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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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The info off this site has helped me in a number of ways. I wanted to share some pictures of my project truck and maybe give someone else info that would be useful to them.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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cool truck....is that the original frame?
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Truck was originally a long bed. It was shortened, but is a '49 frame. Frame is boxed to the firewall, FatMan MII in front, used whole Explorer set up in the rear.... 3.73 rear axle/springs/sway bar.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Nice. I've always been into old trucks. I got a 50 chevy SB (grandpa bought new), 41 chevy 1.5 ton dually, and my uncles working on his 38 street rod

Keep us updated!
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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pretty cool, gonna be neat when its done
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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this truck will be a sleeper for sure rolling up in some old pickups
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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That will be great when it is done
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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The fuel tank is listed to fit a fuel injected Jeep Wrangler (late 80's). It has tank baffles for fuel injection and a late '80's GM pick-up/gasket/locking ring are a perfect fit. Bought it on e-bay for $79. This was an easy solution.

To me, the paint is really looking good....the fenders have not yet been color sanded.
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