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jdurant · 08-10-2009, 05:25 PM

So, I went to the track Friday. I got there kinda late, so I didn't get to see it run. Although I am not sure if it did run. There were no numbers on it or anything. It looked like it was trailered and then unloaded just for people to look at. I couldn't find the owner. And the picture is horrible (iphone at night). But I still think you guys will appreciate this.
It was super clean. And super custom. The rear wheels were about 13" wide. I took a couple of other pics, but don't know where they disappeared to.
Anyway enjoy.

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2009, 06:35 PM

It just ran in Truckin mag I think. It's a really nice truck with a serious motor.

baggedcten · 08-10-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It just ran in Truckin mag I think. It's a really nice truck with a serious motor.

Yea very nice truck has like 700+ hp!!!

Igotachevyor2 · 08-10-2009, 09:41 PM

.wow

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2009, 09:57 PM

Article -LINK

6-71 blower was bolted on and capped with two Holley 1020cfm carbs. Custom headers were fabricated to flow the exhaust into Magnaflow race mufflers. Sending the 796 hp

Driveway Dreams · 08-10-2009, 10:02 PM

Saw that article when I got the issue in my mailbox. Really sweet truck! Clean & simple yet WAY over the top.

smashingchuck · 08-10-2009, 11:55 PM

Very nice.

AirMale · 08-11-2009, 06:20 AM

those wheels make me want to abuse my credit card

BillyBlaze · 08-11-2009, 06:57 AM

why do people slam thier trucks? I never understodd why someone would do that to a truck, help me understand.

**N2TRUX** · 08-11-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyBlaze

why do people slam thier trucks? I never understodd why someone would do that to a truck, help me understand.

Cause it looks good. Seriously, if you don't see it you probabaly won't ever get it...

tvblazer78 · 08-11-2009, 08:53 AM

Why would you not lower a 2wd truck? Are you taking it off road? Most of the time they do not go that well with out 4wd. I love 4x4 up in the air and 2wd ride on the ground. And if you like cars and trucks just a little you know that this truck looks killer..

crawdadfox · 08-11-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Very nice.

That view makes me want to do a pro- streeter

aggie91 · 08-11-2009, 09:10 AM

I saw this same truck in at the Texas Heatwave show in 2008 in Austin. It was before these wheels and stance. it was nice then. Here is a picture of it from Tx Heatwave 2008.

The new wheels/tires and stance put this truck over the top.

*JCampbell* · 08-11-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyBlaze

why do people slam thier trucks? I never understodd why someone would do that to a truck, help me understand.

Why do people never tire of criticizing others for not having the same backwood train of thought?

Gah…I get so friggin’ tired of those types of comments.

jdurant · 08-11-2009, 10:11 AM

Yeah, it was a really nice truck. I would have truely loved to see it go down the track. I figured it had been in some mags. And that some of you guys would know more about it.
Totally a different topic. But look at this monstrousity. It was a little further down the line. Again you'll have to use your imagination due to the poor pic.

Now you know I like foxbodies, but this thing looked like one of the Jada Toys cars. It had the thinnest tires I have ever seen. 18"s look too big on foxbodies.

BillyBlaze · 08-11-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JCampbell

Why do people never tire of criticizing others for not having the same backwood train of thought?

Gah…I get so friggin’ tired of those types of comments.

I wasn't being negative, i believe if you like it great! it's your truck do what you want with it.
I just dont understand a truck slammed.
I have a autocross car that is slammed, but I race it, and being low makes sense.
My truck however is not slammed because I use it for hauling things and going off road for work and being higher makes sense.....thats all.

**N2TRUX** · 08-11-2009, 10:36 AM

Those look bigger than 18's to me.

AceX · 08-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Those are 20" for sure.

smashingchuck · 08-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Here's the view that's not so sweet... to each his own, but too many square headlights for me.

menace121978 · 08-11-2009, 11:48 AM

that is a sweet truck. i seen it in the mag a few days ago but couldnt find where the say the paint color. any ideas?

jdurant · 08-11-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Those look bigger than 18's to me.

Oh yeah, for sure. I meant that 18"s look too big on foxs. So these 20s (I'm not sure they weren't 22s) look rediculous. They were super wide in the back too. It must've been seriously tubbed. Somebody went through alot of trouble...

menace121978 · 08-11-2009, 12:28 PM

@ fox bodies... used to think they were the fastest car ever!! had 6 back in the 90's and totalled 2! ahhhh, to be young again!

still concider the '91 to be one of the best cars ive owned.

bigblock73 · 08-11-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyBlaze

I wasn't being negative, i believe if you like it great! it's your truck do what you want with it.
I just dont understand a truck slammed.
I have a autocross car that is slammed, but I race it, and being low makes sense.
My truck however is not slammed because I use it for hauling things and going off road for work and being higher makes sense.....thats all.

