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Rusbuilt 02-02-2013 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 502ms (Post 5861839)
Very nice build. I cannot wait to see this on the ground!
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Thanks friend!
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jkeating1 02-02-2013 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5861621)
I do have one fella thats interested in the bed and tailgate, Since he asked first I feel obligated to see if he will want it first. Again I really appreciate you keeping an eye out for me!

No problem! I look most days anyway. And I understand about the GMC bed! I may not do it anyway. I have a 70 C20 that my wife's grandfather bought new, that just happens to be copper/white. It's a reg long bed, but I pondered lengthening it to longhorn spec and dropping it. I got on this kick when I found a real Camper Cruiser (a GMC LH version) recently---I went so far as to ask PB why a rear dropmember wouldnt work in that frame.

It may be the same mental illness that makes a guy want to make a C30 lay frame!
jk

Rusbuilt 02-02-2013 08:33 AM

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lol I really considered leaving it a longhorn but I didn't want the hassle of having a special set up made for the rear. Plus as you already know I want to find a bed to match the cab and theres no way thats gonna pop up in a longhorn! lol

jkeating1 02-02-2013 11:03 AM

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One thing that is interesting to me is that a Longhorn bed fits the cab-to-axle and WB of a 31003 cab & chassis. I always thought a reg 8' bed fit them, or at least fit the cab-to-axle dimension, maybe requiring shortening the rear frame extensions. Where is the extra length in a Longhorn bed? Is the WB the same on a C20 as a C20 LH?

BTW--my .02 on the trans choice. I have tons of miles in 5-speed manual Chevy 2500 and 3500 trucks, both with LT and LS engines (i guess that would be a NV3500). I love that combo. In my current one, which is a heavier truck (most of mine have been reg cab, this is an ext), it has stock (smallish diam)tires, and a less-than-original-strength 100K mile 5.7---on flat ground I take off in second, but if I have to use first, it's smooth and easy. Not like the old granny-gear first gears. I think with the 292, and a 30+" tire, and a 3.73 or 3.90 R&P (maybe 4.11); you would have a sweet package.
JK

Rusbuilt 02-03-2013 12:41 AM

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Thanks for the input on the Nv3500. I believe thats the route I will go. As far as the longhorn bed the extra 6" is in the front of the bed. A c20 is 127" wheel base and a long horn is 133", same as a cab and chassis.

67c10rustbuket 02-03-2013 03:48 AM

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I have been watching for this for a while, I checked around OKC CL but no Blue long beds at the moment. I like the plan you have for this one buddy!!



BUT






crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab, crew cab. The lady would enjoy a crew cab, just sayin for the lady's sake :smoke: Crew cab!

Rusbuilt 02-03-2013 06:49 AM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket (Post 5864215)
I have been watching for this for a while, I checked around OKC CL but no Blue long beds at the moment. I like the plan you have for this one buddy!!



BUT






crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab,crew cab, crew cab. The lady would enjoy a crew cab, just sayin for the lady's sake :smoke: Crew cab!

I wish I could build a crew cab! Maybe one day.

Rusbuilt 02-03-2013 05:22 PM

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Darcy got a little love today! Chuck and I went to the Stone River swap meet and I bought a 7" brake booster and some awesome Guardsman 68 license plates!!!:metal:

JRANGER 02-03-2013 05:23 PM

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HELL YEAH!!! Tis Beautiful!!! The booster is massive!!! GO Darcy!!! yeah

thelonerife 02-03-2013 07:29 PM

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Had a great time looking at all those parts. Those plates are cool.

Rusbuilt 02-03-2013 07:31 PM

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Me too Chuck now I'm gonna have to get the right paper work to run the tags!

Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 07:12 PM

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Got A/C control from a board member!

cubber 02-04-2013 07:32 PM

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boom!

