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Old 07-31-2014, 03:21 PM   #151
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Last of the panels in paint


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And Ogre...if you are out there.........i doff my cap to you Sir.......inspired tip you gave me on the spare wheel well............Why?



this is why..............




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Old 07-31-2014, 04:40 PM   #152
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looks great.
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Old 07-31-2014, 05:14 PM   #153
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Old 08-01-2014, 01:48 PM   #154
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looks good, ogre likes the color too, you won't be disappointed
does your painter hate me?
''a guy on the forum said this...''

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Old 08-01-2014, 01:59 PM   #155
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not sure what wheels your running...
had to convert my spare carrier to 5 lug and a taller and wider wheel/tire/back spacing
1/2'' plate with holes for the old 6 lug carrier, cut off the old lugs and plug welded
new holes for pressed in studs and the new center line to center the taller wheel in the opening
1/2'' plate got the back spacing corrected, big hole in middle for lightening the plate

i run P235/70R15 on 8'' rims in back, if i had to do it again...
i run a rear spare, figuring if i get a flat tire it won't ruin the posi rearend
i should get a skinnier tire and wheel that matches the height in back
all i see in my side mirror is tire

my do around will be to remake my side mirror mount out 2 inches more





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Old 08-01-2014, 03:11 PM   #156
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looks great.
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Love it!

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looks good, ogre likes the color too, you won't be disappointed
does your painter hate me?
''a guy on the forum said this...''


Dont worry Bruce,the painter, even says himself it was an inspired tip....makes a massive difference...so you are safe


The wife gets the credit for finding the colour,it is looking gorgeous...

We are just awaiting delivery of a full set of stainless steel bolts/washer etc,so hopefully full assembly will start next week....

I have a flight booked from Scotland to Southern England to collect the truck and then i am off to my yearly visit to Santa Pod for a weekend of vw's....so the truck HAS to be ready for the 27th Aug.......
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Old 08-01-2014, 03:13 PM   #157
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not sure what wheels your running...
had to convert my spare carrier to 5 lug and a taller and wider wheel/tire/back spacing
1/2'' plate with holes for the old 6 lug carrier, cut off the old lugs and plug welded
new holes for pressed in studs and the new center line to center the taller wheel in the opening
1/2'' plate got the back spacing corrected, big hole in middle for lightening the plate

i run P235/70R15 on 8'' rims in back, if i had to do it again...
i run a rear spare, figuring if i get a flat tire it won't ruin the posi rearend
i should get a skinnier tire and wheel that matches the height in back
all i see in my side mirror is tire

my do around will be to remake my side mirror mount out 2 inches more


All i can remember wheels size wise is they are 15 inch smoothies...once i get the truck back i will refresh my myself as to what tyre sizes are......


Your truck does look lovely Ogre...
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:52 PM   #158
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The prep has started for the FINAL bits of paint


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Aaaaaaand............the rebuild has started





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Old 08-04-2014, 04:26 PM   #159
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Ooooooo I don't often venture on to this board as mine is a 66 C10 but damn that's looking bloody nice now fella.
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Old 08-04-2014, 04:44 PM   #160
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Ooooooo I don't often venture on to this board as mine is a 66 C10 but damn that's looking bloody nice now fella.
Cheers Neatbeard

ive just clicked who you are ......we have the mutual friend who just bought his Chevy truck
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Old 08-04-2014, 11:57 PM   #161
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Looks fantastic! Hope it all comes together.
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Old 08-05-2014, 12:01 AM   #162
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Sure is looking nice.
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Old 08-05-2014, 04:10 AM   #163
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ive just clicked who you are ......we have the mutual friend who just bought his Chevy truck


We do indeed sir, we do indeed.

I told him to haul his arse on to here. I'm sure we wont be able to get rid of him now!
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Old 08-05-2014, 05:16 AM   #164
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We do indeed sir, we do indeed.

I told him to haul his arse on to here. I'm sure we wont be able to get rid of him now!



i did spot him reading this last night......
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Old 08-05-2014, 05:17 AM   #165
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Thanks Gents.....this is the bit we have been waiting for
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Old 08-05-2014, 12:33 PM   #166
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it took Bruce an age to do the prep on this (yes i know ive already got the pics up there^^^^ )


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which gave this....................




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and finally my fave shot so far.........



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I just LOVE the way Bruce got the right font/shape on the letters....the time he took on this with a blade has paid MASSIVE dividends imho......WELL chuffed with it
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Old 08-05-2014, 04:45 PM   #167
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Those came out great.
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Old 08-05-2014, 08:27 PM   #168
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Old 08-06-2014, 05:23 PM   #169
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Old 08-06-2014, 05:23 PM   #170
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Box section coming together and it looks lovely


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Old 08-06-2014, 11:50 PM   #171
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Gorgeous Truck!
I'm glad it's in your hands, where you will..hell you already are! taking good care of it.
Do you by any chance work at lagavulin?
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Old 08-07-2014, 02:06 AM   #172
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That color is great looking.
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Old 08-07-2014, 05:26 AM   #173
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Gorgeous Truck!
I'm glad it's in your hands, where you will..hell you already are! taking good care of it.
Do you by any chance work at lagavulin?
Many thanks

nope i dont make the peaty stuff, i make Mortlach


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That color is great looking.
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Thanks Kim.......oh and by the way, i read your thread at work the other day and must say you do some great work, i look forward to seeing the end results of your truck.......good luck with the rest of your build.
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Old 08-07-2014, 10:09 AM   #174
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Old 08-07-2014, 10:14 AM   #175
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Beautiful work! Nice to see someone takin' care of Bidness!
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