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Thanks man I really appreciate the positive feed back.

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Well I got some of the wood installed, but I have to stop here until I have some of my buddies come over to help install the bed on the truck. I have access to the bolts that mount it to the frame at this point.

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Those colors look great together!

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Thanks. I also think it looks nice together. It took awhile to get that stain mixture just right.

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Wow!

That wood looks great... I'm just about to do the wood in mine too. Food for thought for me. :metal:

Ken

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Thanks man. Now to you all I can say is "Nothing to it but to do it". Post pics let us know how it turns out.

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Beautiful combination Bam.
Kim

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The contrast of the wood ton and green looks great...Very soothing combination.

Marc

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Very nice, looks super...Jim

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Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Now to get the bed on the truck for the last time.

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Looking great! I can’t wait to see it all come together. You’re truck has been very inspirational to my build. Keep up the great work

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Thanks for the compliments, I really appreciate them. I'm glad that you find this build inspirational. All I can see from it is all the work I have to do.lol Now I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and its very motivating. Once again thanks for the kind words.

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With the help of my buddies I was able to get the bed on the truck today.
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Wow, really looking great...Jim

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excellent work sir ---it has turned great !!!

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Looks great Bam.
Kim

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Outstanding Bam... almost done... Just about time to start thinking of what to build next. lol

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Looking great!! I am still mocking mine up and my bed will be going back on soon to. That will be a fun ride for sure. Steve

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Nice job!

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Nice!!

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Thanks man and also thanks for the positive feed back over the years. Its almost done finally.

Thanks man I really appreciate it, I'm almost there.

Thanks Kim, we started our builds around the same time so you know how much time is invested in this build.

Yeah almost. I already have my last project I will ever do. I will be redoing my 55 Chevy 210.

Thanks man. I understand mock up believe me.lol Take your time and do what you want and don't let people rush you into building their truck and not yours.lol I've had so many people over the years try to tell me what I should do or what I should like.lol

62 Barnfind and slck57 Thank you I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment. Thanks

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Well I got the tailgate installed and the bed all wired up.
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That will draw some attention...Jim

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Looks very nice a real head turner. Steve

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Nice....I really like that trim piece on the back. Without it, the back end would be too smooth/plain.

Nicely done.

Marc

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Thanks

Thanks man

Yeah I thought the same thing when I smooth the tailgate. I knew I was going to install a 3rd Brake Light in the tailgate and when I saw the 57 V LED Taillight and Brake light I had to have it.

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that's sweet looking Bam
Kim

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Thanks Kim

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I got the bed wood installed.
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Wow!

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absolutely outstanding !!!!

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Looks fantastic

Marc

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that is drool worthy, freaking gooood.

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Stunning.
Kim

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Sweeeeet...Jim

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Thanks guys

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Heres a update video I uploaded to youtube.

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What more can we say, Bam. She looks great and the more we see of it the better we like it. All the small details are just next level.

What are the preliminary plans forming in your mind about redoing the '55 car?

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Hey Bam , going way back here , but I have a question. I saw that you painted the inside cab first and then later the outside of the cab. did you back tape on the edge on this when blending the two to get a soft edge? trying to get a game plan here together for mine

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Thanks man. The 55 Car? I have a lot of ideas now but I know I may change my mind once I start on it. I will redo the suspension and drivetrain. I thinking corvette IFS, LS Engine, and a triangular 4 link. Body wise not many mods at all maybe shave the hood emblem and smooth Cali bumpers for the smooth look. It also will be getting a color change. I'm not sure what color that is yet.

Yes I just back tape it off to get a softer edge. I use the bodylines also. Like use the door jamb and you will be fine. I back tape the door jambs and tape the back window and windshield from the outside when spraying the interior and did the reverse when painting the outside.