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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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There's was a body shop guy I knew who did the swap on his 99 and said everyhting was pretty much a simple swap. You'll be surprised how much a difference the 03+ front end will make on your truck. From the outside you'll be fooling everybody. Good luck.
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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we need some pics!
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
we need some pics!
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Well it is NOT a direct swap..... The WELDED on bumper mounts are WAY different
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Looks good though! Cant wait to see the end result.
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Well after a whole lot og grinding and cutting I got the bumper mounted (with four bolts for now)

I need to get it washed....

Just need to start savving up for the hood and bumper cover now!


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Note the wifes truck is missing a turn signal....... Wonder who took it.....

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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Looking good Dusty!!!
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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Dusty,


Looks good bro. I have been busy as hell lately. Let me know if you what the lower valence piece, like the one on the wifey's truck.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FUNZ71
Dusty,


Looks good bro. I have been busy as hell lately. Let me know if you what the lower valence piece, like the one on the wifey's truck.

I was wondering if you were still alive.....
I have the lowwer valance but it would block the charge air cooler.

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