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Tell me about it. Napa is pretty good but at the Advance Auto parts....Like when you want say a set of centerbolt valve cover gaskets. Them- What year? Me-Don't matter. Them-1/2 ton or 3/4. Me-Don't matter. Them-2wd or 4wd, Me-Don't matter. Them-Auto or manual, Me-Don't matter. LOL. Now I usually just order on the internet and pick up at the store.

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Oh yea, Moved the hinges in today as far as I could, still need to move in a little more. I will have to get a rotary file and slot the holes a little bit.

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Have you got any new updates for us? I love the build. How did the hinge adjustment turn out?

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Got busy again this afternoon, started stripping paint. It's been painted 3 times so I'm going down to metal. Hope to have the bed in epoxy and bodywork done this weekend, if it's warm enough to spray. I'll get some updated pics.

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:metal: looking forward to it!

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X2 :metal:

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X3:metal::metal::metal:
:lol: But really, I look forward to it. I love what you have done so far.

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Thanks! Got most of the bed stripped, hope to have you guys some pics by monday....
Stripping to bare metal through 3 paint jobs SUCKS!!

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Didn't get to spray primer today, finished stripping paint and started working on the tailgate gaps. Got to punch some marks so I can get it in the same spot after paint to keep from messing it up.

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Got it pretty close but will still need a little filler to make it perfect.

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What do you guys think, roll pan or bumper? I'm keeping the door handles,sport mirrors, and factory tail lights, so I'm kinda leaning towards keeping the sport bumper.

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i think sport bumper myself...

progress looks great buddy!

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The gate looks nice! I agree with Dennis, sport bumper will better flow with the rest of the truck.

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Thanks, I took some measurements before I pulled the bed and it looks like I can tuck the bumper about an inch and a half closer to the body to really make it flow. And Dennis, just came from your build thread, you can probably expect tons of questions when I get close to installing a 6.0. Your chassis is looking great!

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:metal: anytime man! and thanks!!!

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a little heads up for the ac heater panel. I just put a led bulb it the existing place and it looks good. I bought some bulbs off ebay they have 5 little leds one in center and four on the outside edges. Looks good id put up a picture but photobucket said i exceeded the limit. Its a clear bulb but still shines blue because of the green strip on the control panel

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That's good to know, I'm afraid the way I did it will be to bright. I may look into that.

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CeeTen, I am pretty impressed with the metal work man, I think this is going to be a damn nice truck. I like the idea of putting the sport bumper back on.

When it is all said and done I think it should be a pretty clean truck

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x2, that's what I wanted to say.

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Thanks guys! I'm headed out of town tonight but hopefully can jump back on it next week!

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Well, made a little progress, got the bed and tailgate in epoxy, started on the bodywork. I got pretty disgusted on the tailgate though. I worked on it most of the day and can't get the bodyline straight where the skin blends in. Any of you guy's have any tips on getting a good straight edge?

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Get the flat area straight, then run a tape line across it. work the contoured area to the tape.

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Like Jonboy stated, use some tape as your sanding line (sand up to it but not beyond). Once one side is done, re-apply tape to the opposite side & work it the same (from the opposite direction).
Both. A roll pan (to tie the sides & under the gate area in w/the rest of the rear sheetmetal) that's notched for the sport-bumper brackets.

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I don't need to repeat, or add to, what Jonboy & SCOTI both said. But I will suggest using that air board to get things close and then use blocks to truly get things blocked straight. You will have much more control by hand.

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That sounds like a great idea! I chased that bodyline all day, seems like I sanded off a half gallon of Rage Extreme.
Thanks!

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Well, Guess it's time to get started again. Got really frustrated and left it alone for a while after the tailgate whipped my but. Picked up a freebie 12 bolt. Anybody know of a good disc kit that uses factory calipers and rotors? Not too concerned with keeping the parking brake....

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http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/index7.html nice GM factory style kit. awesome guy to deal with! i have pics in the 1st few pages of my build

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need some updates

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Slow....Spent most of the summer working on an old ski boat, paint clear and interior.

The truck is now on air, six link rear with air-lift bags, the front is bagged with stock control arms. Still keeping the factory bed floor and inner fenders. Not going for a frame dragger and not cutting the body up. More of a pro-touring look is what I'm after. I'm at work for another week, I'll post some updated pics when I get home. Maybe this year somebody will light a fire under me and I can make some more progress....

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looking forward to the pics!

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Me too...I'd love to see some fresh pictures of the build!

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Looks like a great build.....can't wait to see more pics

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Nice build!
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http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...n/59b86501.jpg
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...n/9ba48704.jpg
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...n/f4dde045.jpg

Got to get motivated and finish this thing.
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http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC01936.jpg
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http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC01929.jpg
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSC01954.jpg
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Well this is how she sits now. Those are not the wheels I'm gonna use, but will use that size and offset.
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...FD6161CE9E.jpg
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Nice work on the 4 link / air bar or what ever you call that sweet looking setup. Temp Wheels look killer too, I have a soft spot for coys. Looks like you showed that tail gate who's boss...lazer striaght. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks! I love the Coys also but they belong to a good bud and I don't want to run the same wheels. That's what I was originally gonna run but I guess I'll keep my mouth shut about my plans now lol.
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what's the size and offset, and also what does the inside bed look like?