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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 481
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Tastefully done///
The title describes the entire goal for my truck. Thats what I strive for. Anyway this is long over due. I bought the truck back in february of 08 for $900 and it was a pos that had been in Virginia most of it's life, wrecked in 3 places and poorly maintained. I drove it back and forth to high school like it was for the remainder of my senior year. Heres how I recieved it.
![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 Soon after I graduated I got a 5.3 and 4l65e and did a swap and put the truck down in july 08 for the swap. it was originally a 4.3 5 speed. For more on the swap click on the link in my sig. ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Photosmart M425 at 2009-11-01 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 11-01-2009 at 03:35 PM. |
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 481
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Re: Tastefully done///
After the swap and rear end I needed some better tires so I bought some 09 ZR-1 reps and did a 5/5 drop. Heres the truck as it was after.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All those were taken before I tore it down for paint. More pics coming as soon as im back.lol |
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I ask Questions
Age: 21
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Re: Tastefully done///
nice
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Registered User
Age: 24
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Re: Tastefully done///
I really like the way those wheels look
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forum idiot
Age: 31
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Re: Tastefully done///
wow!! nice motor swap!!
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Registered User
Age: 19
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Re: Tastefully done///
nice man, definately tastefully done. what color are you painting it?
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That lil ole Ranger
Age: 22
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Re: Tastefully done///
wow... that was fast lol! i bet that thing will haul
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Registered User
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
i think these trucks would be freekin fun with the 5.3 becuase even the full sizes have balls with them
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keepin it freshhh
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
i <3 this truck
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Registered User
Age: 27
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Re: Tastefully done///
looks good, how hard is it to inst ll the hydro assist booster ?
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 481
Location: Tampa, FL User is: Online |
Re: Tastefully done///
Right after I graduated from fire academy I decided it deserved to look as nice as it drives. My dad has a well know body shop and every tool known to man so id be crazy not to.lol My original plan was to repaint the truck with the factory 2 tone colors and just a shaved tailgate. buttt....I ended p doing a bit more shaving than originally planned...It's addictive.
Heres what i've done so far. ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By Kasey21 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By Kasey21 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-10-31 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-01 |
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Registered User
Age: 24
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Re: Tastefully done///
please say you're still keeping the two tone
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 11-01-2009 at 05:44 PM. |
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Two tones of terror
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Re: Tastefully done///
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keepin it freshhh
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
i like the progress, but imo i would have feathered out the paint more when you shaved filled the 3rd light.
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Pickle Puss
Age: 32
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Tastefully done///
Truck looks good I've been debating if my next big step is a 5.3 or bags. Around here if I have any engine lights it won't pass inspection so I need to be careful.
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
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keepin it freshhh
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
oil pan on the 5.3 sits about 2" below the k member... idk maybe ls2 pan would be better for bagged / lowered
![]() dont let paint toad see the filler on top of shiny paint haha |
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keepin it freshhh
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
your brushed on epoxy is the same color green as your truck and is glossy??
maybe i am missing something. but in this pic http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6273/sex10005.jpg is that filler or just wet epoxy you brushed on? its tough to tell because of the gloss. |
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Knowledge is power.
Age: 21
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Re: Tastefully done///
good so far
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keepin it freshhh
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
o ok i thot that was filler.
please ignore my previous statements then. |
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4/5 drop
Age: 22
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Re: Tastefully done///
looks good so far. any plans for the interior?
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I'll need human lives...
Age: 26
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: Tastefully done///
looks good so far!
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headroom
Age: 26
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Re: Tastefully done///
going to be quick nice build its coming right along.
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
![]() By kasey21 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21 at 2009-11-01 ![]() By kasey21 at 2009-11-01 Last edited by KJF95S-10 : 11-01-2009 at 11:05 PM. |
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no money=slow progress
Age: 18
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Re: Tastefully done///
Looks real good. I love the look you've got with the 2 tone and zr1 wheels. The plaid looks awesome too. It's something different than tweed.
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Vroom 2.2 Vroom
Age: 18
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
Wow fvckin sick truck man!
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Registered User
Age: 24
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Re: Tastefully done///
plaid owns.
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Registered User
Age: 23
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Re: Tastefully done///
My Name is Earl!!!
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keepin it freshhh
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Re: Tastefully done///
frig i wanted to be the first to do plaid
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Two tones of terror
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Age: 23
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Re: Tastefully done///
He always wears a flannel... I saw an episode of American Chopper where they built this bike for My Name is Earl and upholstered the seat with one of of the actual flannels Jason Lee wore on the show. It is a bad ass idea dude I meant no insult.
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Two tones of terror
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Age: 31
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Re: Tastefully done///
looks like you got a nice little project going here. nice job so far
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Age: 26
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Re: Tastefully done///
looks great man. Love the stance wheels motor!
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~Sunkin Sins~
Age: 21
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Tastefully done///
Man I wanna see this done!
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Registered User
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
Did some more work on the truck. It's taking so long because i've been battling warped sheetmetal. Between the roof, drivers door, and tailgate, I am getting so fed up with thin flat, warped metal.
I have the bed off so I decided to shave the lower cab seams, (why not?)lol Im at a stand still on the tailgate because I need my new rollpan from SD to match to the lower tailgate flare, and I can't afford it till the guy comes and buys my old NV3500 this weekend. (I hate being broke) so I started on the roof which is a floppy pile of shit.lol but its coming along nicely. The uni spotter stud/shrinker gun has been my best friend through this whole project so far. ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 The mirrors im using. Im only using one.lol ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 ![]() By kasey21, shot with Canon PowerShot A480 at 2009-11-09 Im really starting to dig this shaved roof look. |
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keepin it freshhh
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Re: Tastefully done///
nice. idk how you have that much axle to frame clearance with 5/5 maybe it's missleading with the bed off no weight
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
You can't really tell from those pics. I removed my bumpstop brackets so I have a good amount.
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Registered User
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Re: Tastefully done///
nice truck d-bag
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Vroom 2.2 Vroom
Age: 18
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Re: Tastefully done///
Looks good man!
And warped metal sucks i warped my first noma hood and it was no good had to pitch it and start over it seems like you have to use as much heat as a soldering iron gives off. |
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Former S10 enthusiast
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
Damn those wheels look pretty good. Nice build keep the pictures coming! Hurry up!
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
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In the Works
Age: 27
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Re: Tastefully done///
can't wait to see it done.
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Center your wheels!
Age: 23
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Re: Tastefully done///
sucks about the warped metal because otherwise the truck is BADASS! Keep up the good work
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Two tones of terror
Age: 19
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Re: Tastefully done///
Haha thanks dude.
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