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Old 07-14-2016, 02:11 PM   #1
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Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Hey Gang!
Been working on the 65 took a ton of weight off it! Wood rack! Removed Steel Diamond plate in bed & very heavy Step bumper! Also removed The super stout helper springs! What a difference truck w/44K orig miles really drives nice! Tks Bill @ Solo Speed Shop
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Old 07-14-2016, 04:07 PM   #2
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Looking much better Bill ! What did you do with the old bumper ?
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Old 07-14-2016, 04:36 PM   #3
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

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Looking much better Bill ! What did you do with the old bumper ?
Hey Jon!
Old bumper was Junk No Name & Been Repaired a few times gave to a buddy who was making a trailer! Tks Bill
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Old 07-14-2016, 05:13 PM   #4
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Looks great! Diggin those taller tires!
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Old 07-14-2016, 05:17 PM   #5
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

I bet that truck thanks you 10 times a day!
Oh yeah love the pik of the truck overloaded with wood & the beer bottle on the bumper!
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Old 07-14-2016, 05:35 PM   #6
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nice truck
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Old 07-14-2016, 07:26 PM   #7
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Looks Tiptoe High on those 19.5's (?)! NICE
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Old 07-14-2016, 07:36 PM   #8
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Looks great with the 19.5". Great looking overall.
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Old 07-14-2016, 07:42 PM   #9
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

And ya put the 19.5's on it!! Great to see a 4X4 with the original skinny tires vs. those dang chrome alloy jobs...
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Old 07-14-2016, 07:59 PM   #10
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

WOW what a difference that makes I like the 19.5's on there too...she looks Vintage...
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Old 07-15-2016, 12:47 PM   #11
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Thanks Guys! Yep had the wheels for a few years Just needed to find a truck to put them on! Bill
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Old 07-16-2016, 10:33 AM   #12
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Re: Been Working On The 65 Wood Hauler 4x4

Very nice! I especially like the long steps. That pic of all the wood in the back is crazy! Great looking truck you have there.
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Old 07-16-2016, 08:46 PM   #13
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That's sweet. Nice upgrades.
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Old 07-18-2016, 02:06 PM   #14
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Hey Guys! Tks! Bill
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