JRANGER 02-04-2013 07:49 PM

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heck yeah!

shawno72 02-04-2013 08:22 PM

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Is this thing laid out yet?? :D

502ms 02-04-2013 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5867681)
Is this thing laid out yet?? :D


:wop:

and if not....can you show us what your plans are? :)
That way we keep each other motivated :metal:

Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 10:30 PM

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Hows this pic for a little motivation! :metal:

Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 10:31 PM

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It sure motivates me! Just waiting on my Dropmembers!

shawno72 02-04-2013 10:41 PM

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I love it!!! That looks sooooooo coooool

Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 10:45 PM

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I know! I can't wait!!

JRANGER 02-04-2013 11:15 PM

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ehhh i think your handy work will look much better

502ms 02-04-2013 11:25 PM

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Love it! I definitely want to build a slammed dually next
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Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 11:26 PM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by JRANGER (Post 5868178)
ehhh i think your handy work will look much better

Thanks Jeff!
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Originally Posted by 502ms (Post 5868212)
Love it! I definitely want to build a slammed dually next
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You should start collecting parts!!!:lol:

502ms 02-04-2013 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5868214)


You should start collecting parts!!!:lol:

LOL.
I shall....soon as possible.
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cubber 02-04-2013 11:45 PM

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That's a cool pic, Rus! I'm excited for your build!

Rusbuilt 02-04-2013 11:50 PM

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Thanks Matt!
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jkeating1 02-05-2013 12:46 AM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5868038)
Hows this pic for a little motivation! :metal:

Is that a Longhorn bed? And where does your trained eye say the rear marker light needs to be, fender or bedside? Regardless, this is cool and yours'll be cooler!
JK

jkeating1 02-05-2013 01:09 AM

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I found you a pre-patina'd bed kit! Still the wrong color tho!

Rusbuilt 02-05-2013 09:08 AM

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Dang that looks perfect!! If it was only a little darker.

No thats a reg long bed. I plan to run the markers in the step side fenders. That pic is a board members truck that someone photo shopped to lay frame.

Todd68Chevy 02-06-2013 10:48 PM

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Here is a picture I found on Facebook.

Rusbuilt 02-06-2013 11:13 PM

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I've seen that one! I actually have that pic saved on my computer! lol

JRANGER 02-06-2013 11:28 PM

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that looks pretty clean

Rusbuilt 02-06-2013 11:39 PM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
Needs a little bigger wheel and some patina! ;)

cubber 02-07-2013 12:57 AM

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That front wheel cracks me up. It looks out of place or something.

thelonerife 02-07-2013 01:17 AM

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Looks like he reversed the rear fenders too.

Rusbuilt 02-07-2013 07:29 AM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by cubber (Post 5872897)
That front wheel cracks me up. It looks out of place or something.

It appears to just have a very small tire on it.
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Originally Posted by thelonerife (Post 5872928)
Looks like he reversed the rear fenders too.

He has marker lights in front and behind the tire.

5150 02-07-2013 09:04 AM

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He has marker lights in front and behind the tire.
Well, that's goofy.
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shawno72 02-07-2013 10:23 AM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5872722)
Needs a little bigger wheel and some patina! ;)

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Originally Posted by cubber (Post 5872897)
That front wheel cracks me up. It looks out of place or something.

Yeah but look at the size of those lug NUTS :mm:

JRANGER 02-07-2013 11:12 AM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
Hey rus!! Check out this..I cant tell if its the right blue but you could always ask this guy about the bed on this puppy

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564314

Rusbuilt 02-07-2013 12:49 PM

Re: She's a ton of fun (dually build on air)
 
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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5873271)
Yeah but look at the size of those lug NUTS :mm:

Haha they are pretty good size!:lol:
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Originally Posted by JRANGER (Post 5873359)
Hey rus!! Check out this..I cant tell if its the right blue but you could always ask this guy about the bed on this puppy

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564314

Thanks Jeff I did see that one, I believe its too light! I appreciate you keeping an eye out though.


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