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Old 01-04-2010, 10:51 PM   #26
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

I will give you the same advice I gave Dennis, your body color detail will get swallowed up down in the engine bay. Go with something brighter. Maybe do a bright blue (since you mentioned blue) and do some accents in the Gray.
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Old 01-05-2010, 01:51 AM   #27
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Good call i think thats what ill do!ill start working on getting her all painted tomorrow then i can reinstall the wiring harness!

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Old 02-14-2010, 01:13 AM   #28
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Hey guys a little update.. i started tinning the bed almost there i mounted my 22" wheel to test fit to see what i can clear i think im going to run 20's so i should be fine! the doors are shaved here is a little picture of them welded up!









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Old 02-14-2010, 01:14 AM   #29
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in these picture the side and wheel tub are just set in there and i still need a spot weld removal drill bit to take out the rest of the factor inner fender
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Old 02-14-2010, 01:17 AM   #30
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

Nice progress. Bed is gonna look really good once you get it all welded in.
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Old 02-14-2010, 08:23 AM   #31
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

bad @ss bro! glad to see you making progress! i need to see this baby in person. did you get the gas filler mounting figured out?

btw, i like those 22's
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Old 02-16-2010, 03:38 PM   #32
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SIIIIIIIIICK!!! I love it!! Good work man!
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Old 02-20-2010, 10:50 PM   #33
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here are some additional pictures. this time everything is welded in.. i just need to finsh the notch cover and the rest of the inner fenders.







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Old 02-21-2010, 12:33 AM   #34
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Clean! Looks really nice so far, keep at it.
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Old 02-21-2010, 12:44 AM   #35
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thank you very much! after i tackle the bed.. it will be time for front inner fenders!
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Old 02-21-2010, 01:34 AM   #36
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im going to have to spin by sometime and check your truck out let me know where you stay ill swing by always bored out here in sac..
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Old 02-21-2010, 02:48 AM   #37
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hey whats up 54 the truck is at my painters house he is priming it and blocking it there.. then spraying it at his work.. he lives in Elk Grove i live in folsom!
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and yes i need a bead roller.. next tools im buying are bead roller slip roller and small sheer
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Old 02-21-2010, 08:27 AM   #39
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looks sik Billy! clean as hell!! little by little dude...

cant wait to see some paint on her
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Old 02-21-2010, 10:31 AM   #40
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

When you put the new flat pieces on the inside of the bedside how did you attach them at the top? (I know there are welded but are the just laid on top of the flange the turns down on the inside and plug weded, butted up to it or did you put them behind it)
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Old 02-21-2010, 12:41 PM   #41
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

Very nice work. It looks like its going to be a super clean truck.
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Old 02-21-2010, 03:44 PM   #42
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

alrite man, well when you get it back at your place let me know. Ill swing by for sure man, and for the bead roller and and sheer i will get you some links for some nice ones at not so expensive prices. Its a project where doing at school so itll help me get it done ahahah.
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Old 02-21-2010, 04:03 PM   #43
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smashing i just butted to the top of the rail they are tacked right now and are also getting plug welded and a special bonding filler is going to be use to feather it in the the top of the rail.. once again sorry for the crappy cell pictures!

Thanks everyone for the compliments! that exactly what i want is a nice and clean truck this is going to be my parts hauler my real project is my 98 silverado!

here are some pictures of it i have been working on this truck for a while i need to finish it already!







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Old 02-21-2010, 04:12 PM   #44
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haha while im posting pictures ill post some picture of other stuff i have done

here are some pictures of a 2001 silverado i worked on and owned for a while





bed before the back half was redone







here is a ranger i did a backhalf and wish bone on...








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Old 02-21-2010, 04:51 PM   #45
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dang you get down man much props. Your backhalfs look real nice i want to do my truck but need to a little more research and try it on a donor frame other then on mine just to see if i can do it, your setups look good though man.
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thanks man.. yeah just keep at it!
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what are the advantages and disadvantages of a wishbone compare to a 4 link?
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that is some sick stuff dude. looking at the pics on your iphone thingy just doesnt do your work justice bro. bad a$$ work for sure
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Re: my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10

Looks like some very nice frame work. And not too much nonsense... I mean, they look good and functional. I hate when people put more unneeded tubes and stuff then they have functional ones. Simple is best on my eyes. Good work. Nice S4(?) there too.
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oooh man nothing that i hate more is stupid bends everyplace you look! thanks everyone!!! Now if i can only find more time to work on my trucks!
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