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looks sweet!
love the dash!

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Thanks Joe


I just want to let everyone know I won't be getting anything done for the next week and a half. My family and I are going to Missoula Montana for Christmas to visit her family. While there I hope to hook up with jonzcustom and runninlo. I want to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope to get alot done once we get back. I have a few days off before I have to go back to work.

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...It looks like it has what they call the "sport cab option" with a large rear window....this option was very spendy back in the day,today it's rare.don't let this one go,see if it is a matching numbers truck you could be sitting on more than you know.

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Have a Merry Christmas Alan, look forward to more progress after the holiday ;)

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Excellent build thread, great work

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Alan You do excellent work.

I just went through your whole build and, you are makeing want a 65 BAD!!

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Thanks Joe

Thanks Lucky

Thanks CJ


Wish us luck, we leave tommorrow and fly thru Denver then up to Missoula. We don't get out much, so if you see a couple with 2 kids that look frazzled well that might be us.:lol: Merry Christmas everybody.

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bring snowboots! 6 inches and still counting since yesterday:lol:

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Well the trip has come and gone. Except for airport delays everything went great. We got to see and play in alot of snow.

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While there I was able to hook up with Jonzcustomshop (right)

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Also able to meet Runninlo (left)

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It was very cool to see your projects up close. You two are some cool dudes. I wish I lived closer so I could pick your brains for more info. There is alot too learn from ya'll. I also wish I could've stayed longer, but time constraints prevented that.

Want too wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!

Now it's time to get back to work after we unpack. Still waiting for our luggage to show up. The airline is bringing it too us this afternoon.

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Welcome back!!
Now GET BUSY!!! :lol:
I for one have missed seeing your progress......

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you look COLD in that second pic alan:lol:
was nice meeting you, you'll have to visit in the summer some time, it's alot more fun.

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I looked cold cause it was cold (too me).;) I was also dodging snowballs.:lol: I can't believe people were weaing shorts up there. They wouldn't last long in a sultry August down here. Me and cold weather don't get along very well. As you could tell.:lol: It took 30 minutes for my toes to get their feeling back from when we were talking outside before we got in the truck. :waah:

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Man is my head really that big? I'm a goofy son-of-a...
Alan it was really nice to meet you. As I expected as a board member you are a real class act. I too wish I had more time away from work to visit. I agree with Jon Z. that a summer visit is in order. I have a spare cycle or maybe take the old bow-ties for a cruise. Next time for sure. I promise I'll have better heat and the sheetrock will be done for next time too.
Josh

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Alan
What size tires are those in your "before" pictures? Are those 15X8 ralley wheels? I have a set of 6 lug ralley wheels and I can't figure out which tire size I should run.

BTW...nice truck

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I'm pretty sure they are 8" wheels. The tire size is 275/60R15.
BTW thanks for the comment

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Ya'll would be interested until I told you what you needed to bring,......sanding blocks

I don't like days like today. I spend 7-8 hours sanding, sanding, and more sanding. I did get the dash ready for primer.:metal: I'm trying to get the cab ready to prime the final time. I had forgotten about all of the little spots that needed attention. Since the dash took so long. Seam seal still needs to be finished. These pictures are about as boring as this post.


Digging the old seam seal out (sand blaster doesn't get it). Repairing pits from deep surface rust.

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Ready for sealer

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The dash is ready for primer.

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Looking good Alan. I've got a cab you can practice your skills on when you're ready.:haha::haha:

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Shoot I forgot to have ypou practice on my truck while you were here:lol:
lookin good!

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Sand paper doesn't work good in 15 degree weather and neither do I :lol:

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You might want to learn some on mine, so you can handle yours when the time comes..:bann:

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Alan, the photos are not boring at all. Those of us that cannot get to our projects for whatever reason, really enjoy seeing the progress you are making. Even if it does not feel like much to you. Keep the updates coming. :metal:

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Thanks Tiggamonsta


I couldn't get off of my arse today, still enjoying the vacation. My motivation came at about 10pm. I got a little done just to uncover that there is alot to do before I can sling some paint.

I've been debating to myself........Should I block this opening up. For some stupid reason I think it would be a good cold air intake. More than likely I would never do it. I think I'm trying to find excusses not to do it. I'm thinking of just painting the block off plate.

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Located another fuel door with filler neck off of a F**d Ranger.

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Driver door still lumpy. Going to spray slicksand on it. I believe it will fill enough so it can be blocked out then primed.

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Blocked on the roof and discovered a butt print. Slicksand might cure that problem as well.

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If you aren't likely to use it, IMHO it would look better welded up and finished rather than just painting the block off plate. You've done an outstanding job this far, it would just not fit the look of the rest of the truck with the block off plate. Just my .02

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:agree:

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I'll throw it the other way...
cold air intake like on the chev z11 would be cool.

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I was just thinking about that motor.....Yeap, that would be an awesome idea to run it as a cold-air intake.

I would defiantely consider it....plus you would keep the cowl free of leaves and crap !!:lol:

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I am on the Cold Air Intake side of the fence. It would be a nice feature to add.

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Alan,
I am in agreement with Captainfab. But honestly with your skills you could make either work, and make it turn out nice.

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Gets my vote too (that & some pocket change nets you some pocket change :lol: ).

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Thats a cool idea how they use it as an intake! I like it

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Thanks Jon for helping me realize my vision. We need to change your name to the "Picture vault". You have some of the most unique pix. :metal: That 2nd pic is a 409 Impala, right? Do you know the year? I guess a 64.

Now does anyone have an air cleaner like that laying around.;)

Thanks to everyone else for their input. I'm so confussed. I like the cold air intake idea, but afraid it will take away from a nice and clean engine bay. If done right it might add to the appeal. I've never seen one done to this style truck. I'm sure Jon might have a pic.;)

The roof, LT door and dash got some Slick Sand sprayed on them

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wow
that slick sand looks cool

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I was told by a painter that it's not a primer. The label says it doesn't need to be sealed prior to topcoat. It's like a sprayable filler to remove minor imperfections. Once I block it I will prime then block with 400. It's cheaper than primer and metal glaze. It applies evenly minimizing sanding. It is thick and requires a 2.0 gun tip. It can be thinned a little like I had to do tonight due to being 55 degrees.

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wow that is cool!
thanks for sharing!

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looks great!

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Thanks for the pic of the can.I was wondering what to ask for.

Can't wait to see the after pics.

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Beautiful work man. Love the frame color.Is that oem or the color you chose.

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You won't want an original pre-69 cowl induction air cleaner. . .... they're freakin' outrageously expensive. I've seen the 'common' units (big block Chevelles) listed on the auction type venues for $3K...... used! The aftermarket units made aren't cheap either @ $1500+ :eek: .

I think a better option would be one of the NASCAR 'used parts' places. You should be able to pick up a used NASCAR style air cleaner shroud & adapt it to your firewall (NASCAR cars get their cool air from the firewall/base of the windshield). They're made from both aluminum & carbon fiber & usually go for less than $150.

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This is only the second time I have used Slick sand. So far I love it.

Thanks. The frame color is a 2008 honda color. I posted the paintcode somewhere in my build thread.

Thanks for the info. I will contact the old ARCA race team I used to work on to see if they have any old ones laying around.

This should be entertaining to ya'll. Let me know if you find it informational. I'm a little camera shy.;)

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Got it,Thanks. PPG 301274.
Video is cool.Dont be shy,,,you have amazing skills some would kill for.That should boost your confidence. :lol: