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Old 08-05-2018, 04:14 AM   #101
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Soooooo, I needed not only the plastic pieces but the bumper as well........searched forever and one day I saw this for sale here on this forum. It was in Louisiana but a friend was stationed not far from there in the Coast Guard.....he went and grabbed it for me and shipped it.

I have considered keeping in in a safe they are so hard to find
Holy cow what a score! I wish I could find some for sale. I'd ask if you wanted to sell it, but seeing the caliber of your build, I already know the answer.
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Old 08-22-2018, 01:55 PM   #102
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Haven't posted before but watching the build. VERY meticulous work, impressive to detail and thought.
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Old 08-24-2018, 10:14 AM   #103
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I like this build
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Old 08-24-2018, 12:35 PM   #104
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Some serious progress. Clean work on the brake lines.
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Old 04-27-2019, 11:09 PM   #105
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Old 05-12-2019, 03:55 PM   #106
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Old 05-12-2019, 04:04 PM   #107
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Old 05-14-2019, 01:21 AM   #108
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Holy cow man, (Starting from pg.1) You really went all out on that.
Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???

Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers?
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Old 05-14-2019, 03:00 PM   #109
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Holy cow man, (Starting from pg.1) You really went all out on that.
Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???

Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers?
What does "Genuine USA made" even mean? I think if someone is dead set on restoring a truck with all "USA made" parts and supplies, you should probably just give up before you start. No such thing in the modern era.
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Old 05-14-2019, 07:23 PM   #110
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This build is incredibly clean and detailed. I like it.

I really like this coolant vapor/crossover line. Where did you get it?
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Old 05-14-2019, 08:13 PM   #111
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Is any of this Genuine USA made or All Aftermarket???
I dont know that exist any more. I just bought a Genuine GM AC/Delco control switch for my dual tanks. Opened the Genuine GM AC/Delco box and there sat a Genuine GM AC/Delco switch that proudly displayed a shiny gold "Made in China" sticker on it.
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Old 05-15-2019, 12:05 PM   #112
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I dont know that exist any more. I just bought a Genuine GM AC/Delco control switch for my dual tanks. Opened the Genuine GM AC/Delco box and there sat a Genuine GM AC/Delco switch that proudly displayed a shiny gold "Made in China" sticker on it.
Delphi is still an OE GM supplier from the states. I use their stuff over AC Delco when it comes to electronics.
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Old 05-15-2019, 04:35 PM   #113
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Delphi is still an OE GM supplier from the states. I use their stuff over AC Delco when it comes to electronics.
Just an FYI, Delphi Automotive is now Aptiv PLC. The original Delphi Automotive split into two companies in December 2017. Aptiv and Delphi Technologies. Aptiv is the automotive connectors and electronics part now. Delphi technologies is the vehicle propulsion and aftermarket solutions company.
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Just an FYI, Delphi Automotive is now Aptiv PLC. The original Delphi Automotive split into two companies in December 2017. Aptiv and Delphi Technologies. Aptiv is the automotive connectors and electronics part now. Delphi technologies is the vehicle propulsion and aftermarket solutions company.
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Old 05-20-2019, 10:49 PM   #115
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This build is incredibly clean and detailed. I like it.

I really like this coolant vapor/crossover line. Where did you get it?
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Where do you buy one of those Cab carriers?
Not sure if you mean the one with black tires or red....either way, I fabbed them both up. The red one is the frame cart previously seen, I just added the wooden 4x4s.
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Old 05-26-2019, 01:20 PM   #117
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Not sure if you mean the one with black tires or red....either way, I fabbed them both up. The red one is the frame cart previously seen, I just added the wooden 4x4s.
Gotcha. No worries. haha.
I found one on Amazon you can buy for a 400-500. Thanks.
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Old 05-26-2019, 08:42 PM   #118
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Gotcha. No worries. haha.
I found one on Amazon you can buy for a 400-500. Thanks.
But seriously, are you talking the frame cart or the cab cart? The frame cart is for a shortbed and now won't be used again for a while.

I would be happy to loan it out to someone "somewhat" local.
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But seriously, are you talking the frame cart or the cab cart? The frame cart is for a shortbed and now won't be used again for a while.

I would be happy to loan it out to someone "somewhat" local.
Think Cab "cart" But I am just over the pond in MI.... somewhat haha.

No worries I'll buy one.
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nice build!
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Old 06-30-2019, 10:42 PM   #121
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Powdered and bolted on.
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Old 07-07-2019, 09:44 PM   #122
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Hope to send it out for paint soon....
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Old 07-08-2019, 01:26 PM   #123
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ah-HA! after seeing this, one wonders, if you built a bar a bit up and across the seatbolts, then ran it out to 2 engine stands, hmmm. Cab on a spit. Hrmrm. Looks good!
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Old 09-27-2019, 09:59 PM   #124
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I'm so slow, the dust was crazy, I had to give it a bath!!!
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Old 09-28-2019, 01:10 PM   #125
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Very very nice work

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