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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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New paint teaser

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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Yumm.. Like Wrigley's Doublemint!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Yumm.. Like Wrigley's Doublemint!


That was a nice looking truck before!
Looks like it earns it's keep.
Love the green/white combo.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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It does, weekend toy. Tho did a burnout towing that dozer and left 2nd gear somewhere.

I think that makes 2 transmissions and 1 rear this past year
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Hmmm. Like to see the finished product. Mine was originally brown (interior still is) and the clear coat failed. Trying to decide where to go with it.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 04:43 AM
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Will post when done
 
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Also, short video of me having fun before I put it away. Turn up the sound


 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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Awesome paint job.
 
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Old May 10, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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More progress,
 
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Old May 10, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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The paint is nice and all but.. that engine is what really gets me excited! Lets here more about that bit.

What kind of numbers did it make on the dyno? And what exhaust are you running. The truck didn't hesitate a bit to roast some rubber.

Did anyone happen to watch the crash test for our trucks that this video linked to? That was brutal.
 
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Old May 10, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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More information bud, nice truck. What rear gear?
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 05:12 AM
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557 ci
Mild cam, ported iron heads 2.02/1.79.
I didn't want crazy power, as I still wanted it driveable
If memory serves 6xx hp, low to mid 600's, 7xx torque, low to mid 700's
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Headers to electronic dumps, borla muffler, 3.5" tubes? Mabe 3-3.25, been a while
Even with that low power
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One front Dana 44( now a 60)
Two rear 60's, on 3rd
Two TCI built c6's, on 3rd w monster cooler
Etc

Next is EFI I think
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 12:09 PM
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Wow! That paint job looks great and the whole truck looks to be in amazing shape.

I would love to have that engine in my truck but not sure how the extra u-joints with the divorced transfer case would hold up under that kind of power.

Did you do your own paint and body work? That clear coat looks like glass!
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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No, had done
Painter decided to only put the green fleck in the side paint and keep top white. It is growing on me but I think I may have him reshoot the top. Any thoughts?

The shafts are f450 cut to fit and upgraded u joints and carrier. Also added driveshaft loops for security
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Am I the only one who watched that video several times? Damn that 557 sounds healthy! Beautiful truck man! Lovin the two tone!

Originally Posted by plastikosmd
Painter decided to only put the green fleck in the side paint and keep top white. It is growing on me but I think I may have him reshoot the top. Any thoughts?
IMO I would have him re-shoot the top, but it's beautiful either way.
 
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