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Escatruk
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Posted: 04/22/08 08:01 PM
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I finally have found the time to start my project Truck. It is starting life as a 1994 Chevy 2500 Ext Cab shortbed 2wd. But of course out here in the east you dont see many Caddy conversion Trucks. Well then of course I going the Escalade route using Caddy rear lamps (94-98Deville) and an Escalade clip....It Seems like the Fabricator never gets enough time do do up his own ride. I bought the truck over a year ago and gathered up everyting I needed so I can just go to town and get it done. The Cool thing that will make the truck stand out is going to be the power sliding moon roof I plan on fabbing in from a 94 Deville.(have the whole roof skin!) Did the measurements it will work but will be tight!!!! I will update the progress with some pics here and there. >(once I figure out how...LOL) If any one has any input I would be glad to hear from ya. Thanks for reading my post.
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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Wheat
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Posted: 04/29/08 06:41 AM
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Can't wait to see some Pictures..
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esanchez
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Posted: 05/02/08 09:13 AM
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Yeah, sounds cool, Escatruk. Keep us posted!
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03demon
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Posted: 05/05/08 04:07 PM
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Sounds like alot of work,but down the road it will be worth it.
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ShAkEsVHO
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Posted: 05/06/08 09:06 AM
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keep us up on the build, sound like fun
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/06/08 08:30 PM
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I have a few pics of it in fab in the Truckin Web readers rides I am going to throw a few more up this weekend
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/06/08 08:32 PM
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You can look for some pics of the truck in readers rides....Thanks
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/06/08 08:33 PM
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I will Esanchez
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/10/08 09:32 PM
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Pictures figured it outLOL
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esanchez
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Posted: 05/13/08 03:43 PM
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Escatruk, so you started with a W/T model? Or was the W/T half-ton only? Can't wait to see how it turns out. With how you're cutting the tailgate, are you going to do the recessed back-up lights from a DeVille?
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/27/08 04:47 PM
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E Sanchez Sorry it took so long to reply,been away. I wish I could use the Deville Lamps but measured them and they are waaaay too thick for the gate. I had to custom fit the plate bezel studs from the the 'camino gate. My original plan was to use the rear portion of a 94-98 deville decklid (notice the parts donor behind my truck) but the tape measure dont lie....LOL.
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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esanchez
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Posted: 05/29/08 10:14 AM
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Have you considered using the '89-'93 taillights? They're much narrower, and to me, look more like real "Caddy" taillights. There are several companies that make the buckets to install these.
I know some people think the look is played-out, but I still think it's a classic, timeless look on custom trucks.
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Posted: 05/30/08 11:01 AM
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Yeah, I dig the look of the long, skinny '89 style lights. It'll always be a classic look on trucks to me.
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Escatruk
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Posted: 06/02/08 08:54 PM
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Sorry guys, already have the 94 to 98 lights welded in, I kinda like that style just for somethin a little different. I am just going to french two nice clear lamps in the roll pan for reverse lights. I had some extra solenoids layin round the shop and made the tailgate handle work both manually and with power it worked out pretty good!
Keep on TRUCKIN'---"Get on it until somethin' snaps"
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esanchez
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Posted: 06/04/08 04:38 PM
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Yeah, the '94-'98 lamps work too. Just a little bit of a different look. Definitely looks like you're well on your way! Keep us posted.
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