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06-11-2013, 08:33 PM

Dale Fairfax

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Actually, my '53 has the wheel arches moved forward 3" and the entire axle moved 4 1/4". I think it's a vast improvement in looks but I've yet to have anybody look at the truck and say "There's something different ---". I have to point it out to most people.

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Originally Posted by Okiedokie

I agree with "visual defect" in the 53. That is why I corrected it when I installed the Volare suspension. If I were to do another [not likely] I would install an IFS moved farther forward and move the wheel opening in the fender to match. Much more visually pleasing to me and allow a low truck with better front bumper clearance.

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06-11-2013, 09:31 PM

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Well, post some pictures for us to drool over. Also, sometimes hot rods appear in the background of Effie shots. Hint, hint.

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06-11-2013, 09:35 PM

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Dale, can't say as I've ever seen your truck. How about a picture?

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06-12-2013, 09:40 AM

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I like mods that look like they might have come from the factory that way, improve on what was done.

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06-14-2013, 02:54 PM

Okiedokie

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Dales truck with front wheel opening mods. I can see why it fools so many being at stock height. Nicely done Dale.

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06-14-2013, 03:10 PM

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Very nicely done! I like the level stance, too. The wheel location mod is hard to spot!

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06-14-2013, 05:13 PM

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Hard to spot it's so well done, but it definitely improved the proportions. I will do that should I ever change my front suspension.

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06-14-2013, 06:18 PM

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I guess that is why I have the correct yr. trucks !!

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06-16-2013, 09:27 PM

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Well, Dale has not given me approval to post more pictures, but he did email them, and I can't wait for you guys to see them. So here goes. Great motor, and some fender mod shots. Plus we can see a little more about Dale. Wish he was a neighbor. Hope you don't mind this Dale. Oh, it's a 337" 49 Lincoln motor.

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