85 Crew Cab Dually

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SeeFred

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Frame off restoration in progress. Looking to get rid of the modified frame so I can build a new one and put this body around 3-4 inches above factory ride height.

12 Valve Cummins and a 6 speed manual transmission gonna push this beast down the road.

I’m a full time designer, fabricator/machinist of industrial parts and equipment for the process industry…..boring, but crucial parts. Big plans for this build with lots of one-off components. Turning 40 years old soon and plan to make the most of a mid-life crisis hahaaaa!


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shiftpro

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Hey... :welcome: Codes,

Thanks for jumping on. We need guys like you... guy that actually have a truck! And don't give a ****!
 

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Turning 40 years old soon and plan to make the most of a mid-life crisis hahaaaa!

Too many of us here are in high-life crisis now.. (comes after mid-life) ... so you got that to look forward to. Get to work on the truck. We want photos...
 

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Looking to get rid of the modified frame so I can build a new one and put this body around 3-4 inches above factory ride height.

Is the frame notched for the lowering? Just thinking, if you're going to fart around with the frame maybe consider making a shortbox with the dually fenders and all. It would look stunning.

Or get the narrow rear dually setup the cab only option trucks had. Then a fleetside box (with ample tubs on the inside) !
No 'hips'..
 

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Frame off restoration in progress. Looking to get rid of the modified frame so I can build a new one and put this body around 3-4 inches above factory ride height.

12 Valve Cummins and a 6 speed manual transmission gonna push this beast down the road.

I’m a full time designer, fabricator/machinist of industrial parts and equipment for the process industry…..boring, but crucial parts. Big plans for this build with lots of one-off components. Turning 40 years old soon and plan to make the most of a mid-life crisis hahaaaa!


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I liked for the truck as im not a fan of diesel or scummins swaps, especially in squares but thats what makes the world unique so go for it.
 

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Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.
 

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