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Old 01-13-2012, 03:30 AM
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100 bucks.. that was a good buy.

Does the 4x4 steer very well? That will be one hell of a wrecker!
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 02:22 PM
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no the hundy was for another one, this 4x4 works very well progress pic soon
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 09:22 PM
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got it this far, now to drill a whole whack of holes! rock guarded the chrome grill as it was peeling

 
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:44 PM
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not much to update cut off the head ache rack, got the brakes and wheel bearings all done

 
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Old 06-19-2012, 11:24 AM
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That thing is lookin super sweat!!!! I love it. Thanks for posting the progress pics. Looks like a ton of fun!!! Keep up the good work!
 
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Old 12-22-2012, 08:32 PM
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this is it now, almost done! may need mufflers
 
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:30 PM
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I could listen to that idle all day. What motor is in the truck?

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Old 12-23-2012, 01:16 AM
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thanks, its a 370 straight pipes and 4" stacks, i have a spare in the 80 and am thinking of adding an old turbo i have laying around, just to see if it runs well lol
 
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Old 02-05-2013, 09:36 PM
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had to add mufflers as in cab noise was extreme! insured and on the job
 
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