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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.
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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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
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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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
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/06/08
08:33 PM
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I will Esanchez 
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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Escatruk
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Posted: 05/10/08
09:32 PM
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Pictures figured it outLOL
   
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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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.
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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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!
My wife hates trucks...Sure gonna miss her :-)
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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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