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gchemist · 08-21-2010, 08:00 PM

Nice! I may go up there in Sept or Oct. I think I may take my truck. It needs a good shake down!

West Texas Z · 08-21-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Nice! I may go up there in Sept or Oct. I think I may take my truck. It needs a good shake down!

Sept 11th is the Hill Hod Rod show. You should come then!!

West Texas Z · 08-23-2010, 05:51 PM

I'm looking for an engine locally that I can swap into the truck. I plan to keep my exhaust set up though. I like the deep rumble sound.

tvblazer78 · 08-24-2010, 01:08 PM

You did make it over here.. lol! Good luck with the project, looks good..

West Texas Z · 08-26-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

You did make it over here.. lol! Good luck with the project, looks good..

Thank you.

3r!c84 · 08-26-2010, 11:37 PM

i want that sport bumper!!! where did u get it?

West Texas Z · 08-26-2010, 11:52 PM

It came with the truck when I bought it. This is it though. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=78

3r!c84 · 08-26-2010, 11:57 PM

damnn going to be like 330 with out shipping for bumper and brackets and bolts and plate holder

West Texas Z · 08-27-2010, 12:02 AM

yeah, the brackets are way over priced. I say the bumper is pretty fair.

3r!c84 · 08-27-2010, 12:25 AM

I only need the inner or outer ones for trucks? I forget what ones

West Texas Z · 08-27-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

I only need the inner or outer ones for trucks? I forget what ones

Honestly I'm not sure, I can take pics tommorow?

3r!c84 · 08-27-2010, 10:53 AM

no its fine i know some bracket are the same from burbs and blazers. i think its the outsides

West Texas Z · 08-30-2010, 10:29 PM

Took some pics today. Enjoy.

West Texas Z · 08-31-2010, 09:34 AM

Dhpenner just photo-shopped my truck for me. Slammed it to the floor. I cant wait to lay my truck.

Side Shot:

3r!c84 · 08-31-2010, 11:57 AM

hahaha cool. i want one of mine

aggie91 · 08-31-2010, 05:32 PM

Your truck looks good. It is amazing what some simple detailing can do for the look of a truck like that one. Your old Eagle alloy wheels looked amazing after the cleaning and polishing.

Keep it up!

West Texas Z · 08-31-2010, 11:01 PM

Another angle.

The Eagles looked real good polished/cleaned up. Thomas has them now on his truck and to me they look 100+ times better on his. I'm going to rock the rallys untill I bag it. I'm not a fan of big wheels at stock height.

ekjunky80 · 09-01-2010, 03:52 AM

good lookin truck man! im still debating on going with ralleys or 20s. I think you may have sold me on the ralleys. Im down in abilene BTW. just not at the moment..

Gordonr1973 · 09-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Subscribing. Truck is turning out really good --- started off pretty cool too.

West Texas Z · 09-01-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ekjunky80

good lookin truck man! im still debating on going with ralleys or 20s. I think you may have sold me on the ralleys. Im down in abilene BTW. just not at the moment..

Yeah, the rallys look good. I'm seriously thinking on trying out the 18" rallys.

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Originally Posted by Gordonr1973

Subscribing. Truck is turning out really good --- started off pretty cool too.

Thank you, I was blessed with a good start.

mcbassin · 09-10-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Next was dealing with the monster gap between the bumper!!! thats my dad helping while I snapped pics.

Very nice looking truck you have! Just curious how you moved the bumper forward? Did you just drill new holes or cut and weld the brackets? thanks

3r!c84 · 09-10-2010, 11:44 PM

heyy!!! im back i got a sport bumper at the junkyard the other day. i want to know what you did to move it in more to the body? re drill the holes back? if so how much!?!

pics of brackets would be great thanks

West Texas Z · 09-15-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice looking truck you have! Just curious how you moved the bumper forward? Did you just drill new holes or cut and weld the brackets? thanks

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Just remove the bumper and have two helpers hold the bumper up and hold it in place while you draw in the holes with a steel marker, crayon or chalk. Its two holes on each side that need to be drilled. Drill the new holes and install the bumper again. You will need the helpers again to hold the bumper while you tighten the bolts again. The bumper will sag if you dont. Hope that helps!

