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Old 06-27-2011, 02:43 PM   #126
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Now you're just showing off.

My new wiring harness from AAW came with (2) factory style interior lights.
Cool, I think these came out of a blazer or burb? I've never seen any in trucks, just gotta figure out how to wire them up to door switches?
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:28 AM   #127
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Very nice!

Where did you pick up your trim? Mine was pretty rough, so I painted it. Looked good off the truck, but I dont like it installed.
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:44 AM   #128
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Very nice!

Where did you pick up your trim? Mine was pretty rough, so I painted it. Looked good off the truck, but I dont like it installed.
I bought all new repop trim for the bed, and have been restoring as much of the cab trim that is not too far gone.
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Old 07-27-2011, 03:31 AM   #129
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Awesome truck gene!
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Old 07-27-2011, 03:35 AM   #130
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To pound it Off Road or to not pound it Off Road....That is the question. With a truck that nice, I don't know that I could bring myself to leave the pavement. Plans???
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Old 07-27-2011, 11:01 AM   #131
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To pound it Off Road or to not pound it Off Road....That is the question. With a truck that nice, I don't know that I could bring myself to leave the pavement. Plans???
I plan on driving the truck as much as I can, I will show it some, but I never meant it to be a show truck. I have never been this deep into a restoration, I can see how it can drive a guy crazy. Right now i'm just waiting to finish up a few things, I gotta get some different rams horns, the ones I have are 2wd and then I can get my exhaust ran. Basically thats it other than installing my AC but thats on hold too because i'm broke as a joke! So to answer your question, no, I dont ever see this truck leaving the road lol!
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Old 07-28-2011, 04:12 AM   #132
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Good decision. It's way too nice and you've worked way too hard to take any chances with it! I only asked to see if you have a psycodic streak lol.
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Old 07-28-2011, 08:23 AM   #133
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Your truck just looks perfect to me! Outstanding!!!
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Old 07-28-2011, 09:11 PM   #134
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Your truck just looks perfect to me! Outstanding!!!
Thanks Jack! I'm really happy with how it turned out. Couldnt have done it without help from the board.
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Old 08-19-2011, 04:48 PM   #135
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Restored a couple of junkyard super emblems.

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Old 10-22-2011, 11:10 AM   #136
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I agree with the previous post's Gene. I would have a hard time taking that beauty off road too. The truck will never be the same if you do so. It will have that little bit of extra play in the steering that was not there before or a little rattle while driving that will remind you of what you did. Other than that, it looks great! You are an inspiration to keep me going on mine!
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Old 11-11-2011, 02:00 PM   #137
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DAMN!!! Nice work Gene, come do mine now...............PLEASE.
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Old 11-11-2011, 03:31 PM   #138
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DAMN!!! Nice work Gene, come do mine now...............PLEASE.
Thanks!! Youre a little far or I would for sure give you a hand
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Old 12-09-2011, 08:12 PM   #139
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6 Pages of Awesome. Anything new?
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:59 AM   #140
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6 Pages of Awesome. Anything new?
Not really, have to finish up my interior and add a heat/air unit. Been driving it some, but i'm hearing some rocker noise that i'm trying to identify. Thinking it's a bad rocker(roller tipped rockers) or a stuck lifter.
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Old 04-11-2012, 05:45 AM   #141
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Very nice job Gene. Truck looks awesome.
Enjoyed reading your build. Have you done anything recently to it?
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Old 04-13-2012, 07:44 AM   #142
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Very nice job Gene. Truck looks awesome.
Enjoyed reading your build. Have you done anything recently to it?
thanks, only think new I have done is install all new cab trim, saving up for a vintage air unit then ill be completely finished.
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Old 04-13-2012, 08:34 AM   #143
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Just finished reading your build.. Great job.. I really like your attention to detail.. Good to see another OKIE on the board..
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Old 04-14-2012, 05:46 PM   #144
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Thanks a lot guys, I really enjoyed the build, maybe that's why I'm holding off on the few little things I have left. I really enjoy driving this truck, get nothing but thumbs up every time I take it out.
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Old 04-18-2012, 01:55 PM   #145
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Gene,
Been following your build for some time. Love the detail of your truck. Post some completed pictures for us!
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Old 04-18-2012, 05:15 PM   #146
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Been following your build for some time. Love the detail of your truck. Post some completed pictures for us!
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I will as soon as it's complete!
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Old 07-17-2012, 01:40 PM   #147
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Old 08-12-2012, 06:28 PM   #148
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Snapped a few pics today with my digital camera instead of my phone after a wax job and cleaning.
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Old 08-12-2012, 08:06 PM   #149
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Dude! You can not take a vacation, and spring that on us

Are you going to hit some shows between OK and AZ?
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:50 PM   #150
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Dude! You can not take a vacation, and spring that on us

Are you going to hit some shows between OK and AZ?
I have put it in one show and got first in the 4wd class, dont think i'll venture as far as Arizona though! Finally got my interior finished and all I lack on the truck is heat/air unit. I drove it to work today cause my 99 was out of gas, man 95 degree weather makes me wish this truck had A/C!
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