Not everyone uses their truck as a truck, or as GM intended it to be used 20-30 years ago.

Those of us who lower our trucks do it for various reasons, I will explain mine, others can add theirs...but I bet they are all pretty close to the same.

1. Improved looks
2. Improved handling
3. Personalization
4. Cheap V8 RWD musclecars don't exist any more (without breaking the bank), trucks are plentiful and cheap
5. Not really a "car" guy, I like trucks better...but I don't want to be stuck with a stock nose-bleed truck because of it.

Just a few reasons, there are more, but like Ken said..if we have to explain, you won't get it.

menace121978 · 08-11-2009, 12:36 PM

mine will NEVER haul or pull anything again! after 30+ years of work she deserves a nice easy retirement!

SBTork · 08-11-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Here's the view that's not so sweet... to each his own, but too many square headlights for me.

I like the stock quad headlights, but the bumper lights are too much for me.

08-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Look what I saw at the track So, I went to the track Friday. I got there kinda late, so I didn't get to see it run. Although I am not sure if it did run. There were no numbers on it or anything. It looked like it was trailered and then unloaded just for people to look at. I couldn't find the owner. And the picture is horrible (iphone at night). But I still think you guys will appreciate this. It was super clean. And super custom. The rear wheels were about 13" wide. I took a couple of other pics, but don't know where they disappeared to. Anyway enjoy. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 08-10-2009 at 05:25 PM.

08-10-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Look what I saw at the track It just ran in Truckin mag I think. It's a really nice truck with a serious motor. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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08-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Look what I saw at the track Article -LINK 6-71 blower was bolted on and capped with two Holley 1020cfm carbs. Custom headers were fabricated to flow the exhaust into Magnaflow race mufflers. Sending the 796 hp __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Look what I saw at the track Saw that article when I got the issue in my mailbox. Really sweet truck! Clean & simple yet WAY over the top. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-10-2009, 11:55 PM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Look what I saw at the track Very nice. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 08-10-2009 at 11:58 PM.

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08-11-2009, 06:57 AM	#9
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Re: Look what I saw at the track why do people slam thier trucks? I never understodd why someone would do that to a truck, help me understand.

08-11-2009, 08:53 AM	#11
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Look what I saw at the track Why would you not lower a 2wd truck? Are you taking it off road? Most of the time they do not go that well with out 4wd. I love 4x4 up in the air and 2wd ride on the ground. And if you like cars and trucks just a little you know that this truck looks killer.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-11-2009, 09:10 AM	#13
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Look what I saw at the track I saw this same truck in at the Texas Heatwave show in 2008 in Austin. It was before these wheels and stance. it was nice then. Here is a picture of it from Tx Heatwave 2008. The new wheels/tires and stance put this truck over the top. __________________ 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 Last edited by aggie91; 08-11-2009 at 09:11 AM.

08-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#15
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Look what I saw at the track Yeah, it was a really nice truck. I would have truely loved to see it go down the track. I figured it had been in some mags. And that some of you guys would know more about it. Totally a different topic. But look at this monstrousity. It was a little further down the line. Again you'll have to use your imagination due to the poor pic. Now you know I like foxbodies, but this thing looked like one of the Jada Toys cars. It had the thinnest tires I have ever seen. 18"s look too big on foxbodies. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

08-11-2009, 10:36 AM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Look what I saw at the track Those look bigger than 18's to me. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#18
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08-11-2009, 11:28 AM	#19
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Look what I saw at the track Here's the view that's not so sweet... to each his own, but too many square headlights for me. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-11-2009, 11:48 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Look what I saw at the track that is a sweet truck. i seen it in the mag a few days ago but couldnt find where the say the paint color. any ideas? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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08-11-2009, 12:28 PM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Look what I saw at the track @ fox bodies... used to think they were the fastest car ever!! had 6 back in the 90's and totalled 2! ahhhh, to be young again! still concider the '91 to be one of the best cars ive owned. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-11-2009, 12:36 PM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Look what I saw at the track mine will NEVER haul or pull anything again! after 30+ years of work she deserves a nice easy retirement! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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