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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: RapidusMaximus]
#1283720
08/11/12 08:21 PM
08/11/12 08:21 PM
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Weatherford, Texas
RapidusMaximus
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New A body 8 3/4 in, new brakes installed, bled, emergency brake hooked up, driveshaft installed, almost ready for a test drive.  
1968 Plymouth GTX
1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318
2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: magnum440d100]
#1283722
08/11/12 11:04 PM
08/11/12 11:04 PM
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Florida
scratchnfotraction
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Florida
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SSWWWEEEETT!!! that is looking nice!  kool how a A-body 8 3/4 will just bolt right into the trucks.  are you going down low with it? fliping the shackle? how long did the drive shaft wind up being? bed tubbed yet? I cant tell by pics but hope the shocks have room with the pipes,they get spred out a good ways. I had to clearance the cross brace for a fat airshock,stock shocks fits ok if pipes are not in the way. I just drove mine for the first time with all 3 gears,went 150 miles so far,I think you will like it. my face cheeks hurt from  the whole way. 
Last edited by scratchnfotraction; 08/11/12 11:17 PM.
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: scratchnfotraction]
#1283724
08/12/12 02:28 AM
08/12/12 02:28 AM
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Iowa
76dodgeboy
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Iowa
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SSWWWEEEETT!!! that is looking nice!
kool how a A-body 8 3/4 will just bolt right into the trucks.
are you going down low with it? fliping the shackle? how long did the drive shaft wind up being? bed tubbed yet?
I cant tell by pics but hope the shocks have room with the pipes,they get spred out a good ways.
I had to clearance the cross brace for a fat airshock,stock shocks fits ok if pipes are not in the way.
I just drove mine for the first time with all 3 gears,went 150 miles so far,I think you will like it. my face cheeks hurt from the whole way.
Burnout Vid 
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: basketcase]
#1283727
08/12/12 09:32 AM
08/12/12 09:32 AM
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Elk Grove, Calif.
bigblock340power
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Nice truck! I tried to send you a PM, but your box is full. I have a question about your choice of muffler. What brand and part# is it. I plan on doing the same thing for the my exhaust. PM me please....... Thanks
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: scratchnfotraction]
#1283728
08/12/12 10:18 AM
08/12/12 10:18 AM
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Weatherford, Texas
RapidusMaximus
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Quote:
SSWWWEEEETT!!! that is looking nice!
kool how a A-body 8 3/4 will just bolt right into the trucks.
are you going down low with it? fliping the shackle? how long did the drive shaft wind up being? bed tubbed yet?
I cant tell by pics but hope the shocks have room with the pipes,they get spred out a good ways.
I had to clearance the cross brace for a fat airshock,stock shocks fits ok if pipes are not in the way.
I just drove mine for the first time with all 3 gears,went 150 miles so far,I think you will like it. my face cheeks hurt from the whole way.
Scratch, I'm only doing the axle flip for now and lowering the front the same by trimming the coils a little, the bed is tubbed with S&W steel tubs and honestly, the drive shaft has me a little nervous...when I attached it to the rear end it sure did slide a long way up into the trans...  , gotta do some more checking on that. The shocks look like they are going to clear the pipe, however, when I get the new engine in I may remove them anyway, not sure yet, may go with turndowns and bigger pipes.
1968 Plymouth GTX
1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318
2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: racerx]
#1283730
02/05/13 10:44 PM
02/05/13 10:44 PM
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Weatherford, Texas
RapidusMaximus
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I can't find your original thread on this build  i don't get a chance to hangout over here much,I think the last i'v herd on it the guy that did your body-work did not finish  so i was just wondering if anything new going on with this project? 
Hi, yeah, truck got finished (kinda), after months of dealing with the painter, I got what I paid for...half aced job...shame on me...the truck has about 8 dime sized solvent "pops" about the size of dimes scattered randomly about the truck...it will have to be re-done at some point. On the positive side I drive it almost every weekend and it is a blast, even winning it's first "contest" with a 69 Chevy of unknown powertrain with small front tires and wide backs, short bed step side haven't seen him since . Here are the latest pics of the lilblacktruck:
1968 Plymouth GTX
1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318
2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: RapidusMaximus]
#1283731
02/06/13 10:32 PM
02/06/13 10:32 PM
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Mo.
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That's nice it reminds me of the 73-d-100 short bed i use to own,i trade it in on a 95 ram back in 98  i kick myself for trading it.I'll like to find another one and do a turbo setup  those trucks have lots of room under the hood .
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: racerx]
#1283732
02/06/13 10:54 PM
02/06/13 10:54 PM
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S.E. South Dakota !
bigdad
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Still Posting A Lot
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S.E. South Dakota !
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It looks great !
I'd love to find one of those
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: Back from the paint shop...kinda...and axle install pic
[Re: bigdad]
#1283733
02/08/13 10:34 AM
02/08/13 10:34 AM
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Posts: 2,410
Weatherford, Texas
RapidusMaximus
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Yeah, I was surprised at how hard it was to find a pre-80 swb, truth is I actually wanted a 72-76 but settled for this 78 because it was all I could find at the time, and then had to go to eastern Tenn. To get it. Sometimes I wish I had put a big block in it because it needs more torque off the hit, but for now I'm considering spray or a Pro charger
1968 Plymouth GTX
1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318
2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD
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