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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Old May 4, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Wow looks awsome............how it drive going down the road?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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i dont know, havent driving it. not done yet
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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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You are doing a great job. Looking better all of the time. That frame should last.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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thanks it should outlast anything else on there. cant wait to see how the ford leafs flex soon
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Old May 5, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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all wired up.
















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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Looks like you are off to a good start.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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some 2wd flexing without an e brake having to leave it running in neutral to charge the battery.






















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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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looks good. what are your next plans?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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register it, rear shocks, interior/paint, rock sliders, front bumper. but that changes every day haha. here is a couple more.

































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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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well despite the rainy weekend i still got some work done. first was a new starter



then came new rear brakes, never done any work with drum brakes before not as bad as i thought got it all don in a little over an hour.







then came a quick release rear bumper as i am way to high for inspection.



all welded up not super happy with it as it is a little lower on the left than the right but thats what i get for working on a dirt hill with low tires. whatever...



2 reese pins and its gone



next is the disk brake e brake kit from low range not totally done i still need a new cable





rear shocks are next my new ones are still on back order so i am throwing these in for inspection now, can you tell they are wayyyyyy to big for my truck? haha. welding that all up tuesday night



and the next project is my full size spare in the frame rails it is a 33/12.5 and it fits like a glove, never seen anyone be able to do this before so i am excited about this.







i am very happy it does not hang down at all below the frame. glad i thought about this before welding a cross member in the way.

old man emu steering stabilizer should be in tomorrow to, so what do you guys think????

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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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it looks good man
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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thanks can't wait to wheel it
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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update its been a while now. new paint, custom camper top made from a pop up camper, new rear bumper, different rims and some other odds and ends






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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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as you can see new bilstien piggyback shocks, and full size 33,12.5 spare under bed (i should be able to fit 35 under there)





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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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old pic but still on of my favorites

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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awesome build. I love your flatbed design. i would like to do something like you did with going up and to the cab. but be able to make it removeable when not camping. awesome ideas.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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thanks man, taking the top bars and rear support bars off is a plan of mine to, they only make round quick clamps though i am still figuring the best way to do it
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Doesnt even look like the same truck. You came up with some really great ideas. Great job.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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thanks, it has come a long long way in the last 10 months
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