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12-17-2011, 06:29 PM
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The Kraken
Hey everyone, so here's the next beast on the block. A 59 GMC big window short stepper. This baby is as solid as they come. When I found the ol girl it reminded me of something from the swamp thing movie. The client I'm building it for is in the film industry and so I was trying to think of an appropriate name for it. The wife brought home a bottle of Rum for a friends birthday and I got reading the back of the label. It read "Strong, rich, black and smooth". Perfect, so I proudly give you The Kraken.
LS power, No Limit suspension, 4 wheels disc.  
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12-17-2011, 06:48 PM
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Re: The Kraken
That's a really cool looking project your going to start. I like that bottle. I collect bottles and wonder where I could get one of those?
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12-17-2011, 07:39 PM
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Re: The Kraken
It's for sale locally in Burbank all over the place. Maybe you can order it online. The stuff goes great with Dr. Pepper. LOL.
Here she is all cleaned up.   
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12-17-2011, 08:01 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Nice project truck... Cant wait to watch this thread
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12-17-2011, 08:45 PM
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Re: The Kraken
That cleaned up real nice.
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12-17-2011, 08:51 PM
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Re: The Kraken
looks good, keeping the patina??
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12-17-2011, 09:36 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Ok, has to be on the list of top ten greatest names of all time.
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12-17-2011, 09:48 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Wow, wow, wow.
Beautiful truck.
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12-17-2011, 11:05 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Can't wait....what a great foundation.
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12-17-2011, 11:45 PM
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Re: The Kraken
WOW she cleaned up nice! She looked really scurry before...haha
Was that cobb webs holding the tree crap on her? If so, I would have passed on her. I don't do well with spiders at all. Great find, can't wait to see what you come up with. I've had Kraken before...not bad at all!
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12-18-2011, 07:36 AM
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Re: The Kraken
Awesome. Please say you'll leave the paint alone. That truck is just too cool.
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12-18-2011, 08:56 AM
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Re: The Kraken
Leave it to Delmo to find the coolest trucks around, even when they are living (litterally).
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12-18-2011, 09:44 AM
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Re: The Kraken
Wow, that cleaned up real nice! Can't wait to see it come together.
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12-18-2011, 11:44 AM
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Re: The Kraken
What a gem that was hiding under that furry coat.
I like the start.. Marc
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12-18-2011, 03:04 PM
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Re: The Kraken
I agree with everyone else, cleaned up real nice, now let's get "crackin"...Jim
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12-18-2011, 03:06 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Yep she is stayin O.G. as far as paint goes. It's funny what you can find sitting under trees around here. And I've found Kraken sounds way cooler if you say it like a pitare. LOL
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12-18-2011, 07:13 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Nice looking truck, just when I thought barnfinds are a thing of the past , you come up with a treasure like that. Is it going to be along the same lines as Jackalope? that was a killer build
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12-18-2011, 07:22 PM
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Re: The Kraken
And yet another nice truck!!
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12-18-2011, 10:37 PM
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Re: The Kraken
This one should be entertaining , good starting point!
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12-18-2011, 11:03 PM
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Re: The Kraken
Release the Kraken!!
That is a NICE, solid truck. I was shocked at how well it cleaned up. With a nice suspension and an LS motor, it will be a great driver. I'll stay tuned for this one!!
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12-18-2011, 11:30 PM
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Re: The Kraken
WOW what a find.. Cleaned up very nice. look at them white walls :O Cant wait to see it unfold.
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12-19-2011, 11:55 AM
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Re: The Kraken
Looks great with the firestones on there.
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12-19-2011, 05:55 PM
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Re: The Kraken
PM sent
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12-19-2011, 06:10 PM
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Re: The Kraken
dude where the hell do you find these solid trucks!
 that things already sweet cant wait to see it when your done
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12-20-2011, 02:13 AM
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Re: The Kraken
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Well got the body off, the frame is really nice and can't wait to get into it.   
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