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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #60 on: April 14, 2007, 09:27:48 AM »
Well I just pulled it out of the garage I didn't drive it in the winter so I will post some more pics as soon as I clean it/ detail it and show the improvements I have done :D Thanks for the compliments on the truck
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #61 on: April 14, 2007, 01:28:27 PM »
 I've been looking for a set of Alum slots for some time now. I guess nobody makes them anymore.

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #62 on: April 14, 2007, 07:26:37 PM »
hey vile, i was curious how those aftermarket bedsides you used fit up. i am thinking of buying them for my 77. your truck looks great but the way.

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #63 on: April 15, 2007, 09:45:45 AM »
The bedsides worked out great. Just like any body panel though they had to be shaved down in a few spot and a little work here and there but one thing I would have done differently was fit the bed to the truck to ensure absolutely perfect body width and body lines. I kind of rushed and the bed is slighlty wider than the cab. The average guy would never notice but me I'm anal. The last set I used we had to shim outward because it was too narrrow and a lot of shimming and seam sealer was used on that truck. I was over all pleased with their quality though.

As far as Aluminum Slots go - I love them and there is a company who makes repro's of them in high polished aluminum. Or do what I did and scour ebay til you find a set. I may sell these down the road though due to a conflict of interest with my GMC lol
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #64 on: April 15, 2007, 04:47:11 PM »
are the bedsides triplus are something else.

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #65 on: April 15, 2007, 08:17:07 PM »
I got them from Keystone / Veng
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #66 on: April 16, 2007, 02:32:08 PM »
off topic a bit, but did you know Greg who owned the Blazer in your profile pic?

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #67 on: April 17, 2007, 08:58:43 PM »
I talked to the guy selling that truck - he wants wayy too much$ for my budget
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #68 on: May 10, 2007, 08:19:27 PM »
Update - Today I switched over to the CS alternator from the SI and installed the serpentine belt system and a new fan. while I was in there I put in a new power steering pump and AC compressor too. Tomorrow I am going to  install a new Accumulator and the lines and charge it up! I can't wait to have AC :D When I bought the truck the AC had been removed. So tomorrow I'll post pix when I get it done.
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #69 on: May 16, 2007, 09:03:34 AM »
Love what you did to your truck. I also like the center of the grill painted blue better. You are doing a great job.
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #70 on: May 23, 2007, 10:23:13 AM »
Hey vile,
i just came across a gallon of unmixed dupont  paint WRX blue and i purchased it, so there are now 2 trucks that will sport the blue.I was gonna go a porsche blue but i rather go with this color it gives the truck more pop.Well i thought i let you knowsomeone is in your shadow of colors  now lol.... 8)

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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #71 on: May 23, 2007, 05:57:36 PM »
I can't blame you for a second! It's one of the nicest blue's I've ever seen in that shade. Show pix of your progress when you start painting stuff :D
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Re: Just painted the cab on my latest project
« Reply #72 on: May 24, 2007, 03:01:24 AM »
Vile,
will do  8)

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« Reply #73 on: February 20, 2008, 09:49:16 PM »
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Re: 1985 K20 VileZambonie
« Reply #74 on: February 20, 2008, 09:55:15 PM »
That right there is my favorite truck of yours.. The color the stance the interior if you ever want to sell it let me no id treat her right ;)
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