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RRC 02-04-2013 06:09 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device I built this truck in 2000....sold it in 2010:waah: it seams I get the 10 year itch then move on.
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RRC 02-04-2013 06:13 PM

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[size=1]Posted via Mobile Device[/size Crappy old pic. This is a before shot.
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RRC 02-04-2013 09:11 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device So back to the story... At this point I had just finished up the work on the rad support , so on with the hood to see how things line up. I will also gather up some pics of the rad support mods & repairs.
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jayman68 02-05-2013 03:00 AM

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I have seen pics of trucks that were built to look like this, just can't remember where, or what to call them to look up on google images. :lol::metal:

darkhorse970 02-05-2013 06:33 AM

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Looks like you've got a great plan going, I'm in.

NewType72 02-05-2013 05:53 PM

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[size=1]Posted via Mobile Device[/size Crappy old pic. This is a before shot.
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That looks almost identical to my great grandpas truck love it!
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RRC 02-05-2013 06:24 PM

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That looks almost identical to my great grandpas truck love it!
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I found this pic on the forum looks like a cousin (GMC) :lol::lol::lol:
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LakeAnna 02-05-2013 08:37 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device This is my vision for the buddies . I need to figure out how to post more than one pic at a time.
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Man that looks NICE! I would love to have that for my build... Everything looks cool

Keep Rockin!

RRC 02-05-2013 08:43 PM

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Thanks Chris I was just looking at your thread......VERY NICE!!!
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Slammed66 02-05-2013 10:54 PM

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Great build , that 5.3 looks great!!!

I am about to detail mine out. May steal a few ideas
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RRC 02-06-2013 02:11 PM

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Great build , that 5.3 looks great!!!

I am about to detail mine out. May steal a few ideas
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More painted parts:metal: Soon I can post pics of a complete motor!!! I'm glad to share my ideas.
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RRC 02-06-2013 07:12 PM

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Well her are some pics of the rad support,sandblasted with some rust in the lower corner under the battery,then rust repaired and top smoothed out and extra holes welded up,and then into the booth for some epoxy.

RRC 02-06-2013 07:17 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device A pic of the ugly little humps in the rad support........before a little cutting & welding;)
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RRC 02-06-2013 07:19 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device Much better.
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RRC 02-06-2013 09:35 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device I wish this truck I got would have been complete:waah: Still happy with what I got off it.
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RRC 02-06-2013 09:58 PM

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A sneak peak of today's new paint!
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NewType72 02-07-2013 03:22 AM

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motor looks B.A. my friend also love the body work detail too the radiator humps. thing that'll hurt the rigidity any?

shawno72 02-07-2013 08:21 AM

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Motor looks great!! That spid is what is gonna look like with all the options :D

RRC 02-07-2013 02:17 PM

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motor looks B.A. my friend also love the body work detail too the radiator humps. thing that'll hurt the rigidity any?

Thanks.......the humps are there because the way GM made the part,kinda like bending exhaust or mandril bent exhaust nice and smooth.
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RRC 02-07-2013 08:35 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device Little by little, counting the days for more parts:lol:
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RRC 02-07-2013 08:36 PM

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shawno72 02-07-2013 09:10 PM

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Beautiful

RRC 02-08-2013 07:16 PM

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Posted via Mobile Device So I got home today and got a nice surprise!!! Porterbuilt parts!!!
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shawno72 02-08-2013 07:38 PM

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Thats an upgrade for me down the line for sure.

RRC 02-08-2013 07:42 PM

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Thats an upgrade for me down the line for sure.

So many upgrades..... All in time:metal:
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