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Offline beastie_3

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2010, 01:33:46 am »
Very nice paint schemes. I like the yellow one the most. Anyone catch the similarities between those trucks besides the 2 tone paint?

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2010, 04:51:09 am »
I agree, the yellow one is sweet and I like the red and black truck also. Similarities? They are all SWB 1/2 ton fleetsides.
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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2010, 10:27:16 am »
the front scoop was in a junk pile at the local dump  :o

Score! Is it a factory 81 Z28 Air Induction Scoop? If so I'd like to see more close-up pics on your hood. Did it cover the entire center ridge on the hood? It was just bolt-on right?
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Offline tilleysdiscochevyz

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2010, 10:14:13 pm »
I got the scoop from jc whitney it was a stick on but I took bolts and welded them to metal strips and used body glue to glue it to the scoop. I had to cut approx 6 inches tords the rear of the scoop the center crease was dimpled in to make a tight fit but I wish I would of molded a nicer end im doing another for my friends rollback im doing it and shipping it to him
lets keep the real trucks going 73 87s ....new trucks are glorified cars

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2010, 10:18:35 pm »
I like those trucks they look good I like the yellow
lets keep the real trucks going 73 87s ....new trucks are glorified cars

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2010, 04:54:34 am »
I can't believe you found that scoop in the dump, what a deal!
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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2010, 11:45:13 am »
The similarities I was gettn at was the 5 spoke wheel club but, yes, they are all SWB too.

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2010, 08:59:57 pm »
they are all nice but the big wheels are overkill to me I like the wide 15'' wheels with that period correct look but that is what makes it fun :)
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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2010, 08:21:42 am »
they are all nice but the big wheels are overkill to me I like the wide 15'' wheels with that period correct look but that is what makes it fun :)

IMO the 73-87 Rally wheels are some of the best looking wheels out there, they rank higher to me than any OEM and most aftermarket wheels.

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Re: my 85 kustom
« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2010, 09:34:39 pm »
i agree the tires last alot longer too the look it timeless
lets keep the real trucks going 73 87s ....new trucks are glorified cars