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Old 11-04-2015, 03:08 PM   #1
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99.99% Done

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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Old 11-04-2015, 03:46 PM   #2
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Looks great. You should be very proud.
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Old 11-04-2015, 03:48 PM   #3
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Beautiful!
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Old 11-04-2015, 03:54 PM   #4
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Re: 99.99% Done

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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Old 11-04-2015, 05:25 PM   #5
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Beautiful Job! The truck looks fantastic.
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Old 11-04-2015, 05:45 PM   #6
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Looks Great !!
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Old 11-04-2015, 05:57 PM   #7
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Nice job!
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Old 11-04-2015, 06:12 PM   #8
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Truck is looking great!!!!
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Old 11-04-2015, 06:17 PM   #9
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Re: 99.99% Done

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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Old 11-04-2015, 06:29 PM   #10
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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!
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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Old 11-04-2015, 06:53 PM   #11
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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?
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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Old 11-04-2015, 07:04 PM   #12
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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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Old 11-04-2015, 07:09 PM   #13
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What color/brand did you go with for paint?
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Old 11-05-2015, 01:44 AM   #14
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Looks great!!
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Old 11-05-2015, 01:55 AM   #15
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Gorgeous, Dave! Welcome back. Missed you here.

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Old 11-05-2015, 06:30 AM   #16
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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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Old 11-05-2015, 07:10 AM   #17
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Sweeeet 4-Eyed Truck Sir!!!!!
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Old 11-05-2015, 07:58 AM   #18
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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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Old 11-05-2015, 03:30 PM   #21
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Looks great Dave
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Old 11-05-2015, 08:51 PM   #22
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Damn, that's a beautiful truck!!! What color blue is that?
Thanks! The color is 508 (aka PPG 2169) Dark Blue Poly Metallic, it's the original factory color for it.
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Old 11-05-2015, 11:27 PM   #23
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Wow that tiring is gorgeous!
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Old 11-06-2015, 12:22 AM   #24
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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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Old 11-06-2015, 12:43 AM   #25
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Re: 99.99% Done

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

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