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11-01-2007, 06:04 PM | #1 |
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First time in the Sun light!
Just finished all the trim and took it out of the shop to clean all the dust off...
first time in the sun - completely assembled... I think she liked it. What'cha think?
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11-01-2007, 06:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
I likey, the sun is its friend!
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11-01-2007, 06:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Sweet - Very Nice Truck!!!
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11-01-2007, 06:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Looks like it rolled of the assembly line
Ground Up Restore?
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11-01-2007, 07:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
yes - extreme ground up - every single bolt, screw, clamp, hose, rubber, plastic, and glass...
Just finishing up the seat brackets now - should be on the road in a couple of weeks - cannot wait 4 year project I'll list the goodies when i get home tonight
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11-01-2007, 09:50 PM | #6 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Very nice. Wow every nut and screw, good for you!!
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11-01-2007, 10:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
great looking truck cypress, taking your hard work out for the first cruise is quite the feeling, enjoy!
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11-01-2007, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Feels good doesn't it? I remember that day. I only had half of it done. Had to take pics very carefully.
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11-02-2007, 12:03 AM | #9 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
i'm jealous!! i just can't wait til i get to that stage you're at!! very nice!!
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11-02-2007, 01:07 AM | #10 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Looks awesome neighbor...
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11-02-2007, 01:10 AM | #11 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Looks awesome!
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11-02-2007, 02:04 AM | #12 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Looks good I hope I get to have that feeling some day.
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11-02-2007, 05:54 AM | #13 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Looks nice and fresh.Next will be first rain drop,first bug,first...
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11-02-2007, 06:29 AM | #14 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
those striped tomato 72's have always struck a chord with me. I like it very much.
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11-02-2007, 09:19 AM | #15 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
I am looking for complete new bolt kits for say the front sheet metal instaed of using the old stock rusty ones. Where did you get yours and how did that work out? BTW sweeeeeet truck!
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11-02-2007, 03:42 PM | #16 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Great looking truck!
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11-02-2007, 03:52 PM | #17 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
That is one sharp dawg! I'e got one of those stock cig lighters in my 70 K-5. They are hard to find. The whole thing looks super!
Frank
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11-02-2007, 03:56 PM | #18 | |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
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11-02-2007, 04:42 PM | #19 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
You have done yourself proud, that is a very nice lookin job, attention to detail. I like it, my dad had a truck like that when I was 14yr old. That is what I learned how to drive and a few other things I want mention.lol
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11-02-2007, 05:25 PM | #20 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
Very nice. Good job!
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11-02-2007, 05:31 PM | #21 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
soooooooooo perdy.. great work man.
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11-02-2007, 06:09 PM | #22 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
I'll join the rest, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!
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11-02-2007, 06:32 PM | #23 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
truck looking like new , i realy like it
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11-02-2007, 08:22 PM | #24 |
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Re: First time in the Sun light!
veryyyy nice job you did, i know youll be proud as a pee-cock driving round town now..
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