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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #60 on: March 04, 2008, 04:34:39 PM »
I decided against the fuel cell because I really like the way my exhaust works and a rear tank would just make it impossible. The 16 gallon tank will be in by the end of the week. I'm leaving the left side out so I can mount the battery on that side. I took a few pix b4 I left but they came out like crap for some reason... I'll post anyway....





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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #61 on: March 04, 2008, 04:37:28 PM »
Looks great Vile...Now enough teasing, where is the pix of the stepside ::)
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #62 on: March 04, 2008, 04:41:55 PM »
Looks SWEET!

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #63 on: March 04, 2008, 04:52:42 PM »
Looks great Vile...Now enough teasing, where is the pix of the stepside ::)

LOL I'll let my g/f post pix since the truck is her project  :P
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #64 on: March 04, 2008, 06:39:14 PM »
your girlfriend is going to restore a truck now that is cool i thank women should get into that kind of thing and nice work on the truck
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #65 on: March 04, 2008, 06:54:12 PM »
WOW Vile - NICE!!!!

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #66 on: March 04, 2008, 07:41:15 PM »
Looking GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #67 on: March 04, 2008, 08:35:05 PM »
Did you use all new pieces (sheetmetal) for your bed? Looks great.

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #68 on: March 04, 2008, 09:15:14 PM »
Thanks everyone! Yes all brand new metal.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #69 on: March 05, 2008, 10:34:21 AM »
Looking good!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #70 on: March 05, 2008, 12:42:35 PM »
Looks kinda "little" :P  Nice job, looks like the one I almost bought a few years back...  It sat lower since it was on a Kustom Tube Frame, and had a Chopped Top(same hood, tube grille, and light covers 8)
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #71 on: March 05, 2008, 07:37:49 PM »
You did a nice job Vile. ;D
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #72 on: March 07, 2008, 08:56:51 PM »
Thanks!

I just picked up my new driveshaft I had made today. I'm gonna put it in tomorrow. I got the exhaust welded back up and now I just have to square the bed for the tailgate and I'll be on the home stretch!





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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #73 on: March 07, 2008, 11:57:58 PM »

:o Now that would make one Mean Looking Pimp Whomping Stick
 
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #74 on: March 08, 2008, 06:01:23 AM »
The guy that built the driveshaft built me the most heavy duty that would fit so it is mega beefy. I just hope it clears my H pipe or I'll be doing more cutting and welding!
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