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Offline 85ChevyJRF

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #180 on: September 27, 2008, 01:07:43 am »
love the tail lights and that thing sounds so good i got 3in flows but mine aint that loud cause i got small pipes but mines ran the same way but im about to throw in a 350 bored .30 over with a big ole cam and gear drive and i got a set of 3in headers at the collectors and im gonna run 3in to the back axel with the flows and put turn downs

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #181 on: October 20, 2008, 11:09:26 am »
awsome job vile, those caddy lights look sweet

where did you order your bed sides from?
and how well did they fit?
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #182 on: October 20, 2008, 02:12:16 pm »
I got the bed sides from another online source that sells them. They fit good but all of the holes needed to be elongated to install the bolts. If you do replace yours with new ones my suggestion is to elongate all of the holes first. Save you a headache...
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #183 on: December 15, 2008, 01:38:35 am »
hey iam new to the siteand seen this and got to say dang dude thats a nice lookn truck
i gots me an 86 sb chevy

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #184 on: December 15, 2008, 10:51:37 pm »
That is a great job you did converting it to a shortbed and those caddy taillights look awsome.  Cant wait to see it with some paint on it.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #185 on: December 16, 2008, 06:38:24 am »
Thanks! Me too! I want to get some tail lights that actually contour the body in place of the caddy tails since they sit recessed. Maybe Chris knows someone that can help  design them. Back to body work once the engine is back in.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #186 on: December 16, 2008, 10:03:16 am »
I have hit up Dakota on this but they have their own game plan for which lights get done when...

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #187 on: December 16, 2008, 12:27:54 pm »
Maybe these guys can help.

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #188 on: December 16, 2008, 06:33:37 pm »
I wonder? They don't have an email address though
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #189 on: December 16, 2008, 08:24:41 pm »
Just found one of their ads in a Street Rodder.  The email is led.info@lambertenterprises.com

Oh and here is their full website, not sure where I got the first link.  Lambert Enterprises
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #190 on: December 17, 2008, 05:26:46 am »
Cool! I emailed them. Thanks
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #191 on: December 20, 2008, 04:29:17 pm »
I did this twice, once with a 3/4 ton 4WD 71 and later with a 1/2 79 4WD (rotted frame)

I'll have to dig up the pictures....

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #192 on: February 08, 2009, 04:08:29 pm »
Wow.... very nice truck... i love the slot mags on it aswell... I am running 5 star e/a's and i have been trying to find a set of slots for my 81 white swb for awhile, but they are hard to find.
 After seeing your truck I think they look great (now i dont have to wonder)
    Awsome job on your truck and hope to see more pics soon.
 Anyone know where a set of slots are?
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #193 on: February 08, 2009, 04:59:39 pm »
Thanks! Check these guys out but they're pricey!

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/inventory.php?cat=1
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #194 on: February 08, 2009, 11:42:17 pm »
oh cool... thanks man... i will call them... the only ones i found before was american racing ones they just started making.. but only to 8" wide but i need 10" at least....  did you get yours from here?...
  by the way i like your tailights... what gear ratio are you useing?
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