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Bob
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Retro Trucks Apr 7, 2009 15:57:17 GMT -7

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Post by Bob on Apr 7, 2009 15:57:17 GMT -7

Hey Folks,

If your a purist this thread is not for you

Iv got a 63 totally custom retro truck and Im thinking of using a 97 z71 step side bed on it to complete the retro look. There will be no front bumper either Im making a custom spoiler,, roll pan on the rear.

Anybody seen a late model bed on a 60's truck? I saw one last week at a show and it was just awsome! in a retro way

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Bob
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Retro Trucks Apr 12, 2009 17:26:37 GMT -7

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Post by Bob on Apr 12, 2009 17:26:37 GMT -7

Ok,

I just stuck the cab and bed on the frame and stuck a door, hood and fender on it so look past the detail. The truck will be at least 4" lower also when done.

The cab is stripped and ready for paint. As you can see the lines of the late model bed work perfectly with the 63 truck. Final color will be either dark yellow or orange.

jgh64pkup New Member Posts: 7	Retro Trucks Jun 14, 2009 21:41:54 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jgh64pkup on Jun 14, 2009 21:41:54 GMT -7 that looks pretty good better than i thought it would

jgh64pkup New Member Posts: 7	Retro Trucks Jun 14, 2009 22:08:38 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jgh64pkup on Jun 14, 2009 22:08:38 GMT -7 heres with about a 4 in drop and this is laying rails this one is not very good

bob New Member Posts: 3	Retro Trucks Jun 15, 2009 4:23:17 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bob on Jun 15, 2009 4:23:17 GMT -7 Thanks for the pics! I agree about a 4" drop is right.

jgh64pkup New Member Posts: 7	Retro Trucks Jun 15, 2009 9:14:23 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jgh64pkup on Jun 15, 2009 9:14:23 GMT -7 do you have an engine in it the front needs to be lowered more than the back i angled the pic to make it level
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Bob Junior Member Posts: 62	Retro Trucks Jun 18, 2009 14:11:42 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Jun 18, 2009 14:11:42 GMT -7 Yes the running gear is all in,, built 350, turbo 400, 8" ford rear. Also the truck has sway bars, power steering, power brakes.
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jgh64pkup New Member Posts: 7	Retro Trucks Jul 15, 2009 17:03:38 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jgh64pkup on Jul 15, 2009 17:03:38 GMT -7 i would lower it more in the front

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