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just picked up a 68 pickup for 400 bones, cleaned it up and got it running after 10 years of sitting, its old, its ugly and its awesome

purrs like a kitten and stops on a dime now

 

plan is to static drop for now and bag later, possible IRS with some camber lovin.

 

some crappy cell pics to stir the pot...

as it sat when i bought it...

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after some beers and old NY license plate and some driveway time

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started building a 72 years and years ago but life (aka woman/marriage threw a wrench in that one)

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lil more update, finally got around to playing with it some more

 

dropped it and experimented with a door logo, I own a vinyl cutter so why not eh.

 

picked up some blazer rallyes, need to strip em and paint em but threw some color on em to see how I liked it. I think it will work

 

Debating on going with some smaller mirrors, possibly fender mount.....

 

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Very, Very, Very Cool! :cool: Love the ralleys & the big mirrors that I usually hate with a passion actually look cool with the topper. Like you said the exterior is perfect :thumbup:

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sick!

 

But seriously what series are those Blazer rims? I really really wanna get a set on my 620. I think it is that tyre profile that sets that deep dish off.

 

Something about them man - I'm hooked :D

 

If you could pm me the specs that would be great!

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they are K5 chevy full size 4wheel drive blazer rallye wheels, pre 87 has a bigger hub bore but the shape of the wheels makes it so the hubcenter doesn't really engage. as far as specs, not really sure as I didn't measure them. I am sure google can provide, just search "blazer rallye wheels" as they are commonly referred to. This is what they look like with caps and beauty rings

 

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3" blocks with a couple leafs removed.

 

the engine bay was surprisingly clean when I bought it, just did a lil cleaning.

I just wish the original owner had left the rest of it the pale green color

 

I want to be just a little lower with mine...

Is it super bouncy with your leafs removed?

Which ones?

 

Your truck has the look though. Hot!

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