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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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my 60 build




Been reading posts for a while and wanted to post some pics of my project.



























 

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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 06:14 AM
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Looks like a very solid truck to start with and you are certainly off to a good start.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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Sorry I had a heck of a time trying to get pics to load after this one last night I will try again today from my computer.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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Here's a few pics I bought a few parts trucks and a police car for this build I have decided to go with the big back window cab, Tbird rear suspension crown vic Panther front end LOL and a small LS engine with an overdrive trans....waiting for the Flames.
 
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This was my mom and Dads truck back in the day





As you can see my Dad was into fixing his stuff up his self as well as killing bob cats!
 
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It's been slow going but have made a little bit of progress on my truck
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks good. I like the bobcat pic.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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Awesome vintage pics. So cool to see them. Looks like you have a rich history!
 
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Well if your going to use a chev motor at least you chose an LS. I have that same IRS and keep contemplating using it but something about a straight axle and being a truck keeps me from using it
 
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Well if your going to use a chev motor at least you chose an LS. I have that same IRS and keep contemplating using it but something about a straight axle and being a truck keeps me from using it
Yeah I now wish I would have used a straight axle so I could tub it a little more and lower it a few more inches without having to modify the upper control arms
 
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