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Old 10-03-2008, 12:25 AM   #1
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Here's the FINISHED thread now it's all done.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2963839

Here's how the truck used to look; all original (even paint) except for wheels, seats and console, and new grille:



Here's a pic of the wreck that started the whole rebuild:


Had to rebuild the front end all the way to the steering box, so everything from there is new, including a lower RH Control arm.



While rebuilding the front end I swapped in a new set of HD Front coils and raised the front at least 2 inches. Then I had to get a set of 1.5 lift blocks for the rear. Here's how the lift looks:



Here's the truck, stripped and ready for the body shop:



New Seam Sealer:

This is the ONLY Rust hole in the whole truck

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