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Old 01-21-2014, 07:28 PM   #1
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'72 Drop member... "Betty"

Ok fellas, here is the start to my build. My plan was to find a truck that didn't need much body and paint work, tear it all down, install some goodies and cruise the hell out of it. A buddy of mine, big Willie will be helping me. Dude has a lot for talent. Going to try and keep a stock look with 22's and lay frame with a few subtle ideas to keep it clean.
We are going to use the best parts from Porterbuilt, accuair, vintage air and some Sloshtubz. Stay tuned and please let me know what you think. Here's Betty when I brought her home from the west coast yesterday.
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Old 01-21-2014, 07:40 PM   #2
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Sounds like it's going to be a sweet build..
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Old 01-21-2014, 07:56 PM   #3
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Old 01-21-2014, 08:47 PM   #4
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Another shot in the cold
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Old 01-21-2014, 10:05 PM   #5
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Looks like a great truck, and like your plans for it. I spoke to Willie the other day about this project, and look forward to seeing it come together.

That looks really cold.... we are not used to that here in Az.
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Old 01-22-2014, 01:38 PM   #6
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Good luck on your build. Looks like a great piece to start with.
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Old 01-22-2014, 02:00 PM   #7
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Thank you. Just wondering how many road blocks I'll hit, LOL
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Old 01-22-2014, 02:27 PM   #8
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I'm gonna follow along too. Subscribed.
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:14 PM   #9
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Just talked to Mike today and got some SLOSH TUBZ ordered. What a great guy, cant wait to see em!
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:52 PM   #10
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Will be a fun build for sure !! Will post pics daily on Instagram (bigwilliesgarage) when I get my part started as well as on the build site here !!
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Old 01-22-2014, 06:31 PM   #11
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Really really nice truck to start with, wish I would have done that. I started with a rust bucket can't wait to see this one, subscribed and will be following on Instagram
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Old 01-23-2014, 06:35 PM   #12
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little interior shot. In a year or so I'll make it red. For now...same
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Old 01-24-2014, 08:52 PM   #13
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Nice.
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Old 01-24-2014, 09:42 PM   #14
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Got the front clip and bed ready to come off
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Heckuva start! Tuning in
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I'm in on this one, looks like a great truck to start with
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How do you subscribe?
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If you click on thread tools on his first post, there is a link to subscribe to the thread.
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Old 01-26-2014, 05:05 PM   #19
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Making a little more progress
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Old 01-28-2014, 10:40 AM   #20
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The Last few updates are a little boring but I want to keep a nice log of all the progress. Plus I know how yall love pictures. I got the a/c unit removed. Almost ready to smooth some of the firewall. As soon as nate gets me some suspension ****s gunna get real. Haha
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It's funny how fast these old trucks come apart. It's the going back together that seems to take the longest time.
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Old 01-28-2014, 10:39 PM   #22
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That's no joke. I think I am going to bite the bullet and tear out the interior and go red. Really like that look and it will be easier now then later. I'll have a lot of down time while the frame is being worked anyways... Decisions decisions
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red would look great!
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Old 02-05-2014, 10:46 AM   #24
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Gutted the interior yesterday. Picked out some red for the seat. Now just need to tint some paint for the dash etc. Not much longer until all the suspension gets here. Then I will start posting some cool stuff.
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knockin it out ...subscribed. ill be changing my complete seat out and maybe door panels, instruments if interested PM me.
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