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Join the Sport Truck Forum at Sport Truck Magazine to discuss your custom truck, modifications & lifts, latest news, shows & events, and more.Sport Truck Magazine Forumshttp://forums.sporttruck.comMon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:43 -0700<![CDATA[1959 Chevy Apache Truck]]>1959 Chevy Apache Truck
I have a 59 Apache short bed stepside with a Nolimit front and rear suspension. The engine is a SBC performance 350. My client would like a 5 speed manual transmission and I am having difficulty in deciding which one would be the best option. Any ideas?

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6880500/sport_truck_restoring_customizing/1959_chevy_apache_truck/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6880500/sport_truck_restoring_customizing/1959_chevy_apache_truckFri, 04 Jul 2008 05:07:01 -0700<![CDATA[What's your charging system consist of ?]]>What's your charging system consist of ?
What kind of charging systems are you guys using for bags,2 compressors,a 1500 watt amp ,2 10" subs ,truck acc.,and have 2 optima batteries,I don't think the stock alt. will keep up. Your thoughts? :confused:

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6841805/electrical_stereo/whats_your_charging_system_consist_of/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6841805/electrical_stereo/whats_your_charging_system_consist_ofThu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:44 -0700<![CDATA[Doors or fenders]]>Doors or fenders
Having a problem aligning the doors on my 69 c/10 how much gap should there be from the fender to the door to the cab

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6872967/sporttruckcom_improvements_suggestions/doors_or_fenders/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6872967/sporttruckcom_improvements_suggestions/doors_or_fendersThu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:15 -0700<![CDATA[looking for some 22" billet wheels]]>looking for some 22" billet wheels
needs to fit 88 to 98 chevy truck 5 lug thanks

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6833632/classifieds/looking_for_some_22_billet_wheels/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6833632/classifieds/looking_for_some_22_billet_wheelsWed, 02 Jul 2008 04:07:18 -0700<![CDATA[HAVOC BOWLING GREEN KY]]>HAVOC BOWLING GREEN KY
HEY WHATS UP ALL...GIVE EVERYONE A HEADS UP. GONNA HIT UP HAVOC IN BOWLING GREEN KY THE FIRST WEEKEND OF AUGUST THIS YEAR. IM GONNA LEAVE THE SHOP THAT FRIDAY AND CRUISE DOWN. IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO CRUISE DOWN FROM THE MIDWEST HIT ME BACK. WE DO THE SAME CRUISE TO INDY AND ITS A BLAST. THE MORE THE MERRIER! HELL I MIGHT EVEN BBQ FOR DINNER AND THEN WE WILL HEAD OUT. LETS MAKE HAVOC A GREAT SHOW AND SUPPORT!! LETS REP THE MIDWEST HARD FOOLS!! LATER!! COTTEN midwestcar@yahoo.com

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6831643/truck_show_information/havoc_bowling_green_ky/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6831643/truck_show_information/havoc_bowling_green_kyWed, 02 Jul 2008 01:07:19 -0700<![CDATA[04 Dodge Dually Lays Frame on 22's]]>04 Dodge Dually Lays Frame on 22's
Selling my 04 dually. Don't really want to but starting a new business and need some extra money. It's silver with tan interior. 22" Alcoa Peterbilt wheels. Front, back and side to side. TS performance MP-8 adjustable box. Extra 100hp and 200lb feet of torque. They claim it would add up to an extra 5 mpg and they were right. Right now the gauge show 25.5mpg averaged out over about 9000 miles. I think it's closer to 22 though. Haven't checked it in a while. 4 inch exhaust with Magnaflow muffler and tip. Sir Michaels weld in roll pan. Hitch and trailer plug behind license plate. Ram 1500 front fascia. Shaved antenna. Truck runs excellent. Never had any problems. Gets a ton of stares. $26000 obo. I have pics. Leave your email and I will get them to you.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6831373/classifieds/04_dodge_dually_lays_frame_on_22s/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6831373/classifieds/04_dodge_dually_lays_frame_on_22sTue, 01 Jul 2008 16:07:35 -0700<![CDATA[Kapital Kreations Car and Truck Club wants you....]]>Kapital Kreations Car and Truck Club wants you....
Check us out online www.myspace.com/kapitalkreations

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6830236/favorite_cruise_spots/kapital_kreations_car_and_truck_club_wants_you/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6830236/favorite_cruise_spots/kapital_kreations_car_and_truck_club_wants_youTue, 01 Jul 2008 00:07:01 -0700<![CDATA[looking for art gomez (goez customs)]]>looking for art gomez (goez customs)
anyone seen or know of his whereabouts, he burned me on a deal and does not want to answer me, he has the same phone number, email does not work, yet website still up. any help is greatly appreciated. goez customs was located in placentia,ca before he was forced out for not paying rent.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6835643/the_lounge/looking_for_art_gomez_goez_customs/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6835643/the_lounge/looking_for_art_gomez_goez_customsSun, 29 Jun 2008 16:06:35 -0700<![CDATA[49 Dodge truck project]]>49 Dodge truck project
Just started tis project 2 weeks ago. Put a 1968 383 engine and transmission in the old truck last weekend, changed the rear end this weekend and need to find out the angle the axel seat has to be at? Don't think it shoutd be totally straight! If someone knows anything that would help me with this problem, thanks in advance. :D

