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My vote would be for the first wheel as well. You know I'm going to say a mild bag job would look great on this truck but if not, I think the current stance looks great. I do agree with Keith though, a set of 20" Mag-G's would look so right on this truck. I think Billet Specialties dropped the prices on them, you can get 20's for less than 2g's from Newstaglia wheel.

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This is the truck that sold me on Mag-G wheels from Billet Specialties (18's and 20's).
I would do all 20's.
I love the grey Torq Thrust II's (even though most think they are played out),...
but the Mag-G wheel has a soft lip instead of a step lip.
That's a bonus to me.
Perfect patina'd truck wheel.
Again,... just my opinion.

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Are you trying to spen all my money? :lol:

Thanks

Will do

Thanks Shawn

Those are some good looking wheels! And the price is not too offensive. :lol:

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I thought I had a clear picture of what I wanted to do with this truck, but at this point I'm not too sure. It's cool that it has low miles and in good shape, but it was bought for my son and I don't think I would turn him loose on the streets with this truck in its current configuration. I have some folks telling me it would be a shame to do an engine and/or transmission swap, and on the other hand my WIFE is telling me I owe it to him to build him a sweet hot-rod truck. I like to adhere to the "Happy Wife, Happy Life" way of living, but I am honestly conflicted. :confused:

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Keith - Not trying to hi-jack thread but is the owner of this truck a board member? Looks sweet!

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What does your son like?

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How cool to see another member get this truck. I remember seeing on ebay. Congrats! it has a good home now. The only have original paint once. Very nice survivor....subscribed

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I don't think so.

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POW! ZONK! BOOM! and what ever else the screen used to say when a super hero knocked some sense into a goof-ball! You are exactly correct Shawn, I just sat down with my boy and we mapped out a plan...:devil:

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And??????

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I have one more detail to work out and then I'll map out the plan for all to see.

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I say do what you want to the truck, it's your truck. I wouldn't listen to people telling you not to rip out a low mile original 6cyl for a hotter setup. In the end it is just a truck not a ultra rare unmolested original everything musclecar worth well over 6 figures. I say rip that motor out, build a hotrod with your son and enjoy it.

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X2 not like it's one of only 10 built, lets see the plan.

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x22222.2

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Agreed. Start with a clean truck--end up with a schweet truck! 'Course, it's an easy decision when it's not mine :lol: I'm torn on whether or not to tear into mine, too...

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So here is the plan so far... will take some time to get to the finished product.

- Porterbuilt mild drop member with coil-over option
- Wilwood 14” Brakes with black calipers
o Front - 140-10776-D
o Rear - 140-10941-D
- Wilwood Master cylinder, 1” bore in black
o 260-8555-BK
- Wilwood Proportioning valve
o 206-13190
- Billet Specialties Mag-Gs 20x8.5 and 20x10 (Thanks lowlife99, he loves them!)
- Tires - Toyo Proxy ST II 245/40-20 (F) and 295/40-20 (R)
- Entropy Radiator and fans
o 9369-X2
- GM Performance parts 327hp 5.3L – 19244096 painted Chevy orange :metal:
- Edelbrock Carb
o 1406
- MSD Timing Controller
o 6010
- Vintage Air Front runner in black
o 174011
- Hooker LS Headers
o 8501-3HKR
- MagnaFlow stainless mufflers 2.5” in and out
o 12246
- Bowtie Overdrives 700r4 (no part number yet)
- Upgrades to the 12 Bolt (new gear, bearings, and posi unit)
- Boyd Welding rear mounted fuel tank – powder coated black
- Smooth firewall
- Vintage Air
- Classic Instruments 7 Gauge Panel
o CT6772HR-S
- Tilt column
- 3 spoke Camaro style Steering wheel
- Black rubber floor mat
- Black dash pad, visors and arm rests. Plan on keeping the blue houndstooth seat cover.
- Hidden iPod driven sound system

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I really like this LS... :chevy:

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I like that one, too. Too bad they didn't cast those ridges in the coil covers when they made them. Great plan!

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I like that set up too. I plan to do something similar to my 6.0 for my dually.

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Now that, sounds like a plan!! Glad you guys came up with it together. These will be memories he'll never forget :)

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This looks like a solid plan! Looking forward to watching you shell out the dough for a killer build! this thing is going to be so nice.....
What I would do for my kid's truck if I had the $$, I'll just just do it vicariously :)

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Love Love Love your plan for this build

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Are you going to have any money leftover for the Blazer?!?!? ;):lol:

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Well... it appears a Blazer is going to be WAY back on the back burner. But that's cool, he works hard at everything he does (school/band) and he is very excited about this project so I don't mind waiting. ;) Plus I get to drive it until he turns 16.:metal:

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Can't wait till you get started..Gonna be awesome truck! I got dibs on that 6 cylinder when your ready to get rid of it :)