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Old 01-29-2010 | 03:12 PM
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Here's an update on the "semi" back-half. Started with the sheetmetal, widened the wheel housings 4 1/2''. Had to go with a custom fuel cell so got rid of the gas door. All the parts are in so it's comming together will post more later.



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Old 01-29-2010 | 03:16 PM
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can't seem to do multiple pics?????
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Damn thats bad *** bro!
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nice man, not sure if you seen my thread, I did the same but added a second rib. Looks good though, nice a clean looking.
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Originally Posted by GMracer
nice man, not sure if you seen my thread, I did the same but added a second rib. Looks good though, nice a clean looking.

I've seen your thread but not all of it, it's extensive. I actually rolled a slight bead in the middle of mine but after the hammer and dolly work and filler it was gone.
How you making out with yours?
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check it out. heres my tubs.



not perfect, but good for line-x which was the plan from the beginning anyway

oh what are you doing for a gas door? Inside the bed?
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I see, you cut a piece from another truck. Looks good I like it. Thats the great thing about "hotrodding" all the different ways to solve the same problems.
The gas door is in the bed off center to the left to help when filling. You can see in my pic the magic marker to where it will fall.
I thought about line ex but what do you think that might weigh? I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as I can. I'm using 3/16" plate on the frame and all the brackets and that is adding up.
I'm going to subscribe to yours and Vic's threads over on GMFS, you guys are doing some killer work.
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Nice work guys, both sets of tubs look great!



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