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Old 08-03-2008, 06:07 AM   #1
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My 77 shortbox

There I was, sitting in my shop, sipping on my 5th highball, i figured i'd snap a shot of the scenery with my phone. Took the pic just before i pulled in my '68 nova for an oil change. Yet, seeing i've been following this forum for a few months now, i figured i'd share the picture of my '77. Let me know what you think, or feel free to tell me to get off my duff and get more pictures!
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Old 08-03-2008, 09:48 AM   #2
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lets see them i d like to see some better pics of the truck and the car. i used to have a 78 nova 2door with a big block, skinnys up front 12 inch wides on the back and sraight headers and a 6" cowl hood and everytime i took it out the kids in the ricers would joke about does that thing got a hemi in it?
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:37 AM   #3
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It's about time you posted a pic.

Looks like a nice pair of vehicles. Definately get yourself a better camera than that cell phone, and post up some more pics along with descriptions.
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Old 08-03-2008, 05:11 PM   #4
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...or feel free to tell me to get off my duff and get more pictures!
Get off your duff and get more pics. Definitely a nice pair of rides! My Mom had a 69 Nova when I was growing up. Black on black with a factory 396. Of course it was immaculate, since it was in the early to mid 70's. It's one of the cars my Dad says he should have kept.
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Old 08-03-2008, 06:06 PM   #5
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Re: My 77 shortbox

Well, I went out and took a few pics. When i bought the truck it had a 3 speed manual transmission with manual steering and a pretty sad 350. The guy i bought it off of said he drove it daily, which i found a little hard to believe, but i guess it would explain why he was selling. Anyways, I ended up building up an old 350 i had lying around and pieced together an automatic for it. Needless to say i opted for power steering as well. It's lowered in the front 5" with springs and spindles, and i flipped the axle in the rear.
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Old 08-03-2008, 06:12 PM   #6
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One of the main reasons i bought this truck is that it's practically rust free
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Old 08-03-2008, 08:46 PM   #7
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Sweet looking rides. I like both of them!!
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:51 PM   #8
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Re: My 77 shortbox

Nice! That is indeed rust free. Mechanical issues are a lot easier to fix than body issues are.

Man, I love those slot wheels on our trucks. I think it started with seeing the following magazine articles on Jeff's 73-87.com site:

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Old 08-04-2008, 12:00 AM   #9
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Awesome rides congrats
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Old 08-04-2008, 02:48 AM   #10
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nice, good look...
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Old 08-04-2008, 02:20 PM   #11
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One of the main reasons i bought this truck is that it's practically rust free
what size tires are you running
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Old 08-04-2008, 03:40 PM   #12
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Nice! That is indeed rust free. Mechanical issues are a lot easier to fix than body issues are.
Thanks for all the nice comments. I'd rather deal with my "unique" orange, black, and primer paintjob than be fixing rust issues. Tires are 235/70/15 and i think the rims are 8.5 inches wide
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Old 08-06-2008, 01:32 AM   #13
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Looks like it's gonna be a fun build. Keep us posted.
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Old 08-06-2008, 09:44 AM   #14
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Love those slot mags. What size tires are you running? Are they 8's in the front and 10's out back? I have a '75 shorty with the same wheels,but have BFG AT's an it looks like a pre-runner wannbe. Love your truck. AND that NOVA kicks ass too.
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Old 08-06-2008, 10:27 AM   #15
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Re: My 77 shortbox

Nice rides! Both of them... Very clean truck. I love how the mags looks on it.... Perfect stance..
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