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Title: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on March 21, 2011, 04:11:40 pm
My 83 k20 with 39.5 Baja Claws. The pics start with how i got the turck, long story short.....bent frame junked everything but the cab, good thing i traded a broke 4 wheeler for a broke truck. Anyway, here are the specs
1983 K20 shortbed
back half of framed boxed in
3 coats por 15 then 2 coats dupli-color
8" lift
39.5 Baja's with classic 2 rims
cut out bushwhackers
5.3L out of a 01' Silvy with 90,xxxx
turbo 400 trans
custom interior, seat out of 08 Silverado
Fiberglass dash
7" tv screen (will have playstation once truck is running)
what i need is fuel tank, pump, lines, brake lines, steering box, and a few other odds and ends.....enjoy.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/Brian.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/cab.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/frame1.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/frame2.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCI0200.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCI0192.jpg)
^^^^^^ Old frame when i put it together the first time and realized it was bent^^
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1293148620702.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/2010-02-06123250-2.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/2010-02-14164323.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/25164_375219074869_515109869_354235.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/40351_420850539869_515109869_4641893_5819728_n.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/352039172_1210308687_0.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110122_002752.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1295848583191.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1293507874954.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110122_153914.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/180177_10150097242179870_515109869_6082956_5171914_n.jpg)

This is the airbrushing that i want....
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/167671_10150091621129870_515109869_6016856_1770695_n.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/167737_10150091621234870_515109869_6016860_2721975_n.jpg)
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on March 21, 2011, 04:12:24 pm
If you want my whole hood build it's here:
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/general-discussion/exterior-tech/body-work-paint-shop/469092-my-hand-built-cowl.html
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: BigRuss on March 21, 2011, 05:55:36 pm
im liking your rough sketch on the bedsides... should be pretty beasty when your finished
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Post by: beastie_3 on March 21, 2011, 08:00:32 pm
Sick.
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Post by: Grim 82 on March 21, 2011, 08:15:52 pm
That's awesome. Welcome to the site.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on March 21, 2011, 09:43:05 pm
Thanks!!! Been here a while just never spoke up! I'm not sure if i'm going with that on the bedside, may go just very faint ghost tribal. Not sure yet.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 79 chevy on March 22, 2011, 08:29:57 am
dude that is a sweet looken truck that paint is going to look awesome  ;D
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: bake74 on March 22, 2011, 09:56:49 am
     Very nice job on your truck.  Props on your hood, and the fender flares look good on your truck, though I would have cut out the fronts for your running lights.  It is going to be a great truck when your done.  Your not planning on mudding it after all that work like your other rig are you ?
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: slammed79 on March 22, 2011, 12:03:07 pm
That thing is gnarly! Welcome from Az.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on March 22, 2011, 04:06:26 pm
No mudding in this thing.....well not at first. I'm sure the mud will get the best of me one day and i'll stick it in the hole!!!  ;D and as far as the marker lights.....there is a indentation for the lights in the front.....that's how they come and i'm not going to spend 300 bucks on them and hack em up. I agree though would look good if you could see the whole light.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: beastie_3 on March 22, 2011, 06:14:43 pm
Are they bushwackers? Ive seen some before that have the cutout for the lens, but maybe it was on a smaller set...
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: thirsty on March 22, 2011, 06:31:04 pm
Great looking rig!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 87454westernhauler on March 22, 2011, 08:52:56 pm
NICE ;D ;D
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on March 22, 2011, 11:08:55 pm
Yeah they are bushwakers ......hmmm don't know what ones your talking about though. Thanks on all the comments guys keep em coming !!! gives me modivation lol
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: Canadian 4X4 on March 24, 2011, 08:49:14 am
Welcome! Sweet ride
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on April 01, 2011, 08:13:39 am
just ordered my brake lines, fuel line/pump, new fuel tank and sending unit, and some other odds and ends!!! looks like i'll be busy next couple weeks!!  :o ;D
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 84chevysilverado on April 01, 2011, 02:16:46 pm
looks sweeeeeeeeeet
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 40sand20s on April 07, 2011, 09:44:04 am
Thats gonna be my next build project after my 78 2wd and both my blazers get done. Is a mid 70s 4wd shortbed on 40s and 20s or 22s. Show truck/ dd. Im in the process of building my 95 4wd 4 door s10 blazer up right now, im gonna put a 6.0 408 stroker in it and straight axle swap it on 35s and 20s.

