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Old 12-23-2014, 10:50 AM   #26
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Re: 1979 Restoration (Pop Pop)
Got the 355 bolted in, sorry about all the dust.
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Old 02-23-2015, 09:29 AM   #27
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Bed primed & painted Lexus Pearl White.
Cab and bed in final coat of primer and ready for paint.
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:36 PM   #28
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Wow very nice. Great story about your Dad. I think he would be very proud.
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Old 02-24-2015, 10:05 AM   #29
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Re: 1979 Restoration (Pop Pop)
It's sure looking good,and yup bet he's watchin ya with a big smile
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Old 02-24-2015, 04:17 PM   #30
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Thanks guys!! It's getting there. Just ordered a bunch of new Billet goodies, hood hinges, interior pieces, ect....as well as the carpeting and taillights. Oh and I'm finally getting those new rims mounted. So happy to get this finished soon!!
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Old 02-24-2015, 04:59 PM   #31
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Very nice!!
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Old 02-24-2015, 05:24 PM   #32
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Great build, following along.
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Old 02-27-2015, 09:17 AM   #33
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Doors and hood getting ready for Pearl.


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Old 03-02-2015, 09:16 AM   #34
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Get a few more things done over the weekend.
Front of the motor is finally on, pretty shiny!
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Old 03-02-2015, 09:16 AM   #35
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Got the front support painted and installed.
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Old 03-02-2015, 06:53 PM   #36
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nice truck, even greater story... my Dad is 81, just had cancer surgery, don't know how long i have left with my best friend... whatever you do, never get rid of it...
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:52 AM   #37
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nice truck, even greater story... my Dad is 81, just had cancer surgery, don't know how long i have left with my best friend... whatever you do, never get rid of it...
God bless your Dad/Best friend. I'd give anything to have just 10 more minutes with my Dad.
Oh, and this truck isn't going anywhere. When my time is near it will be passed down to one of my boys.
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Old 03-03-2015, 01:58 PM   #38
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Killer truck...Starfire Pearl?
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Old 03-03-2015, 09:57 PM   #39
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Nice truck and great story! I'm in for what's next
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Old 03-04-2015, 08:51 AM   #40
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Killer truck...Starfire Pearl?
Yup, you nailed it.
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Old 03-04-2015, 10:35 PM   #41
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Always exciting coming home from work and finding this on my porch.


Lets see what's inside...shall we??

New blue carpet.


Billet rearview mirror, awesome quality!!


Cool tail lights, with a little bling.


Sill plates.


Some side view mirrors, went with the round to match the round headlights.


The dash bezels.


Some chrome window handles


Can't forget the polished door lock knobs.


That will do for now. I'm waiting for the Billet hood hinges, door window/channel kit and other odds and ends.
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Old 03-05-2015, 01:28 AM   #42
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very nice!
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Old 03-06-2015, 01:30 PM   #43
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Love it!!
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Old 03-17-2015, 07:23 PM   #44
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Re: 1979 Restoration (Pop Pop)
Build is looking awesome, looks similar to what I'm doing. Keep the pictures coming.

Are you using stock height spindles? I have some 2" lowering spindles and I think I'm going to end up wanting stock height down the road, When I'm aired out the control arms hit the ground and wheels lift up.
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Old 04-30-2015, 01:34 PM   #45
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A few new Updates.
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Old 04-30-2015, 01:38 PM   #46
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Build is looking awesome, looks similar to what I'm doing. Keep the pictures coming.

Are you using stock height spindles? I have some 2" lowering spindles and I think I'm going to end up wanting stock height down the road, When I'm aired out the control arms hit the ground and wheels lift up.
Thanks!!!
No, I replaced them with McGaughys 2.5" Drop Spindles.
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Old 06-22-2015, 01:25 PM   #47
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Old 06-24-2015, 02:33 AM   #49
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Old 08-17-2015, 10:47 AM   #50
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All painted in a Lexus White Pearl. This is a tri-stage pearl. A ground coat white layer, then a pearl layer, then clear.
Now reader for final assembly. :-)
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