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72freak · 01-08-2008, 01:07 AM

Dont have any hesitations about building a 20 footer......my motto is never spend more than you can sell them for....and dont be delusional about what you can sell them for!!!!

Now.....with that said.........there are a lot of areas you can "cut corners" as you mentioned.....BUT....dont cut corners on the body work and get the best paint job you can afford. Things like engine compartment details, specialty engine parts, interior parts, fancy suspension, new pretty moulding side front and rear can all be done, re-done, or bought later.

Get it running, driving, and enjoy it while you are working on it.

This is my recomendation only because he said he wants a quick budget build.....For those of you building $15K - $75K trucks,,,,,Dont listen to me!!!

01-08-2008, 01:07 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: My Stepside build...5 months to build a driver. can it be done? Dont have any hesitations about building a 20 footer......my motto is never spend more than you can sell them for....and dont be delusional about what you can sell them for!!!! Now.....with that said.........there are a lot of areas you can "cut corners" as you mentioned.....BUT....dont cut corners on the body work and get the best paint job you can afford. Things like engine compartment details, specialty engine parts, interior parts, fancy suspension, new pretty moulding side front and rear can all be done, re-done, or bought later. Get it running, driving, and enjoy it while you are working on it. This is my recomendation only because he said he wants a quick budget build.....For those of you building $15K - $75K trucks,,,,,Dont listen to me!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!