Nice truck. I hope all my stuff turns out as good as yours. Ill be subscribing to your thread as i may need some ideas on my 78 as im putting a 6.0 408 stroker into it as well
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on April 09, 2011, 02:02:56 am
Thanks guys!! It's been a LONG process but it's turning out to be worth it.\
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110409_022140.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110409_014326.jpg)

Got most every thing outside cab wired up, looks good the way my buddy did the wiring. I was able to hide everything very well computer sits behind the dash. you can only see like 3 wires. I still need to wire up the truck power and some other things under hood but should be done this weekend with that. Brakes are mostly done, ordered my rear rubber line...when that's in it's done. gotta pop the water pump back off and get the new pully pressed in too. Anyway off to bed ....enjoy!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: team39763 on April 09, 2011, 01:10:12 pm
I like how you painted it.  That motor looks good in there.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: Gilby959798 on April 09, 2011, 09:40:30 pm
looking good...
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: bake74 on April 09, 2011, 09:47:29 pm
     How hard was it to stick that 6.0 in there ?  I am interested on how it turns out.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on April 10, 2011, 01:31:02 pm
It's a 5.3 and it wasn't hard so far....do a search and there will be plenty that show up showing step by step how to do it and all the parts you will need to get it done. Wiring is moderatly hard but if you take your time it can be done. Just do your research before you jump right it.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on April 17, 2011, 09:06:05 pm
Well after countless hours of work and thousands of dollars 4years  later i hear the truck turn over!!!!! Not running yet, don't have the PS fbody mani yet and i still need to finish my fuel system. But i'd say another couple hrs worth of work and this puppy is ganna run!!!!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: jdhall144 on April 27, 2011, 07:32:08 pm
Sweet truck!!
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Post by: captain carnage on April 29, 2011, 11:54:26 pm
Awesome truck, and an insane amount of work :o
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daschlag on April 30, 2011, 09:53:55 am
Nice truck!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: big bear on April 30, 2011, 10:18:00 am
great project for sure
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 01, 2011, 06:02:20 pm
IT'S ALIVE!!!! aLIVE I SAY!!!... Got it running today....holds an idle pretty good considering the exhaust isn't built and the o2's aren't hooked up. But it runs!!!!!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: big bear on May 01, 2011, 07:39:06 pm
congrats man !!!! thats awesome
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 01, 2011, 08:44:59 pm
I forgot to ask....anyone know where to get the VSS sensor? Something that screws into my tranny and changes mechanical into electric pulse?
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: JohnnyCanuck on May 01, 2011, 09:11:10 pm
VERY nice, that looks awesome, can't wait to hear that thing running.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 02, 2011, 10:42:35 am
Got the VSS figured out and i think im going to do the exhaust like this.....with nascar style flat tips on the drivers side. Anyone have this? plz post up pic/vid for me.(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/IMG_20110501_213845.jpg)
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: gotsmeuhh350 on May 04, 2011, 11:28:30 pm
if it was me, id get an ls6 intake. easily bolt on more horsepower. thats what i have planned for my 01 5.3.
not to mention it just looks bad when you pop the hood. lol
and if you want more, fuel rails and injectors from an ls6.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: slammed79 on May 04, 2011, 11:59:17 pm
Also a ls6 cam is supposed to be good for another 100hp in the 5.3, not sure if this was mentioned or done to the rig already, but I'm tired and getting ready for bed :p
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: roadrage41 on May 05, 2011, 05:23:57 am
Closer to 25 horse on the ls6 cam, ls6 intake or car intake in general means swapping accessories. If you swap to an 07 and up truck intake you'll be at the same power gains as an ls6, but you'll need an aftermarket cable throttle body. At that price point you're not that far off from an aftermarket or ported stock intake.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 05, 2011, 06:59:26 pm
Agreed ^^^^^ I would rather have the torque from the truck intake...i do agree with the bad factor but my pocket book is so thin i can see right through it at this point. The plan is get the truck done drive it this summer enjoy it and come winter time it's getting an aftermarket power adder.....super or turbo not sure yet. Plan is to have around 475hp at the crank so not to hard to accomplish. Thanks for the input guys!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: roadrage41 on May 06, 2011, 07:47:04 am
you got someone that can tune this thing for you?

