apascasi 83 pickup build project

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by apascasi, May 6, 2009.

  1. apascasi

    apascasi Newbie

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    I decided to post a build thread to get some help and whatnot. So far 3inch block drop, starion rims, hid kit. hoping to do much more :)

    here are some pics:

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    i repolished my wheels here's a look:
    before:
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    after:
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    apascasi, May 6, 2009
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  3. StupidSheet

    StupidSheet Addict

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    Wow, polishing made a huge difference! Nice ride!
     
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  4. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    nice!
     
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  5. apascasi

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    exhaust?

    Kinda need help. What should i do with my exhaust system? any ideas?
     
    apascasi, May 9, 2009
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  6. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    i've always been a flowmaster guy, but after hearing some guys trucks on here with magnaflows i'm gunna get them for my yotas.
     
    burnzya, May 9, 2009
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  7. Predracer

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    I have a flowmaster for mine that I haven't put on yet but they sound nice.
     
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  8. Red1979SR5

    Red1979SR5 Enthusiast

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    Nice looking truck. My vote for exhaust is magnaflow, this is lowlux's truck IIRC.

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  9. yankeetaco72

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    The truck is looking really nice! I really getting antsy to get my 82 completed. Now I'm looking to get the 82 drivable no later than next month..:clapping:
     
    yankeetaco72, May 9, 2009
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  10. smctoy

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    looking good & as for a muffler Ive got a 40 series/2-chamber flowmaster on my truck too!
     
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  11. apascasi

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    what should i look for in magnaflow or what should i get? sorry, im newb.
     
    apascasi, May 10, 2009
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  12. not forgotten

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    Trucks looking good, like the hid lights, want to do that to mine eventually.
     
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