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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:09 pm 
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Finally got my new truck. I bought it back in March but it had to spend a few months in Tampa being customized.

It's a lot of truck for me but I love it.

For you purists, yes, it is a long bed :D

BTW, also included is my GSD Eddie for scale. The truck is a beast!


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:30 pm 
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Looks like the folks in PINELLAS county did you proud! :D

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:32 pm 
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Nice Truck! I for one am not loyal to any brand vehicle. From the side profile looks like you need bigger tires/wheels? the just look a bit small with the 2 feet of space from the top of the tire and fender?

Oh and by the way ....you cant say "it spent 2 months in florida being customized" and NOT tell us about the customizations and show us!


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Hey, Michael, I've been wondering where you were :D :D :D Now, I know where to borrow a full size pickup truck :wink:

Nice ride, and really nice GSD--you've never mentioned his name is Eddie!!! Hopefully the customization included all of the comforts of home for Eddie, too :lol: :lol: :lol:

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That is one nice looking truck Michael, yes we want details. Don't start drooling to much Larry.

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Yeah, but it's a Shovey!! Come on, Michael!! :( :(

Let me know if you're heading north in the winter time, Buddy! You may need my F-150 to pull you out of the slush if it snows!

Great truck, my Friend! You should be able to come to Hicksville and get a few hundred board feet of your favorite wood!

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Both truck and your protector looks awesome.


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Great ride, but I think you need bigger tires, there's a lot of un-used space in the fenderwells. :wink:

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Hi,

I agree that it needs larger tires but it just won't work.

They cut out the driver's side floor and lowered it about 8" so that I can drive from my chair. In order to accomplish this they had to lift it with a combo body and suspension lift, 7" in total. While there is about 2' between top of tire and fender larger tires would rub when the wheels turned. I have 35" tires now, although they don't look like it in the picture.

That silver box underneath is actually a lift.

As far as brands go, I had no choice if I wanted 4 wheel drive. The conversion can only be done on a Chevy 2500HD because they have the most space between the transfer case and door.

I really like it :D

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Well, you'll get no argument from me. I've always liked Chevy's. :wink:

Looks like they did a really great job on the conversion. Did you want 4WD for off-road or just bad weather?

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Just messin' with ya, Buddy!! :D :D

I'm extremely happy for you, My Friend! Anything that can be done to make it easier for you. You deserve it.

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Awesome Micheal ----and check your PM's

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