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This project all started because i was bored and wanted something todo. The truck i started this project with was stolen (it was found, and just my luck it had been completely stripped). So the only option i had now was to get another one. So that brings me to the truck you see today.
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Attempted to fabrcate custom mirrors.... that went completely wrong.:lol:
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bought Street Scene mirrors.
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Grant GT steering wheel
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removed molding
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Sectioned bumper brackets
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You can see the bumper in the wheel well
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I cut the bumper to fix the wheel well and get it closer to the grile filler on the sides
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Filled molding holes
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L/P cut out
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Didn't like how it was turning out. So i scratched that idea.
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Made a L/P frame instead.
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Cool!
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Sanded the chrome with a 40g flapdisc.
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Added some side strenght to the L/P frame and painted it white.
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Needed to get it inspected and the exhaust pipes were rusted with holes. Had to come up with something.
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Stock bench
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94' x-cab 60/40. You can see the seats don't fit together.
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Trans hump bracket is at the wrong angle
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Alittle cutting and welding later.
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Fits now.
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Had some rust on the floor pan.
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looks good never seen the bumper done that way before

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Thanks.



Thanks. I'm trying to think "outside the box".

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sanded and wire brushed
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Cleaned the carpet
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One day i'm sitting around the house and the ole lady calls. She says the truck is making a funny noise. I get to the gas station and go to start it up. Sounds like someone is hitting the block with a hammer. Sooo..this starts the motor swap.
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Out with the old, in with the .......Well old. Remember this is supposed to be a fun project. Buying a new motor isn't fun. So i went the junkyard special way for now.
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Almost back together
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On 90'-95' the acc brackets are different than a 88'-89'. This A/C compressor won't work.
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A/C Delete
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Basicly finished with the motor swap in this pic.
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Ordered bags
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They sent the wrong cups. These are for squarebody.
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Started the bags install
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Had to clean it up before i start.
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Looks like fun. Keep it up.

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Yea, for the most part, its been fun so far. ......All of this has already been done. I'm just touching on the high lights now. I'm working with dile-up and kept loosing conection yesterday. Thats why i stopped in the middle of the build. At the moment the truck is parked for the winter, but im fixing to get started again. Thats why i started this build thread.

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First cut.
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added center bolt
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cutting and measuring alittle at a time.
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Front with 100psi
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I don't have a 4 link yet. So i figured axle flip.
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Rearend is leaking.
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Rear End has seen better days.
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99' Tahoe for a replacement.
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Back to the axle flip.
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Finding pinion angle.
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Rear trans seal leaking bad.
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Spring mounts welded up.
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I used the shock mounts off the old rear end to extend the shock to a better angle. 45*
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Break flush. It was black.
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Test Drive... 100psi in the bags
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Bagged FT / Axle Flip Rear 235/75/15
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This is where i stopped for the winter. I'll be starting back up soon to finish the suspension, all new steering, and front breaks.


A few other things that have been done.
... changed glovebox door
... new outer door belt weatherstrips
... a couple new window and lock switches
... wired in a headphone jax for mp3 player
... tune-up (plugs, wires, dis.cap, rotor, air filter, fuel filter, pvc valve, coolant temp senser)
... flushed the cooling system
... new taillight boards and bulbs
... new door pins, bushings, and strikers
... new driver side door handle
... new e-break cable
... new drive belt
... new rear break pads and springs

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what are you using for a compressor and valves and such?

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Right now, i just have a cheap tire compressor. Cheapest one Walmart had. I'm running manual valves, 1/4" line, with DOT compression fittings.

This is temporary for the front. When i install the rear, I'm gonna put the valves into the driver side door panel.
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This is some of the junk waiting to go into the rear.
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Forgot to say i have a 9 port 5gl tank behind the seat. It will get installed under the bed. I kinda jumped the gun on the install. I wanted to see it dropped. I should have just waited till i had all the parts. All this temporary install sure makes a weak looking build thread.:lol:

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looks good so far.

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Thanks.

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I like where this build is going. Sub'd

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Hey, Thanks. It's getting warm here, so hopefuly soon i will have a update.

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i see you're not too far from me, maybe one day we can cruise. lol

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Sounds good. I haven't been over to that area in a while. When i get this truck road ready, i'll have to ride over that way.

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Hell, maybe sometime soon there will be a show going on around here close.
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what bags are you running up front?

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Airlift Donimator 2600lb
I bought this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442745 and added paddle valves, gauges and fittings. I also changed it from rear brackets to a tank. So, just to summarize, I bought 4 bags,ft brackets, paddle valves, gauges, fittings, tank, and airline(50ft). I spent $617 shipped to my door. Later i had to get a few more fittings and grommets( to run airline into cab). I still need rear brackets, more airline(another 50ft), step notch and shock brackets to finnish the rear(and a link set up if i don't run leaf springs).

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Nice progress so far! Keep it up! Subscribed!
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Thanks. Been busy with the kids baseball. I haven't had much time to work on it. I hope to get back on it soon.