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Old 09-27-2015, 02:45 PM   #201
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build

your build is incredible. fab skills are top notch too. subbed.
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Old 11-03-2015, 11:49 PM   #202
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I think you nailed the ride height!!

Hope mine looks half as good!
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Old 11-04-2015, 03:19 PM   #203
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Got a few more pix.
-swapped out the cam. I miss the big chopping idle of the TRex cam but the 228r has a nice mild lope to it and I have plenty of vacuum for the brakes now. Much more suited for street use now.
-Adjusted the front ride height just a bit and upsized the tires from 255/40/17 to 255/45/17. Now the fronts and rears have the same diameter and the fronts fill out the wheel well better.
-Battled the dreaded LS1 belt chirp issues for a couple weeks and finally kicked its butt. If anyone needs any info on that, hit me up.
-finished wiring my AC/Heat unit just in time for fall weather. Now just need to charge and test AC before next summer.

short idle vid. dropped the idle from 850 down to 750 or so but I think with some tweaking I can drop a bit more and hear more of the cam if I want to.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuRiSy5b0W4













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Old 11-04-2015, 04:20 PM   #204
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Looks real sharp.
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Old 11-04-2015, 08:24 PM   #205
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Truck looks great!

What's the spec's on the rear tire and wheel?
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Old 11-05-2015, 11:20 AM   #206
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Rears are 285/40/17 on 9.5 inch rim. 5.5 backspace but I'm using about a 1/2 inch spacer. 1970s camaro 10 bolt rear stock width.

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What's the spec's on the rear tire and wheel?
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Old 11-05-2015, 05:52 PM   #207
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build

Looks Awesome!!
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Old 11-06-2015, 03:26 AM   #208
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Old 01-26-2016, 08:48 PM   #209
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Truck looks amazing!!! You did an awesome job!!

Lets see some more videos when you get the time.
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Old 01-27-2016, 10:43 AM   #210
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build

Bare steel looks cool!
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Old 01-27-2016, 04:10 PM   #211
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Thanks guys! A little update...

-Finally got around to making the bumper brackets after deciding I wanted to install the bumber. Kinda like it both ways but for now, I'll run the bumper.
-Made a cold air box for the air intake and a radiator closeout panel. Box pulls air from behind the grill and the wheel well. Closeout panel fills the gap between the radiator and the core support. I like the look mainly but I think it could also function to prevent hot air from recirculating through the radiator and perhaps improve the efficiency of the condensor.
-Wife bought me a console (for her starbucks cup). I think I'll have the top of if recovered in the same material as the seat
-Most recent proejct is adding 2.5 inches to the rear wheel tubs. I had about 3/8 of an inch clearance on the inside so going around corners or pulling out of the driveway at an angle made it rub pretty good. Plus now I can fit some pretty large tires if I want to later. I don't think I'll ever take it any lower. Not really into the super low stance.. more muscle truck if you know what I mean.































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Old 01-27-2016, 05:54 PM   #212
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build

Nice!!

Really NICE!!
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Old 01-27-2016, 06:47 PM   #213
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Nice! Front bumper really finishes it off.

Where did you get the console for the bench seat from? Fits right in with the rest of the cab.
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Old 01-27-2016, 06:49 PM   #214
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I believe that console was from http://www.cupholdersplus.com/

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Nice! Front bumper really finishes it off.

Where did you get the console for the bench seat from? Fits right in with the rest of the cab.
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Old 01-27-2016, 10:16 PM   #215
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Nice work, beautiful truck!
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Old 01-28-2016, 09:22 AM   #216
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Very nice looking.
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Old 01-28-2016, 08:33 PM   #217
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Really nice metal work. You can't see a seam on the tubs...impressive!
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Old 01-29-2016, 05:21 PM   #218
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What happend to your pics, Dunce79, can't see them anymore??
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Old 01-29-2016, 05:27 PM   #219
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I would say photobucket is having trouble right now as I haven't deleted them. Man that would suck if they are gone. But their website is just timing out for me right now.

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Old 01-29-2016, 05:33 PM   #220
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I would say photobucket is having trouble right now as I haven't deleted them. Man that would suck if they are gone. But their website is just timing out for me right now.
That should be it then.
I'll just have to wait.....

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Old 02-26-2016, 01:18 PM   #221
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Seen this truck in person.......all I can say is WOW! You did one hell of job building this truck.....very impressive and sounds awesome!
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