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6832679/dodge/49_dodge_truck_project/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6832679/dodge/49_dodge_truck_projectThu, 26 Jun 2008 21:06:19 -0700<![CDATA[Decals?]]>Decals?
I own a small buisness here in Minnesota called Andys Graphix (.com) and was wondering if you guys had anyone that made decals for you guys? I know I myself would love to have a sport truck decal on my back window and tool box. Was just curious, if not Id be more than willing to help out.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6819613/the_lounge/decals/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6819613/the_lounge/decalsTue, 24 Jun 2008 02:06:10 -0700<![CDATA[First things, first]]>First things, first
What was the first custom touch that you did to your truck? When you get a new truck do you just drive it for a little while or do you start messing around with it before you even get home?

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6811102/sport_truck_restoring_customizing/first_things_first/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6811102/sport_truck_restoring_customizing/first_things_firstTue, 24 Jun 2008 02:06:00 -0700<![CDATA[57 Chevy Truck Rear End]]>57 Chevy Truck Rear End
What would be the best year rear end to change my 57 truck rear end out to. The stock Rear end is to low for the 350 auto trans I am running now

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6810982/chevy/57_chevy_truck_rear_end/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6810982/chevy/57_chevy_truck_rear_endMon, 23 Jun 2008 23:06:09 -0700<![CDATA[Instrument bezel]]>Instrument bezel
My son and I are working on a 68 chevy stepside. Can anyone tell me where to find an instrument panel that fits the dash, accepts two 5" and four 2 5/8 instruments and also keeps the stock windshield wiper, headlight and choke positions. Thanks for any help.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6810805/interior/instrument_bezel/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6810805/interior/instrument_bezelSat, 21 Jun 2008 06:06:12 -0700<![CDATA[Drop Kit]]>Drop Kit
I got a 2000 Silverado Single Cab Stepside with "20"s im looking to get a 4-6 drop kit but im not too familiar with the suspension kits or how good they come out. Any suggestions on what brand gives you more for your buck and comes complete with everything i need? thanks

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6806605/sporttruckcom_improvements_suggestions/drop_kit/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6806605/sporttruckcom_improvements_suggestions/drop_kitFri, 20 Jun 2008 21:06:00 -0700<![CDATA[Today is the first day of summer]]>Today is the first day of summer
According to my calendar, today is the first day of summer! What are yall up to this summer? I'll be...here...doin' my thing. Wish we had a summer break! So, if you have a summer break, ENJOY it and APPRECIATE it!!

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6805621/the_lounge/today_is_the_first_day_of_summer/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6805621/the_lounge/today_is_the_first_day_of_summerFri, 20 Jun 2008 18:06:47 -0700<![CDATA[Need help looking for a bumper cover from LA West]]>Need help looking for a bumper cover from LA West
I have a 2002 F-150 with costume ground affects all the way around. I reccently had an accedent and tore up the front bumper cover. I bought the truck used and all the custom work was allready done by LA west. If anybody can help me find anything out, leave me a message or e-mail me at uncle_andy_04@yahoo.com Thanks.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6805012/ford/need_help_looking_for_a_bumper_cover_from_la_west/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6805012/ford/need_help_looking_for_a_bumper_cover_from_la_westFri, 20 Jun 2008 06:06:49 -0700<![CDATA[Need Help ASAP on a switch box!!]]>Need Help ASAP on a switch box!!
I have a problem. i bought a bagged truck that only has 4 valves on it. it needs to have 8. However due to time issues i cant get the other 4 on right now. I need to know if there is a way to just wire 4 valves to a 10 switch box? i mean i looked a diagrams and its for 8 valves only. I kno its getto but for now i gotta work with it. Does anyone have any suggestions? All i want is to be able to raise and drop the truck so i can drive it. then ill worry about the rest of the wiring later.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6811829/ford/need_help_asap_on_a_switch_box/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6811829/ford/need_help_asap_on_a_switch_boxTue, 17 Jun 2008 22:06:00 -0700<![CDATA[ENEWSLETTERS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!]]>ENEWSLETTERS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Hi! You have not received an eNewsletter in your email inbox for a while now, because we have not sent one out! Newsletters are on hold until further notice, as we figure out system compatibility. Thank you! -Monica

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6806033/enewsletter/enewsletters_on_hold_until_further_notice/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6806033/enewsletter/enewsletters_on_hold_until_further_noticeTue, 17 Jun 2008 22:06:31 -0700<![CDATA[Art of Noize - North Hollywood, CA - June 22, 2008]]>Art of Noize - North Hollywood, CA - June 22, 2008
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/mlthomps/08TRUfront1.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/mlthomps/08TRUback1.jpg

