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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 02:15 PM
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I am interested in that front end. Where are you located? I've been trying to source an 8 lug front disc conversion for months.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 03:50 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 04:08 PM
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Dang, if you happen across another one I will definitely take it off your hands.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 10:39 AM
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Cut some plates for the frame splice and welded them in. Also cut out passenger floor and cab mounts.




 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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Looks pretty good!
what’s a needle gun?
makes me want to get a cargo light!


 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 02:42 PM
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Air hammer with a bunch of small rods and spring. Works great for removing rust scale and old undercoating.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 02:52 PM
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Thats what I figured. Beats me tapping away with a drift!

”Would you stop that hammering!!”.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2023 | 03:30 AM
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Cab corner installed and moved to driver side and start all over.



 
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You be getting plates next week. Another quick build . Good job.
 
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