my 78 build
 

finally getting around to getting you guys some pics. got the stake pockets shaved. pic of new inner fenders, one of the new doors, and core support painted.

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Wow, love the color looks slick...give us some details!

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more pics. the cab painted and put back onto the sandblasted and painted frame.the new fenders painted on the inside. and more pics of the smooth staight box with a molded roll pan.

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pics of the front end coming together.

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more pics. painted after the cowl induction hood.

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more pics. the truck finally coming back together.

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more pics. pics of the dupli-color roll in bed liner. will get more pics soon.

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the color of the truck is a burnt copper metalic. and on the side of the cowl induction hood i have "383 stroker" and on the front edge "chevrolet" painted in 2 shades lighter. have to get more pics that show that though. maybe 2maro. also need more pics of the rest of the front end put together.

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need some suggestions on what style mirrors i should use. i'm thinking the sport style, i'm not a big fan of the dumbo style.

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here is the tailgate skin i'm using with a handle relocator

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Looks sweet! are you close to getting it on the road?

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no. i've gotta complete the interior yet. got a set of 1998 bucket seats i'm putting in it. planning on building a custom center counsil sub box for it. i've got equiss white face gauges that i'm working on putting into a custom built gauge cluster.
the motor is still sitting on the engine stand to be built the way i want. i've got a set of double hump heads that go with a edlebrock performer rpm air gap intake. have a edlebrock 750 double pumper carb. still gotta get the cam that i want and roller rockers.
should be on the road next summer. gotta get the money to finish everything the way i want it.

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That's looking awesome! Great work...nice color. I like!

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Damn! I can't wait to see it finished.

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thank you guys. it's takin a lot of work. but i'm taking my time and doing it the right way. like i said prolly won't see it on the road till next summer then will be stored winters. it's goin to be a "mudder" wanna be. i can't see stickin this money and time into a project to take it through the mud or rocks. takes too long to clean every nook and cranny.

i wish i had pics of this beast before i started redoing it. she was kinda ugly. mud in places that you could only imagine.

i'll keep you posted on updates though.

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Good looking truck. I love that color. Been thinking about painting my truck that color, or similar.

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love the color man. Truck is coming along eal good. should be a nice summer cruiser when done. I really like the shaved stake pockets

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Nice truck, like the color

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It's looking amazing man. Keep up the good work, and the pics!

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thank you everybody. choosing the color was the hardest think to do. i went through dealer lots looking at colors and went to every parts house in my area looking at books. finally at my local napa, they have a book of custom hot rod color. and this one caught my attention right away. it's similar to that sunburst orange that is on some newer pontiac grand am and grand prix, cobalt, and avalanges.
to 84 400. the stake pockets on this truck were a pain in the as* because the previous owner used this truck for a wood hauler, so the bed rails were all beat up and mangeled.
like i said i should of taken before and after pictures.

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more pics. the hood after the lettering. this is all painted 1 shade lighter than body color and re-clear coated. SMOOOOOTHer than a babies bottom. kinda ghostly like. can't even see it if your looking at it at the wrong angle.

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more pics of the writing and some more of the front end with tires and trim and lights. like i said above, at certain angles you can't even see the writing.look at these two pictures of the whole front end, can't see the writing.
i personally like the ghostly look. gives it a more detailed looking.

????????should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear?????????

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Should i stay with the amber side markers or go with clear??
What style mirrors should i go with??

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hood looks good, I would go with clear markers , and sport mirrors

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thanks for your input. i'm thinkin sport mirrors also. but decided on side markers yet though. the amber ones kinda blend in with the body which i like also.