anyway just watch ls1techs classifieds and pick stuff up used. ebay is garbage for getting deals any more. look for a 98 ls1 cam or an 02-04 (ls6) z06 cam and some ls6 springs. the stock 5.3 cam is good for a stock 5.3, bout it.

get a manifold, a turbo, upgrade your fuel system, fab some pipes, switch to speed density, have fun.

with a cam swap, a magnacharger would get you pretty close to those numbers, and they're pretty much all inclusive. cool in their own right.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: tpull123 on May 06, 2011, 08:19:45 am
Just out of curosity.....How and where was the frame bent?  Other than that.......very nice truck man!! 
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: slammed79 on May 06, 2011, 08:47:40 pm
Quote from: roadrage41 on May 05, 2011, 05:23:57 am
Closer to 25 horse on the ls6 cam,

I read in CarCraft and a couple articles in Hotrod Magazine that they took a LS6 cam and valve springs and picked up 100hp on the engine dyno.

Though even 25hp out a different stock cam that can be had on ebay for next to nothin is still a good bump.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: Engineer on May 07, 2011, 10:08:44 am
Awesome rig.

Ever consider putting in a D60 front?

Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 07, 2011, 06:06:25 pm
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Just out of curosity.....How and where was the frame bent?
I'm not sure exactly how it happened but it was in the front left side....it was bent up so i think it was a "jump went wrong" kinda thing. That's not the only reason i scrapped the first frame though, it was cracked in a few places and it just looked like :(. I wanted to start with something that wasn't molested.
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Ever consider putting in a D60 front
I have indeed but this thing won't see any hard wheeling for a long time so not really a need for it. Also the deal i got for the axles front rear, tires and rims for 1000 bucks I didn't wanna spend anymore money if i didn't have too.

Progress report for the day: All gauges in and working porperly (after an 2 hrs dicking with the fuel gauge turns out one of the stud terminals on the back of the gauge was missing a nut  ::) ) the shocks are on and done, the brakes are done other than bleeding, bed went to painter today!!! Basically all i need to do is mount the cooling system which is easy it came out of a 02 so all i need to do is make a couple brackets and it's good, put a driveshaft in and exhaust and sh'es drivable!!!!!
         Thanks for all the support guys, It helps!!!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: roadrage41 on May 11, 2011, 02:12:30 am
Get her done, then you can come help me with mine.  ;D
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 15, 2011, 02:26:17 am
 ??? ??? ??? no way!!! hahah
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/th_VID_20110514_221625.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/?action=view&current=VID_20110514_221625.mp4)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/th_VID_20110514_224447.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/?action=view&current=VID_20110514_224447.mp4)

Proof!!! With the exhaust done!!!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: slammed79 on May 15, 2011, 05:01:44 pm
Sounds great! Congrats!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 30, 2011, 02:02:44 pm
Got my babies out for a shoot today.....my big truck is not done yet, but it's close. enjoy!!!
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0602.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0598.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0597.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0595.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0590.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0589.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0587.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0586.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0585.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0580.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCN0583.jpg)
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: big bear on May 30, 2011, 08:38:26 pm
awesome pics !!!
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Post by: 1979C20 on May 30, 2011, 09:21:23 pm
Thats a beautiful truck. How much lift does it have?
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Post by: JohnnyCanuck on May 30, 2011, 11:14:27 pm
turned out great, sounds smooooth and your kid is a cutie!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 1979C20 on May 31, 2011, 02:15:37 am
In the vids, whats the slight metallic clank in the engine bay in the first vid and in the exhaust in the second vid?
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: 69byrd on May 31, 2011, 12:25:06 pm
Awesome truck! You done a great job!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 31, 2011, 03:43:23 pm
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In the vids, whats the slight metallic clank in the engine bay in the first vid and in the exhaust in the second vid?
I think in the first one you are hearing my alternator going out, cuz it was bad the whole time and i think it was making some noise. The second on you are hearing my exhaust leak i think. I have been driving the truck and everything seems to be okay. So not sure.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: beastie_3 on May 31, 2011, 05:26:12 pm
looks good!

