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I haven't been getting out much and checking other builds. Nice to see you're about to take that next big step. Sure looking forward to seeing it in paint. Good luck!

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what did you use to attach the chains to the bed to lift it, is the wood and cross sill attached?

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Thanks....been the same for me lately. Lucky if I have enough time to upload some pics and catch up on the thread lately.

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One of the PO's added some eyelets to the tops of the bed sides. The bed was pulled complete with wood floor. Took a little adjustment on the chains to get it balanced right, but wasn't any issue lifting it with the cherry picker.

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Sweet...i was talking with your buddy the blue bomber on instagram...you need to get an IG account brother. .can't wait to see that blue laid out...

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Yeah....Austin's on there. I don't want half the stuff I have on my phone now. I've looked into the instagram thing, but once the forum and FB and all rest are accounted for....its just too much for me to keep up with.

Color down Sat a.m. if the weather cooperates like its suppose too.

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time to get that color on. nothing changes the tk as much as when the paint goes on. looking good.

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Thanks Kimble....really appreciate the comments. Hope it turns out as nice as yours!!!

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Hey '63 is that a seafoam green?

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Glenwood green from the factory and was resprayed at some other point just a hair lighter. Will be blue after this weekend. I can dig up the original paint code and chips tomorrow.

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Its like a Seafoam green ..same thing

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It will be excellent, as the work you are doing---waiting for the 348 f/s---

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Do you have anymore of your photos?
Love that color

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Can't wait to see the color on, good luck and hope the weather is with you.

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Anything in particular your looking for photo wise?

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Thanks Dan. Me too. Hows the 65 been treating you?

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Red head steering box arrived today. I have nothing but good to say about Red Head Steering and their customer service and the quality of the part I purchased. Should be able to install this weekend, which is great. Now I can reinstall the steering column and steering wheel!!!!

One of these days I'll take the time to learn to rebuild one of these boxes, but for now....$241 well spent and with a warranty. And rcvd part within a few days of payment.

Note: They also will rebuild your box and use custom colors. I was fine with black and the red top which is their trademark colors.

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Thanks....I'm looking forward to the fleetside build as well. Have had a few buds from the forum stop over and a lot of talk about it at the house.

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Steering box looks nice...Lol...heck of alot better the mine! :lol:

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your 63 is really shaping up keep up the good work.

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It's been earning it's keep hauling everything I throw at it.

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Thanks TJ....but Red Head Steering takes the credit for this one.

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Thanks a bunch!!!! Looking forward to the days of enjoying and driving the old truck again shortly!!!!

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I hear you there. Luckily I have three trucks total....so I always keep one on the road as I always seem to need a truck. Will sure be glad to go out in the 63 again. Been off the road since June 1, so I getting ansy to drive again.

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Finally got through all the prep and masked off. Got 2 coats of primer down. Did some final sanding and a little glaze over some areas that popped with primer down. Color and clear tomorrow

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Last pic

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Looking good! :chevy:

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Thanks...will sure be glad to get some color down

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Has come along way. Looking good

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kooks good. I hated the masking most of all during the painting process.

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Yeah, me too...but unwrapping is fun.

Base coat down

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Base coats

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Clear coats

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Unwrapping

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Got driver side mirror arm on, sail panels, fuel filler assembly, ext door handles and wiper arms covered

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Tired and done for the night...were im leaving off

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Looks sharp! I really like the color and you are doing a great job!

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man that looks terrible, just send it to me and i'll take from here. just wait til the paint dries before you go burning rubber!!! and keep it under 100mph!!!

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Looks spectacular

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Outstanding! Man that turned out nice.