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Old 12-21-2016, 06:46 AM   #26
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Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul

Im working on suspension parts now trying to find the best springs to install on the truck. I contacted Deavers yesterday and figure out a 10 leaf pack for a 4" lift. Id like to stay with 35" tires on the truck.
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Old 12-21-2016, 02:17 PM   #27
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Good progress. What's deaver want for a set of their springs? I liked those bilstein shocks on my old K10 with the extended hoop up front from an F250.
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Old 12-22-2016, 08:20 AM   #28
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$700 an axle, seems high. Ive got a couple of buddies sponsored by them that i was gonna talk to today and see.
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Old 12-22-2016, 08:21 AM   #29
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I spent some time yesterday ordering the correct fuel system and trying to figure out the correct way to get fittings on the fuel sending unit. I want a nice flaring tool for 37* flares. Guess I'll try the rigid brand one.
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:12 AM   #30
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Called Energy suspension and got the right cab bushing kit. I went ahead and got new bolts and washers since they don't come in kit.
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:14 AM   #31
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I got the bed and doors back from sand blasting. I'm gonna start rebuilding the doors today. The short bed I found turned out to be a nice find.
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:42 AM   #32
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bed looks like a great score
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Old 12-23-2016, 01:16 PM   #33
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Looks like a solid bed! I'm jealous.
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Old 12-23-2016, 09:31 PM   #34
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Thanks guys, it is very solid. Here's underneath. I'm putting epoxy primer and undercoating it.
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Old 12-23-2016, 09:47 PM   #35
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I have become an expert on the glass and seals around these doors LOL, they are turning out nice
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Old 12-23-2016, 09:48 PM   #36
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Started welding up frame also. I'll clean it up after Christmas
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Old 12-23-2016, 10:35 PM   #37
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Good progress!
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Old 12-26-2016, 10:36 AM   #38
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what you using for undercoat?
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Old 12-26-2016, 11:13 PM   #39
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I think I'll just use the 3m pro paintable undercoating. I cleaned it with PPG metal cleaner today. Im not very good on chemicals and metal coatings so Im learning daily.
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Old 12-26-2016, 11:19 PM   #40
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I got passenger rocker cut out and prepped today. I also fitted cab corner and put in new inner rocker.
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Old 12-26-2016, 11:21 PM   #41
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Cleaned up inner rocker.
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Old 12-26-2016, 11:22 PM   #42
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New rocker fitted
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Old 12-30-2016, 07:59 AM   #43
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This bodywork is gonna be the death of me! I hate sheet metal work!
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Old 12-30-2016, 10:48 AM   #44
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great project man. wanna see more
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Old 12-31-2016, 07:01 AM   #45
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Slow going last few days, so I started working on back of frame and trimmed off about 5" inches and redrilled the back bed hole in frame. Someone had welded the rear bumper on, gross!
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Old 01-01-2017, 08:04 AM   #46
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Got the bed coated and ready for epoxy primer.
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Old 01-02-2017, 11:05 PM   #47
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Got the bed covered in epoxy and undercoated bottom
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Old 01-06-2017, 12:26 AM   #48
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Frame is off to sandblasting !
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Old 01-06-2017, 05:22 AM   #49
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Undercoating turned out great! How long will the sand blaster have your truck?
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Old 01-06-2017, 09:44 PM   #50
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Undercoating turned out great! How long will the sand blaster have your truck?
He is doing it tomorrow and should have it painted by Sunday night along with both axle housings.
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