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ColoradoK5 09-19-2013 10:43 AM

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Wow Congrats and enjoy that first drive

STOCKISH 09-19-2013 11:09 AM

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Stunning!

Graham57a 09-19-2013 11:48 AM

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Looks incredible!! Your painter really knows how to lay down black, I bet you're beyond stoked. Congrats man, now you gotta post up the maiden voyage video!! :metal:

72BlckButy 09-19-2013 01:08 PM

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Freaking amazing Chris!!!!

That thing is clearer than a mirror.

BTW... I love the trailer. We have one close to it. Would you mind posting a picture of the toolbox area upfront? Did you add a winch?

mcbassin 09-19-2013 01:45 PM

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It just keep getting better with every update! Don't stop...
Awesome paint and everything

Bowtie468 09-19-2013 10:36 PM

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Thank you guys , it's definitely been a long road . Not done yet , but close !



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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 6276709)

BTW... I love the trailer. We have one close to it. Would you mind posting a picture of the toolbox area upfront? Did you add a winch?

Here ya go Nate !
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superflysteiny 09-20-2013 10:39 AM

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Outrageous I have said this a thousand times but I love this truck. I kick myself in the butt every day I sold my black 72. Paint was not as nice as this one but I love black. What is your completion date.
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Racie 09-20-2013 11:51 AM

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This build has been absolutely awesome can't wait for the video to see it running and driving! Congrats man it's beautiful!!!!:metal:

Bowtie468 09-20-2013 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny (Post 6277975)
Outrageous I have said this a thousand times but I love this truck. I kick myself in the butt every day I sold my black 72. Paint was not as nice as this one but I love black. What is your completion date.
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Appreciate that Eric ! I feel the same about Tootsie . As for as completion, we are attempting to bring it to Mississippi for CTC. Looking at the calendar I still have 16 days left. Won't be complete but I'm hoping I can get it there. Cross your fingers !

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Originally Posted by Racie (Post 6278041)
This build has been absolutely awesome can't wait for the video to see it running and driving! Congrats man it's beautiful!!!!:metal:

Thank You , we plan on attending the spring Good Guys show in Fort Worth TX . Come on up and watch it run a few laps around the Speedway !
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rincones 09-20-2013 03:42 PM

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Extremely Nice. Like the color.

click here to see my buildpage:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532127

darkhorse970 09-20-2013 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 6278237)

Thank You , we plan on attending the spring Good Guys show in Fort Worth TX . Come on up and watch it run a few laps around the Speedway !
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Now we're talking!
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GSFMECH 09-21-2013 08:33 AM

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I can't wait to see it with the bed on it Chris. Awesome job!!

Bowtie468 09-22-2013 10:50 AM

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Black lugs to add the slightest bit of contrast . What do y'all think ?
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68bowtie 09-22-2013 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 6280474)
Black lugs to add the slightest bit of contrast . What do y'all think ?
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i like it

lolife99 09-22-2013 12:41 PM

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Like the black lug nuts.
Where did you get them?

dirish 09-22-2013 01:23 PM

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Like them!
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Bowtie468 09-22-2013 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6280576)
Like the black lug nuts.
Where did you get them?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/gor-71683nbc
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knomadd 09-22-2013 07:10 PM

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That looks nice!
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Bennett68C10 09-22-2013 10:38 PM

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I like the black lugs
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67c10rustbuket 09-23-2013 12:12 AM

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Awesome,congrats! I love those meaty tires :metal:

superflysteiny 09-23-2013 02:54 PM

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It will all be worth it once it is complete. Cant wait post pics with it at the show if you get a chance.

Bowtie468 09-23-2013 09:39 PM

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Since I couldn't get much shop time today , I mainly concentrated on small items that could be completed in the limited amount of time I had . The first thing I attacked were the 2 support bars for the lower bedside in front of the tire . Since I raised the floor 3 inches , the factory bars would fall short . Before making a trip to pick up material for the job , I surveyed the material I had laying around in the shop . Came up with trying to use 3/8" stainless tubing with an .035 wall . It did the job and feels much stiffer than the factory bars . :)
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Bowtie468 09-23-2013 09:42 PM

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Installed and completed . Time to lock up until the morning . Another short day tomorrow !
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mcbassin 09-23-2013 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468 (Post 6282800)
Since I couldn't get much shop time today , I mainly concentrated on small items that could be completed in the limited amount of time I had . The first thing I concentrated on was the 2 support bars for the lower bedside in front of the tire . Since I raised the floor 3 inches , the factory bars would fall short . Before making a trip to pick up material for the job , I surveyed the material I had laying around I'm the shop . Came up with trying to use 3/8" stainless tubing with an .035 wall . It did the job and feels much stiffer than the factory bars . Did I ever mention that I love metal fabrication ! :)
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Very nice! I may have to steal this idea myself. I don't have a raised floor but I like stainless. Thanks for sharing:metal:

72BlckButy 09-24-2013 09:25 PM

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Killer work Chris!

Hate to steer away from the truck but I'm curious. On your trailer.. Is it tube frame? If so did you drill and tap the frame to mount the toolbox or use self tapping screws? Your trailer looks a lot like ours.
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