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Haven't really been back since being punted in this spring/summer, but I figure I owe everyone who helped with ideas and info before that on this multiyear project at least a photo...

If I can remember where it was I'll update the build thread with some completion photos as well. I have the 16.5s w/ NOS caps (ouch) but they're locked in a vault while I drive around with these later-model wheels.

The mirror are chrome to "de bulk" the cab, and the camper lights are period items, not stock. Otherwise I held very close to the stock look. It's all the original color, motor, interior, etc.

It's in my favorite local "old USMC guys fix old cars" shop for the last things I can't do (charge the AC, align the front end, etc).

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Looks great. You should be very proud. :metal:

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Beautiful!

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I have enjoyed your in-progress post on this project. Your attention to detail is taking the restoration and knowledge on these trucks to another level of appreciation. Looks beautiful.

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Beautiful Job! The truck looks fantastic.

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Looks Great !!

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Nice job!

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Truck is looking great!!!!

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And one thing you can't see is that the cargo light is also a super-bright LED third brake light, but only on braking (you can't see a hint of red when off, being an LED). Cargo lamp still works too, it's all packed into the oem housing. Thanks for the kind words!

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Do you have the cargo light wired as a separate stoplight circuit like new vehicles, or did you tie it in parallel with the existing brake light circuit?

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I ran it as a separate circuit right from the brake pedal, though found out later that the 4-way flashers back-feed into that, so if you don't want the third brake light flashing during 4-ways, you'd need a diode. I didn't mind it.

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You have a awesome truck I've watched every tidbit you ever posted about it and you should be proud of it.
All around its a great truck glad too see your at the end of the build.now enjoy it.

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What color/brand did you go with for paint?

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Looks great!!

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Gorgeous, Dave! Welcome back. Missed you here.

Jim

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I like every nit pickin' thing about that truck. I wish the original owner could see it. This is the Big Boy GMC pickup. Chroming the west coasts, the Yankee clearance lamps, and dual pipes out the back are all additions that enhance what it is and would have been classy additions in 1969

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Sweeeet 4-Eyed Truck Sir!!!!!

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:jdp: Damn, that's a beautiful truck!!! What color blue is that?

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I've been watching your build too. It's a beauty for sure. I'm glad you're back, missed ya. I also love your Pontiac too.

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Looks great Dave

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Thanks! The color is 508 (aka PPG 2169) Dark Blue Poly Metallic, it's the original factory color for it.

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Wow that tiring is gorgeous!

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Truck looks great Dave. Whole lot of everything has gone in to that ride. So what are you going to do now that's its finished?

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WOW
That is about as good as it gets
My kind of truck
It is refreshing to see a restored to better than original truck

Your hard work on preserving the originality of this make and model truck is top notch

Enjoy