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Re: 68 project
Coming along nicely, really enjoying the updates!
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Re: 68 project
Looking good. Are you running 4" drop rear springs. Are you opposed to blocking the rear end an inch or two. To get your hieght your wanting. I couldn't find and 6" drop springs.
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Right now I have 4 inch springs and 2 inch blocks. I am going to get a set of 5 inch springs
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Ok. I read threw the thread he other day. Don't remember seeing how you dropped it. Plus you will drop another inch I would think. Once the full wieght is in the rear. Maybe 2 looking good though.
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Yes, I figured 2 more would make it look right .
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Re: 68 project
looking good man. I was wondering how it was coming along. not wondering anymore. man you been busy. hopefully can catch up with you soon and see it. ive had a rough few week myself here lately. keep up good work.
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Time to start making some tubs
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Look, no more big tire
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Cool
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Re: 68 project
Larry
wish I had your talent.... very nice Tubs....you are moving at light speed ......and I see a project up against the wall to the left.... looks like another frame ![]() ![]() Jess
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![]() The crossmember seems to be well but I have not added my rear shocks yet. Spring would be fine with me but there is still yet quite a bit of work, all the body has to come back off, probably end of next week I will start taking it back down to get it ready to paint. ![]()
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Looks good ,you using wood or steel floor ?
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It is a wood floor, probably going to be using Walnut
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Got 2 more wheel wells ordered hopefully will be here Friday so I can finish the tubs up this coming weekend
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Nice. Can't wait to see this bad boy.
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Ride on over one day and check it out
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I will do that. Truck is coming along nicely.
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Truck looks great love the tubs
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I will check in later to see the progress .
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Cuts are made time to clamp and start welding up
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Anyone need a set of mini tubs
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Second tub is being stitched together
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