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09-02-2011, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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Re: Project: "Home Grown"
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09-06-2011, 03:16 PM | #2 |
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Well, had big plans this weekend for Home Grown, unfortunately all i was able to get accomplished was mounting the cab back to the chassis. My 5 yr old son started Kindergarten this morning so we spent the weekend doing the family thing
On a side note I did sell my bed sides to someone locally on Craigslist. It hurt to let them go for next to nothing, but they are of no use to me any longer. |
09-12-2011, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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Got some things done this weekend
- Swapped out the ECE drop spindles for my CPP modulars - Installed new CPP 2 inch drop springs - Finished installing the front tubular x member from Porterbuilt - Finished bolting in rear c notch pieces - Installed air lines to rear bags, temporary for now, but atleast it supports itself. - Started body mock up, WOW it looks like a truck Here's the bed re - assy, |
09-12-2011, 02:12 PM | #4 |
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NICE...looks great !!
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09-12-2011, 02:15 PM | #5 |
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We ran into some major issues with the bed reassy. When we set the bedsides down onto the bed floor once the ft bed side panel was installed the front of the bed sides wouldn't lay down on the floor.
Then once the bed was on the truck the body lines wouldn't line up Check out this photo |
09-12-2011, 02:19 PM | #6 |
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The only solution we came up with so far was to unbolt the bedside panel from the floor, now it all fits perfect.
I cant recall taking any spacers or washers out when I dis assembled everything, but I think I may just measure the diff and go to the shop and get a piece of aluminum square stock that fits and drill holes for a large lengthy spacer? Am I missing the boat here on something? It doesn't seem possible that a bed side could be constructed that incorrectly, all the other lines match. |
09-12-2011, 02:50 PM | #7 |
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cool jack !!
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09-12-2011, 04:59 PM | #8 |
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09-12-2011, 05:01 PM | #9 |
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New steel floor ft bedside panel = 147.95 from goodmark. HMMMMMMMMM, or just use a spacer? Jank it out or sport the aftermarket ? HMMMM, once again paid money to media blast and prime parts I am not using. So far out of the entire donor truck only the bed floor and ft grille assy and cowl cover used Thats like 1200 dollars wasted
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09-12-2011, 11:40 PM | #10 |
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One of my new rotors, we will keep them in the box until a further date.
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09-12-2011, 03:08 PM | #11 |
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I think you have a front panel for a wood bed floor. They are 3/4" lower than the metal one for the thickness of the wood so that looks to be your difference...
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09-12-2011, 03:25 PM | #12 |
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09-12-2011, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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Well, the good news is a lot of people like the wood bed panels so you should be able to sell it for whatever you buy the metal one for or more
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09-12-2011, 03:33 PM | #14 |
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Agreed.
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09-12-2011, 03:08 PM | #15 |
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Looks awesome! Truck is really coming together nicely!
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09-12-2011, 03:34 PM | #16 |
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get use to it from here on out!!!
Love to see the truck coming together....
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09-13-2011, 10:22 AM | #17 |
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How much did it pull in your wheels (per side) with the modular spindles? Would like to know for future reference....Jim
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09-13-2011, 10:25 AM | #18 |
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SHIIIIIIIIIIIT, I didn't measure now I have no reference, judging by the looks it took them in quite a bit, but the truck hasn't had fenders on for over 12 years. Call Mario @ CPP he can give you the low down on it, he is a very knowledgeable guy.
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Not sure if this helps any but I did measure the distance from frame to inside of the rotor for you this weekend |
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09-18-2011, 10:23 AM | #20 |
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Looks like I disturbed someone home
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09-19-2011, 09:16 AM | #21 |
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Now it might be in the garage...or better yet the house
love it when a plan starts to come together!!!
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09-19-2011, 02:39 PM | #22 |
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Well, I decided over the weekend that I am going to send back the cowl hood, thanks everyone for the input, I was never to fond of it myself, and I already have a solid OE hood.
Anyone have any experience with Goodmark core supports? I think I want to just replace mine rather than spend money blasting it, repairing, and priming. |
09-13-2011, 10:43 AM | #23 |
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Thanks for the quick reply, yeah I've talked to them at CPP, just wanted to see what happened in the real world with builders....Jim
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09-14-2011, 01:42 AM | #25 |
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man, wish I lived in your area...taking all those nice parts off for even nicer ones
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