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Old 06-10-2012, 11:06 PM   #26
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The 'before' on the interior.


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Old 06-11-2012, 12:03 AM   #27
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I like the headlights. I also like the fender without the spare.
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:03 PM   #28
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Gas tank is under the bed now and back support of stock bench cut down enough to miss the 'lip' that sticks out under the back window.
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:56 PM   #29
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How much did you cut out of the seat back?
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:23 PM   #30
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How much did you cut out of the seat back?
Cut out 4". Start to finish about 2 hrs. I'll post pics later. Very happy with the height and look. May look better with fabric on it.
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Old 06-18-2012, 07:39 PM   #31
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Cool, lets see the pics!
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:20 PM   #32
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Found a great deal on a complete bed without spare tire cutout on fender. The wife loves it as is and I want to streamline without the spare. Thoughts?
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oh the shame...
send it to me, i'll run 2 fenders mount spares

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Old 06-20-2012, 12:32 AM   #33
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Simmer down ogre. Wife wins. She lets me do what I want so spare tire stays.
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:46 PM   #34
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your wife is a smart girl, keep her
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Old 08-20-2012, 04:42 PM   #35
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A few updates. Tank has been moved and seat just got back from being redone.

I cut 4" off the seat and love the way it came out.

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Old 08-20-2012, 05:23 PM   #36
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The seat looks good.
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Old 08-23-2012, 12:29 PM   #37
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nice looking steel
what are your plans?

that was originally a canadian truck, as i have learned on this forum
canadian trucks had the fender mounted spare on the pass side
usa trucks had the spare on the drivers side
canadian tf series is 1300, usa tf series is 3100

or at least the rear fender and spare mount is canadian

Not sure about that. Mine is Canadian built, tire on the driver's side and I bought the truck from the original owner. Never wrecked or modified when I got it.
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:12 AM   #38
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I'm not making a show truck, but she is coming together nicely.





The bumper really cleaned up the back. I used flat black primer on the tank. very happy with it.


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Old 08-29-2012, 10:40 PM   #39
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Just got new front bumper and headlight bezels in. Very excited.
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Old 08-30-2012, 12:02 AM   #40
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What, no pics?
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Old 08-30-2012, 11:11 AM   #41
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What, no pics?
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it was late and the beer was cold. the bezels were a piece of cake. the front bumper is going to need an impact wrench.

the buddy that put the old one one things that there is a worldwide contest on bolt tightening.

pics to follow.
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Old 08-31-2012, 12:47 PM   #42
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pics to come soon. Isaac has set in here in Arkansas. new front bumper on to go with the bezels.

FYI: the new electric wiper motor, while a great upgrade, needs one higher speed and is pretty damn noisy. Yes, i'm just nitpicking now.
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