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(this is not a place for lazy video game freaks. We Darksiders have been around doing our thing for decades before the mindless couch blobs latched onto the term Darksider)



DARKSIDER In the world of automotive hobbyists a Darksider is one who modifies and or customizes any and all sorts of vehicles. The Darksiders are in a class of their own simply because they endeavor to be different and do things that others would not attempt for a number of reasons mostly being related to a lack of ability and fear of non conformity.

This is a forum for people who think outside the box in everything they do. It doesn’t matter if you are modifying or building from scratch. It doesn’t matter what brand or brands of vehicles or components you are using. It doesn’t matter if you are working on a mini car or a bus.

We will not be asking you for donations or any kind of monetary payments. We will be asking for help in terms moderators and encouraging you to spread the word and add to our membership.

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    Got a truck will be here Wednesday?

    wmjoe1953
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    Got a truck will be here Wednesday? Empty Got a truck will be here Wednesday?

    Post  wmjoe1953 Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:37 pm

    Well, I went and looked at the 1980 L9000 the day before yesterday. I'll be picking it up Tuesday at the soonest, but by Wednesday for sure. Here's the down low. It's a 1980 L-9000. It has a 6-71 Detroit, with a Fuller 9 speed equipped with a compound low range. It's a single axle flat bed, that has the bed partially cut off already. It's got 20" aluminum Budd wheels. I'll be yanking the 5.29 leaf spring mounted rear axle, and swapping in my Peterbilt 3.73 axle with air leaf suspension. The fron end looked ok (wear-wise), but I will likely swap in my matching Peterbilt front suspension. I've got a buyer for the hod assembly, and will scrap the cab, axles, and the rest of the bed, and the big heavy aluminum front bumper (it's ugly). The best part......it runs, drives, has a clear title, and I made the deal for $800. So, I'm undecided on whether or not I want to go crewcab 53-55 cab on it, or if I want a sleeper behind the 53 F-750 body. I'm leaning towards a 50-70" custom sleeper, with the single axle, and a custom built body colored steel deck plate. A pair of 5" diameter chrome stacks, approx. 8' tall behind the sleeper will look killer. Oh yeah, it's got a Jake brake too.
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