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Beautiful!

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Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad to see this phase of the project getting done. Will work on the door reassembly this week. Still need to rebuild the vent assemblies with new rubbers. Did install new gaskets on the mirror arm, fuel filler (and hose and clamps), and exterior handles.

Had to fix a few pics that loaded funny. Tried to get good pics of the finish. I think I got less trash in this one outside than my last inside spray 17 years ago. Perfect weather definitely helped.....and tons of prep.

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It is looking really good.

Dwight

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Thanks Dwight!!!

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Paint turned out very nice. That color really pops after you get the clear on it!

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WOW! Is all I can say. lol. Gonna be layin some paint on mine next year. Getting excited. lol. :chevy:

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Yeah....it always amazes me to watch the color change once the clear goes down. Thanks for the comments!!!

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Thanks TJ. Looking forward to seeing yours painted too!!!

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all that time and work is paying off. Great job!!!!

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Much appreciated. Nice to be getting some of the bigger things checked off the list!!

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did ur package make it?

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Not yet....but still at work. I'll check tonight. I'm doing door reconstruction this week, so I'll have the door site plugs pulled and ready to mail this week.

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Got the back of the cab taped off and got aerosol bed liner down. Laid down real nice with a great texture. Have always hated not being able to clean the back of the cab...and now its maintenance free. Hit the back of the bed panel also since the beds off. Will reinstall tomorrow.

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I really like the colour choice.
Keep up the nice work.
Greg.

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Thanks greg. Austin will be over working on his 63, so im going to get the bed back on with his help. Shouldnt take but a few minutes to reinstall.

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holy crap batman, the wooden bed looks awesome. details sir!!!

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I did the bed a few years ago. Needs cleaned and a little polishing on some of the strips. Ill get some pics once its back on.

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also what did you use to attach to pockets for lifting cuz i think pre-assembly is how i will do my bed being one guy and a lift!!

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PO bolted eye bolts on at some point. Ill remove them after reinstall and fill the holes.

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Real good lookin paint job.
Nice work.

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Great lookin paint job :thumbs:

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Thanks guys.

Got the tape off the forward bed panel. The stainless hardware really pops now. Too bad it'll never be seen. Bed back on tonight.

Pimpston....you should be able to see the eyebolts now in this pic. Just forward to the stake pocket.

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Hey what brand is that bed liner? Is it good for like under neath fenders and under the cab to? Seems like its tough stuff....Were do ya get it? :chevy:

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pimpston65--you can put eye hooks in the holes for mounting bed to frame and lift the same as 1963c-10's setup. set the bed on the frame so you can remove the eye bolts, then move the bed over the bolts holes. if using the rubber pads just use a jack to lift the bed--insert pads. don't mean to jack your build 1963c-10.

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I'll get the info tonight for you. It is great stuff. I get it from Harbor freight and have been using it for several years. Has a great texture and very durable. I haven't had any issues on the places I've used it since 2009. No chipping, peeling or fading.

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No problem at all.

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Got the bed back on without incident or scratches. Also got the glovebox cover reassembled. New gaskets and bumpers should keep it in good service for a few more years.
Ran out of light and was the best pic my phone could take. Thanks to austin and the engine hoist it was pretty simple.

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thks i am using the pads, and for some reason yrs ago i welded up the holes on top of the bed side rails, so i will use the holes on a few cross sills and lift as a unit...

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and dont think you can pass the dark pics off on us, i want a do-over...

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I hate the short nights. Just gets dark so fast. Will get better pics tomorrow.

Templates arrived too. Thanks a bunch.
You should be fine going through the cross sills as long as the floors still fairly solid.

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Heres a pic from this a.m. with the bed reinstalled

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Bam!!!, looking to see you smoke them tires...

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Late off work and other house projects to do, but enough time to install the glovebox assembly. Really considering a white insert on the glovebox door and door panels to break up the color some.

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Very nice! Me likey! I now dub your truck 3 Tone! lol For a short time anyway.....

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Ill hold off on any two-toning until the carpet and seat is installed. I want to see how it looks in 1 color with the rest of the ok interior.

Worked on the grill some last night too. Decals will go on this weekend and it'll be done.

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Got the new red head steering box in, new rag joint and fire wall gasket in and column installed.

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Just my opinion, but I think that the glovebox needs a black accent to mimmic your gage cluster...Nice lookin BTW!

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Digging the build, nice work! That gauge cluster is slick. Agree on getting it on the road and just taking the glove box door off at your leisure to accent. I know you must be missing and can't wait for the new and improved ride. I was thinking you could cut a white or black glove box cardboard template to see how it would look once the interior is all straight. Really like what I'm seeing nice job,,,

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any template for the A/C firewall cuts? also i just picked up a dash clock do you need the instructions for your collection?

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I like the black accent idea on the glove box.