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Offline ndametz32

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #210 on: June 17, 2009, 04:32:54 pm »
Beautiful, beatiful truck! Keep us updated!
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Offline oldredtruck

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #211 on: June 18, 2009, 02:33:05 pm »
 You have my respect... Nice work!!! Love the C H E V R O L E T  on the tailgate...
 Excellent thought went into this!!! Most Tasty!!!
85 shortbed...She digs it...

Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #212 on: June 18, 2009, 03:51:19 pm »
Thanks, I appreciate everyones comments!

Offline cowboy63645

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #213 on: June 18, 2009, 05:05:34 pm »
I just hope my truck come out half as nice as yours, that is unreal!!

Offline bigkountry

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #214 on: June 18, 2009, 06:07:22 pm »
Turned out great, a real head turner for sure!
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Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #215 on: July 02, 2009, 03:42:57 pm »
Since sectioning my fenders somewhat limits my ability to turn, unless at full lift, I decided to narrow my front track width 2.25" total. I got brackets to move my upper arms and I am having my stock cross member modified. I hope to get it back this weekend and if so will post some updates next week.



**EDIT**
Unfortunately my cross member wasn't ready yet but I have decided to go ahead and body drop the truck while I have it apart.
« Last Edit: July 05, 2009, 08:32:02 pm by dv8customs »

Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #216 on: August 05, 2009, 01:02:32 pm »
I am picking up my crossmember today so should have some updates this weekend.

Offline jimbo

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #217 on: August 07, 2009, 12:51:28 pm »
Wow, great work.

Offline truckjunky

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #218 on: August 07, 2009, 02:20:46 pm »
Nice truck. Keep up the awsome work. ;D I think i'm going to quote somebody here but if i had the money and the space i'd do the same thing to my truck.
Life to short to drive anything else!:chevy:

Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #219 on: August 08, 2009, 06:11:18 pm »
Got the cross member temporarily installed today. So far I  haven't come across any major issues. More to come in the next few days.










Offline 69byrd

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #220 on: August 09, 2009, 09:24:30 am »
Looks great!!
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Gotta Love Those Stepsides!
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Offline oldwhity

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #221 on: August 10, 2009, 08:52:45 pm »
Everytime I look at this truck I'm always amazed! :o
Rob G.
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I enjoy long quiet walks..........in a junkyard!

Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #222 on: August 10, 2009, 10:34:29 pm »
Got the bed off today and started unbolting the cab. Got the rear two bolts out but after a couple of turns both front bolts started spinning. From what I can tell my only option is to cut a hole in the floor to get the nut. Hope to get the cab off before the end of the week and start on the frame work this weekend.

Offline the dan

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #223 on: August 12, 2009, 12:25:52 am »
what exactly did you do to your cross member? did you just raise everything up 3 inches? because obviously stock the ball joints run out, but i see you brought the top one in a few inches too, so is your whole front more narrow now?
83 C10 Pro-touring, Forged 408 Stroker LS, Paxton supercharger, T56 magnum, Detroit 9", and horrible paint

Offline dv8customs

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Re: My '86 Project
« Reply #224 on: August 12, 2009, 06:52:53 am »
Everything is up 3" and in 1-1/8" per side