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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Well, she hates the topper. She loves the truck.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Thanks.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    I just re-did all the rubber trim, and replaced the broken "bubble" windows with Lexan. Gonna put static cling tint on the windows for shade/privacy. Can't do actual window tint as it out-gases and eats the plastic...and bubbles up. zI may do some camping so I went with the aluminum shell (was...
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    I don't know really. Just wanted something unusual, and wanted to be able to keep the rain and criminal element away from my things. Plus I may camp and have a air mattress made to fit the bed. I plan on doing static cling window tint (it has plastic Lexan panes) that'll help a bit. My daughter...
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    They are 15x8 Corvette style rally's fro Jeg's ($58 each). If you get some try for 3.75 or 4" backspacing. I got 4.25" and had to put 1/4" spacers to keep from rubbing lower control atm.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Yep, well I was around then. haha The rear exhaust is called a Bellflower tip (named after Bellflower, CA) where I cruised the strip a lot. Usually seen on long, low cruisers...Impala, Rivieras, etc. But I wanted a different look. The dumps were on every car in my era.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Thanks.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Yes...exhaust cut out for cruising car shows.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    Thanks.
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    Newbie with '82 LWB

    I am an old gearhead (age 74) living in Sheffield, AL. Name is Tom. Just finished my 1982 C10 LWB...started out as a ruff farm truck. 3 1/2" front drop with 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop coil; rear drop 4" with hangers and shackles. Rides nice. All new suspension, brakes, crate 350 and rebuilt...

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