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Old 01-16-2011, 06:29 PM   #76
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wow ! gotta say nice build. i just looked threw the pics (ill read later) awsome work. !!!!
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Old 01-16-2011, 08:40 PM   #77
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Mike, I'm thinking of running the Patriot side pipes on my 71. Where did you get them ,what length kit did you orgionaly buy,and how is the sound outside and inside the cab at idle and on the throttle? Thank's, Tom
When I bought the truck the mufflers were pretty shot, so I installed a set of flow masters 40 series while I decided what I was going to do. It was so loud in the cab from the resonance that my wife and daughter did not want to ride in it. The Patriot glass pack side pipe has a fuller more mellow tone but still has a rich classic sound both inside and out of the cab. You can buy the kit from Patriot which includes the collectors that have three dummy pipes and only one that works, Hooker has a similar kit that is 4" pipe. I deleted those and built my own single 3.5 single 90* that tucks nicely under the front wheel well.
I got the 73" length but it really did not matter because I was getting rid of the collector in front of the side pipe so I could have made it any length.
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Old 01-17-2011, 02:40 AM   #78
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my cab came from a 67 3/4 ton truck and i now have it 1/2 ton and wanted to know if i was gonna have any problems
All my body panels are original, all I changed was the drive train, not sure if they will hassle you since the vin # is on the cab.
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Old 01-17-2011, 03:00 AM   #79
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oh ok thanks mike
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Old 01-17-2011, 10:13 AM   #80
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Re: Barn raising

If it was me I would just swap the VIN tags. I know, I know... but the cabs are exactly the same, so morally speaking I think it would be ok to do.
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:18 PM   #81
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Had a little bit of time to waste the other day so I finally got to finish off the trailing arms the way I wanted to. Went and got some solid aluminum round stock and made myself some billet trailing arm ends and polished them up, and installed a set screw to hold them all in place. I am happy with the results and I think it finishes off the arm nicely. I will eventually clear coat them but for now I just put some sealer on them.



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Old 01-22-2011, 02:21 PM   #82
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looks killer, what did you use for a "sealer"
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:40 PM   #83
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The guy who polished my grill sugested Master Formula. I got it at the San Diego County Fair last year, it seems to work ok, haven't used it too much though.



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Also, try Gords polish.

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Old 01-22-2011, 04:52 PM   #85
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Old 01-23-2011, 04:02 PM   #86
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When I bought the truck the mufflers were pretty shot, so I installed a set of flow masters 40 series while I decided what I was going to do. It was so loud in the cab from the resonance that my wife and daughter did not want to ride in it. The Patriot glass pack side pipe has a fuller more mellow tone but still has a rich classic sound both inside and out of the cab. You can buy the kit from Patriot which includes the collectors that have three dummy pipes and only one that works, Hooker has a similar kit that is 4" pipe. I deleted those and built my own single 3.5 single 90* that tucks nicely under the front wheel well.
I got the 73" length but it really did not matter because I was getting rid of the collector in front of the side pipe so I could have made it any length.
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why did you not do the hooker side pipe one one?????

this is my plan but im pretty sure I will need to modify my headers oh well

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Several reasons why I did not go with Hooker; The hooker pipes are 4" dia. and with them hanging low on the side I did not want to add any more clearance issues. The Patriot side pipes are 3.5" an would give a bit more clearance given that it is a long wheel base and going into driveways and parking lot I did not want to high center. Since this is a daily driver it was more of an issue than if it was a weekend toy. Second is the price, Patriot was quite a bit less than the hooker pipes. From what I could tell there was not much difference between the two other than the Hooker glass pack could be removed and replaced when the glass was blown out or for racing. The Patriot pipes have a single tack weld holding the glass pack in place so if I needed to remove the muffler I could with out much trouble. Third was the length, maybe they do sell them longer but the longest I found the Hooker product in 65" length and I needed 73" and Patriot had them that long. SWB trucks might have an easier time with the shorter length pipes.
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Several reasons why I did not go with Hooker; The hooker pipes are 4" dia. and with them hanging low on the side I did not want to add any more clearance issues. The Patriot side pipes are 3.5" an would give a bit more clearance given that it is a long wheel base and going into driveways and parking lot I did not want to high center. Since this is a daily driver it was more of an issue than if it was a weekend toy. Second is the price, Patriot was quite a bit less than the hooker pipes. From what I could tell there was not much difference between the two other than the Hooker glass pack could be removed and replaced when the glass was blown out or for racing. The Patriot pipes have a single tack weld holding the glass pack in place so if I needed to remove the muffler I could with out much trouble. Third was the length, maybe they do sell them longer but the longest I found the Hooker product in 65" length and I needed 73" and Patriot had them that long. SWB trucks might have an easier time with the shorter length pipes.
alright well thank you man good to know! any idea if the hooker headers will clear our fenders?

oh and I want to hear yours!!!!!
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Old 01-24-2011, 02:43 AM   #89
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Fenders? or frame? I am using the original ram horn headers that came with the truck and they work great. They were routed at a 90* bend directly behind the rise in the forward frame rail, about right in line where you see them disappear under the truck. I did not come out from the headers in the wheel well area, the way it works out the side pipes miss the fender and wheel well altogether. It was definitely a custom fit up and not just bolt on item.

I am still trying to get a good sounding video of the truck, just dragging my feet I guess.
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well my big concern is if the hooker headers will go low enought to clear the fender but not too low.... I called hooker and they don't even have dimensions
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I guess I am not surprised, try Doug Thorley they seem to know more about the product they sell from my experience.
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ok will do!!! thanks again and I love your truck
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wow just checked out your build thread , we have to get together some time
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Old 01-24-2011, 03:08 PM   #94
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Awesome truck man. I love the lowering kit and all the custom work u did i wish i could do all of that. U should paint the chevrolet in the grille black and around the headlights or have someone photoshop it to see what it would look like.
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Garth,
I would love to get some of the San Diego members together. Seems like the So Cal chapter is mostly up in L.A. area. I am going to start going to the La Mesa and El Cajon street meets when they start up again. I know that spots can be reserved for clubs to come and park, and it would be cool to have a whole line of trucks on display.

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Yeah, that is on my list to get done, but I just cannot seem to find the time and I have a bunch of other projects in line in front of it.
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Hey I almost forgot, after about 8 month battle with the DMV they finally said uncle and issued the YOM plates that I restored. Had them on the truck that day. Now I just need to build a rear bumper to hang it on, The rear window placement is getting old. Pics tommorrow.
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Old 01-27-2011, 07:23 PM   #97
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Hey I almost forgot, after about 8 month battle with the DMV they finally said uncle and issued the YOM plates that I restored. Had them on the truck that day. Now I just need to build a rear bumper to hang it on, The rear window placement is getting old. Pics tommorrow.
dont you mean ''uncle sam''
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Look great!! Sweet ride with all the upgrades/details on a solid truck, rust free. Awesome find!
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I m in Mike just drop me a pm when you hear of any thing
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Looks like they start on June 30 and go until December 8
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