Are you going to move your air filter eventually? It doesnt hit the fan?

Why not run dual exhaust with a crossover?
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on May 31, 2011, 06:34:40 pm
I do plan on moving it....just haven't bought the pvc yet. As far as the exhaust....i did what i could with the pipe i had, plan is turbo this winter so i didn't really care about it.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: team39763 on June 08, 2011, 11:14:10 am
That truck looks too cool.  That motor looks awesome in there, like it came from the factory that way.
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: reload on June 08, 2011, 11:27:21 am
+1 very awesome and clean build!
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: WilliamBos on June 08, 2011, 05:34:38 pm
Quote from: daytonagp4 on March 21, 2011, 04:11:40 pm
My 83 k20 with 39.5 Baja Claws. The pics start with how i got the turck, long story short.....bent frame junked everything but the cab, good thing i traded a broke 4 wheeler for a broke truck. Anyway, here are the specs
1983 K20 shortbed
back half of framed boxed in
3 coats por 15 then 2 coats dupli-color
8" lift
39.5 Baja's with classic 2 rims
cut out bushwhackers
5.3L out of a 01' Silvy with 90,xxxx
turbo 400 trans
custom interior, seat out of 08 Silverado
Fiberglass dash
7" tv screen (will have playstation once truck is running)
what i need is fuel tank, pump, lines, brake lines, steering box, and a few other odds and ends.....enjoy.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/Brian.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/cab.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/frame1.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/frame2.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCI0200.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/DSCI0192.jpg)
^^^^^^ Old frame when i put it together the first time and realized it was bent^^
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1293148620702.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/2010-02-06123250-2.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/2010-02-14164323.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/25164_375219074869_515109869_354235.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/40351_420850539869_515109869_4641893_5819728_n.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/352039172_1210308687_0.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110122_002752.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1295848583191.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/1293507874954.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/IMG_20110122_153914.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/180177_10150097242179870_515109869_6082956_5171914_n.jpg)

This is the airbrushing that i want....
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/167671_10150091621129870_515109869_6016856_1770695_n.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/big%20truck/167737_10150091621234870_515109869_6016860_2721975_n.jpg)


You, my friend have done to your truck, what I would do to a vehicle in a resto too!! The 5.3L, well the LS engines are an amazing piece of engineering, and I applaud you for it.

Did you get a wiring harness from painless wiring??

Excellent work.

Will
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on June 08, 2011, 07:28:19 pm
Haha thanks man, It's been a long road but i'm seeing light at the end of the tunnel. I still have A LOT of work to do but IMO it will never be "done". I see some of the awesome interiors on here and i drool over them. I need to find somebody who can help me with mine and not charge me a crapload of money for it. I would do the 99% of the work if someone showed me.
    Anyway I did almost all the wiring .....my buddy who does LS swaps in Rx7's did the main engine harness and all the tuning, relay's, and other odds and ends. All the truck wiring is all me. Just took my time and did it right. Thanks for the compliments
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: daytonagp4 on June 19, 2012, 07:48:15 am
Here she is pretty much done.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/IMG_9907.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/IMG_9900.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/daytonagp4/IMG_9845.jpg)
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: thirsty on June 19, 2012, 04:48:24 pm
Truck looks great! Wife looks good too. Congratulations on both... ;D
Title: Re: My 83' frame off resto with 5.3
Post by: bake74 on June 20, 2012, 08:06:38 pm
     Nice job on the truck.  It really turned out good.