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Army boy
08-11-2009, 10:41 AM
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goona be a chvy long box fifteen inches of lift and 400 sbc 450 horse th 400 np 205

liftedlimo
08-11-2009, 12:55 PM
good luck with the new project make sure u post build pic's

Fluffy Bully
08-11-2009, 02:01 PM
that is a start 2 tires and axels wheres the rest when you plan on having it done

cheepthrills2
08-11-2009, 03:53 PM
Good start keep the updates coming

Army boy
08-12-2009, 02:12 AM
well the body and frame will be at the house next month it probably wont be done till next spring or summer

ox_man
08-12-2009, 02:46 AM
might as well take your time building it to get it right. but no matter what there will be something you will want to change after its built

goin_awol_mn
08-12-2009, 05:11 AM
Hey Army, i will be ore than happy to give you a hand at any time if you need one, just let me know. hope you enjoy it as much as you do building it.

chevron
08-12-2009, 04:59 PM
thats a pretty good start, have fun with the build!!

SwampDonkey563
08-12-2009, 07:02 PM
Hey, you gotta' start some where!! Take your time and build it right. Make sure you post pics!! Good luck and happy wrenchin'!

MNFordMudder
08-12-2009, 08:05 PM
its a good start. make sure to post more build pics once the build continues

Rumours
08-12-2009, 08:39 PM
what kind of springs leaf or coil ???

Army boy
08-13-2009, 08:00 AM
what kind of springs leaf or coil ???

leaf spring they are going to be 12 inch in the front eight with a 4 in blockin the rear

Rumours
08-14-2009, 02:15 PM
you should buy my frame and springs

junkyard_pup
08-14-2009, 04:56 PM
do you still need a roll cage or no

DIRTY1
08-14-2009, 05:40 PM
i like the axles you are using the truck should be ready for you to get soon

Army boy
08-15-2009, 02:40 AM
do you still need a roll cage or no

yea but i will probably wait till i get home from here witch will be in june

burbillac
08-15-2009, 03:18 AM
Get r done wanna see this rig keep the pics coming

93 f 150
08-30-2009, 01:10 PM
loving the name american pride

Army boy
09-29-2009, 02:17 AM
well the body and frame are here
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/army_boy_01/jrtires014.jpg

Army boy
12-23-2009, 09:40 AM
well the project went in a new direction it is going to get four linked with big shock coil overs or foa coil overs so i will probably will be selling the springs that are on the truck

chevyboy09
12-23-2009, 01:55 PM
well the body and frame are here
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/army_boy_01/jrtires014.jpg

looks good, i like the add-some-toung-weight-logs in the front of the trailor, gonna be an excelent rig.

Army boy
12-24-2009, 07:03 AM
thanks well i am going to run a 1.5" four link bars and 2" CRADLE BARS

Salt-Man
12-24-2009, 05:36 PM
Man I want some rockwells and tractor tires :arf: looks good so far :)

goin_awol_mn
12-25-2009, 01:07 AM
Hey there Brother, hope you have a great Christmas and try not to deorate a palm tree LOL, let me know if you need anything and remember we are praying for you

Army boy
12-25-2009, 01:28 AM
Hey there Brother, hope you have a great Christmas and try not to deorate a palm tree LOL, let me know if you need anything and remember we are praying for you

hey thanks man no we didnt do that we had some fake chrismas trees around do you know where a good place to get dom tubing

goin_awol_mn
12-26-2009, 12:47 PM
yeah i do i will pm you on it

Army boy
03-23-2010, 02:34 AM
well an update got the most of the engine parts for the big block got the tranny and transfer case, drive shafts will probably be looking for help when i get home in a couple of months so i can get it most of the way togather i want to thank mr clemons and twisted wrench for all the help they have given me and for nasty for the help with building the motor

Army boy
03-23-2010, 02:49 AM
things needed yet
hydro steering
pinion breaks
18.4 x 16.1 tires and rims
so if you have any of thing you want to get rid of let me know

Army boy
03-28-2010, 08:05 AM
motor and heads are going to nasty today

stevew
03-28-2010, 08:18 AM
Sweet another nasty engine is born.

Nasty Engines
04-01-2010, 09:04 PM
motor and heads are going to nasty today Got em, Gotta tell ya the heads look great, I thought they might have been in worse condition, but there great, should rip I'm real excited for ya.. now only if we can get you behind the wheel....

Army boy
04-02-2010, 02:29 AM
very soon my friend very soon i was thinking to cause they were way cheaper than very other head i was lloking at

Army boy
05-10-2010, 02:58 AM
well it is final i am going four link and i am buyin the set up when i come home in june

Army boy
06-22-2010, 06:52 PM
well i got the frame all torn down and axles taken out just waiting on the parts from red barn customs got the tranny and the transfer case
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HELLRAISER
06-22-2010, 06:53 PM
What are you getting from Red Barn

Army boy
06-22-2010, 07:48 PM
i bought helmats and lower link brakets for the rockwells

badcompany
06-22-2010, 08:09 PM
looks good man keep up the good work

leadfoot
06-23-2010, 08:31 AM
looks good cant wait to see it done

Army boy
07-07-2010, 12:56 PM
got my brake installed and got the four link hats and lower links from red barn and i have to say they are some really nice looking parts

Army boy
07-10-2010, 08:58 PM
well its a rolling chassis now thanks red barn alot here are some pics
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