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Thanks Bam I appreciate it

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No problem man, by the way your truck is looking good man I've been checking it out.

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Thanks my brother. yours as well. Iam really hoping to get it done this year... Its been a 7 yr journey as you know and lookin forward

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I had the glass installed today.
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Looking great. For some reason a project no longer seems like a project once the glass goes in....

Marc

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Looking really nice and getting towards the end. Steve

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Looks really smooth, nice and flat rubber...Jim

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Lookin so nice. How hard was it to install?
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Well Marc you know they are always projects.lol But I am driving it now.

Yeah I will enjoy it while finishing it up. I have some interior things to do.

Thanks

I did not install the glass I had a mobile glass guy do it. I got the glass from Classic Industries and had him install it. The Windshield went in easy only took them about 15 min, but the back glass gave them fits, it took them around 45 min and they were about to give up until I told them get it in and if you break the glass its on me I will get another one.

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One step closer👍

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This is right before my first real drive. I have a car buddy that is not doing so well these days so I took the truck to his house so he can take a look at it. The truck rides nice but the best part was seeing the smile on his face when he was checking it out. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b3502c59_z.jpg
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Looks Great! Bam,
What is your plans for the side windows, 1-pc or original with wing?

Awesome work Buddy!
Allen

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Wow - REALLY NICE!!!!

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Thanks man. I have one piece windows. They will be electric, I already have the specialty window kit installed in the truck. I just have to install the glass, felts, and run. I'll get to it.lol
Thanks man

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bad ass love it
Ray

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Your truck rooks marvolous (best Recardo Montovon voice) .

Great job !

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Wow, looks fantastic. Love the fleet side. Enjoy the ride.

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Looks great! Nice job!

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awesome looking truck

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Very nice Bam, Cleeeeeeen would be the word

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Looks great rolled out Bam!

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Thanks guys for all the compliments I really appreciate it.

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Heres a little video of the updates on the truck and my wife and I first cruise together.

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Your truck looks great Bam.
Kim

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Your wife cracks me up, congrats on the truck, it's beautiful!!!

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Congrats Bam, long time coming, but it looks great, super job my friend...Jim

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Thanks man
Yeah she's been cracking me up for 30 years.lol Thanks man
Thanks man. Yeah I know its been a long time coming, but I'm gaining on the it and the end is in sight.lol Once again Thanks for all the words of encouragement and the compliments over the years.

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Simply a FANTASTIC job!

Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress.

See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan

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Dan,

First of all thanks for the compliments. As far as the 55 210, yes I will be redoing it with a new suspension, drivetrain, and paint scheme. But I'm going to take about a year break, I'm tired.lol I will start a build thread in the Alternate Tinkerings section of this site. I will be sure to let you know.

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Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it.

I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age.

It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress!

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Yeah if we could only get back the cars that got away. I had a 66 GTO in high school I wish I had it now.

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I got the console I made back from upholstery
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Classy. Looks great!

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Bam , not sure how many posts you may do on this truck, But its been a absolute pleasure watching and getting to know you, even though we are on opposite coasts I feel like I made a good friend . Looking forward to your next build my brother . enjoy the truck, no doubt , you not only have earned it, but you built it with your 2 hands. Thank you for all the help you gave me, I'll pay it forward. sorry to get all mushy on ya, but felt a need LOL Mike Allen

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Thanks Dan, it came out pretty nice. I need a place to hold the wife and I coffee.lol

Thanks man. I feel like all the people that commented and encourage me were with me on this journey to finish the truck. Thanks to all for all the words of encouragement along the way. Not finished yet but really close.

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that double hump dash and soooo clean :drooling:

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Thank you Sir

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congrats bam! looks great, sounds good in the video.
i hate you stole all the 58-9 parts to make a 55 look good :D
gonna be harder to find parts for the 4 eyed beauties now
that hood does look good, perfect fit and pie cut

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Nicely done! Congrats!
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Thanks man I really appreciate.