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Old 03-01-2022, 11:39 PM   #201
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thats it, thats all you got? hmph, whatever........kidding
looks really good, I like the red accents on the seats, nice touch. looks really professionaly done.great job.
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Old 03-01-2022, 11:42 PM   #202
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from one firefighter to another (by your id tag) , great job. really pro looking outcome. now to find some wheels and get it on the road. post up some pics, can't wait to see the full picture.
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Old 03-02-2022, 11:00 AM   #203
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Seats in…seat belts in…just steering wheel left!
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Old 03-17-2022, 08:33 PM   #204
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Mocked up the bed net, and getting ready to put fenders on…having a hell of a time trying to find wheels..
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Old 03-18-2022, 08:11 AM   #205
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I was just looking at the 4th pic in your previous post (the one that shows the reflections in your front fender). That paint job is drop dead gorgeous!
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Old 03-22-2022, 07:41 AM   #206
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your interior came out great, and the tailgate net is an amazing detail!
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Old 04-05-2022, 10:25 AM   #207
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Busy few days…made a wheel jig, to get sizes and order wheels, looks like gonna do 20’s ….wanted 18” but apparently the blanks are on a slow boat from china..
This is the wheel we designed..made by lexani…now just waiting
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Old 04-06-2022, 09:56 AM   #208
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Busy few days…made a wheel jig, to get sizes and order wheels, looks like gonna do 20’s ….wanted 18” but apparently the blanks are on a slow boat from china..
This is the wheel we designed..made by lexani…now just waiting….
Did you forget to attach a picture of the wheel design or are you trying to keep us in suspense.

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Old 04-06-2022, 11:12 AM   #209
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Site wont let me post pics for some reason
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Old 04-06-2022, 01:21 PM   #211
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Very nice wheel choice. At least you wife is waiting on someone else other than you to finish her truck. Takes to pressure off you...Ha Ha

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Old 04-06-2022, 03:23 PM   #212
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Making sure it still lines up…measuring wheels.
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Old 04-06-2022, 03:30 PM   #213
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those wheels will really give the truck an attitude! love it.

but ... but ... the snowflakes were good too!
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Old 04-06-2022, 04:04 PM   #214
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those wheels will really give the truck an attitude! love it.

but ... but ... the snowflakes were good too!
I offered to just paint the flakes black, but for some reason she said…..NO!
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Got the headlights halos wired so both side are dim when park lights are on, and one side blinks brighter when turning,, used 1n4004 diodes..
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Old 06-26-2022, 09:39 PM   #216
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Near the finish line….wheels and tires are here! Custom lexani’s with 245 fronts and 315 rears,
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Old 06-26-2022, 09:40 PM   #217
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Old 06-27-2022, 08:26 AM   #219
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Very slick. We need some more pics of it outside from all angles.

Looks great.
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Old 06-27-2022, 08:56 AM   #220
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Old 06-27-2022, 01:45 PM   #221
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those wheels are siiiiccckkk, that truck has an awesome attitude!
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Old 07-03-2022, 10:03 AM   #222
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I think we can call it finished…best overall out of 700 cars..!
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Old 07-03-2022, 12:22 PM   #223
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Congrats! Its beautiful.
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Old 07-03-2022, 12:51 PM   #224
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Just 700 cars? What if you went to a BIG show.......
Kidding, looks awesome. Congrats.
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Old 07-03-2022, 06:23 PM   #225
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The proverbial icing on the cake. Congratulations well deserved.
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