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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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I have 1100 dollars left to buy stuff for my truck. I have already spent mucho dinero on the engine. cam, carb,intake,pistons,port and polish, headers, bore, roller rockers, valve springs, flowmasters and more. I want some input on what you guys think I should spend the money on? I need a new windshield for sure. Maybe a new ignition?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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Keep the stock Duraspark ignition, spend your money elsewhere.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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New tires and rims? Chrome do-dads. Reupholster the seat if it needs it.

Lenny
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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How's the rearend, does it need trac lock or a locker?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Rims, Tires and a nice paint job.
No sense in having power without looks!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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How about getting some Hanging Dice air fresheners ?

Stereo system,Fog lights,Bug deflector,Seat covers?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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from the looks of it in the gallery, i would say mucho bodywork
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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Well, body work and the paint is already taken into consideration. And I bought brand new bucket seats for it.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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How about going through the suspension. New ball joints, shocks, sterring etc....

Or if you want you can just send it to me
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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Protect your investment and install an alarm - a nice one, not one of those annoying ones. Maybe a remote hood lock if you don't have on already and a locking gas cap.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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Send my 460 to Hans my machinest for a full do over i am talkin 60 over align bore it new bearings head work I want it all...LOL
Seriously do what you feel is right, like fix all rust and body work so the body will last as long as the rest of it.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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I am probably going to do the bodywork soon. I thought there would be more replies than this, I mean I am open to any thoughts.
Thanks
 
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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if it was my truck i would make sure everything else is good such as the trans. and the suspension. If that was in good shape i would just fix the body, get all the trim pieces inside and out, put in a nice sterio, paint the body, and get new <a href="http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37919709&siteid=39251846">tires </a>and rims.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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RIMS - get a nice set.
Chrome - lots and lots of Chrome.
<a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">running board</a>s.
Tonneau cover.
Tool Box.
Ground effects lighting.
Stereo equipment.
Alarm.
Tint.
Rear Slider.
Custom <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">headliner</a> & door panels.
Crop the roof and Drop the suspension (if you are into that).
Flame Thrower kit.
Quality rubber to put the power to the pavement.
Shift kit in the transmission.
Roof Visor.
Sun roof.
exterior lighting - <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">bumper</a> guides, roof, <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">running board</a>s, more clearance lights.
Engine accessories / dress up kits.

Does this help?
 
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