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Old 10-14-2015, 02:35 PM   #101
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Old 10-14-2015, 02:36 PM   #102
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Old 10-14-2015, 02:45 PM   #103
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That looks great!
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Old 10-15-2015, 12:02 AM   #104
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Wow that color looks great. Keep at it. Looks like we will both have our coal burners on the rd next year.
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Old 10-15-2015, 07:35 AM   #105
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Wow that color looks great. Keep at it. Looks like we will both have our coal burners on the rd next year.
Thanks bud! I can't wait. Yours is lookin great too!
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Old 10-15-2015, 09:20 PM   #106
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Grill, splash pans, and bumper on tonight
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Old 10-15-2015, 09:28 PM   #107
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Old 10-15-2015, 10:54 PM   #108
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Congrats, that looks awesome! They paint shop did great work too!
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Old 10-15-2015, 11:26 PM   #109
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Man that is nice. Gonna be a sweet driver.
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Old 10-16-2015, 01:17 AM   #110
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Truck is looking great. D-max cleaned up really nice.
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Cleaned up and cropped pic. Man I love this truck! Thanks for the kind words guys!
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Old 10-16-2015, 11:06 AM   #112
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Looks like it came from the showroom floor. Nice.
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Old 10-17-2015, 03:33 PM   #113
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Wow, I love it!
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Old 11-17-2015, 04:53 PM   #114
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You did a great job detailing that engine. Do you have any tips on cleaning it up or pictures from painting the engine if you did?
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Old 11-20-2015, 09:50 AM   #115
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You did a great job detailing that engine. Do you have any tips on cleaning it up or pictures from painting the engine if you did?
The motor was disassembled down to the short block. The heads were sent to the machine shop to be cleaned, decked, and pressure checked so they came back pretty clean. The rest of the small parts were glass beaded and washed in regular water then primed and painted with engine paint. The block was hit with a wire brush to knock off the loose stuff then hit with aircraft stripper and wire brushed again and I used a metal pick to get all the nooks and crannies. I cleaned everything real good with brake cleaner then painted the block. It turned out decent. Definitely a lot better than it started but it's not perfect.
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Old 11-29-2015, 06:26 PM   #116
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Not much to update...pretty. Pretty much put all the glass in except the cab corner windows. I ordered a set from classic industries and they didn't fit... Ordered another set from LMC and they were made by the same company that the other ones came from and they don't fit either. The glass is too tall and seems to not have enough curve to it. I can get it in the weather stripping but it won't pop in like the rear glass did and seems that it would be impossible to get the locking bead in. The stock glass however will pop right in. Anyone have any hints or pointers? Where do you 5 window guys get your repop glass from?
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Old 11-29-2015, 08:44 PM   #117
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Awesome set up!
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Old 11-29-2015, 10:10 PM   #118
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Nice progress. The grey rims look great next to the green of the truck. it is always fun doing final assembly...

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Old 12-13-2015, 04:52 AM   #119
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This truck is looking great! and that colour is stunning, Is it the new oem rainforest green metallic?
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Old 12-13-2015, 08:55 AM   #120
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Not much to update...pretty. Pretty much put all the glass in except the cab corner windows. I ordered a set from classic industries and they didn't fit... Ordered another set from LMC and they were made by the same company that the other ones came from and they don't fit either. The glass is too tall and seems to not have enough curve to it. I can get it in the weather stripping but it won't pop in like the rear glass did and seems that it would be impossible to get the locking bead in. The stock glass however will pop right in. Anyone have any hints or pointers? Where do you 5 window guys get your repop glass from?
Here is Joe's address, I am sure he has what you need in glass or any parts for AD's

Email us directly for more info. "MotherTruckerAZ@aol.com".
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Old 12-13-2015, 11:47 AM   #121
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Email us directly for more info. "MotherTruckerAZ@aol.com".
Thanks! I am working at it and wanted to try my fix today but an unplanned ****down came up at work. I'll try it this week and report back.
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How did you end up mounting the intercooler on this torque monster?
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Love the HD light idea.... they have many different styles to use with the H4 Halogen bulbs. Did you use the 7" round headlamp??? and did you also use the HD mounting frame?


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Old 12-16-2015, 02:48 PM   #125
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How did you end up mounting the intercooler on this torque monster?
Didn't get it yet but I have it figured out I think lol. Stayed tuned!
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