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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Pretty sure no disrespect was/intended. Not everybody frequents or visits instagram. If TX didn't want he pics seen, he wouldn't post them on the net. I know what the truck looks like & only acknowledge the info TX opts to share & that's all I've seen these other guys do.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
It's obviously just in good fun. I don't recall anything personal being brought up, it's just a man's truck project. His Instagram page is open to the public, it came up on my explore page as we both follow porterbuilt.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Guess this thread is done, from what I can gather. Time to mosey on...
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Truth be told, it's a lot easier and faster to post pics with a few clicks on our smartphones to FB and Instagram. I have been guilty of it myself. Most of the time you can kill two birds with one stone by posting on Instagram and having it linked to your FB page and Twitter account.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
I hope we will see some color pics here soon....
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Here is where the truck sits currently. Honestly I'm flat out of money. Still need tires installed, driveshaft built, exhaust built, and rear bumper built. But, I'm faced with braces x2 daughters right now plus some other unexpected expenses so truck money has fallen off the radar. I don't do credit, only cash.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Forgot to add, the reason I've pulled away from this thread is kind of personal. I had a vision of this truck in my head. I knew my vision wouldn't go over well and I'd have a lot of folks second guessing me each step of the way. I had to build it privately without a lot of input from others to see if my vision would stand the test. Whether it does or not, that will remain to be seen. But, I built what I had in my head without being swayed much during the process. That in itself was fulfilling. Ultimately, each man expends the work and money to build his truck. He needs to build it true to himself.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
I think it's awesome, kudos to you for staying true to your vision. That is what makes the automotive hobby so great. If everybody built the same 55 Chevy or pro-touring 69 Camaro it would be very boring!
You've got my vote.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
I thinks it's freakin cool. Just enough WTF to enjoy....
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
I sure don't see anything there to hate. Looks like 70's but slammed.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
You always build cool stuff.
Thanks for sharing the current status of your truck. Much props for building what YOU want.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
That looks cool! Cant wait to see it pealing up road reflectors in Springtown!
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
I think it is awesome Kevin!
Personally, I have to build mine publicly, since my friends are the ones that keep me on that straight line towards my vision. I tend to change lanes and stray a bit on my own. ![]()
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Work looks great Kevin. I've always like your approach, whether your look is my first choice or not. Keep on brother.....Oh yeah...I know about liufe expenses putting the brakes on (hard) for truck expenses.
AS the say, keep on Truck'n. We are here to see you vision.! ![]()
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Absolutely phenomenal display of skills...thanks for sharing your journey with us!
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Damn Keven ,you hit a total homerun again ,I love it .Did you build that grill guard ,it looks killer too ? I like everything about it .
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Man I think I speak for most of us but we respect your vision. If you built it your way and you are happy then why would we not be happy as well? Sure there will be some input from those that just don't get it but who cares really. Your truck your way. Truck looks killer. Still one of the best builds on this board.! Bar none. I've got my favorites and this one is by far one of the tops.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Truck looks great and you are so close. You have tires on it, run with it. Driveshaft might be tricky, maybe the local guys can help you out? You've given alot back to the community, someone must be able to help out. Rear bumper, well who really NEEDS a rear bumper?
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Guess I can show these now...l
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
Sorry for individual pictures per post. The board is broke and only allows one pic per post when using iPad.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
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No I didn't fix the dent in the fender that's behind the bumper area. I went Honey Badger on that kind of stuff.
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Re: My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade
But I did take the body parts down to bare metal inside and out. Then epoxy primer and bodywork and paint from there.
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