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rddiaz 03-07-2009 07:39 PM

Project "BOWDWN"
 
Well guys I finally decided to start my own build thread. This has been a long process but I have gotten alot of help from you guys, and with 2 kids and only being able to do 1-2 hours a day I have finally gotten to a point where I post up more pics and help others from my own experience!!!!now on to the pics.....................
well here is my starting point; 86 SWBwith a 305 stock 78,000 original miles
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../BigRed021.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../BigRed009.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../BigRed004.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics011.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../bigred060.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../bigred051.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../bigred049.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../bigred051.jpg

rddiaz 03-07-2009 07:52 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
keeping it ol' skool,
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics040.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics018.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics038.jpg
porter built dropmember,
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...z/DSC02562.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics028.jpg
plates are keeping me from laying up front 1 inch from the ground...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics025.jpg

rddiaz 03-07-2009 07:59 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Decided she was ready to go outside for a shower......:lol:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside008.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside007.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside006.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside005.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside002.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside003.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...outside004.jpg
I love that last picture!!!!!

tvblazer78 03-07-2009 08:36 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Very cool build!!:metal:

I think I remember you putting the bed in front of your house and some people did not like that to well.. That was you right?

Keep us posted this is very cool!

Trav

Conundrum 03-07-2009 10:04 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Nice truck.
You going to run the lights on top of the cab for awhile? That would throw a few people off.

Puropedo 03-09-2009 12:54 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Nice! Do you have any more pictures of the rear suspension?

rddiaz 03-09-2009 10:32 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Hey thanks blazer86, that was me I got a letter next the very next day about it from my HOA......:lol:

conundrum, I thought the same thing I was gonna run the light, I really liked them when I bought the truck but as I stared at the truck for a little while I decided they needed to come off, didn't really go with the look I'm goin for.....

(puropedo)I got some more pics I'll see what I can find.

rddiaz 03-09-2009 11:07 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Here you go..
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...z/DSC02895.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...z/DSC02896.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...z/DSC02898.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...z/DSC02897.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...esspics002.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...spics013-1.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../bigred050.jpg
Puropedo let me know if you need any specific pics of something...

85sqbdy 03-09-2009 09:15 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
freakin sweet!

higgiec10 03-09-2009 10:18 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
nice truck where did you get the 2 link from thanks

flamingbig10 03-11-2009 02:19 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
looking good

sqrbdy 03-12-2009 11:53 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
where did you get the lower plates on the control arms?

OrangeAnimal 03-13-2009 06:23 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
The rear suspension has a pan hard bar or watts link I would guess? I like how you did the links. Simple and clean.

Keep the pics coming!

crawdadfox 03-13-2009 08:14 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Cool deal! Have you started wackin' the bed up yet?

lolife99 03-13-2009 09:43 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Nice build. Subscribing to this one,...

rddiaz 03-14-2009 01:06 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Hey thanks guys for your replys and questions, sorry I haven't replied to some of you guys but I've been busy with my truck and family business.......
Higgiec10 I got those the 2 links from suicide doors and brackets also the links are 32" long from center of hole in link ends.
(Sqrdy) the plates are from nate from porterbuilt, I liked the plates for the looks but they keep you from goin all the way down...

Orange animal, I installed a panhard bar on my truck, I still haven't taken a picture of it but I will soon I just recently installed it aswell as the shocks front and back and painted the frame and soon to start working on the bed within a week or so. I still have plenty of pics that I need to upload and I will keep them coming as soon as I can. STAY TUNED.................

HanSoloWS6 03-18-2009 09:19 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Cool build. More inspiration to get working on my truck.

fpjr0 03-28-2009 02:36 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
rddiaz I finally found your build thread, and the more I see this type of pics around here, the more I am thinking about doing it to mine, good looking truck

blazer2007 03-29-2009 11:33 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
I couldn,t find the 2 link setup on suicide,s home page,any help

rddiaz 03-29-2009 10:45 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by blazer2007 (Post 3226016)
I couldn,t find the 2 link setup on suicide,s home page,any help

Hey blazer, I bought everything I needed to build the 2 link from suicide doors, like the bars,bar ends, bag mounts, and the axle saddles from the local 4x4 shop, super cheap. I don't believe SD sells a 2 link kit.......sorry bout the misunderstanding..........

blazer2007 03-30-2009 09:48 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
does the 2 link mount where the spring hanger is where the spring used to go up front on 78 trucks and then just u bolts on rearend like a 70,s stlye

dieselarmy13 03-30-2009 09:55 AM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Looking sweet!

spr85gmc 03-30-2009 02:07 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
man its looking good i gotta see this truck wish i had the cash to do it to mine but the dentist took it all....:bling:

factory2wdblazer's 03-30-2009 07:32 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
:lol: i would have done the same if i were in your spot, i need my teeth......

rddiaz 03-31-2009 09:17 PM

Re: Project "BOWDWN"
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by spr85gmc (Post 3228386)
man its looking good i gotta see this truck wish i had the cash to do it to mine but the dentist took it all....:bling:

that funny..........:lol: how's your truck coming along? Any updates.........


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