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Old 12-01-2012, 08:49 AM
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Craig, your truck's improved appearance is looking awesome! I like the thinner locker much more then the original, and Lynn did a really nice job with tail light panel. I really like his bezels. I can't wait to start finding a use for the ones I bought from him.
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Old 12-01-2012, 08:58 AM
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Thanks Nathan, it's coming together slowly. Funny looking back at where it started though, these Wedicos need a lot of help!
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Old 12-02-2012, 05:41 AM
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Craig, that looks really great! Fantastic!...
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Old 12-02-2012, 08:29 PM
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Old 12-02-2012, 03:59 PM
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yes that truck is forsure sweet looking. And that is sweet of steve to help you out like that. the thinner box looks great and more 1:1. the rear light assembly is a very nice touch.
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Old 12-02-2012, 08:31 PM
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yes that truck is forsure sweet looking. And that is sweet of steve to help you out like that. the thinner box looks great and more 1:1. the rear light assembly is a very nice touch.
Thank you, I was very happy Steve was willing to make another headache rack, I was planning on having the other one milled down but this was easier!
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Old 12-03-2012, 07:18 AM
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I like the thinner rack MUCH better!!! Looks perfect on there!
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I like the thinner rack MUCH better!!! Looks perfect on there!

Thanks Aaron, now I need a lowboy like yours!
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Looking great! Glad you got her thinned down a bit. Is right at home
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Looking great! Glad you got her thinned down a bit. Is right at home
Thanks Rod! Should we make this one a smoker? If only that smoke fluid came in black!
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Been working on the truck a little bit, going 8X8 with the help of some new ScaleArt diffs and springs. Going to have to go back to the drawing board though to get the ride height where I want it. 3:1 ratio and locking diffs should head my truck in the direction I'm wanting to go. A Veroma 3 speed is the next thing coming.




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Old 04-03-2013, 11:17 PM
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wow, those axles and suspension should be classified as truck porn..
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:42 AM
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That's some serious metal, Craig. I'm glad your parts arrived safe and sound. The axles and rear suspension looks great. I like how the walking beams fit perfect for the tri-drive. I'm craving more photos of those axles. They sure look good in black!
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Craig, all I can say is wow! I now fully understand why you called it hillbilly DELUXE !
That scale art stuff is killer look, but also killer pocket book effect

Thanks for the update, looking forward to more

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Old 04-04-2013, 07:54 PM
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Thanks guys! Still looking at the front suspension, I have Wedico, Osswald and ScaleArt, none of them really please me but we'll see.
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more eye candy!
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Serious drool factor... Leaving now before I make a mess!

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Really a nice truck. Don't know if this has been asked yet but what color red is that? Waiting to get my first truck, the Knight Hauler.
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Old 04-05-2013, 08:49 AM
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Thanks again everybody! The color, Wedico red, parts come from Wedico powder coated red.
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Old 04-05-2013, 11:06 AM
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Did some mach ups this morning. The truck is going to have more rake in it than I want but I happy with it overall as I do not want the front end any higher. Need to buy another set of wheels for the rear, the Euro fronts and knobby tires are not staying on the front, need to drill put the lug hole in my Wedico front wheels before they can be mounted on the driven axle. The rear suspension is working sweet! Yes, the headache rack, fuel tanks and sleeper are going back on. Also have some really nice mirrors from Scale Art to add.







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