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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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We are building a 08 Silverado for drag radial in the LSX shootout. We are doing the cage and suspension.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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More pics of the cage and suspension
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Very nice. You are in Beaumont correct?
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Sweet! Looking forward to see the truck in person soon.

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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Very cool not something ya see every day
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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So awesome. Looking forward to seeing this beast
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Very nice. You are in Beaumont correct?
Yes we are. 2208 West Cardinal dr. Beaumont Texas 77705
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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whats the plans for the drivetrain???
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I'll be very anxious to see what this thing weighs.
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Nice work! Talked with you a little on Thursday night at Howl at the Moon.
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Some updates
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Modified stock column for Strange quick release
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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I love it! I want a race truck very bad...
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Very nice.
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Is this a Texas truck?
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Is this a Texas truck?
Yes it is.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Madman, roughly what would you charge to do a S10 Ex cab like this?
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Very Nice.
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Madman, roughly what would you charge to do a S10 Ex cab like this?

Best thing to do is give me a call.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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I will take it down and give you a call some time soon.
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