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I went by your job and hung out with you anyways, so you can breath now!!!!

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u need to get down here buddy !!!

I'll load the welder up and I'm on my way!!!
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well guys my dad and i started the overhead engine hoist install , we mounted brackets on the wall , we now have to get some extra men power and up the beam goes , sometime this week we'll put it up and ill post some more picks

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here u go boyz ,

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Hey buddy .. what are your plans for tail lights on your stepper? Just stock ones? I'm thinking about trying to come up with something billet. Maybe re-make the factory brackets in Billet and just pull them in a little closer to the bedsides? More flush and/or a single bracket for both the tail and backup lights?

.. just curious what you were planning for this one.
thanks.

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hello chad , im still on powertrain mode so for now im thinking of staying with all factory on the lamps department , but then again i may change my mind as the build goes on

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Raulito "La Viga" Raulito!!!!

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Wow truck looks awesome Raull
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The Camaro is ridiculous too.. I can't stop looking at either one of them.

Raul definitly has the 'stance' department nailed. Absolutely perfect my friend.

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we gona need your stregth :sumo::sumo:

thanks keith :metal:

tahnks chad :metal:

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Let me know when!!!! Raulito

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Your truck looks great. I love the Coys and stance. Keep the updates coming.

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Love the truck! Cool build.

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Sick truck... looks amazing!

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thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!

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I'll bring the coquito!!!
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Raull,

Your truck looks great. It makes me more motivated to complete my build. keep up the good work.

Later
Dillon

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For sure now I am coming.....:metal:

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teaser !!!!

now i know what it takes !!!!

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Raull,... are you using any "vertical" supports under those beam mounts?
Or are the beam brackets just anchored to the outside wall?

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solid cement area at the top , we build two 16in wide by 10 in high by 1/2 inch thick plates and used 4 1/2 inch bolts all the way trough the outside of the wall on both sides , the beam its a 6 inch tall , the main area where one should worry is at the middle , so we welded a 1inch thread adapter in the middle for a center support just in case , dont need it but we just like to be safe than sorry , ill post some more pix as we go

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Nice looking good !!

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Looking really good. As someone with a stepper, trying to sort thru what I need to fit wide wheels in the rear. I forget, did you shorten the rear end and cut the bed insides for tubs?
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thank's !!!!!


hello leon , i just went with some cookie cuters 265's for now but if i ever go wider i would cut bed panels and use some factory fleetside tubs and cut them to my specs.

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i have a beam running sideways through my garage....you got me thinking ! i need to see if mine is solid or one of the wood i beam ones , it is about 12 inches tall and 4 inches wide

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post a pix !!!

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Alright Raull.... we need some updates my friend.

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I spoke with Raul yesterday and he is finishing up the metal beam in his garage then he is going to be full speed ahead on this build.

I will let him fill everyone one in on his progress.....

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Cant wait for progress on the snails..

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sorry guys i've been a little busy pretty much restoring a 2003 gmc 1500hd
slt model , which now ive decided to sell anyway , i have just a few more touches then ill post some more pix and the link for the add ,im hopping to finish my garage engine hoist with my dad tomorrow , here is one pix of the gmc

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Curious what all is involved on the restoration of this 2003 GMC? Can't wait to see some pics. :)

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lol !!! it was really beat up, i did new rug,headliner,leather,bedliner,bumpers,grille,lamps,some body work and paint , and added some goodies ,

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Sounds like a plan to me. :)

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well today I came over to my boys house so we could finally put up the beam in his garage. Raul and his dad had already done all the hard work all he needed help with was just to lift the beam and secure it in place. I took some picts to share with you all....Now that the beam is on I am sure Raul will move this projecrt fast forward real quick as I know him and i both are anxious to get the stepside "abuelo" moving on it's own power..

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of course here are two picts of big al in action.....:lol:

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Nice work gentlemen. :D

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thanks nate !!!!

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ok we used some angle iron to modify the rollers bracket so it would bolt straight up in to the hoist , and finally we are done , now i finally have a nice extra tool in my garage , an overhead electric hoist lift , now i can get back to the truck build , here are some pix

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Just like that...... Ok I'll start the countdown clock.
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haha !! im still on the countdown of you coming down here !!!!