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Tx Firefighter · 11-08-2005, 07:38 AM

He combined a 3/4 ton crew cab with a 1/2 ton shortbed.

Initially, he built it as a 4x4, but he got tired of that, so he re-cut the truck and built it as a 2wd.

I think it's about the baddest truck ever built.

**N2TRUX** · 11-08-2005, 09:37 AM

That turned out really nice TX. I was thinking when I saw the pics that you had a buddy with a 4wd short crew too. After reading the post I realize it's the same truck. I liked it before, but I "really" like it now....

Joe67 · 11-08-2005, 09:43 AM

I haven't seen one like that yet, nice rig

SSC's76 · 11-08-2005, 10:00 AM

Wow, Ive always wondered what someone could do to a crew cab to make it look good. got my answer!

LOHRTBT · 11-08-2005, 10:08 AM

Very slick!! Looks like its VERY long though hehe

Tx Firefighter · 11-08-2005, 10:48 AM

Here is was before....

And, FYI, there has been a 4 door cab and doors spotted at the Texas Firefighter secret car building compound. I'll be doing this myself soon. I just need to collect a few more things before I start on mine.

hobbz · 11-08-2005, 01:44 PM

wow, thats beautiful

Izzy · 11-08-2005, 02:09 PM

Badass.

bigblock73 · 11-08-2005, 02:11 PM

That is incredible...almost as cool as the truck you just completed TX!!!

corn · 11-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Cool! It looked pretty nice as a 4wd, but I like it a lot better this way...corn

97silv5.7 · 11-08-2005, 08:28 PM

I like it very unique

Jebb1978 · 11-08-2005, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornfed63

Cool! It looked pretty nice as a 4wd, but I like it a lot better this way...corn

I was going to say the same thing... Sweet truck.

Ironclad454 · 11-08-2005, 10:30 PM

Cool truck before, and very cool now.

1974gmc · 11-09-2005, 01:12 AM

nice truck, i really like the look of the crew cab short boxes

DirtyLarry · 11-09-2005, 03:38 AM

That truck is sweet. Your buddy must have thousands of wrenching hours into it. I agree, 2wd look better for some odd reason, and probably makes more sense for living in the far outskirts of the DFW area.

86swb · 11-09-2005, 09:52 AM

Very nice. Your friend did a great job. I like it better as a 2 wheel.

my85dually · 11-10-2005, 02:58 AM

I WANT IT, WOW that is really C

L!!!!!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-10-2005, 03:51 AM

Damn, that is 1 Bad Azz truck. I have too agree, I liked it as the 4x4 but I think it looks alot better dropped down for some reason.
-Late

hotrodhomi · 11-10-2005, 06:44 PM

I like it better as a 2wd

SanitysBane · 11-10-2005, 08:24 PM

Looks awesome.

79BIG10 · 11-11-2005, 01:17 AM

Very nice

battles72ls-1 · 11-11-2005, 01:33 AM

thats what we all need a little something different. cool

boxrodz · 11-12-2005, 02:26 AM

That is a bad truck.

He did a good job on the truck.
The color looks cool in the shade.
Got any info on the stance, wheels, driveline, ... ?

Tx Firefighter · 11-12-2005, 07:41 AM

Sure...

Wheels are 17x8 all around. Front tires are 255/50/17. Rear tires are 275/60/17

Suspension is BellTech 3 inch dropped spindle and 2 inch drop coil in the front.
In the rear, he runs a BellTech 6 inch flip kit with an extra 1 inch drop shackle. This still only effects a 6 inch drop though. He has 4x4 rear spring hangars, which are longer than normal 2wd ones. That required the dropped shackle to get the full 6 inch rear drop.

Engine wise, it's got a medium hot 350. Cam, intake, etc. Trans is a 700R4. Rearend is 3.73.

The beauty of this truck is that it's technically a 3/4 ton according to the VIN and title. It passes inspection without worrying about catylitic converters or anything like that. Here in Texas, heavy GVW trucks didn't get the full load of smog equipment that 1/2 tonners did. So, he gets a free rein on engine mods.

3qtrtontarrer · 11-12-2005, 09:04 AM

very cool 2wd but they did come from the factory with a short box in 4x4, we have 2 here in town that the DPW and the fire warden use.i beleve they came from the army surpluse auctions.

11-08-2005, 07:38 AM	#1
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11-08-2005, 09:37 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Check out my buddy's truck. That turned out really nice TX. I was thinking when I saw the pics that you had a buddy with a 4wd short crew too. After reading the post I realize it's the same truck. I liked it before, but I "really" like it now.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 11-25-2005 at 11:31 AM.

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11-08-2005, 10:48 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Check out my buddy's truck. Here is was before.... And, FYI, there has been a 4 door cab and doors spotted at the Texas Firefighter secret car building compound. I'll be doing this myself soon. I just need to collect a few more things before I start on mine. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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11-09-2005, 03:38 AM	#15
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11-12-2005, 07:41 AM	#24
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Check out my buddy's truck. Sure... Wheels are 17x8 all around. Front tires are 255/50/17. Rear tires are 275/60/17 Suspension is BellTech 3 inch dropped spindle and 2 inch drop coil in the front. In the rear, he runs a BellTech 6 inch flip kit with an extra 1 inch drop shackle. This still only effects a 6 inch drop though. He has 4x4 rear spring hangars, which are longer than normal 2wd ones. That required the dropped shackle to get the full 6 inch rear drop. Engine wise, it's got a medium hot 350. Cam, intake, etc. Trans is a 700R4. Rearend is 3.73. The beauty of this truck is that it's technically a 3/4 ton according to the VIN and title. It passes inspection without worrying about catylitic converters or anything like that. Here in Texas, heavy GVW trucks didn't get the full load of smog equipment that 1/2 tonners did. So, he gets a free rein on engine mods. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-12-2005 at 07:42 AM.

11-12-2005, 09:04 AM	#25
3qtrtontarrer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 93	Re: Check out my buddy's truck. very cool 2wd but they did come from the factory with a short box in 4x4, we have 2 here in town that the DPW and the fire warden use.i beleve they came from the army surpluse auctions.

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