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08-12-2011, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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2 1/2 years and it's done!
I've been working on an older lady's truck off and on for well over 2 years that started a two-tone white/green, well used 71 Cheyenne. I'm not a Chevy guy so had a bunch of questions for this board with great answers. I wanted to turn her long bed into a shorty, but she said she likes 'em long.........
Anyway, a quick rundown of some the custom stuff I did to it were Sir Michaels roll pan and smooth gate panel, Brothers one piece windows with added power. Billet front grill, Firebird markers, 3rd tail light and shaved antenna. I also put a Gaylords hard cover on it with electric release. I am a body/paint guy by trade and haven't done side work in over 25 years and am glad this is finally done. She picked out the color which is a later model Ford called Cinnamon Metallic as well as the wheels and tire sizes. Looks great in sunlight, but more rootbeer in the shade. Personally, I would have gone with a tangerine or some other brighter color as well as fatter meats in the rear. Oh well, it's her truck. So, after LOT's of bodywork, rust repair, etc, here are a few quick pics I took with overcast skies which does no justice to the color...... |
08-12-2011, 08:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Very nice job, looks great.
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08-12-2011, 08:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
lol "likes 'em long........." I'm sure the swb crowd would reply size doesn't matter.
looks good!
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08-12-2011, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Great build! That is a beautiful truck!
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08-12-2011, 11:52 PM | #5 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Thanks guys. It was tough for me from the get go. The lady never put much input into it, just saying things like, "what do you think?" when I would ask her about things like the one piece windows, stereo or seat upholstery. It was her best friends truck that bought it new here locally and passed away sometime in the 90's. My customer bought the truck at the estate sale always wanting to get it fixed up and cruise it. Well now she can.
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08-13-2011, 12:03 AM | #6 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
What steering wheel is that?
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08-13-2011, 12:07 AM | #7 |
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08-13-2011, 12:09 AM | #8 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Nice work! Truck looks great!
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08-13-2011, 12:12 AM | #9 |
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08-14-2011, 08:24 AM | #10 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
She ought to be real happy with it now.
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08-14-2011, 08:52 AM | #11 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Very nice work you did there,keep on truckin'
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08-14-2011, 02:45 PM | #12 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
I love the color. I agree, fatter meats on back would have looked better, but otherwise the truck looks great. She should be happy driving that around.
Mike
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08-14-2011, 03:03 PM | #13 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
Thanks guys. This picture I took before it was complete, gives a better idea of the true color. Like I said, overcast skies just kill it.....
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08-14-2011, 10:14 PM | #14 |
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Re: 2 1/2 years and it's done!
That is a great looking truck..
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