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**N2TRUX** · 05-01-2005, 09:17 AM

I'm impressed! This took a lot of work to pull off. I would lover to see it up close to know how much was invloved to make this all come together.

Please don't turn this in to a slam session. Admire what is done despite the pink flames...

bigblock73 · 05-01-2005, 10:09 AM

That is different, I would like to see some better pics...the shadows and the color of the vehicle make it hard to see what is really going on (other than the front end).

If everyones vehicle was the same, it would be a pretty boring world.

chevyrestoguy · 05-01-2005, 11:43 AM

I would really like to see his transition between the late clip and the early doors. The 73-87 trucks have some pretty pronounced body lines, and I'll bet it was alot of work to pull it off. Not my kind of style, but I admire the work involved to make it happen.
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screwballl · 05-01-2005, 12:53 PM

i personally dont like it but as ^^ he said i would like to see at least a few steps on how he did the transition.

TwinTurbo · 05-01-2005, 01:12 PM

And you wonder why somewhere along the way the builder didn't think "the idea may have been good but this is never gonna look right" and continued putting loads of hours into it

SanitysBane · 05-01-2005, 01:26 PM

That looks awesome. I would love to see a picture of the fender to see how it all flows together. Man that looks wicked.

*1FaastC10* · 05-01-2005, 02:15 PM

a 73-75 Blazer to boot, full convertable. i like it.

gldevall · 05-01-2005, 02:34 PM

I bet it would look a lot better if he had the top off. I don't know if it's just the angle of the pic, but the fenders look really long. Otherwise, pretty cool and definitely different.

7T7 · 05-01-2005, 02:37 PM

Here are a few more shots...

SCOTI · 05-01-2005, 02:55 PM

It's cool for what it is but the bodylines are a no go. Some custom metal work could eliminate that problem but as it sat, it's to abrupt of a change. The flat paint hides it well.

plumbcut · 05-01-2005, 03:00 PM

i dunno, you can see some of the fender -> door transition with the bright pink flames and it looks pretty good to me.. im not a fan of that front end but i think its pretty *****in... sure would like some more pics... at least its not an escalade or 88-98 front clip :-)

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SCOTI · 05-01-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by plumbcut

i dunno, you can see some of the fender -> door transition with the bright pink flames and it looks pretty good to me.. im not a fan of that front end but i think its pretty *****in... sure would like some more pics... at least its not an escalade or 88-98 front clip :-)

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In the pics, you may not notice it. I saw it from 3ft away.... I noticed it.

C-10volvo · 05-01-2005, 04:58 PM

the hood seam to the cowl looks fubard

SanitysBane · 05-01-2005, 05:11 PM

Looks like he needs to spend a little more time with the welder and then it would perfect. Gives me idea...

bigblock73 · 05-01-2005, 06:04 PM

Why does the removable top appear to have been cut?

ureckme · 05-01-2005, 06:05 PM

It took a lot of thought. If you have the parts any thing can be made to fit. Good job!. Matt

**swervin ervin** · 05-01-2005, 06:10 PM

My question is, why??

Why does everyone think it's cool to stick a later model front end on these trucks? If I wanted a later model truck, I would just buy one. The square lines of these things are what is cool to me.

bagged_and_bodydrop · 05-01-2005, 07:57 PM

That thing looks mean, I wouldve went with the escalade front end, but thats just my taste. It defently took alot of time, skill, and effort.I would like to a see a truck like that, or suburban.

Everyone has a 73-87 front end, a few have a later model suburban front end, but how many people have a clip like that?

*1FaastC10* · 05-02-2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Why does the removable top appear to have been cut?

its stock. the black just may make it stand out more.

as for the cowl panel, its not there, plain and simple. looks like it could take some trick work to get the transition right. i'd love to see the finished product.

*1FaastC10* · 05-02-2005, 03:08 AM

here's a pic of a stock one

bigblock73 · 05-02-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

its stock. the black just may make it stand out more.

The full tops must differ from the halfs, I don't remember my 77 having that line.

Jonboy · 05-02-2005, 08:16 AM

the mid 74 and 75 tops have a bit of an overlapping section as the earlier ones are more prone to cracking.

8t5Silverado · 05-02-2005, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by swervin ervin

My question is, why??

Why does everyone think it's cool to stick a later model front end on these trucks? If I wanted a later model truck, I would just buy one. The square lines of these things are what is cool to me.

I agree.

Izzy · 05-02-2005, 08:58 AM

The transition between the 2 fenders looked like hell. The transitions were all cracked and you could see the bondo from the backside of the panels. He also blew a bag when he was airing up the front.

cobb_ben · 05-02-2005, 10:12 AM

I think that it looks pretty cool, mind you that it needs work to look good but it is an awsome start that'll be awsome, if he get is done right.

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	That is different, I would like to see some better pics...the shadows and the color of the vehicle make it hard to see what is really going on (other than the front end). If everyones vehicle was the same, it would be a pretty boring world. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	I would really like to see his transition between the late clip and the early doors. The 73-87 trucks have some pretty pronounced body lines, and I'll bet it was alot of work to pull it off. Not my kind of style, but I admire the work involved to make it happen. ________ Plymouth Backpack Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:51 AM.

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SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	That looks awesome. I would love to see a picture of the fender to see how it all flows together. Man that looks wicked. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

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TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	And you wonder why somewhere along the way the builder didn't think "the idea may have been good but this is never gonna look right" and continued putting loads of hours into it

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1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	a 73-75 Blazer to boot, full convertable. i like it.

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gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I bet it would look a lot better if he had the top off. I don't know if it's just the angle of the pic, but the fenders look really long. Otherwise, pretty cool and definitely different. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

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plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	i dunno, you can see some of the fender -> door transition with the bright pink flames and it looks pretty good to me.. im not a fan of that front end but i think its pretty *****in... sure would like some more pics... at least its not an escalade or 88-98 front clip :-) pc

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swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	My question is, why?? Why does everyone think it's cool to stick a later model front end on these trucks? If I wanted a later model truck, I would just buy one. The square lines of these things are what is cool to me. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

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bagged_and_bodydrop Just drag it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ardmore, oklahoma Posts: 98	That thing looks mean, I wouldve went with the escalade front end, but thats just my taste. It defently took alot of time, skill, and effort.I would like to a see a truck like that, or suburban. Everyone has a 73-87 front end, a few have a later model suburban front end, but how many people have a clip like that?

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1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	here's a pic of a stock one

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Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	The transition between the 2 fenders looked like hell. The transitions were all cracked and you could see the bondo from the backside of the panels. He also blew a bag when he was airing up the front.

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cobb_ben Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo Posts: 299	I think that it looks pretty cool, mind you that it needs work to look good but it is an awsome start that'll be awsome, if he get is done right.

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