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Old 08-27-2012, 12:11 AM   #51
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Re: C10 Derek, my first car

Cut out all of the previous owners work and started over,
Mocked up the new four link.

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Old 08-27-2012, 12:22 AM   #52
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Re: C10 Derek, my first car

Nice truck man. Whats the specs on the engine?? Frame is clean man, Nice truck to have for your first one keep at it
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Old 08-27-2012, 07:36 AM   #53
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Looks great !
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:31 AM   #54
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Nice progress!
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Old 09-17-2012, 08:37 PM   #55
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Re: C10 Derek, my first car

Got some more progress done during the past two Sundays.

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Customized my brake calipers, couldn't have anything stock on this truck.

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Also finished mocking up complete rear end with sway bar and shock mounts.

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Old 12-05-2012, 04:17 PM   #56
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more pics, no time to work on it lately, but I did order our Slosh Tubz yesterday, we should get a lot done over Christmas break, until then I bought the next project that is drivable for now,its not as cool but hes not walking, more to follow, and thanks fore the support, the Dad
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Old 12-05-2012, 04:24 PM   #57
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here is another one, I thought the back half was going to be simple, WRONG!
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Old 12-05-2012, 04:34 PM   #58
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a couple more,
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:05 AM   #59
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Better late than never, made it to winter formal and stole the show.

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That was a great time but its back to the shop for now!

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Old 02-28-2013, 02:09 AM   #60
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Looks great! Nice job!
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Old 02-28-2013, 11:39 AM   #61
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Sweet truck. Like many have said you are a lucky young man.
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:18 PM   #62
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Congrats on owning/building a very very nice truck!
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Old 02-28-2013, 08:49 PM   #63
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Times 2, must have been pretty cool to take it to the Formal. Very nice ride.
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Old 03-01-2013, 01:01 AM   #64
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Thanks guys! I'm just psyched to get it back on the road!!!
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Old 03-01-2013, 06:12 PM   #65
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i must say I'm jealous. i wish i could have taken my truck to any of my high school dances. actually i just wish i was driving mine! awseome job.
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Old 03-01-2013, 06:35 PM   #66
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Re: C10 Derek, my first car

Looks real good, are those wheels 5 on 5 bolt pattern?
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Old 03-02-2013, 12:47 AM   #67
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your truck is amazing my friend!! congratulacions =-)
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Old 03-02-2013, 01:16 PM   #68
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Tons of awesome work happening, so what is your dad saving that engine for? I could just imagine something wild!
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Old 03-02-2013, 10:17 PM   #69
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Nice. Looking good man keep at it.
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Old 03-03-2013, 11:56 PM   #70
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Looks real good, are those wheels 5 on 5 bolt pattern?
Hey shawno72, these wheels are 4 3/4 bolt bolt circle ,
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Old 03-04-2013, 12:29 AM   #71
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Old 03-06-2013, 12:47 AM   #72
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I'm starting to understand why they call us the hick school. Thought you guys might appreciate seeing some other rides at my local high school. My truck certainly attracted some attention though.

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Old 03-06-2013, 01:11 AM   #73
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Those trucks look sweet!! I especially like the green blazer and pickup! Haha we had a lot of farm kids at my school too, and I was the oddball with the lowered truck lol
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Old 03-06-2013, 08:23 AM   #74
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Thats a great pic but I'm sticking with the one on the left
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Old 03-06-2013, 10:14 AM   #75
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one of the better looking parking lots ive seen
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