81 flat bed
04-10-2012, 12:19 AM
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81 flat bed
here is my 81, i got it stock about a year ago with 130000 og miles, the original bed was rusted out so the flat bed was in order... the most recent is a 6'' lift a friend and i installed ,was a bit easier than i anticipated. ordered some 32 11.50 km2s and got em installed at the local high school. the next upgrade will be headers and a thrush welded 2 1/4 with a stack...
04-10-2012, 12:52 AM
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pictures of the project...
http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/...obssurfboards/
http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/...obssurfboards/
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04-10-2012, 02:56 AM
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Nice! I really like the KM2's on those rims. That's exactly what I am looking for to upgrade the meat on my flat bed. Did you find those rims already painted or did you have to do that yourself?
04-10-2012, 08:43 AM
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I had to paint them... Was a absolute nightmare!! I should have sanded em before I cleaned and painted. The paint wanted to fish eye on every rim, I ended up striping the paint off 3 times before i just layed it on thick. I think it was a combination of the wrong degreaser and a pressure washer.... Por 15 sells a good degreaser that washes off nice with water. Purple power, soap and water is what I used... After it was dry I wiped it down with lacquer thiner let that dry then painted. Not enough prep...
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04-15-2012, 01:17 PM
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I don't know how invested you were into those wheel before you decided to paint them, but jegs has 2 styles in black powdercoat for under 60 a wheel. I've been down the same road on painting wheels that are sitting around...I hear ya on the ton of work involved. Looking good though! Can't wait for updates!
04-15-2012, 08:20 PM
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I'll look into that powder coating, the only guy that does powder coating here wants $100 a rim. going to be doing my exhaust this week!!!
Looking forward to the new sound and no more leaks. Long Header,2 1/4 thrush welded
Looking forward to the new sound and no more leaks. Long Header,2 1/4 thrush welded
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05-07-2012, 05:58 AM
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Got around to getting some work done on the truck. the exhaust is in finally!had a buddy with a pace setter header under his house,got it sand blasted and shot some black temp paint on it. Went with a thrush welded 2 1/4 and ran it just before the rear axel. Got a quite a bit more power and the sound is excellent! Got my bumper welded up and on, not all that pumped on it... Probably going to sell it once I get my safety inspection. Working on some bed sides now, can't figure out what to do with them...
Will post pics asap
Will post pics asap
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