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Yeah man, doin' work! I am really wanting to see how this progresses. I have yet to see anyone follow through and finish using the late model frame.

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Oooh, ouch!! That stings!! :waah:

OK, enough of the pity party,, check out DREWSKIREN's build YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN,,, yep it's finished. :chevy::gmc2:

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This is a pretty awsome build keep it up.

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Definitely not a hit towards you! lol, I actually thought about that after I posted it. And I meant with a 4wd. I should have stated that. I've read all of Drew's build thread.

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No offense taken!:lol: I think this diesel build should be one to watch. He can get some good ideas from both Drew's and my build. Can't wait to see how it turns out.:chevy:

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Okay, I'm in for the ride. Looking great so far!

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Today I started measuring the 2003 radiator and inter-cooler. It's huge.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...k/8f4d4c8a.jpg
The core support is going to get a makeover. It will be a while before I get pics up of the modification. I have to go buy some metal.

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Cool build so far Fakerwade. Wish I found it sooner.
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For anyone messing with a newer frame. I found out by accident that WD-40 removes that wax / tar coating on the frame. Scrape off as much as you can with a putty knife, then spray it with WD-40 and wipe it clean.
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I've been watching Drew's build. I would love to do a crewcab build. One thing at a time though.
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Thanks for the compliment!! I was mentioning Drew's build because I thought he had used a newer frame. Maybe I was mistaken,,, I'll have to go back and take a look. Thanks again for checking out my build.:chevy::gmc2:

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He used a 2002 ex-cab i believe

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I'm about half way done with the core support. I'll post some pics later.
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wow, nice build!

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Do any of you guys know of a good quality paint and body shop in or near Ohio. I' m trying to get this ready for paint and body by this winter.
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If you would like to get an idea on a modded core support, check out Ryanroo's build thread. He just modified his chevy support for a dodge rad and intercooler. Maybe it'll help you out on where to start.

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Here's what I have so far. I'm picking up more sheet metal tommorrow. I used 1"x3" 1/8" thick steel tubing to frame out the cooler and radiator. I still have to cut out the front part of the core support so the opening matches the radiator.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0ce2262e.jpg

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It uses the same mounts as the 2003.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...psff2ea9d2.jpg

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Christmas came early. My truck came with a Toolbox on the passenger side of the bed. My door was rusted out, but everything else was good. The doors are very expensive, if you can find a good one. I was going to fill in the bedside and not have the toolbox anymore but I couldn't do it. It's too cool to cover up. So I bit the bullet and bought one. Luckily I sold one of my frames to cover the cost.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f580f5b.jpg

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Here's a pic of my first build. A 1969 Chevelle from California (no rust). I got it when I was in the Army, stationed in Ft. Irwin. I built it When I had nothing better to do with my money. It's got a 435 HP 350 sb. Eventually I'll put an LS motor in it. All hotchkis suspension, and it's blacked out.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7cd317e.jpg

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Gonna be a cool truck! I'm watching this for sure

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Rite on with the build

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SCRIBED! Schweet build so far man!

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Okay I have finished the core support. All I have to do is mount it to the frame. I already know how I am going to do it. I still need to put the Headlight buckets on the core support. Here are the pics.
The first one is the top mount for the radiator. It uses the factory bushing from the 2003 truck.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...psba80a5e9.jpg

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps968b86b2.jpg

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Sorry for the blurry pics.
Next is the core support in the truck.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1a3aa7c0.jpg
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4ef1b3c1.jpg