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Old 01-03-2014, 07:19 PM   #51
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thanks for all the props guys. this has been a fun project. primed chassis today, hope to paint on Monday. then put this thing back together for good.
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Old 01-04-2014, 03:21 AM   #52
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Loving the Project, I've seen Dave's rear suspension on Craigslist
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Old 01-04-2014, 03:43 AM   #53
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Not sure how I've missed this one. But, It's looking really good.
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Old 01-04-2014, 04:37 PM   #54
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Loving the Project, I've seen Dave's rear suspension on Craigslist
you have any trucks or parts for sale. i also live in lincolnton.

i'm looking for my own late 50s truck.
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Old 01-08-2014, 06:52 PM   #55
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Painted. Can't wait to see this in person!!!
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Old 01-08-2014, 07:03 PM   #56
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moving right along. tomorrow the motor is on the list.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:19 PM   #57
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Frame looks real nice.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:43 PM   #58
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Cant wait to see finished project. Gets me excited to start on my own
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Old 01-10-2014, 08:08 PM   #59
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Old 01-10-2014, 08:14 PM   #60
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Old 01-10-2014, 08:26 PM   #61
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That engine looks killer with the Chevy orange!!!!
What did you use, as far as paint(kind,method)?
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Old 01-10-2014, 09:38 PM   #62
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Excellent! great build.
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Old 01-10-2014, 10:25 PM   #63
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Base coat clear coat on the paint.
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Engine looks very nice.
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Old 01-11-2014, 12:10 AM   #65
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Firetoy what frame mount master/booster setup is that? Thanks in advance. Frame looks killer, you are doing a great job on it
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Old 01-11-2014, 07:14 AM   #66
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Firetoy what frame mount master/booster setup is that? Thanks in advance. Frame looks killer, you are doing a great job on it
Davecarney2 can answer that. Not sure where he ordered it from.
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Old 01-11-2014, 02:53 PM   #67
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Ill have to dig through my records. I ordered it just cant remember where from. It was an advertisment in a magazine.
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Ok Thanks it looks like a good unit from what I can see in the pic
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FireToy I thought you lived in Hickory?. I tend to go up there to the mall occasionally

I need a E-Brake Pulley badly
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Old 01-12-2014, 09:27 AM   #70
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FireToy I thought you lived in Hickory?. I tend to go up there to the mall occasionally

I need a E-Brake Pulley badly
My shops in hickory but I live in lincolnton.
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Base coat clear coat on the paint.
Thanks, I was kinda wondering,looks good.
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Old 01-12-2014, 06:45 PM   #72
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The booster was ordered from www.gearheadworld.com but I don't see it on their site now. I ordered it about a year ago and it was on sale. Maybe they quit carrying it..not sure.
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Old 01-16-2014, 07:45 PM   #73
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Got a lot blasted today.
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Aired up for first time
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