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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil Field Trash
Are you gonna leave it 2wd or do a 4wd swap also?

It's going to stay 2wd. It only snows every 3rd or 4th year for one day around these parts. Working on it this weekend. will post some updates.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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I wasn't thinking for the snow as much as how the old chevys look great with a set of 35s under em....that's just my opinion though
 
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil Field Trash
I wasn't thinking for the snow as much as how the old chevys look great with a set of 35s under em....that's just my opinion though

I'm thinking big rig 22.5's
 
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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all painted, New front and rear main, KDP done and the valves are set.

almost time to drop it in.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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You have enough frame that you could slap a crewcab and hauler body on and that would look sick with some alacola rims and some 22.5s just my thoughts though
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LORDDiESEL
I'm thinking big rig 22.5's
This thing would be sweet with 22.5s! keep the updates coming!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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If thats a short box, what does a long box look like
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tiremann9669
If thats a short box, what does a long box look like
One of the mods changed the title. it was called project **** box chevy.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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It's in the truck! We used the factory clamshell chevy mount and the I6 292 mount welded to a plate.

Worked like the cats ***.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Well she is done... Couple shots and a vid....















http://s933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/lorddiesel/?action=view&current=2011-12-27_10-59-41_324.mp4
 
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