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Old 01-10-2011, 09:23 PM   #426
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

so now without my cent console i need to mount my 3 guages somware, so i got creative with an old glovebox door, it will be mounted in the center under the dash
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Old 01-10-2011, 10:17 PM   #427
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That actually turned out pretty slick!
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Old 01-10-2011, 10:58 PM   #428
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Great idea for the gauges! Keeps the style, curves and body lines. Nicely done.

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Old 01-10-2011, 11:03 PM   #429
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Very cool Idea with the guage mount! Nice!
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:10 PM   #430
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ditto!
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:19 PM   #431
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thanx guys, i was going to have the guages angles twards the driver but decited that i didnt really need them to be and then would just be extra work
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:26 PM   #432
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wow, thats amazing!

Im going to steal that idea ok. Looks REALLY great man!
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:37 AM   #433
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Great idea and good execution on it!
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Old 01-11-2011, 10:49 AM   #434
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nice work
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Old 01-13-2011, 07:59 PM   #435
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** Excellent idea on the guage panel.
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Old 03-17-2011, 10:20 PM   #436
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i started my 5 lug swap today, got the front all done and the new wheels on, tomarow ill swap the rear axles
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Old 03-17-2011, 11:03 PM   #437
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Great job on the gauge panel!!!
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Old 03-23-2011, 10:46 PM   #438
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new wheels went on today, tell me what you think!! also worked on my shaved cowl. got the antena hole welded up and got the first coad of filler on
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Old 03-23-2011, 10:56 PM   #439
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new wheels went on today, tell me what you think!! also worked on my shaved cowl. got the antena hole welded up and got the first coad of filler on
I donno, i think ya ought to just get out of it while you can, I'd be glad to help ya! LOL!

Seriously it looks great!
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Old 03-23-2011, 11:45 PM   #440
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truck looks SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the boss wheels really helped do the trick!!!!!
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:12 AM   #441
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Awesome! Truck is looking GREAT! Smooth cowl will be a nice added touch!
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:21 AM   #442
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Looks awesome. What size wheels?
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:26 AM   #443
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20x8 up front and 20x10 in back
i used the same tires i had on it so it has 275/45/20 all the way around, but will soon have a 295/35/20 tire on back
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Old 03-24-2011, 05:28 AM   #444
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That truck looks so nice! I'm diggin your idea for the gauges too! Looks great!
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Old 03-24-2011, 07:43 AM   #445
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those 338s look great on there! That's the same setup I want for mine. NICE!
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:23 AM   #446
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wheels look great
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:34 AM   #447
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Wheels look killer. Hopefully I will get to see it at goodguys again this year after all the work you have done.
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Old 03-24-2011, 03:58 PM   #448
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Wheels look killer. Hopefully I will get to see it at goodguys again this year after all the work you have done.
ill be there !!!
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Old 03-24-2011, 05:37 PM   #449
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Truck looks great....nice job

I think the recovered bench and new wheels helped alot
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Old 03-25-2011, 12:55 PM   #450
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hey man that is really a great idea u had there. i might do that with my 72 c10 with the center console

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