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Old Jun 21, 2020 | 01:54 AM
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Not sure if this is the right forum or not as I have not gotten into any of the LS or LT conversion yet, but figured the build progress was relevant. If I need to be posted elsewhere, let me know.

This is my first real build. I built a Firebird back about 15 years ago back in my teens/twenties, but took a hiatus for quite some time for many reasons. Always was a fan of mini-trucks back from the 90's, and always LOVED the 2 door Tahoes/Yukons. In 2014, I saw this one at a show that was a bagged, that I loved and I had to have it. However after purchasing it, I realized, I wanted much more. Two years ago I decided to dive back into it head first. Long story short, I taught myself metalwork and welding. I am not a pro by any means, but am learning as I go. I am still definitely learning, but pretty happy with the progress so far. Still have a lot of work to do yet on it, but pretty proud of the progress I made so far.



I know there are many out there much more experienced than me, so please let me know any advise you might do different with the build so far.









































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Old Jun 21, 2020 | 07:53 AM
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You sold yourself short. You did an excellent job! That's one beautiful ride.

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Old Jun 22, 2020 | 06:16 AM
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awesome truck. really nice metal work.
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Old Jun 22, 2020 | 06:59 AM
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Super nice metal forming in what appears to be a humble abode. Where's all the metal working stuff? Looks way to clean to all be done by hammer and dolly.
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Old Jun 22, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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This is a full pic of the garage.
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