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Originally Posted by daddyjeep
I like the side skirt idea. Looks good
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SkidmoreGarage
I'm enjoying your build! It probably wasn't on your radar, but the side skirts are great for pedestrian and bicyclist safety. If something were to occur, however unlikely, you are less likely to have someone's kid get sucked under the rear tires and die.
Another side benefit is improved mileage (small percentage).
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I did consider the possible gas mileage benefit and wanted to protect the gas tank. But I had not thought about things getting sucked under the truck.
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Originally Posted by regan wilson
I never thought about side skirts about safety. I thought that it needed them for looks. I just kept hoping he would build some. Good work
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I always planned on making side skirts but I could never decide on how they would look.
Bought some more cheap aluminum boxes,
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Got the grill out of storage!
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Made a bracket and installed a pre pump fuel filter.
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The front bumper was in the way so I decided to install it, I don't know if i'm going to get a new one or not. I thought about painting it white as the chrome is peeling off but it matches the look. I bought a set of fog lights as its a 71-72 bumper. They look ok but I hate how the mount.
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I wire wheeled and por15ed where they touch the frame
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Also installed jumper terminals
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Made a door for the gas tank it has a cut out for the pull out ladder.
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Its come a long way so far.
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