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its been awhile but we got back on the 65 short bed patina truck. patched the rust and there was quite a bunch and i will patina match the paint. also used a bed from another truck so it will need some paint work to look right. installed a grill surround from a green truck which will also need some matching. the plan was to build a hotrod truck with a nice interior and engine compartment but have a patina baby blue exterior.

heres where it is as of today...

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Engine bay certainly looks smart.

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That looks very nice.

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Sweet!!!:metal:

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Nice!! That light blue patina looks sweet.

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Right on Camel Hump heads. Golden

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thanks guys… this ones going to be for fun… hot little 327, 700R, 4:11 posi, and no massive amount of body and paint work. still looking for a few parts and i hope to have finished this fall. but, as my wife is fond of saying 'we'll see what happens'.

thanks again fellas...

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Awesome, man that Coulter has an eye for a killer picture ! Every shot he takes looks like a magazine shot !

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i know, the guys got an amazing eye. he missed his calling. should be a pro photographer.

hope you guys plan on attending. maybe a sneak peak of bertha, if possible. now that would be a show stopper for sure, cloud9 pulling the new trailer with boosted bertha aboard...WOW!

maybe, but not critical, just dreaming...

time for mexican dude?

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you are correct, he should be a photographer !

You know we will , I blasted it on all my social media today ! We will sure try to have Boosted Bertha !

Yes I need to get some stuff from you and bring you some stuff !

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another dynamic Coulter photo...

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that is killer !

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thanks to all the members who showed up for our cruise-in/toy drive. it was big fun and we collected tons of toys for kids this Christmas (mostly toy trucks). the total turnout was roughly 100 people, 45 cars and trucks, 60 lbs of jumbo shrimp with a big table of fantastic food (ala potluck), 2 kickin' bands and a campfire sit-in that lasted till the wee hours. big big fun.

any that missed but wished they hadn't... there's always next year.

2 guys that for some reason didn't make the group photo were Don (da2don) and Robert (sigshooter).

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Clem wanted to say thank you for the wonderful time that my family and i had at ur cruise in. i meet some great forum members and it was great to see all the things you have going on at your shop. cant say thanks enuff

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What more can be said... Thank you Clem!!! Had a great time, albeit too short, planning for next year includes a hotel room so I can stay longer...:metal:

This is to those who were unable to make this one, make plans for next year, you will not be disappointed

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I couldn't have put it better myself Greg . As for the adoption part don't all the celebrities go for foreign kids so me being English puts me in front of you in a very long que

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Like everyone said Thanks Clem! What a blast it was. I will be there next year.

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Thanks Clem!! Your shop is awesome! And thank you so much for sending my daughter another shirt, she loved it!!

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I am not sure how many ways we can say thank you to you, Kim and your team of contributors Clem.

But you guys really turned out an awesome party.

I just hope that I can return the favour one day.

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thanks a bunch... please make it an annual event for your family, we're already planning on next year.

exactly...

Greg, I could work with you easy and we would have a great time repopulating the world with cool old trucks. lets keep the conversation going and by the way... Pete said the cost of living here is a third of what is is in Oregon. just saying

please don't tease me now, :lol:... anything's possible.

looking forward to it Donnie and thanks... your truck will be a highlight next year for sure.

we got years of fun ahead... thats the best part of this site, it brings like-minded together. tell your girl she is more than welcome.

thanks Rian, you made it a special year, you an Martin are plugged into our 'Friends for Life' bunch... and we'll be crossing the water to come see you guys as soon as we get enough skymiles on the credit card...


OK... turn out the lights,the party's over.:waah:

now back to the old trucks... hope to get pics of progress this weekend, so more later on guys...

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yesterday i washed up Cotton's 63 and took pics for an update. The truck is about 90% done mechanically, only a few wiring tasks and carpet inside to do. there's still a bunch of paint work left and all the hours of cut and buff. but all in all, we're ahead of schedule. You might remember that Cotton wanted a truck that was basic without the options and frills. About all he wanted to add was a deluxe steering wheel and bumper guards. here's the pics...

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Cotton requested a bit more power and an overdrive trans. so we opted for a 68 model 350 4-bolt dressed out to resemble an original 283 though the valve covers give it up. we also put in a fresh 700R and for safety sake, power disc brakes were added as well as power steering. more pics...

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you guys probably remember the seat that my friend scott did, it looks right at home in Cotton's interior. we restored the tach cluster and painted the dash to go with that seat. there is a ton of work that goes into a nice early 60s interior but its well worth the effort. more...

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well thats it for the update on Cotton's 63.
the next couple of pics show where we are on the bed and rear fenders.

more later....

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Cottons truck is as perfect as they come. Spot on perfection. Saw this truck in person and the pics don't do it justice.

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Clem - Beautiful work as always! I go past your place almost every day...I always look to see what might be newly hanging around

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Clem It's coming along well . I am looking forward to seeing it with the bed on .

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Beautiful work Clem. I also got to see it in person and talk with Cotton about it. The pics don't do it justice. Very nice. I know Cotton is excited about getting it finished.

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A nice surprise in the post this morning was a package from Rian (Grizz) containing a sticker he picked up on his recent road trip and a cool tee shirt which was a present for me from Clem.

Another example of how cool the people are that share our interest in all things automotive when someone like Clem takes the time and trouble to send something to someone they've never met.

Thanks Clem (and of course, thanks Grizz for taking care of the shipping!)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pszrvpxo34.jpg

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thanks buddy, we're closing in on this one, pete is awesome, should be done in early spring. missing you guys...

thanks neighbor, stop in… time to meet-up.

just painted the bed again today and after a couple of days curing you will see it on the frame… promise… and thanks martin, looks like you are back at your truck also. some folks just need to feel progress on their projects or things just aren't right, i know you're one of those guys.

cotton is very excited about his truck. we're discussing some concepts about the finished product and i think its gonna be pretty cool. so hang with us and thanks for the comments man...


[QUOTE=disasterbus;7389472]A nice surprise in the post this morning was a package from Rian (Grizz) containing a sticker he picked up on his recent road trip and a cool tee shirt which was a present for me from Clem.

Another example of how cool the people are that share our interest in all things automotive when someone like Clem takes the time and trouble to send something to someone they've never met.

Thanks Clem (and of course, thanks Grizz for taking care of the shipping!)

you are totally welcome and that Grizz… well, he's is one of a kind.

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Merry Merry...

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Merry Christmas Kim & Clem

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Merry Christmas to you guys and the cats too.

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Merry Christmas everyone.

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happy holidays indeed… today, 12-29-15, is the last day of my employment as a graphic/computer artist. RETIREMENT, arrrrggg, Now What?

Oh wait, the gas station… more truck time...

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Enjoy your retirement /truck time ,wish I could do that.

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Awesome. Bet your shufflin' around doing a happy dance.
No More Time Clock!!!!!
Happy Happy Joy Joy as Ren & Stimpy would say.

You have fun now ya hear.
Wish I could be there pounding away on vintage metal with ya.

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Congratulations Clem !!!

Here's to the best part of your life.

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Congratulations on your career change...:lol: