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Old 11-15-2009, 01:29 PM   #1
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my 78 build lastest pics

here is where im at today !! lowered (still need shocks all round ) need factory 5 th tacho
body mouldings
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fit lenses have them monday
fit 73 grille
fit interior out of 84 silver black on black on black
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Old 11-15-2009, 01:42 PM   #2
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How much did you drop her? Looking good!
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Old 11-15-2009, 01:47 PM   #3
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i flipped the back on hd 8 leafs
and 1 1/2 coil cut with 3" djm drop spindles
im greedy i want more drop!!!
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Old 11-15-2009, 02:20 PM   #4
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is that in primer?
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Old 11-15-2009, 02:34 PM   #5
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Truck is looking good. Nice work! Now get some shorter tires.
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Old 11-15-2009, 03:55 PM   #6
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is that in primer?
no its was painted in 1993 and never cut and polished !!! waiting till better weather to cut it then install the moulding back on !!
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Old 11-15-2009, 03:57 PM   #7
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Truck is looking good. Nice work! Now get some shorter tires.
yup thats coming soon i dont want a low profile tyre and ides would be cool oh not a wide tyre either looking for the low stock look!!
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:35 PM   #8
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waterboro huh? i live down the road a ways in rochester, my step moms from there and i've hung out with some guys up there, small world
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:43 PM   #9
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looks great keep up the good work!
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Old 11-15-2009, 08:17 PM   #10
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waterboro huh? i live down the road a ways in rochester, my step moms from there and i've hung out with some guys up there, small world
niiiice truck too
i was in rochester the other day at rochester truck they cut my drive shaft down~~!!!
yup its a small world alright !!!! and it was very warm today strange for this time of year i hope it stay like this as long as possible
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Old 11-15-2009, 09:56 PM   #11
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yup thats coming soon i dont want a low profile tyre and ides would be cool oh not a wide tyre either looking for the low stock look!!
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Old 01-25-2010, 02:37 PM   #12
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nice truck can we see pics of the unerneath
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Old 01-25-2010, 03:19 PM   #13
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sure will have to wait till i get a good day its either really cold or snowing !
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Old 01-25-2010, 04:20 PM   #14
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What is the going rate to have a drive shaft shortened?
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Old 01-25-2010, 04:55 PM   #15
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Truck is looking good!
I'm just taking a guess but your from Australia?
Or you just liked the license plate?
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:54 PM   #16
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What's the mpg? And, 6 or 8?
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