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Old 05-12-2010, 11:50 PM   #101
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Re: Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed

very cool!
how much did that dodge set you back?
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Old 05-12-2010, 11:51 PM   #102
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Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed

Dana 60 front axle:
High steer
Platinum "Wrinkle" Powder coat

14 Bolt Rear:
Disc Brake conversion

Various part powder coated...

New bearings and seals for both front and rear axles
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Old 05-12-2010, 11:56 PM   #103
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As my truck sits today...

I have bought another bed, and I am still not happy with it... If you know of anyone with a nice solid bed in northern California, please let me know...

My Crazy neighbor... I love that guy (Not in a gay way)...

Acura NSX Seats... What do you think?
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Old 05-13-2010, 12:04 AM   #104
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The turbo to the Cummins...

More powder coating...

The bottom photo of the blue 83' is the color I am considering for the crew cab...

Thank you guys for your comments... I look forward to reading your thoughts, and suggestions. Your complements help keep me motivated...

I think all "Wyo-Tech" Grads should start a blog on how pathetic the school really is... There are plenty of great instructors, and valuable lessons that are thought, but the corporate aspect of the school is as crooked as our government! Trust me when I tell you they are out to rip you off, and only care 50% on your actual education.... F*&K Them!
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Old 05-13-2010, 12:05 AM   #105
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Custom 1987 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed

Wow... What to do now!

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Old 05-13-2010, 12:07 AM   #106
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Heck of a deal!!
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Old 05-13-2010, 12:12 AM   #107
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Please add your vote to the ranking of this project build...
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:28 AM   #108
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nice set up you got going on... looking to the same with my crew cab... i
think?? i keep changing my mind and its hard to stay motivated when your
broke
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:22 AM   #109
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I understand what you mean by trying to juggle finances with building your project(s).
My motives are purely to build a truck that can do anything I could ever want it to do, be comfortable, fuel efficient, cheap insurance, cheap registration, and it will all be paid for buy "Horse Trading" (No finance charges or monthly payments)... Cool

Less overhead expenses = Less stress

We all have junk lying around... Get off your butt(s) and start liquidating... You might just find a complete restoration in your piles of so called junk...

Just in case any of you are struggling to stay motivated or can't find the energy to finish what you started, let me give you just a sneak peak into my life:
Husband and Father...24/7
Full Time Student...3 of 5 days per week 9 hrs per day
Self Employed (TLC sales and restoration).... 40-60 hrs per week
New litter of 7 puppies.... (Shoot me)...24/7
(3) other dogs, and (3) Cats
building a new shop
fencing in my yard (replacing old fencing)
cast as a leading role in the next college production play
Church every Sunday

All this and a whole lot more, and I still find the time to through into my Crew Cab...

Just do it.... NIKE
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:21 AM   #110
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man..thats a nice ccsb, after i'm done with mine ima build one lifted up but goin 1/2 ton, lookin good though
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Old 05-13-2010, 01:32 PM   #111
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The ATLAS is ordered!

3-1 ATLAS twin Stick!
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:26 PM   #112
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Lookin mad dog secksy! Im lovin it!
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:06 PM   #113
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very cool build man good work
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:53 PM   #114
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That Atlas is a bad azz touch!
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Old 05-14-2010, 07:12 PM   #115
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Sick build......and yes, **** happens. You rectified it and done. You're only good when you can rectify your mistakes made and nobody can see it but you.

Nice job...
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:33 PM   #116
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Great looking build ! What size tires and wheels are on the truck ? I'm doing a similar build but going 12 valve , NV4500 and 205 .
I believe I am going to run a Toyo tire , possibly a 38 . I'm going to plate and box the front of my frame .
I am also going with ORD's 1" body for some extra clearance for the bell housing .
Are you planing on steering crossover ? From what I am told the 8" lift feels 100% different with the crossover .

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Old 07-01-2010, 04:17 PM   #117
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Absolutely! When lifting a truck over 6" it's practically imperative to convert to a cross-over steering setup.

To achieve this setup you will need the following:
-2wd Steering Box (360 degree splines allow for proper pitman arm placement)
-Flat top passenger side steering knuckle that will need to be machined for studs to allow passenger side steering arm attachment (OR) a cross over steering knuckle from a wide variety of after market distributors.
-Dropped pitman arm
-Proper length Drag link

The Wheels and tires I am using are 17X10 KMC XD series wheels on 37X14.5X17 Toyo AT tires (I would have gone MT's but they were offering $200 per tire at Les Schwab)...

I'll be posting update photos soon... My wife is pregnant, so things have gotten a little busy around the house...
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Old 07-01-2010, 04:47 PM   #118
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congrats buddy!
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Old 07-10-2010, 02:06 AM   #119
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looks good, i want me a crew cab shortbed so bad!
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Old 07-10-2010, 03:12 AM   #120
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Very cool build man, now I know what happened to Crush!
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Old 07-10-2010, 08:02 AM   #121
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Can't wait to see the rest of this one.
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Old 07-18-2010, 11:51 AM   #122
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Ground is about to start breaking soon!

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Old 09-17-2010, 09:39 PM   #123
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Stay tuned...
nice build I just finished my crew cab cummins build. here is a link to the thread if you want any ideas http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375319
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Old 09-17-2010, 10:13 PM   #124
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Old 12-07-2010, 11:56 PM   #125
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Project for sale:
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Ready to liquidate and get the Hell out of Dodge (Cummins that is)
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