
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I got a new shop location I am still in the process of moving, i really like the big open space
nova looks bad ass!!! I am currently building a 68 nova
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nice! i love the SS too!
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nice! i love the SS too!
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:21 AM   #20
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That's awesome wish i had the much space
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Old 11-17-2010, 11:00 AM   #21
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I'm way jealous!!!
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man that is a sweet shop! way to go!
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Old 11-29-2010, 07:05 PM   #24
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I havnt accomplishd much on my truk, but I did paint this over the weekend. clients gmc
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Old 11-29-2010, 07:20 PM   #25
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NICE WORK!!!
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