TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
You stop that. Chris and Troy both already mentioned that.Grill came out great! Starting the countdown until your twin turbo build winds up in it
My search for a shorty D100 is over
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Come on, that would be such a sweet sleeper. Some mini tubs, poverty caps and one of those evergreen tree air fresheners hangin from the rear view mirror!
Oh, and one of those wooden bead seat thingys.
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
harrisonm
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I have 3 things to say.
1. DON'T throw the 8-ball shifter away. That has Rob's (@RustyRatRod) name all over it.
2. I am all for keeping it stock, but it's your truck.
3. I think we should start a pot. $5 bucks to get in. Stock engine or a V8 swap. I'll hold the money and determine the winner.
I would endorse that! With the distributor right up front, it'd be a cinch to tune!
junkyardhero
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The 8 ball street cred is unmatched.DIBS!
(you can keep that wheel tho!)
Really looking forward on how this truck progresses, lotta potential there!
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
It’s yours!DIBS!
(you can keep that wheel tho!)
junkyardhero
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i shall collect when i come to see chris and grab that brake stuff off him.
also, that seat is just screaming for some mexican blanket treatment! do it! do it!
Keep your eyes out for a decent mid to late 70's short bed around the area. I've decided that I'm going to drive a nice older truck around in retirement. Something not complicated by modern technology and can haul a sofa if needed.
Congrats to the original poster on his "new" truck.
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
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TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
The only problem with number 3 is we already know who wins that bet.I have 3 things to say.
1. DON'T throw the 8-ball shifter away. That has Rob's (@RustyRatRod) name all over it.
2. I am all for keeping it stock, but it's your truck.
3. I think we should start a pot. $5 bucks to get in. Stock engine or a V8 swap. I'll hold the money and determine the winner.
Whatever you end up with in it, it's still gonna be a super cool truck cause it already is.
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
Spent a little more time today stripping paint from the sport mirror, gas cap, and front bumper. Then did a hill billy tape job on the grille to spray flat black where it should be to recreate the 72-73 floating tin grille that I love so much. It isn’t perfect and that’s what so good about it.
mopowers
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Hell yeah! Are the hood badges next? What paint stripper are you using?
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
Hood “D O D G E” badges, side D100 badges, “custom” on rear quarters, and tail light bezels are all that’s left to strip. And yea they’re all getting done. The stripper I’m using is just over the counter rustoleum brand aircraft stripper
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TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
73-75 is that your truck?
Was my truck a few years ago. '76 D100, 318, with 727 trans.
That year like your's was the most simple electrical system. Everything about that truck was easy to work on prior to onboard computers running things.
Liked that one so much that I found an '89 D100, 318 that I have now.
This one took some doing to convert it back to a non computer system and 4 barrel carb. Got rid of the in the tank fuel pump too.
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That year like your's was the most simple electrical system. Everything about that truck was easy to work on prior to onboard computers running things.
Liked that one so much that I found an '89 D100, 318 that I have now.
This one took some doing to convert it back to a non computer system and 4 barrel carb. Got rid of the in the tank fuel pump too.
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TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
The 89 is the one Ive seen you work on recently. I like the 76. I bet you wish you had that back.
Here is a '78 Slant 6 setup that I bought brand new January '79. Was my get to work vehicle.
Had it for many years, then painted it, running boards and wheels, and a 4 speed. Sold it about 10 years later. That was a nice truck.
So Yeah, like the trucks.
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Had it for many years, then painted it, running boards and wheels, and a 4 speed. Sold it about 10 years later. That was a nice truck.
So Yeah, like the trucks.
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Yeah, hind site is 20/20. Just the sheer layout of it was perfect and simple.
318, 727, PS, PB, Aluminum Wheels, 4 barrel, Radio Delete, Nice clean body, nice interior and original dash.
It was originally a Slant 6, 3 speed manual trans, manual steering. Converted it to 318, automatic trans, and Power Steering made a whole new truck out of it.
Here is the White '76 V8, Automatic parts truck used for the conversion. Came with the nice aluminum wheels and brand new dual exhaust system, so that all helped. Got the power steering off that one too.
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We need the red x back
Don't EVEN get me started. No freaking way. Find an S10 to play with
Man, just do a search on marketplace for 1930s to 1950s trucks of all makes. Look at how many have been DEFILED by being put on an S10 chassis.......and these guys think they're makin an UPGRADE. Makes me sick to my stomach.
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