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Old 04-30-2007, 09:55 PM   #1
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Old 04-30-2007, 10:11 PM   #2
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Re: Pics of the 78 before body work begins

Looks like a great start to a fun project!
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Old 05-01-2007, 03:59 AM   #3
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Re: Pics of the 78 before body work begins

Whatcha gonna do with it? Lower, lift, keep stock height? Seems like a nice truck to start with, good luck!
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Old 05-01-2007, 07:18 AM   #4
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Re: Pics of the 78 before body work begins

I am dropping it with a 5-5" spindle and flip kit. It will be wearing 20" coys. I am not putting any of the moulding back on the body. probably going with a little brighter red too.
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Old 05-01-2007, 08:14 AM   #5
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Re: Pics of the 78 before body work begins

looks like a good start will be putting all the chrome back on the truck.
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Old 05-01-2007, 03:51 PM   #6
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Re: Pics of the 78 before body work begins

Looks good... sounds good... Let the work begin!!
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Old 05-01-2007, 07:14 PM   #7
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only chrome will be the bumpers and all new grill(Billet)
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