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09-18-2009, 02:51 PM
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Truck is done!! Finally!!
Here's the transformation, starting 18 months ago.
Although it wasn't a frame off restoration (too much $$$) it was the best I could do with the my budget. I contemplated whether to keep it original or not, but after thinking about it I just couldn't resist...(sorry to those who wanted to keep it as is...I can totally appreciate where you're coming from!!!!). After rebuilding the engine, paint, rust repair, new trim, bumpers, getting the AC to work again, Dynamat, adding bucket seats (swap meet) and other minor things, I am wiped out (as far as the truck budget goes)!!! But...again...there may be room for Line-X and some blue houndstooth!!! Life goes on...Thanks for all the encouragement and support guys!!!!
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[B]72 Cheyenne SWB Last edited by crasten123; 09-18-2009 at 02:53 PM. |
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09-18-2009, 03:01 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
You kept it original enough, looks awesome!
Original paint trucks are cool but they do have an expiration date when they need to have the work put into them. More "after" pics please!
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09-18-2009, 03:03 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
beautiful!
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09-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Two big thumbs up!
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09-18-2009, 03:10 PM
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Between Trucks...
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Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Nice work! Truck looks sweet.
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Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... 
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09-18-2009, 03:25 PM
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Its always something!
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Nice! You cant beat the two tone blue & white.
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09-18-2009, 03:27 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
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 Looks really good. I want to get mine un-dented and painted, but I just don't know how I would pull that off when it's my daily driver.
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09-18-2009, 04:04 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Looks great like the 2 tone.
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09-18-2009, 04:11 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Looks awesome. How much is it lowered? Tire size/Wheel size/backspacing? Great job!!!
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09-18-2009, 04:12 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Awesome job!!! I love the color too!
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09-18-2009, 04:13 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Well what ever budget you were on it worked big time! It came out perfect in my book. Now get out there and drive it and show it off.
Great Job Ray |
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09-18-2009, 04:29 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Beautiful!
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09-18-2009, 04:46 PM
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Never Ending Projects
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
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 Great looking truck!!! Love the color. One day mine might look that good....
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09-18-2009, 05:16 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Beee youu teee fulll lol...
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09-18-2009, 05:22 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
awesome
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09-18-2009, 06:03 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
SWEET!!!
Nice Stance and Colors MrBlue
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09-18-2009, 06:21 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
more pics more pics more pics
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09-18-2009, 06:49 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Great job. Truck looks sweeeet!
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09-18-2009, 07:01 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Excellent work dude!
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09-18-2009, 07:09 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
I'm trying to figure out how to reduce the size of my pics...none of them will attach. This is all I can attach:
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09-18-2009, 07:14 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
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09-18-2009, 07:25 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Wow that looks great nice job
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09-18-2009, 07:58 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Very nice!
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09-18-2009, 08:04 PM
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Droppin' It Like It's Hot!
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
That truck is absolutely gorgeous! Lovin' the color! Awesome job!
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09-18-2009, 08:38 PM
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Re: Truck is done!! Finally!!
Thats an awesome looking truck !!! Great job !
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