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Old 02-22-2013, 07:13 PM   #1
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Hey just wanted to say hello, Ive had my 71 C10 shorty step for 2 years now but just getting ready to start my customizing , was wondering what are your favorite Mods or custom upgrades you have done to your truck.

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Old 02-22-2013, 07:17 PM   #2
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welcome to the forum

we love pics of project's
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Old 02-22-2013, 07:39 PM   #3
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We need some pics please. I don't have much room to talk cuz I don't have any of mine posted but Im sure others would like to see it. And WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
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Old 02-22-2013, 07:40 PM   #4
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Welcome aboard, I am new myself but love this board you will find anything you need and tons of great people!!
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:06 PM   #5
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:09 PM   #6
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here is a few pics .
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:15 PM   #7
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Welcome to the forum....nice looking ride.
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:22 PM   #8
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welcome from north west florida and nice lookin truck
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:37 PM   #9
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Why would you do anything to this truck? that is a good looking truck just as it is.
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:45 PM   #10
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well Im thinking about a ridetech stage 2 air ride suspension with the airpod, 4 wheel dics brake and vintage air. and paint touch up . paint is 11 years old.
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:58 PM   #11
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Old 02-22-2013, 09:19 PM   #12
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Well damn....she sweet lookin!! I was thinking you had some hooptie lookin thing
What are the wheel & tire specs.....had to ask.
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Old 02-22-2013, 10:42 PM   #13
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welcome to the forum and a nice lookin truck, lowering and big wheels, motor swaps,interior swaps, top ones I can think of to answer your question.
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:29 PM   #14
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18 in Foose wheels , cant quite remember tire size but will look tomorrow and let you know. I think 245/65 but thats a guess right now.
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:30 PM   #15
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This the new grille i added . lmc 8mm.
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:55 PM   #16
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Hey Newfie71 ...

to the forums and from Ohio.

has that is one truck

Very nice.
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:17 AM   #17
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Newfie: tons of mods you can do.....trying to get pics to load of all the stuff I have done to mine....where to start?
I run full RideTech Air with a 200psi pump, electric control with 4 independent switches and twin gauges, 4 double convoluted bags (say good-bye to springs), big red solenoid valve body, and at minimum 5 gallon 8 port tank
Dakota digital Dash
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Polished Aluminum Steering column by Rivers Edge
Eaton Full Posi 3.73 in the 12 bolt rear diff
Billet Specialties mid mount aluminum Serpentine Conversion kit with Aluminum pulleys
Chromed Core support filler panels and chromed Radiator cover
HID headlights and LED tail lights
99 F150 40/20/40 split bench seats (custom covered)
Kenwood Deck, double 12 JL w0v3, Alpine components in kick panels and rear custom built box for subs and components.
vinyl cover by Downey Products Northeast.....

wow, this list just reminds me of how much I have spent......lol
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:18 AM   #18
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and soon to be taking off Giovanna 20 inch rims in picture and replacing with a set of Ridler 695 Polished
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Shweet.Looks Killer.
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Old 02-24-2013, 08:32 AM   #20
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Old 02-24-2013, 08:40 AM   #21
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Well I ordered A new gauge cluster from Classic Instruments Yesterday , Also ordered the vintage Air system from classic parts . looking at some other goodies , update as i order , guessing this will be my build thread as well.
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Old 02-24-2013, 04:09 PM   #22
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welcome to the site. nice c10
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