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Old 08-27-2009, 04:09 PM   #201
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oh wow. now I see. thats with it dropped down?
Yep, that is with the body on the ground.



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does the narrowing of the front track have it in line with the rear now? I know the rear is a bit narrower than the front from the factory
I have no idea
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Old 08-27-2009, 04:13 PM   #202
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geeze. that thing is so awesome.. I cant wait to get back on my 71. I am gonna use some of the frame techniques you did. I already have a 80's model front crossmember and all bolted on and another that I am gonna "modify" hehe cant wait to see yours with the bed on and laaaaaaid out
ps, how do you get the cab on and off so quick out in the open? are you using some sort of engine hoist of something? I gotta get that part down a little better. I damaged my last cab a little by using a tractor with a front end loader and straps.. sighs

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Old 08-27-2009, 04:37 PM   #203
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Me and two buddies have been moving the cab. One on each front corner and one in the center back.
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Old 08-27-2009, 04:47 PM   #204
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oh damn, well that works.. I don't have a lot of buddies around to come help. unless I throw in a case of beer. lmao
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:58 AM   #205
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... I am trying to find a set of stock spindles as I think they will work better. ...

I live in Longview, I might have what you need. I will PM you my cell phone #.
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:45 PM   #206
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Tacked in the new inner fenders today. Going to be cutting it real close with the hood





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Old 08-31-2009, 09:04 PM   #207
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Double axle trailer fender cut down?????

Look great.

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Old 08-31-2009, 09:06 PM   #208
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Double axle trailer fender cut down?????
You got it
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:07 PM   #209
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is there any adjustment in the front suspension?
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:14 PM   #210
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is there any adjustment in the front suspension?
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:16 PM   #211
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you know ,caster ,camber
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:27 PM   #212
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Oh...yes
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:30 PM   #213
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How's the fender lip work with the double dueces? Are the tyres inset enough not to get rubbed on the lip of the inner fender while turning?

Looks great.

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Old 08-31-2009, 09:35 PM   #214
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the truck is looking sick man cant wait to see it done.
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:15 AM   #215
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How's the fender lip work with the double dueces? Are the tyres inset enough not to get rubbed on the lip of the inner fender while turning?

Looks great.

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The tires clear the inner fenders, no rubbing.
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Old 09-01-2009, 09:48 AM   #216
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I like that, looks sweet..
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:22 AM   #217
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Dropped the hood on yesterday and it does clear the fenders so that is one less thing to worry about!
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:41 AM   #218
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right on!
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Old 09-03-2009, 12:56 AM   #219
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Dropped the hood on yesterday and it does clear the fenders so that is one less thing to worry about!
I was wondering if the hood had clearance. Did the hinges clear too? Are you just planning to prop the hood open and not use springs or struts? I'm interested in this step your at because I will be doing it soon too.
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Old 09-03-2009, 10:02 AM   #220
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The hinge has one part that dips down that I am going to cut off. I plan to use gas struts to hold the hood open.
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:43 PM   #221
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The hinge has one part that dips down that I am going to cut off. I plan to use gas struts to hold the hood open.
I used gas struts on my hood.
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:27 PM   #222
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Any of you guys seen my pinch weld? I could have sworn it was here yesterday



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Old 09-09-2009, 08:41 PM   #223
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now thats laying frame!
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Old 09-09-2009, 09:41 PM   #224
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lookin amazing man!
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Old 09-09-2009, 09:45 PM   #225
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that is SICK!
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