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Well, on 11/8 I tried to skip the 2000 paper and went to the 3000 pad, did the whole hood, and was not happy. I could see lots of scratch marks from the 1000 paper.

So on the 9th I went back and wet sanded the hood with 2000 paper by hand, and removed a lot of the scratches.

On the 10th I used the 3000 pad and then the 5000 pad. Hood looked good at that point, so I used the wool pad and #l step material to buff it out. Today I used the foam pads using #1, then #2 and finally #3 to finish it up. Hood looks good, still a few small imperfections, but I can live with that.

Here's a couple pics...Jim

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Jim, Don't be so hard on your self! You can see every imperfection because your looking for them, we won't see them as once it's together there is way to much going on to see anything Bad about it. Looking Good , Ray

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Looks excellent from here!

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Thanks guys. To be honest with you, my son Mark, was the one that said" Dad I know you don't want to hear this, but your going to have to sand with 2,000 by hand and do it again. I know you won't be happy till it's right". I'm happy now, and also inside lighting shows more faults...Jim

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I can’t see scratches on the hood in the pics Jim.
Probably neither when you stand outside and two feet away.
Hood looks beautiful!

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Thanks Kees, you have to be about 6" away and the right angle to see them...Jim

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Is that with or without a magnifying glass? It looks good!

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:lol:, Thanks Robert. My truck is a driver, not a show truck, so it's good to go...Jim

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oh jeeze, you probably have more hours in making that hood one piece and super smooth than a lot of guys (me included) have in their trucks. :lol:

I understand you being humble about it but most of us would kill for a truck this nice haha

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Thanks joe, I appreciate it a lot. Yes it's painted and nice, but it is a driver, that's what I built it for, should be back on the road in a day or two...Jim

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Sharp!

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WOW!!!....Jim and Mark ,yall did a outstanding job....congrats....really like the chrome grill...it really sets the truck off...

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Awesome!!
You are a great team together!

Have fun again Jim!
And keep all animals away :gi:

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She is back to All her Glory! Good Job You Two

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Thanks guys, we appreciate the compliments. Glad it's back together, now just need to install the top, aim the lights, and it's ready for the road...Jim

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Sweet! Cindy would love it too!

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Thanks Doug, she was a sweet heart...Jim

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wow look at that beauty! hellofajob!

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Thanks joe...Jim

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Just in time to haul that Christmas tree...:lol:

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You are correct:metal:...Jim

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Looking better than ever, now get out there and enjoy it Jim!

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Thanks Mark, just a couple little things to finish, then I'm ready...Jim

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Hey everyone, nothing on the truck today (maybe tomorrow). Today my wife Aggie moved into a new concept home for elders. There are only 10 elders per home, and each has their own room and super size bathroom. She is so happy to be in the new home. I didn't get any pics today forget. But here is a link to West Vue's site. Take a quick look it is something that is brand new and made for "Baby Boomers" in mind...Jim
https://www.facebook.com/West-Vue-Gr...4034768032117/

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That looks like a real nice place Jim...looks much better than a run of the mill nursing home

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Congrats! That looks like a really nice place.

You are right that we boomers are the bulge in that part of the health care profession.

Glad she likes it.

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Jim, is this a new area completely or a addition to the home she had lived in? It looks roomy and inviting for Family and friends. I'm glad Aggie likes her new home.

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Wow...that is nice...

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Looks a very nice place!
I’m glad Aggie is happy!

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Thanks everyone, it is a super nice place. Yes Ray this is a completely new area, just west of the old nursing home. Run by the same people, which are great. They have built 3 homes, and plenty of acres for the additional 7 homes that plan to build...Jim

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wow thats a nice place! how does she like having just 10 people? my wifes grandmother was in assisted living and it seemed like she hung out with very few people and talked about the rest haha

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Like you and I discussed Jim this is a great idea for those that aren’t able to do assisted living. Looks much nicer than a nursing home. Very nice!

Now the providers need living arrangements for aging baby boomer car car guys with a big community shop attached.

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Thanks joe. She already knows several of the ladies, and good friends with two. Aggie doesn't talk much about other people, will see how it goes...Jim

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Thanks Doug, yeah a bunch of my car buddies, said we need to build something like that, but we haven't done anything yet:lol:...Jim

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Looks like a nice place for her, she should be really happy there.
Is it closer to your house than the last place?

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Thanks lower. The new homes are on the same property, but about 1/2 mile from where she was. So really not much difference...Jim

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"ON THE ROAD AGAIN". Well, yesterday I took the truck in for safety inspection, got new plates, so I was all set. I drove it today also and put about 30 miles, runs and drives the same, so I'm real happy. After it got dark I aimed my headlights, and took for a short drive. Can see everything great.

I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the members that followed on this sometime, up and down, work to finish it up. Mark and I appreciate all the response that you great guys and gals have shown during this time. I'm sure there will be other improvements further down the road, and it will be posted.

For now, we will continue to follow your builds and adventures...Jim

Oh, I forgot here's a couple pics.

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Jim your wife's new digs look very nice.