Took about an hour tops.

Tools:

Power Drill
Power cord
1/2 Steel bit
Steel Marker/Crayon/Chalk

No welding was needed!!! Just remove, alignment of the bumper and truck, draw holes, drill, and bolt back on.

Tip: Make sure the tailgate opens fully before you start drilling. Fitment/practice makes perfect.

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

heyy!!! im back i got a sport bumper at the junkyard the other day. i want to know what you did to move it in more to the body? re drill the holes back? if so how much!?!

pics of brackets would be great thanks

I'll try to get some pics for you this weekend.

3r!c84 · 09-15-2010, 04:59 PM

I got it buddy! Thanks for the late reply hahaha jkjk I'll get pics on how it looks for u
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West Texas Z · 09-15-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

I got it buddy! Thanks for the late reply hahaha jkjk I'll get pics on how it looks for u
Posted via Mobile Device

lol! Yeah, I hadnt visted my page in about a week. Sorry.

08-21-2010, 08:00 PM	#26
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: West TX Z build up thread Nice! I may go up there in Sept or Oct. I think I may take my truck. It needs a good shake down! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-23-2010, 05:51 PM	#28
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread I'm looking for an engine locally that I can swap into the truck. I plan to keep my exhaust set up though. I like the deep rumble sound. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

08-24-2010, 01:08 PM	#29
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: West TX Z build up thread You did make it over here.. lol! Good luck with the project, looks good.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-26-2010, 11:37 PM	#31
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread i want that sport bumper!!! where did u get it? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-26-2010, 11:52 PM	#32
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread It came with the truck when I bought it. This is it though. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=78 __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

08-26-2010, 11:57 PM	#33
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread damnn going to be like 330 with out shipping for bumper and brackets and bolts and plate holder __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-27-2010, 12:02 AM	#34
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread yeah, the brackets are way over priced. I say the bumper is pretty fair. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

08-27-2010, 12:25 AM	#35
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread I only need the inner or outer ones for trucks? I forget what ones __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-27-2010, 10:53 AM	#37
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread no its fine i know some bracket are the same from burbs and blazers. i think its the outsides __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-30-2010, 10:29 PM	#38
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread Took some pics today. Enjoy. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page < Last edited by West Texas Z; 08-30-2010 at 10:49 PM.

08-31-2010, 09:34 AM	#39
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread Dhpenner just photo-shopped my truck for me. Slammed it to the floor. I cant wait to lay my truck. Side Shot: __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

08-31-2010, 11:57 AM	#40
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread hahaha cool. i want one of mine __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-31-2010, 05:32 PM	#41
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: West TX Z build up thread Your truck looks good. It is amazing what some simple detailing can do for the look of a truck like that one. Your old Eagle alloy wheels looked amazing after the cleaning and polishing. Keep it up! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-31-2010, 11:01 PM	#42
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: West TX Z build up thread Another angle. The Eagles looked real good polished/cleaned up. Thomas has them now on his truck and to me they look 100+ times better on his. I'm going to rock the rallys untill I bag it. I'm not a fan of big wheels at stock height. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

09-01-2010, 03:52 AM	#43
ekjunky80 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Abilene, TX. Posts: 48	Re: West TX Z build up thread good lookin truck man! im still debating on going with ralleys or 20s. I think you may have sold me on the ralleys. Im down in abilene BTW. just not at the moment.. __________________ Key City Truckers Abilene, Tx. USAF AMMO 87 C10 (Beulla) 87 Buick Regal Turbo T (Tiffany)



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09-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#44
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: West TX Z build up thread Subscribing. Truck is turning out really good --- started off pretty cool too. __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

09-10-2010, 11:44 PM	#47
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread heyy!!! im back i got a sport bumper at the junkyard the other day. i want to know what you did to move it in more to the body? re drill the holes back? if so how much!?! pics of brackets would be great thanks __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-15-2010, 04:59 PM	#49
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: West TX Z build up thread I got it buddy! Thanks for the late reply hahaha jkjk I'll get pics on how it looks for u Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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