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That's very slick.
Kim

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Interesting
These engines like to breathe!

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Thanks,
I looked up the size and it will fit
so I ordered one

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Thanks guys, One last thing I have to think about. Oldman3 I guess pun was intended.lol

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I like this!
But Maybe a dumb question, why the few inch open piece in the middle?

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Not a dumb question at all. I was going to run the wires through that piece but I found if I drilled a new hole and ran the wires across the radiator support all the wires would be hidden behind the hood latch panel. I did end up running a couple of ground wire through there.

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That is very clean. nice work as always...

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Yep, that is as good as it gets.

Brian

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Yes it was, I guess what seems funny to me, may not to others. You do great work and are always coming up with new ways to get things done, and keep them clean looking...Jim

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Thanks Bam, that makes sence ;)
You know I want to know everything :lol::lol:

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Well I’m finally getting this thing to look like a something. I got the complete dog house install, along with the headlights and turn signals, and an engine cover (I think it’s temporary until I have time to fab something). I also started wet sanding the fenders.
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Really nice Bam, I love the color in combination with chrome.
Do you happen to have an overall shot, with the box on it yet?
I’m curious about that...

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sooooo Jealous
What headlights are those BTW?

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The bed is not painted yet. It will be the last thing I do. The doors are not on either. I will try to get the doors painted and installed over the holidays.

If you like the combination now it should look much better after I finish color sanding that is with 1000 grit taking away the shine.

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Don't be jealous (well the truck is green.lol) get to work and get even. The headlights are 7 Inch H4 Fluted Headlights with clear turn signals with a amber bulb. I got them from Speedway Motor but I seen them for sale at other places.

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The wifey said the truck was way too loud.lol She will be in it with me and I want her comfortable so I had to compromise. I installed new mufflers. The were cheap but got good reviews. So for the price I tried them. They are Jones Exhaust Max Air Flows.

Heres what the truck sounds like now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnrz3v1YTs

Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
 

sounds good, looks good. driving in no time.

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Lets hope, wish, and pray its so.lol

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Bam, the engine compartment is nice and clean, looks super, even with the stock cover. New mufflers sound good...Jim

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Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it

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I've been following this build for a while and is part of the reason i ended up getting a 59 fleetside =)

You do incredible work! I'd love to see this one day, I'm in culver city, maybe when I get mine running we can have a meetup

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Looking great.
Kim

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Whats up my Culver City Southern Cal homeboy. I drive through Culver City everyday on my way to work at Santa Monica College. Thanks for all the compliments and I'm sure we will meet up soon. By the way I go here sometimes its in Gardena on Sunday's http://www.socalcarculture.com/Image...isersAssoc.pdf
They also have another one at Lowes in Hawthrone every other Sunday at 1 pm. Just some place to go once you get the truck running or even if you don't have it running you can go look at some rides.

Thanks Kim

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Sounds good i'll be doing the same thing, I want mine to be QUIET you know lul them into a false sense of "oh hes got nothing " then open up the cut outs!
lol
Keep at your almost there

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Well my issue is quite simple. Momma has got to be comfortable when she is in the truck with me..lol. Happy wife, happy life.

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Awesome! My shop is a couple blocks from the Culver Hotel. I have another fun car that I can take out to the show until my truck is done ;)

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Wheeeew! looking REAL good!

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Thanks buddy

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Let there be lights
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I believe in having working parking brakes but I wanted a electric parking brake, but I was not willing to pay 400 bucks for one so I fabricated my own.

I have this wired when the parking brake is on the little (P) stays lit.

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It works pretty good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8helOr-WoE

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Nice work on the brake! Where did you source the parts? I was planning on buying the estopp.

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I got everything on ebay. The linear actuator is 2 inch stroke and 225 pounds of force

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That’s pretty neat!
Didn’t know this was on the market....

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The one on the market is 400 bucks I made this one for about 70 bucks in parts.

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Haven’t seen it here in the Netherlands.
I’ve been thinking about a parkingbrake for my Jag setup, maybe this is something to look into....

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Very cool.
Kim

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Bam, nice job. You are always thinking how to make things better...Jim

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Thanks guys

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I was able to put some work in on the truck over the Holidays. I fabricated these bumper brackets, shaved mounting holes, to have a smoother looking bumper. Now I have to find a good chrome shop.
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Looking good Bam.
Kim