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Old 04-20-2013, 05:53 PM   #1
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Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

Got my 72 back from the engine builder finally. Motor is all done, no noises. The super 40 flowmasters are way too quiet for my taste, so they are getting swapped out, will post a few videos of sound difference when thats all done. Anyway, got to drive her last night for the first time in a long time, and man does that 496 make power. The street slicks help with traction, but still gets to sliding with a heavy foot. It cruises down the highway like a 350 truck, no noises, no vibrations, 3000 rpms at ~65 mph with the 3.42 gears. I am very happy and it was worth the wait. I took a few pics of when I got it home and changed the tires to pulling it out of the garage to warm up. Enjoy

Looks stock-ish

15x8 Rally Wheels with caps and trim rings

15x10 Rally Wheels plain with street slicks

Transformation is starting...

Slicks mounted

Done, time to start her up and back her out

Warming up for a little in town romping
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Old 04-20-2013, 06:57 PM   #2
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Re: Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

Your truck turned out great! Like the Orange and White combo.

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Old 04-20-2013, 10:54 PM   #3
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Re: Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

if that truck runs as good as it looks , you have a winner....nice ride.
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Old 04-20-2013, 11:40 PM   #4
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Re: Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

that has to be my favorite shortbed right now. well done.
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Old 04-21-2013, 02:31 AM   #5
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Re: Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

Looking good. Love the cab lites also.
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Old 04-21-2013, 08:28 AM   #6
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Re: Finally had a trouble free cruise in my 72, calling it done for now...

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Looking good. Love the cab lites also.
X2 has the farm truck look to it
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