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Thanks,
The lift went from about a 10 inch lift down to 6 inches,no kidding.It looks good with a 6" rear and 4" front lift so I left it.I could remove the helper spring though,I wont need them.

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I might also get the other cab on so I can see how the truck looks with 35s.I might end up with it all together less the drivetrain.....even though it will all come back off

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Today was a big day.The truck turned into a truck.I started at noon and progressed on through the day putting the cab,fenders,hood,doors,and everything else on.Here is some pics.I love the shortbed 4x4s:cool: It looks like a truck again...
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and later on....and now it looks like a truck minus gas tank,side markers,head lights,emblems,and taillights and bumpers...........Oh,and most of the suff wont go on the truck afterall for the final time if I get the rust free 1 ton
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I love the stance, would rather see a different grille though (69/70?) I ditch the roll bar (to Fall Guy'ish) my 2 cents! Like the black as well...

I picked up another rear again today (check my junkyard post)...my fear of installing my own gears is making me hoard them! But I found a POSI this time! Hopefully i'm only two months behind you...

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The only reason the rollbar is still in is because I use it to pick the bed up with.I have a 69-70 grill,but the 71 grill was in closer reach to put in...Tomorrow lights,bumpers,and all the goodies are going in so I can see it fully together.As for the POSI,if you have it,put it in,gears arent that hard.If you want POSI it will persuade you to put it in

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wondering if I should keep the gears in the 2WD axle (move shock mounts, leaf perches) or swap all the guts..... Both are 6 lug and in average shape...

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Well,I would just swap gears,rather than weld perches,ect.And I know how you said your welding was....

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Cool that dose look good!! I wish mine was looken that good id be tickeled. Thats going to be a sharpA$$ truck when your done:metal:

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I have a buddy that would do the welding... I would rather not have the 2WD axle under it though (panhard bar mount on the pumpkin).

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Hey Ed,that grill on it now is the one you were asking about buying,it looks good doesnt it?:D For original and not having any broken plastic...And thanks for the comments..

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Taillights,rear sport bumper,sidemarkers,and some other stuff is on now,temporarily...Man,I love the stance of it...:cool:
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looking good. hopefully youll have it finished and be riding hi this summer. im thinking awful hard about lifting mine already lol.

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I really dont like the looks of the stock height 4x4s.(no offense Mike & others).They atleast need a small lift for me to like them.

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Looking good D, keep it up, ya got less the 4 months to the Misery meet :metal:

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Wow Dustin it's been awhile since I checked the thread, but nice work, you're kickin ass and it looks great!

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Thanks augie
And Luv,if you still dont have GQ painted yet,will I get mine rust free and painted in 4 months....:lol:

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Well,the truck didnt have a correct bed.It was the 73+ style shortstep...So I passed on that deal.I could have pointed out to the owner 7 reasons I knew the truck wasnt original but I didnt want to be a @ss and kept the info to myself...Although,he should know there was never any original 3/4 shortbed 4x4s or any 3/4 ton shortbeds for that matter.

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I would like to thank you! i was all happy with my long bed truck tell i seen your pictures of the short bed. So guess what im hunting for now :lol: Danget
The stance is looking good. Can't wait to see it done its going to be a nice truck for sure.

Ed

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:lol: Im sure there is more shortbed 4x4s out there but I am going to be sure to park mine in the garage for now on:lol:
Oh and thanks.I am actually thinking of going 6" lift all around instead of 4" front/6" rear.I have some extra 6" lift front springs,they might end up going on the front.

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you pass on more trucks than most of us see for sale!

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Well,I have people:lol:
I do have friends who all have old trucks and I get info on trucks all the time.I keep a good eye out for them too sitting in fields.The 68 looks from the one pic I have to have potential.I plan on using it as just a work truck though....

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well, you know i'm fond of 68's!

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Well,if the front clip is rough then one off a 67 might go on...Just have to torch open the sidemarker holes....:lol:

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13 pages and you're not done yet??

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You know you want a 67 clip :cool: