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Re: 75 Dually build
Very cool truck and interesting build. While not my taste I respect the build quality. I like the vinyl wrap idea, although I don't imagine it is a first timer type job. Hopefully soon I will have a dually build as well, but it will not be lowered it just isn't my style. I have a question though can this truck still haul like a stock one other than the bed? You never know I could be swayed. I'm looking forward to the finished outcome. I love the color combo.
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About the towing ability. If you boil down all the negativity about lowered trucks we are basically using a stock (for the most part) type of suspension. Airbags are not a limiting factor, in fact that is what most Semi trucks use everyday. Other than the bed you mentioned above the pulling ability of my truck is about the same as a stock truck. Mine has one advantage in that it has Accuride air suspension controller, which when an increased load is placed on the truck and the suspension squats down this system reacts instantly by increasing or decreasing the air pressure and keeping the truck at the preferred ride height. Bagged trucks tow all the time, and actually can ride, if setup correctly, better than a stock truck. I hope that helps. Build a slammed dually! Last edited by 75Dually; 02-14-2017 at 04:28 PM. |
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Scoti, I don't think that Christmas Tree weighs 2000 pounds...LOL
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Boss don't make me sand no more!
![]() The drivers side is done! One little spot on the lower part of the front fender. I laid down some filler, and I will wet sand it out tomorrow. You know you go over these panels hundreds of time, and you will still miss something! ARG! ![]() Tomorrow the wrapping begins! Most likely I am going to start with the roof and work my way down. Stay tuned! ![]() |
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Great work on it! When is LST?
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Now the wrapping starts, and I catch a cold! Crud!!
![]() Oh well I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow and see what they can do for me... This roof section was actually not that bad. I'm glad I started off with the harder parts because I now know how to handle items like the roof ribs. I have the knifeless tape laid down on the very edges under the blue you see here (you can just see the light green tape if you look closely at the corners), so that when I lay down the side parts and they are in place I will make a butt joint and hopefully it will be very hard to see the seam. That's my plan at this point... Hopefully tomorrow I will feel better because I need everyday to get this thing done. 7 more days until we leave! |
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This is awesome! Very well done on the wrapping for never doing it before. When I finally find a dually I just may try this as well.
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Looking good Chris. That part I have for you will look good against that blue...
Looks like I headed down to LST the morning of the 24th. I just hope its with my '65...
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You have just made my whole week! Can't wait to see you and that mystery item. Dinner the 24th?
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Sounds good to me. I call you when I get down there...
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So here are some update pics. I really like the grey with the blue, in person it really pops!
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It's looking very nice from here! Keep up the nice work.
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A couple more pics for tonight. Got the passenger door done. Tomorrow it's the front end and the drivers side rear fender. So much to do! So little time!
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So I thought I would show the hood being done tonight. It took me 1 1/2 hours from start to finish. It came out great. Now I'm tired again and it's off to bed!
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Looking good. You make it look easy.
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So more pics of the big super smurf! Got the front end done today, for the most part. Still have to do the lower front cross bar and the part under the cowl. Oh yeah speaking of the cowl... I still have to finish that too... Yeah!
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I would seriously consider taking it part way done and telling everyone it is wrapped and see their reactions. Very cool stuff and nicely done! When I get one of my own I may consider trying this as well.
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Just something to think about. Thanks for the above comments! |
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Well I'm bummed... Not going to be able to go to LST this year. The truck as you see was just about ready to roll except for some minor items to install. That show will be there next year and there are other shows I want to attend this year too. I hope all my friends have a blast there and are safe coming home.
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Ruh roh....what happened?
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