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Old 02-24-2013, 10:45 PM   #176
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I'm just not feelin' the red rims. Maybe if there were more red on the truck to tie it in, it wouldn't be so bad. Painting those wheels anything other than the color they are now would scare the hell outta me. I know black rims have been done to death, but with your black paint, the stainless and/or chrome centers and bands, I think black would look great, but that's just my opinion.

dg, I meant to ask what size tires you're running? I'm guessing the rallys are 15x8, right?
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Old 02-24-2013, 10:53 PM   #177
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Bugz, man I thought I had already given you thumbs up on your truck, but I guess I assumed I dropped a comment after the amount of time I've stared at it..lol. Sorry bro,...Bad Azz Truck dawg!!!! Love the stance and rimz!~
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Old 02-24-2013, 11:08 PM   #178
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Thanks guys for the ideas on the wheels, I'll try both and send Pic's when done BugZ nice truck I like. Sid do you have Pic's . current tire size 275 60 15 going to one size small in the front.
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Old 02-24-2013, 11:41 PM   #179
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Thanks guys for the ideas on the wheels, I'll try both and send Pic's when done BugZ nice truck I like. Sid do you have Pic's . current tire size 275 60 15 going to one size small in the front.
Cool,...and I have only have a couple pics at the moment, but I'll get more up soon. 275/60s wrapped on 15x10 are the size I'm running myself with (what I assume) no drop by any previous owner. I'm thinking of a 2-3", but bed work is currently taking priority and a butt load of cash..lol

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The p.o. went a little over board with the hugger, so I'll be working on bringing that grille back to life. I also found a killer deal on a '71 front bumper, but I'm digging the '69 grille. Decisions, decisions...

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:19 AM   #180
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Bugz, man I thought I had already given you thumbs up on your truck, but I guess I assumed I dropped a comment after the amount of time I've stared at it..lol. Sorry bro,...Bad Azz Truck dawg!!!! Love the stance and rimz!~
Thanks Sid....
I do the same thing....check out all the different looks I could use. You should definitely drop er a little.
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Old 02-25-2013, 09:22 AM   #181
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Thanks guys for the ideas on the wheels, I'll try both and send Pic's when done BugZ nice truck I like. Sid do you have Pic's . current tire size 275 60 15 going to one size small in the front.
Thanks Will....I'm torn between the 15" wheel look and the 18"/20" wheel look.
I still think that touch of red hidden behind the beauty rims and caps would look good.
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Old 02-25-2013, 10:58 AM   #182
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Agree I'm going to try it if I like the red I'll the wheels Powdered coated, As for the wheel size I would like to stay with the era of the truck 15", that is why I refuse to go with fuel injection if i wanted a new Truck I would go buy one thats the fun of have this year truck. although it tough the new wheels are very nice.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:03 AM   #183
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Sid nice Truck your off to a good start I understand about the money however my Wife does not She would like it I went back to playing Golf LOL
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Old 02-25-2013, 03:58 PM   #184
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Sid nice Truck your off to a good start I understand about the money however my Wife does not She would like it I went back to playing Golf LOL
lol,...Thanks dg, I just bought it last week, so I've not done much to it yet except to "attempt" to de-wreck-neck it. You wouldn't believe the wiring mess I've had to deal with. Anyway, a friend (much better mechanic than I) of mine has actually had her for a few days and hopefully I'll have a chance to start on the bed next week, and the suspension will soon follow,..I hope. I'll be sure to add some b4 and afters.
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Old 02-25-2013, 04:22 PM   #185
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Wish I was there I'd help out I do all my own work, are you going to put bumpers on your truck I'm going to change mine out with new. I'll send Pic's off my truck bed tonight.

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Old 02-25-2013, 04:43 PM   #186
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here was one of my other Hobbies
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Old 02-25-2013, 04:45 PM   #187
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lol,...Thanks dg, I just bought it last week, so I've not done much to it yet except to "attempt" to de-wreck-neck it. You wouldn't believe the wiring mess I've had to deal with. Anyway, a friend (much better mechanic than I) of mine has actually had her for a few days and hopefully I'll have a chance to start on the bed next week, and the suspension will soon follow,..I hope. I'll be sure to add some b4 and afters.
Sid...here's the before and after of my bed. I don't think it cam out to bad for a first timer. Bed wood and SS hardware from MAR-K? Really not that difficult.


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Old 02-25-2013, 04:55 PM   #188
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Bugz very nice.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:38 PM   #189
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Here is mine!
That is a great pic of a good looking truck.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:55 PM   #190
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here is my new project 1968 C10 Stepside
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:42 PM   #191
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Sid here are Pictures of the bed Like Bugz said it not that hard to do just more money.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:46 PM   #192
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I seen that truck on E-Bay did you just Buy it, look like a very nice truck.
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^^^beautiful truck love it in black!
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:48 PM   #194
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I seen that truck on E-Bay did you just Buy it, look like a very nice truck.
Yes! I just bought it on Ebay. Im waiting to have it shipped now...might fly out to California to see it get loaded in to the trailer.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:53 PM   #195
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Decided to save myself time and probably money going with a cleaner truck to start with...it had a frame off restoration within the last 10 years. I think I got a great deal on it at $9,900. I cant touch anything in that condition down here in South Florida for that price. Everything that is available down here is a rust bucket! Still has a freshly rebuilt straight 6 and 3 on the tree. That motor/tranny wont be in there much longer though.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:59 PM   #196
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you will have fun, I am currently building a 396 big block for mine for next year. yeah I do remeber the truck have a six with three on the tree it is a very clean truck. I agree try to buy something 75% complete as save big if they did it right.
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you will have fun, I am currently building a 396 big block for mine for next year. yeah I do remeber the truck have a six with three on the tree it is a very clean truck. I agree try to buy something 75% complete as save big if they did it right.
The lady who sold it to me has owned it for 16 years. She says she has over $20k invested in it. Started as a regular paint job and then she noticed it had alot of hidden rust. So she bead blasted everything and changed everything, new cab, doors, bed, powder coated the frame and redid the interior. She tried to keep it as original as possible. She also added the aftermarket "OLD Air" system NEW and power steering. Comes with a boat load of parts also. She was crying on the phone because she doesnt want to part with the truck but she needs the money for her business. She says it has spent more time in the last 7 years covered and parked in her garage then anything else.
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Very nice truck what make of 6 lug wheels do you have and what size are they,

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:11 PM   #199
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is that a 4.11 rear end that comes stock in the 68 with the inline 6? How difficult/expensive is it to change the gearing for a v8 ls motor?

Thanks for your input
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wow sound like you got a good deal at $9,900
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