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6836493/truck_show_information/art_of_noize_north_hollywood_ca_june_22_2008/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6836493/truck_show_information/art_of_noize_north_hollywood_ca_june_22_2008Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:06:01 -0700<![CDATA[My 97' Build (Lots of pics)]]>My 97' Build (Lots of pics)
Heres some pics of the progress. Im about a month in so far, as far as buying parts and actually decided to take the plunge. very old pic when I had my 1st set of 20's http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/AndysTruck.jpg How it looked before I started.. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/knoc2.jpg When I 1st got my 22's... http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture050Large.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture048Large.jpg As of yesterday.. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/0041024x768.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/0031024x768.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/0011024x768.jpg Sandblasting the frame soon (fricken weather).. Boxes of fun! (air bag kit) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture059Large.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture060Large.jpg Triangular 4 link http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture061Large.jpg 2" drop spindles, Steel Roll pan, Bag brackets, C-notches (sent me wrong ones.. I need bigger ones. They sent me 3.5", I ordered 8") http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture062Large.jpg table of fun! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture058Large.jpg Taillight fillers and shaved door handle kit http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture052LargeLarge.jpg My box sanded, ready to be shaved up! (Shaving taillights, Welding tail gate shut, Shaving in rollpan and tailgate, as well as shave the tailgate handle and also the gas tank door) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture063Large.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/Picture064Large.jpg New air tank showed up (12 Gallon, 8 port) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/100_02181024x768.jpg A little bigger than the one they set with the kit.. (3 Gallon) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Knoc213/100_02191024x768.jpg My c-notches and switchbox were on back order and should be here late this week. Soon as I get the notches, then things should start taking a little shape.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6835290/gmc/my_97_build_lots_of_pics/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6835290/gmc/my_97_build_lots_of_picsTue, 17 Jun 2008 03:06:34 -0700<![CDATA[nightmare 383 swap]]>nightmare 383 swap
I'll try to keep this short... I have a 93 K1500 that I put a mild 383 stroker into - eagle crank - mild cam with stock heads and upgraded springs. basically a build suggested by Brian at TBIchips.com that he's done many times and I'm using one of his chips. Engine compression should be in the low 9's. I haven't even driven it yet other than going down the block... I can't get it to stop pinging. Gas is 93 octane but Brian says I should be able to run 87 in it. I've retarted the timing way out with no effect. Changed the dist. I was able to swap an ECM with no change. I took to a mechanic and he checked out all the sensors OK, ran a compression check at 205 psi... he thought with that much pressure I'm probably closer to 10.5:1. The machinist that built the motor says he used 9:1 pistons. I'm going to get them scoped to see what is actually in there but assuming he used the wrong ones what options would I have? -machine the bowls in current heads? -aluminum heads? -older iron heads? at this point i'm already over budget and don't want to keep sinking $$$ into this. Any suggestions? :confused: thanks

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6834975/engine_swaps/nightmare_383_swap/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6834975/engine_swaps/nightmare_383_swapMon, 16 Jun 2008 18:06:07 -0700<![CDATA[How much would you be willing to pay before changing?]]>How much would you be willing to pay before changing?
How much would you be willing to pay at the pump before changing your driving habits? (what you drive, how often, etc.?)

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6833328/the_lounge/how_much_would_you_be_willing_to_pay_before_changing/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6833328/the_lounge/how_much_would_you_be_willing_to_pay_before_changingFri, 13 Jun 2008 17:06:00 -0700<![CDATA[How Do I Get The Newest Replies To A Thread To Be On Top?]]>How Do I Get The Newest Replies To A Thread To Be On Top?
If you are sick of scrolling to the end of a thread to get to the newest replies, go into your account. Under SITE OPTIONS, you can choose Ascending/Descending for Sort Posts. Choose Descending, and the newest replies, when you log in, will be on top. Asccending put the newest at the bottom. You can also adjust Posts per Page, ranging from 10-50. Just FYI.

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6788473/welcome_to_the_new_forums/how_do_i_get_the_newest_replies_to_a_thread_to_be_on_top/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6788473/welcome_to_the_new_forums/how_do_i_get_the_newest_replies_to_a_thread_to_be_on_topFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:06:24 -0700<![CDATA[anyone graduating?!]]>anyone graduating?!
Do we have any graduates here? High school? college? etc.? whooooo hoooooo, let's hear it!!

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6795551/the_lounge/anyone_graduating/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6795551/the_lounge/anyone_graduatingWed, 11 Jun 2008 19:06:29 -0700<![CDATA[SUMMER MADNESS PICTURES POSTED]]>SUMMER MADNESS PICTURES POSTED
http://www.sporttruck.com/webonly/060708st_2008_summer_madness/index.html

]]>http://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6784123/recent_web_updates/summer_madness_pictures_posted/index.htmlhttp://forums.sporttruck.com/70/6784123/recent_web_updates/summer_madness_pictures_posted