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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Oh crap with the Covid, take it easy and get well soon.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Teaser 1
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Teaser 2
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Oh snap, you're killing me with the suspense
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Teaser 3
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I like the sneak peeks!
really glad to see the white and flat black in the grill area as well - too many people leave it out... awesome to see the progress you are making
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW!
Get well. P. ![]()
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
It's not yellow.
Thanks. Covid2 for me, was just a couple days of chest pain and that was about it. MrsSkinny and SkinnyKid2 were down for six days, SkinnyKid1 got off easy. Truck is out of the booth, bed et al are in the now shortened booth. Was hoping for primer today, but I seem to try to pack two days of work into one day, and not winning. ![]() ![]()
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Better get used to it.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Sprayed Raptor on the skid strips
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Thanks for the updates and pics! Look forward to seeing it out of your booth and get the full view of the fresh paint. This has been a fun build to keep up with!
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Well, the spray booth is down and gone.
I ran the leaf-blower through the shop a couple times to get rid of all the dust. Probably brightened the shop 50% just by getting the dust off the lights. Once I get the bed on the truck, I'll post a pic. I'm not motivated to do a whole lot, though. My goal was to get it all painted by the end of the summer. I did that. But I hurt everywhere, and I need a break for my mind before I start the next school year. Soon, though, soon.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
And finally!
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
absolutely beautiful!!!!!you would never know it was the same truck you started out with.i know you have many many long hard hours in it.hats off to you.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
wow! that looks and sits right!!
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Oh heck yes, that's spectacular. All that sanding led to a great finish
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Oh he turned out pretty, fantastic colour.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Wow!!
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
the orange and white looks great - love the tailgate logo...
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looks spectacular! Congratulations on meeting your paint goal.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Really great truck you're building. Thanks for this thread for all of us to enjoy and be inspired by.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That turned out really nice.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That logo reminds me of design features that were only on Canadian cars, like Acadian or Frontenac. They were kinda like US cars, but different.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Windshield ordered locally for $400 - cheaper than online, and no extra shipping.
I have a rear bumper coming and a few other pieces, the last on my list of parts to get. Beyond that, I'm still trying to just relax and refresh for the school year. Hahahahaha. Yeah.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Love it.
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