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well today got the posi and gears in.i think it went pretty good for first time for me.door blended pretty good to the rest of the truck for now.next week will be a couple loose ends and drive it.need to get the tires from hurst and paint the wheels.thanks

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That's such a cool truck chizler. I wouldn't change a thing
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few updates.got the new hurst super cushion front tires on.also did the first shake down run and everything was good except the electric fan.we used a 10" flowing at 750 cfm with shroud.not going to cut it.were going to move the radiator forward and use a 16" fan flowing 2000cfm.we noted a little bit of oil near the back of the block but ran out of time to investigate.also noted a little bit of clicking coming from the rockers.we already changed the valve covers once due to rubbing inside.gonna have to pop them off to see whats up.all in all good first run.cant really get in to it yet with the new cam but it has great response with the three duece.tranny was smooth,steering was great and the scotts front and rear are awesome.more to come.thanks

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Bet the shake down was fun.

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looks great

Justin

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Coming along really nice! Looks like a ton of fun!

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update. took the fan out and replaced it with a bigger one. so the oil on the back of the motor ended up being the head gasket leaking. also the clicking from the rockers was the locks coming loose. we took the head off and checked it cleaned it and put it back. also installed girdles on the rockers. got it all back together but no drive time. next week will be painting the wheels and a little more shakedown time.

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Such an awesome truck!!

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Hey Chizz looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was curious though, what did you do about an E-brake? It doesn't look like you used the Lokar unit.

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I want to marry this truck.

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thanks guys.paintman we cleaned up the original handle.i got a set of cables with the rear disk kit so we just need the middle section.maybe lokar.i also have some left over parts from a 60s chev that might work.

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Well guys finally got the truck home.put about 100 miles on it on saturday and all went well.got on it on the freeway and got tangled up in some deep grooves and just about s*** myself.it threw me into the next lane before i could do anything.that was a little scary.its amazing the questions you get asked.when you gonna paint it?how much do you want for it?i got a lot of thumbs up.rollin down the freeway at 80 mph 3" of the ground is pretty cool.thanks to all that followed this build.chizzler

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I love this truck!
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Came out great!!!

Justin

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Job well done!!

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You killed it... 'nuf said.

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Love the truck...It must be a tough decision on what Bad A#$ truck your going to drive (the Suburban or the truck).

Looks great. What's next???

Marc

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Thanks marc.love driving both of them.i just sold my dd 2006 crewcab d-max 4x4.im wanting to get a newer crewcab d-max 2 wheel drive and lower it but in oregon they are not easy to find.here is my other car.

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Looks great

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so saturday there was a local car show in my town.about 350 cars.sherwood cruisers is the car club sponsor.they picked my truck for there favorite.it was amazing how many people asked me when were going to fix the body.

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Some people just do not "Get" it.

I get that question almost daily!!

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Congrats....That is one of the cooler looking trophies that I have seen. You should feel proud to display that. Your killing me will all of the sweet rides. If this keeps up you will need to get more days in the week to drive one of your different rides each day.

I think the body looks finished to me. For my next project I'm going for a natural finish....No show paint job on the next one.

Marc

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Just went through your whole build, nice lookin truck, makes me want to start another build.

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Truck of the year!!!! Been watching this one from the get go! Luv everything you have done.
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