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very nice, the stripes look great. I think a clean set of rallys would look as good as anything (if you're taking votes) :lol:

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I think that`s what he`ll do.The rallyes on the`86 are the ones he had on the`68.

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Looks very nice. I think that if that was my truck Id go with the car style rally wheels. They would tie in nicely with the cowl hood and stripes.

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Good point.I`ll start workin`on him:cool:.I totally agree.It`s a`68 and I just see shades of Camaro in this truck.Maybe it`s also the brightish color,too.I see a Z/10.He has a no letter tailgate and I`d like to see a horizontal black panel w/outline stripe or something like that.Maybe a `68 fender emblem in the lower left corner of the black,like a Z/28 emblem.He`s getting a black tonneau when it`s done.
That shifter is hooked to a Saginaw 4spd and he`s trying it w/3.08s first.I think he`ll be ine.If not,he has 3.42s he can use.That`s what my project will run.

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Personally, I'm not a fan of light blue...I can say that this truck moves me. I love the light blue. I think only these trucks can pull off a light blue, and look right. The stripped hood is very nostalgic. I agree with the Vette rallys, it would really put a strong theme on the truck. Very muscular. Some sort of a badge on the naked tailgate would be just right also. Great Job!!

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Looks great thats for sure..

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Yeah,it`s a pretty rich light blue,almost medium.It reminds me of Ford`s Grabber Blue from this era.He should run the pipes out like the Camaros and Novas,too.The 4spd seta the trens as much as any visual feature,too.

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Well,the bed`s on and he has driven it.He`s not sure about the 4spd w/3.07s.I think a set of 3.42s will be making their way into this truck.He has 2" blocks to level the stance out.That`s about it.Last weekend mike and his nephew Scott (and Eddie) started color sanding the truck.Eddies was sanding the bed yesterday.it`s about ready for it`s polishing.The door panels (`72) are all that remain for the interior.They`ll go in after the polishing.I gave him an AM/FM/cassette and it works fine.He bought those kick panel speakers.Did I mention how badass this truck runs and sounds?The cab and motor are what he bought a`68 lwb donor for.I`ll get polished & lowered shots along with some of the interior shorty.Then we can say this one is in the bag.
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Looks good...can't wait to see the finished pictures

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It`s about sanded and ready for polishing.it came out pretty good.although its built from a bare frame it`snot meant to be anything more than a hot little pickup to run around in,for fun,chores,second vehicle,whatever.Basically built from what he had but the way he wanted it without breaking the bank.That`s pretty much what my project is,too.It may be a from bare frame build of a crappy truck,lol.I may have to skip finish paint and assemble it in primerAall the drivetrain is rebuilt and just the way I want it.It has buddy buckets that may go in as is...we`ll see.
There`s been quite a few street rods and bikes built out of this little garage.This is all Eddy wanted,simple and reliable.He`s done trying to impress anyone but himself.The bed floor is rustfree from California complete with dents.He`s just going to use bedliner in the bed and haul without worries.

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nice looking truck!

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Not a bad driver,huh?Now,if I could only get more done on my truck.:rolleyes:

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Tim,

well get moving on your truck :lol:

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I did strip the paint off the top,attacked the surface rust,treated,and primed it...big whoop.I have the transmission at a friend`s where he`s going to help me go through it.That`s been the hangup.The previous owner said it popped out of 3rd.Everything looks ok inside.it could have only been shifter adjustment.But,he gave me an overhaul kit with it and I want to make sure.Once the transmission is good to go I can get it and the motor cradled in and move forward,however slow.The exhaust and driveshaft will follow.THEN,I CAN SET A DARNED BODY ON THAT FRAME!!!!!:cool:

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So is the friend who has your tranny stalling or what? A 4 speed tranny ain't that hard to go through. Does someone need to pay him a visit? Maybe lean on him?
Well I know a guy see who knows a guy who's related to a guy who owes a guy a favor. Just say tha word.......;)
So Eddie's bout done on his. He can maybe ease on over to lend you a hand on yours.

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good looking truck, :metal: