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#26 |
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Im working on suspension parts now trying to find the best springs to install on the truck. I contacted Deavers yesterday and figure out a 10 leaf pack for a 4" lift. Id like to stay with 35" tires on the truck.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Good progress. What's deaver want for a set of their springs? I liked those bilstein shocks on my old K10 with the extended hoop up front from an F250.
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#28 |
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
$700 an axle, seems high. Ive got a couple of buddies sponsored by them that i was gonna talk to today and see.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
I spent some time yesterday ordering the correct fuel system and trying to figure out the correct way to get fittings on the fuel sending unit. I want a nice flaring tool for 37* flares. Guess I'll try the rigid brand one.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Called Energy suspension and got the right cab bushing kit. I went ahead and got new bolts and washers since they don't come in kit.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
I got the bed and doors back from sand blasting. I'm gonna start rebuilding the doors today. The short bed I found turned out to be a nice find.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
bed looks like a great score
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Looks like a solid bed! I'm jealous.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Thanks guys, it is very solid. Here's underneath. I'm putting epoxy primer and undercoating it.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
I have become an expert on the glass and seals around these doors LOL, they are turning out nice
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Started welding up frame also. I'll clean it up after Christmas
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Good progress!
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
what you using for undercoat?
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
I think I'll just use the 3m pro paintable undercoating. I cleaned it with PPG metal cleaner today. Im not very good on chemicals and metal coatings so Im learning daily.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
I got passenger rocker cut out and prepped today. I also fitted cab corner and put in new inner rocker.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Cleaned up inner rocker.
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New rocker fitted
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
This bodywork is gonna be the death of me! I hate sheet metal work!
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
great project man. wanna see more
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Slow going last few days, so I started working on back of frame and trimmed off about 5" inches and redrilled the back bed hole in frame. Someone had welded the rear bumper on, gross!
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Got the bed coated and ready for epoxy primer.
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Got the bed covered in epoxy and undercoated bottom
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Frame is off to sandblasting !
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul
Undercoating turned out great! How long will the sand blaster have your truck?
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