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Re: Project '86
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Re: Project '86
as usual great work and attention to detail
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Re: Project '86
Still need to add a little more bracing to keep the door from flexing. It is sagging about a 1/4 inch.
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Re: Project '86
thats awesome dude!
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Re: Project '86
great start you have on the truck so far, i really like the direction you are going with this build. especially the suicide doors, i really want them on mine, but thewife does not, guess who wins, LOL.
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Re: Project '86
I have been having problems getting the right latches/install kit from the guys I ordered the kit from. They are supposed to be sending the right parts out today. I hope to be able to finish up the passenger door before the end of the month.
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Re: Project '86
looking good bro!
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Re: Project '86
A buddy had his wheels off so I threw them on to see how it looked.....
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Re: Project '86
i like the wheels
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Re: Project '86
man that looks good. Are those 20''s or 22''s?
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22's
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Looking good. Does it lay flat on the frame or do you still have something hold you up? Can't really tell.
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With the 22's up front it is up about a 1/2". The back would lay the bumper on the ground if it had one but I left jack stands in the back to keep it level. I could cut the lower arms to recess the bag some but then I am not sure I could get enough lift to clear the wheels. I guess I could always try it, and if it doesn't work out just plate it back up.
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Project '86
Yeah as long as it's body dropped and touching the ground, laying frame is over rated. LOL! Just kidding. I like what you did with the front well opening, think I'll do it on my Suburban.
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Re: Project '86
I am very impressed with all the mods you have done with your truck. I love the fender trick especially. How difficult was it to raise the bed floor?
I also noticed that all the pictures were taken outside, and it looks like you don't have a garage. If you're doing all of this stuff out in the weather, then you are truly a maniac! Keep posting pictures!! |
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Re: Project '86
damn that is SICK!! keep it going!
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Re: Project '86
I gots to get some bigger wheels
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Re: Project '86
me too!!
dv8customs, that truck is looking awesome!!
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Re: Project '86
Did you have to change your steering any after the front Z, or have you gotten that far along yet? I've seen threads where people did a mild Z and didn't have to change the steering, but didn't know if 1 7/8" was the magic number or not...
Are your lower rear bars from SD as well? This is a sweet looking build. I love the fender mods, and totally dig how you kept/raised the rear bed floor.
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Re: Project '86
looks awesome!
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Re: Project '86
Little update....
My install kit showed up this weekend so I got starte on it. Had to recess the striker a bit to get everything to work right and in the process I cut out an unecessarily large hole. Went from this ![]() To this ![]() ![]() Still have plenty to do but it's a start. I am going to add another piece to the top so that it flows back in like the bottom does. The transition from the striker plate to the bottom piece I added looks a little odd because it goes from a square edge to a rounded edge so that is something I have to work out as well. |
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