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Thanks, Rogue

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Sweet man....I like the engine compartment. Looks like you cleaned it up NICE !!;)

White covers are cool !!

Do you have it up and running yet ?

Later

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the wheels are the same six lig but i believe the center holes are not large enough?? if i recall right!

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Thanks, K5 for the info.


Thanks to you too Cheif,
No we are not runng yet. going through everything under the hood. It's really hard to find parts for the 305 V6 engine. so it's taken alittle longer, but don't want to rush it either.

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Got the radiator back last night. The shop said it was the original radiator (Harrison). I thought it was toast, but he hooked me up. :bann:

And we are finally done with hay...:clap::clap: more time for the truck now.

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I had a little time while I wait on my radiator hoses to come in, I decided to try my luck at some body work. This truck must have had 10 sets of mirrors in its life time.:lol: I started the process of trying to do something about it. I think I did okay...HOLES everywhere.
David

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Front area looks good behind the grill.

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Wow that is a lot of holes for mirrors.

When I picked my 65 up it had the huge mirror on the drivers side and the little side mirror. I think back in those days people where either mirror happy or really used their trucks for campers, farm work and play.

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Keep after it , rome wasnt billed in a day

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It's either mirror holes or 22 cal. holes from running moonshine..:haha:

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I need you to tell my yougest one that, she is so ready to ride.

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Made some progress last night on getting the engine compartment finished. I took "Corts60" suggestion on the breather and worked with it. I think it turned out fine, very clean look. Thanks for the suggestion Cort. here are some pictures.

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Looks super!!!

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Thanks, Scot

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How about you shoot those exhaust manifolds with some hi-heat cast iron paint ? Although, You probably don't want to mess with the bolts...that could open a can of worms...

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Hadn't really decided on what to do with them yet. Paint them or add some headers. Still thinking about it..

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Man, I love what you did with engine. It looks awesome. Did you weld all of the morror holes up? It looks like you are doing a great job.

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Yep welded up the larger holes and then broke out the grinder. then a little bondo.
I'm not much of a body man, but it's my work and it feels good doing it. Plus saving some cash on the little things. I was told a long time ago that the difference between a good welder and a bad welder is a good welder always carries a grinder and some spray paint with him..

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The best part of working on old stuff is that if it isnt right weld it back on and start over ---------------your paint scheme is looking very classy!!!!!

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we are looking at going flat black on the outside like yours and the "cheif". and bringin it down a knotch or two.

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I got mine on ebay 1gal epoxy primer with gal on cat.
99.00---i heard to buy some flat black john deere sells cheap and its the same paid as the expensive dupont hot rod black but marketed in a john deer can its the paint they paint like dashes etc with

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What kind of paint did you use on the motor and valve covers?

Man that white pops nicely. Wow

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VHT Brand, Engine Enamel.
Thanks. Kizer

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Yeah you kinda inspired me to try something different under the hood too. Of course I'm not ready, but man I'm digging that white. Until I dump oil everywhere. hahaha

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:thumbs: Job well done.