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Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 5706346)

I was just messin with you, ;). Take care and have a good weekend.

Rob

Thanks rob I new you were joking have a great weekend pulling the blower off tonight and getting my brother inlaw to ship it this week.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5706668)

Very nice sir!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Hawghauler (Post 5706744)

Nice build!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH (Post 5708065)

Awesome build!
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thank you

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Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5708625)

as usual you have a good grasp on things. Want to see more

More coming your way

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Originally Posted by duallyjams (Post 5708655)

Man keeping up with this thread just won't be the same with out a twinkie :(

keep the pics coming anyway

Ya I here you on that. I will miss the cup cakes :uhmk:

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Keep up the amazing work!!!
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Well it was a decent day today so I rolled Tootsie out of the shop and took some pictures of what was performed on the truck the last few day. I have alot of wiring going from the back of the truck to the cab and because there is no were to hide it. I am making a 2.5 inch round runner for the wires. I know it is big but the plugs on the air ride are big and that combined with the power wire I wanted to make sure I went a little bigger. I think it will blend well when you look up from under the bottom of the truck. I also changed the tail lights out to stock. I like it better then the clear lights. Which I never was planning on running. Ok so here is were I am having trouble. I need to run atleast 1 3/4 headers or it will rob a ton of power from the truck. Problem is passinger side has to snake between the starter and the motor mount. So I will call sanderson tomorrow and see if they will build ne one for the truck. I will keep you guys posted. I have a ton of room on the drivers side. Here are some pics enjoy.
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Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer

Just another work of art from you!!!!! I am so glad that I can see the work that you do on these trucks. gives me something to look forward to all the time. I love the looks of the truck! great job. As for the conduit for the wiring, yeah< that is large, I am sure it will fit in somehow, but wow, it looks like a anaconda in there. lol. sry. Thing is, I would sooner do something like that than have all the wiring exposed. it will be way cleaner and in the end you will never notice it. Good work so far.

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Stunning
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Thanks guys glad you like.

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Looking f a n t a s t i c ! ! ! :)

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I think that tube for the wires looks cool! Its better than seeing wires or wire loom thats for sure!

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Really like the wire runner idea. Will definitely tie in and looks so much better than a bunch of wires running all over.

And I think the stock lenses look better then the clears. Just my opinion.
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that's right... no disappointments here. just beautiful

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I agree with the big conduit! Looks freakin TRICK, it's well thought out and functional! Maybe some kind of a bushing or seal on the ends of the pipe?

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Looks killer Superfly!!!! What are the plans for the green gmc in the background
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those are some bad ass valve covers...where did you get 'em?

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no words to describe! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!

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Hey Eric, So when will you have the t-shirts printed up with your truck and logo on them? I'm thinking black with the bright orange , and some white ones with cool blk outlined graphics. I'm going to put my order in for a couple right now. You know your truck is bad a$$ when you have your own t-shirt...... Lets do this. T

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Lookin great, are your plans to keep this one when you're done??

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Eric, a word I think is often overused (but, I think it applies here)...this truck is simply AWESOME!! An impressive tribute and a work of art. I'm think the conduit will work well in the end, better to hide and protect the wiring than leave it exposed. In the end, I don't think it will even be noticed as I believe it blends into the frame. Thanks for sharing the ongoing build and the great pictures. Tell your Mom we are all still thinking of her!!

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Originally Posted by big_al_71 (Post 5709325)

Keep up the amazing work!!!
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Thanks Al I really am thankful that you guys are following the build

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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 5709550)

Looking f a n t a s t i c ! ! ! :)

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5709552)

I think that tube for the wires looks cool! Its better than seeing wires or wire loom thats for sure!

Thanks that was what I was thinking too. I would of liked to make it smaller but again there is a ton of wiring coming from the back of the truck,

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Originally Posted by nt30 (Post 5709584)

Really like the wire runner idea. Will definitely tie in and looks so much better than a bunch of wires running all over.
I agree
And I think the stock lenses look better then the clears. Just my opinion.
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I agree 100%

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Originally Posted by R.A.D (Post 5709697)

that's right... no disappointments here. just beautiful

Thank you

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn (Post 5709795)

I agree with the big conduit! Looks freakin TRICK, it's well thought out and functional! Maybe some kind of a bushing or seal on the ends of the pipe?

I will have to figure that out very good idea

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods (Post 5709806)

Looks killer Superfly!!!! What are the plans for the green gmc in the background
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I was going to build it for my dad but my mom was just diagnosed with cancer in the other leg so we may sell it. Not sure yet

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 5709864)

those are some bad ass valve covers...where did you get 'em?

They are billet specialties

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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 5710170)

Looks good....Jim

Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by hot trux (Post 5710433)

no words to describe! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by ortegamotor (Post 5710575)

I am down Tony. I want to get some made and I want to sell them and donate the money to cancer research. Can you help me do that.

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Originally Posted by Graham57a (Post 5710684)

Lookin great, are your plans to keep this one when you're done??

Yes I will never build a more insane truck/car then this one. It would take 200000 to buy it and that will never happen so I will keep it. I dont need money so I should be good. Mario said he would charge a customer 250000 to 300000 to buld this truck in his shop

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Originally Posted by dhaymaker (Post 5710700)

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

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Eric I'd buy a shirt or two, especially if you are gonna donate the proceeds!

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Sorry to hear the cancer spread. She will be in our family prayers.
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That would be awsome I will just need to make sure I dont have to set up a non profit to do that. I think it would be great to donate the money for cancer research. I thought I would set up a smaal stand at the shows and sell them. I will have to talk to Tony because he does this for a living

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And thank you for the reality check on the pricing....I'm sure many on this board have no clue how much it costs to do a build like this.
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Thank you I am sorry too. Don't really know what to say other then this is life. It really bothers me but I have to keep the faith. Thank you again for your guys prayers, my family and I appreciate it.

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Id be down for a shirt....