'88 C1500 Build Thread (So far)

[95C1500]

My record for tires getting f'ed up was 2 hours after install on my old cougar

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I beat you all! I had one of the wheels fall off our POS Ford pickup just an hour or two after a tire change

Got to ride on the front hub for a little while while the wheel went for a little stroll without me, haha

Damn! My moment of glory sure didn't last long

 

[Vortec Lover]

Damn! My moment of glory sure didn't last long

hanging out with guys who drive really old beater-style trucks it is to be expected

 

[95C1500]

half the trucks on this forum aren't beater trucks though Most are pretty damn fancy!!!

 

[bow61509]

half the trucks on this forum aren't beater trucks though Most are pretty damn fancy!!!

Mine is fancy in beater disguise

 

[Darkrider]

hanging out with guys who drive really old beater-style trucks it is to be expected

That or applying a lot of torque and hp for about 45 seconds does not help tire life either lol

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[95C1500]

Or running through a mud hole (for me)

 

[JJHUSSY]

Figured I am overdue for an update, so here goes. Been busy with work but still manage to get stuff done!

I did the LED cluster upgrade, via these forums:

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Used the same LED bulb in my tach (Looks SWEET at night):

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New mirrors! Got em cheap, cleaned em up and threw some plastic paint on them. Good as new, and much mo betta than the 88s!:

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Yay! New valence!:

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And for anyone who has or is looking into chrome rims, today I tried AUTOSOL Metal Polish with my powerball. WOW. MIRROR FINISH:

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Now all I need is a hood, roll pan, install my cab corners and rockers, THEN I CAN PAINT!! Sorry, I'm excited okay lol.


So here is where she is now.

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Proud to call er mine, and the only thing that could seperate me would be a 2wd 2dr 'Hoe