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looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?

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Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short.

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Thanks! They are National 4000s I think, can't recall for sure since they've been sitting around for a while. I believe the size is 235/75/15, have to double check that also.

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Looks really good man. Glad to see it coming together. I just sold my motor and trans from my truck.

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Glad to see you've got a roller again :metal:

Now you've got to get that engine and trans hooked up and running.

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Thanks guys!

What's going on with your truck Paul? Why did you sell the motor and trans?

Cap, the booster bracket looks and fit awesome, thanks for the superb part!

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well the project is being scraped. I've sold off almost all of my stuff from it. I'm getting out of the Army at the end of the money, and trying to sell my house, so I need to the money.

I'm going to keep the cab so that i can work on it and practice my skills on it.

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Man, that sucks. Good luck with everything though.

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Man you are making some nice progress! Keep up the good work your truck looks AWSOME!
Tony from Norcal

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Thanks Tony!

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Sweet build

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Thanks Pops!

I want to mount my alternator down low on the passenger side of the motor. Does anyone know of a mounting bracket or easy mod to do this?

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The Tires are National XT4000s and the size is 235/75/15.

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Man that thing is turning out awesome... Nice work.

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Thanks, so is yours.

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Getting there. The engine is almost done and I made a "cool" battery box.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05698.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05699.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05701.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05700.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05733.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05703.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05729.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05730.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05731.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05732.jpg

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I also got a new rear bumper and brackets but for some reason it is really close to the bed.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05704.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...p/DSC05705.jpg

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That battery box is sick!!

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im sure u know but make sure u vent that battery box
looks good

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Thanks Sam!

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:lol: Thats a cool idea looks good!

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Love it.

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Thanks guys!

I may try out an Optima battery later and paint the case to look like a 6 pack of "beverages". Not sure though because I don't know if it would even be visible and 2 friends of mine have had bad luck with Optimas.

I don't think the cooler is air tight so the gasses should be able to escape around the top where the lid closes.

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Dude it looks sic. I've only had good things with my Optimas. I still have the first style they made in my trucks now. Been over 7 years now.

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Did you find out what the deal was with the bumper brackets? I am getting ready to order front and rear bumpers and rear brackets for my 63'

Your truck is looking close, and it looks sick man.