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Offline Dragon

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #60 on: July 01, 2008, 10:57:12 pm »
Great Looking Truck CD 8) Glad to see you got a Rear Pan, and are going to bag it!  To me Dually's look so much better Draggin', then they do stock or raised.... 8) 8) 8)
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Offline cubicdollars

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #61 on: July 02, 2008, 10:54:08 am »
Thanks Guy's  ;D I appreaciate all the kind words from everyone.

I built this truck for my tow rig to take my stepside to the track I am putting airbags in the back only to lift it back up after I remove some springs to get a better ride when there is no load on it.

I really do not have alt of money into it as a matter of fact I did not put one thing on my credit card. I sold some parts and I was able to get some paint from work. The main expense was the engine and that was bought and paid for about 4 years ago. after the dust settles this build cost me less than $3000 with out the engine and with the engine it was around $6000. Ad the price of the truck when I got it $2100 and I have one bad ass tow rig that I have touched almost every bolt and nut on and I know exactly what I got.

Even though it will run me at least $100-150 in gas to go to the drag strip I am not paying $600 per month on a payment on a truck that will sit more than it's driven  ;D


I would eventually like to put a Cummins with a 5 speed in it but when I do that the only way it would pay for it's self would be to make my own diesel  ;D

My stepside will be getting the attention now and I'll start a new post with the progress as well.


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Offline SUX2BU99

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #62 on: July 03, 2008, 11:21:56 am »
Wow, awesome setup for sure. Dig the step too. That roll bar setup reminds me of a guy in my hometown who also had a 80's stepside that had roll bars extended thru the window down to the bed. Had a nasty 355 in it and tubs as I recall. Is that a 1 piece Lexan rear window?
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #63 on: July 03, 2008, 03:35:39 pm »
Yes it is a 1 piece of Lexan that has been notched for the cage, I am pulling the parts together now for the engine and truck. It will have a long rod 505 with a ATI F2 procharger, (4.250 crank X 4.350 Pistons with a 6.800 Rod in a Tall Deck (10.200) BBC

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Offline cubicdollars

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #64 on: August 31, 2008, 11:55:01 pm »
Just got back from my Dually's first roadtrip. Went to the dragstrip about an hour and a half away. The truck ran great  ;D, it does have a slight drinking problem though  :( . Got alot of thumbs up on the way too..here are some photo's

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #65 on: September 02, 2008, 12:11:12 pm »
Sweet!
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #66 on: September 02, 2008, 05:53:49 pm »
Thanks for sharing everything Dan. All 403 pics! Really classy work! I love the fact you didn't have to go into debt for your project!
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #67 on: September 05, 2008, 12:57:10 pm »
That is an awesome build!  I looked every picture.  Makes me want to find a 1 ton when I get done with my 87 1/2 ton build.
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #68 on: September 05, 2008, 09:24:18 pm »
Thanks Guy's I appreaciate the feedback.

I got a tonnue cover the other day and I am in the process of prepping the tailgate for paint  ;D

I will document my stepside build the same.
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Offline loudnlow87

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #69 on: September 06, 2008, 05:38:56 pm »
just curious, why did you leave the handles and locks in, and sand instead of just scuff the interior?
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #70 on: September 09, 2008, 08:41:08 pm »
I am an over achiever  ;D, Actually I replaced the doors with a set from a suburban that I had picked up for the front end, and the burb had full power locks and windows, since I am not a big fan of power windows in these trucks I swapped everything out then installed all of the manual parts that were in the origanal doors.

Hope this answers your question.


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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #71 on: September 21, 2008, 12:01:58 am »
I just picked up an NV4500 5 speed today for the dually  ;D I'll be installing it sometime this winter. I am in the process of body working the tailgate this weekend.

Also working on an aluminum home made tonnue cover for my stepside I think it will turn out pretty nice.
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #72 on: October 04, 2008, 09:23:06 am »
I need some advise ??? ??? ??? I Just found a set of Alcoa aluminum rims for $500.00 should I get them for the dually or should I leave the steel's with chrome covers and spend that money on my 505 rotating assembly for my stepside.

Please help  :-\
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Offline CruzinHigh

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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #73 on: October 04, 2008, 09:46:31 am »
Pics of the rims?

Guess this one's sorta a matter of preference anyway.  But I'd spend the money on the motor if you've already got rims on the dually!
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Re: Progress Report, 85 1 ton Dually
« Reply #74 on: October 04, 2008, 09:55:20 am »
Unfortunatly no pics yet I am headed down to Springfield MO dragstrip for a doorslammer shoot out and I was going to stop and look at them , the chrome simulators fit pretty good on the steel rims and I think I am leaning towards keeping them and buying the Engine parts this week and maybe down the road I'll find another set. I am sure I'll be pretty pumped to get the stepside back on the road after seeing all the Horsepower they are suppose to have out today ;D ;D
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