"The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E

[Gordonr1973]

I'm seriously considering that or a red jewel-tone as a nod of respect to a former member here....

[y5mgisi]

Nice. Either way should be pretty awesome!

[truckzilla]

Great job Gordon, but you obviously are a glutton for punishment! And you are lucky to have a supportive wife! Mine gives me nothing but **** over my project!

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by truckzilla

Great job Gordon, but you obviously are a glutton for punishment! And you are lucky to have a supportive wife! Mine gives me nothing but **** over my project!

X's 2 Gordon what he said...Vernski

[Greenlee]

The new truck looks solid. Nice find!
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[SS From the "Wood"]

There's no way I would condone you even thinking of starting another thread! Just keep this one growing into your next build. Great looking truck Gordon!

[truckzilla]

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but,

Gordon said: "I'm seriously considering that or a red jewel-tone as a nod of respect to a former member here.... "

I'm sure he'd be appreciative of the gesture!
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[Gordonr1973]

Thanks guys, here's a few pics of the truck today. Last drive before putting it back in the garage for the winter before it snows:

[Gordonr1973]

Very boring videos:

http://youtu.be/dGwJlFhEMaU

http://youtu.be/1lqXeubfEy8

[Gordonr1973]

Very annoying video....my camera kept tipping over & watching it now makes me car sick.

http://youtu.be/-8MFI0Lt__w

[squaredaway]

Very nice job! You must be proud!

[truckzilla]

Super sweet ride man! I love the clean look under the hood! Thanks for the pics! Make sure it gets tucked in all nice and tight for the winter.

[Gordonr1973]

This last pic from the other day, and then a few from today. I'm considering a different look.

[Gordonr1973]

Today, stripped out:

[hick]

hey gordon, where did you order your door seals from and are you happy with them? trying to seal my cab up a bit more to make the highway drives more comfortable...
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[Gordonr1973]

Just go to AMP on the north side. I can't remember what brand they were but they had a good seal and were reasonably priced.

I get everything I can from them that I don't have to order from the States.

[Gordonr1973]

Got started tearing down the red truck.

[hick]

amp, perfect. i have an account there. thank you very much
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[Gordonr1973]

Brought in my new cab, got the white truck apart & building my cowl hood with heat extraction (or at least my version of what I think might work).

If it doesn't work I can always hang it on my garage wall as art!

More pics coming later!

[trout]

Wats your plans on tgat?
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[truckzilla]

Your hood is going to look cool. I'm glad to see someone do something different than go with the standard raised cowl hood. I'm trying to come up with something for mine as well that isn't just off the shelf, design wise. I wish I had, what looks to be, a late model seat like yours.

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by trout

Wats your plans on tgat?
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You gotta wait & see....plans change by the hour!

Originally Posted by truckzilla

Your hood is going to look cool. I'm glad to see someone do something different than go with the standard raised cowl hood. I'm trying to come up with something for mine as well that isn't just off the shelf, design wise. I wish I had, what looks to be, a late model seat like yours.

Cowl hoods aren't for everyone but I think some people will like it, some will think it sucks, but I hope it keeps the temp below 200' under the hood.

[Gordonr1973]

Cut out some windows in the hood for the heat to escape & cut my screens to fit in.

[trout]

I just dont understand tarring a brand new truck apart it looked so good
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[Greenlee]

Are you changing out the cab? You did a heck of a lot of work to start over!
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