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Old 08-24-2011, 01:28 AM   #726
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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

I started the passenger fender today but didn't have time to finish. This is actually easier than I thought. The 2" piece that I cut out above the wheel in the center will fit into the bottom of the fender in the front. The roll under of the lip almost matches perfectly. All that's left is to fill in the rectangular hole.
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Old 08-24-2011, 01:53 AM   #727
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Amazing touches again...and you make it look so easy. Subtle.
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Old 08-24-2011, 01:58 AM   #728
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Ive been waiting to see you do this ever since your other thread. that works out great for that bottom lip. Love the way it looks, way better than moving the wheels forward.
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Old 08-24-2011, 02:42 AM   #729
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Nice! Full side view?
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Old 08-24-2011, 02:13 PM   #730
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Just read thru the entire build,awesome work.
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Old 08-24-2011, 03:27 PM   #731
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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Dude you got some skills......Truck looks amazing
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Old 08-24-2011, 04:02 PM   #732
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Thanks guys. I take a full side view tonight for you Frizzle. I got the patch all tacked. If you do this take it slow. As soon as you start cutting the fender you relieve stress in the metal and it wants to flatten out. I tacked from top to bottom and used a hammer and dolly to make sure kept the contour of the fender.
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Old 08-24-2011, 04:06 PM   #733
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Then I had to see what the bumper would look like so I cut 1 1/4" out to tighten it up. It looks like I'll have to extend the ends of the bumper about 2" to get them where I want. I may have to take a little material out of the middle of the top because it's tight to the grill support. It would go a little better with the lines of it as well.
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Old 08-24-2011, 05:46 PM   #734
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The top bumper line was bugging me so I cut it to match the grill support. Here's a profile view for you, Frizzle. The wheel is still a bit back from the center of the wheel well but it makes a huge difference. Once it's done I'll take a real camera out and get some good pics. I love it... now for the other side.
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Old 08-24-2011, 06:16 PM   #735
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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

i think that looks great! i think its funny that i have been thinking these very samethings that you have done, the bumper moved in and closing the front fender gap! but i have been to lazy to try any of them! that an i had feared that if i messed up i would be $h!! out of luck, you have skills for sure and diff. showed me that it can be done!!
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Old 08-24-2011, 06:46 PM   #736
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man i wish i could give mine that much love - i just keep kickin her in the shin and putting her away wet!

those mods look superb!!
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Old 08-24-2011, 07:59 PM   #737
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Great pictures and text, very instructional. Now I have to go look at mine...amazing how the bumper didn't line up. Great fixes
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Old 08-24-2011, 09:45 PM   #738
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Wheelhouse & bumper ... done very nicely. Such a slight change but one that'll make the opening much more pleasing to the eye. Chev II's were like this too.

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Old 08-24-2011, 10:46 PM   #739
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I wish I had the patienc and the eye for this stuff. You, Sir, are an Artist, and that ride is your blank canvas.... go ahead and paint your Mona Lisa, Brother!!!
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Old 08-24-2011, 10:47 PM   #740
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i think that looks great! i think its funny that i have been thinking these very samethings that you have done, the bumper moved in and closing the front fender gap! but i have been to lazy to try any of them! that an i had feared that if i messed up i would be $h!! out of luck, you have skills for sure and diff. showed me that it can be done!!
Get on it! It's a nice little weekend project.
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Old 08-24-2011, 11:33 PM   #741
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wow just wow . amazing talent . might have to steal fender and bumper idea . if i keep looking at all theses build treads with thes subtle mods i will never be done .
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Old 08-25-2011, 01:53 AM   #742
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Definitely an improvement. That lip relocation worked out well. I've done the bumper tuck like that but not the re-arch. Nice touch! Looking forward to seeing it further along and with the hood on to get the full effect.
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:00 AM   #743
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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Dude not only do you have mad skills you have a great eye for detail......I think both the fender and the bumper are sweet....So whats next now ?
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Old 08-25-2011, 11:44 AM   #744
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Dude not only do you have mad skills you have a great eye for detail......I think both the fender and the bumper are sweet....So whats next now ?
Thanks. I'm going to extend the bumper ends back toward the wheel well, then I still need to cut up the fender on the driver's side to match. After that I'm not sure. Drip rail, pinch weld on the bottom of the cab, hood? We'll see.
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Old 08-25-2011, 03:16 PM   #745
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Old 08-25-2011, 07:39 PM   #746
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Looks great Greg.
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:35 PM   #747
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I've had some time lately so I've been hitting it hard. It's been 113 degrees the last three days and brutal to work in. What can you do when it's that hot? Go buy stuff. I payed a visit to Tuckers Trucks today and got a wiring harness. There were a couple sitting out front too. 60 Panel and 5-6-7 GMC stepper.
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:49 PM   #748
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Awesome ideas and craftsmanship. Ordering parts in the AC beats working in a hot shop.
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Old 08-25-2011, 11:17 PM   #749
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i guess that since how my truck is sitting i never noticed this big gap good work dude!
hopefully my truck doesnt get blown away
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:03 AM   #750
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awesome ideas and planning your truck is going to look awesome so many "small"!!! improvements will really set your truck apart keep up the great work!!!! i cant wait to see it when it is done!!
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