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Re: The GSFMech Build
i thought u were going 2 tone???
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Kaleb,
I didn't want to go two tone because there are so many around like that. If I ever wanted to paint the white on I could do it easy without having to completly tear it down. I like the way the solid color looks better, to me it pops and makes the body work and trim stand out. To each his own I guess.
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#153 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Time to change your avatar.
![]() Truck looks great I thought you were going 2-tone also, but like you seeing it now I do like it as a single color. ![]()
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#154 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Oh it looks great to me as well, i was just confused...
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Can't wait to see it in person & ride in it!
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Re: The GSFMech Build
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!
I really like the fact that you did didn't two tone it. Stunning!
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks for the compliments guys
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Mike, that turned out even better than I was imagining, congrats on getting it finished. I'm definitely drooling, can't wait to see it all cleaned up.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Thanks Chris, it's great having it back on the road.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Time to update your avatar! Congrats, the truck looks great.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
A few updated shots. I still have more I want to do. I have a few things I want to do to the engine and interior but at least I'm cruising. I took it to a car show and she ran good out on the interstate.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
A few more.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
one of these days i'm gonna/wanna be able to join u guys...can't wait!
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#164 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Wow! Very nice
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Re: The GSFMech Build
looks good
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Absolutely STUNNING!
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#167 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Great looking truck! How is the lizard skin? Would you use it again how well does it work?
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Re: The GSFMech Build
The lizard skin is great, it made a big difference. It's much quieter and most of all you can't feel ANY engine heat I mean it stopped it dead. I'm anxious to get my AC charged back up and test it out. That's still on my "to do" list.
Thanks for all the compliments guys.
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#169 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Just spent a couple hours going through your build. Absolutely beautiful. Great color, too!
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#170 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Man nice work you took all the right steps .
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Re: The GSFMech Build
WOW beautiful job,,i have a dream someday to drive mine also!! congrats on yours
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#172 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
That truck looks great cruising down the road. I think that the mono tone paint job in that blue looks great. Much better than it would if it had the white contrasting paint. Very nice truck.
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Adam B
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Great Truck, love the color.
Sorry if this has already been asked, but what are the size tires/wheels that you are using? Do you have any issues of tire rub with your 4/6 drop? I love the look of your drop, but was curious of the turning radius. Thanks, Adam |
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#174 |
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Mike, I hope you got around to getting that A/C charged for this weekend. I can't wait to see your truck, now that it's fully assembled.
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Re: The GSFMech Build
Hey Mike,It looks absolutely perfect! Great job.
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