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Reply #1125 - 06/05/25 at 10:43:17
 
I know all that. What chassis is the donor truck , the 4x4 ?
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Reply #1126 - 06/05/25 at 11:01:42
 
That chassis is unknown.  The rear axle is definitely a Dodge, though.  It's a 3/4 ton 4x4, and has a SBC engine in it.  My guess is either a Dodge or GM. I found out the lugs on all four corners are left hand threads. The chassis was shortened by a farmer in Idaho, and badly. Straight vertical cuts in the frame rails, and a plate welded over it on each side.  What a maroon!! I would never drive it.  Shocked
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Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal.

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'81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut
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Reply #1127 - Yesterday at 16:13:01
 
Cab & bed has real nice patina. Stude is smooth and pleasant like a cloud.
You gonna paint it all up when done ?
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Reply #1128 - Yesterday at 17:28:16
 
You are assuming both sides look the same.  The truck was parked next to the north wall of the shop when the fire happened.  The driver's side is completely charred, molten shingle tar melted and dropped on it, paint blistered, body filler popped.  I was going to satin clear coat it, but now, it is totally ruined. I am going to leave it as is.  It will be more of a rat rod look now.
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Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal.

'87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire)
'86 LS650g Savage (parts bike)
'81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut
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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #1129 - Yesterday at 17:28:38
 
another view
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Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal.

'87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire)
'86 LS650g Savage (parts bike)
'81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut
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Reply #1130 - Yesterday at 17:30:14
 
I am going to have a capital "D" laser cut, and rivet it crooked over the last letter on the tail gate.  The project is now called Studebaked.
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Reply #1131 - Yesterday at 20:50:30
 
Real patina can’t be faked , usually a good story or two comes with the patina , you got both. I got good patina and story on mine too. I’ve seen a 2 part stuff to dull coat the patina in , put it on with a sponge. Mine moved under its own power last week for the first time in twenty years.  Cool
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Reply #1132 - Yesterday at 21:01:09
 
Not sure what side I like better , the rare or the well done side. Both sides have their own stories , ya can’t make that stuff up ! Way Cool !
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