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Offline Stroker 79

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~My 1979~
« on: February 17, 2009, 11:12:11 pm »
I picked this truck up on “craigslist” for $1200.00 as a roller. I got it back in Oct. of 08’, I believe. Here are a few pics when I pulled it off the trailer. I had to go to the junk yard to get some rims and tires on it to move it around….so that’s why it’s got random rims on it..LOL!
~1979 Chevy Short Bed~

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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 11:13:10 pm »
Here's what the inside looked like as well.......
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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 11:18:29 pm »
So, later that day..........I had to start ripping on her!

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~1979 Chevy Short Bed~

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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 11:23:58 pm »
Removing more stuff......
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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 11:29:14 pm »
Test fitting 15x14 rims for the rear. Getting ready to tub and ladder bar!
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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 11:37:42 pm »
Started working on the ladder bars and removed 11.5" from the rear end for the back tires to fit correct.
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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 11:48:25 pm »
More.....
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Offline Stroker 79

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2009, 12:00:07 am »
Not in the pic but the frame over the rear end has been "step notched" for travel and some supports have been tied in for the shock mount. Ordered a 10 point roll cage and will be boxing in the frame as well.

I guess I'll gets some more updated pics and post them up later.

~1979 Chevy Short Bed~

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Offline Flamingbig10

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2009, 12:06:17 am »
nice

Offline campcrf

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2009, 12:29:19 am »
what a great deal..... and you dont waist anytime with your work.... looking good....
   cant wait to see more pics
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Offline BlueCollarRon

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2009, 01:31:38 am »
I like it, what a deal for 1200. 8)

Offline oldwhity

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2009, 01:04:04 pm »
That's going to be nice!
Rob G.
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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2009, 09:04:23 pm »
Thanks guys!  ;)
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Offline cubicdollars

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2009, 12:20:38 am »
Great looking truck ;) cant wait to see it with a BBC in it.
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Offline Maintenanceman

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Re: ~My 1979~
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2009, 12:26:02 pm »
Yea that was a pretty good deal for 1200 bucks. Im really impressed with how straight the body seems to be..
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