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Old 02-17-2012, 04:17 AM   #1
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silvers first show! my dream has come true

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Old 02-17-2012, 04:37 AM   #2
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Looks sharp Dennis, I read your build thread a while ago (f... itīs a long one) It must be a good feeling to have come this far.
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Old 02-17-2012, 04:44 AM   #3
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Old 02-17-2012, 04:47 AM   #4
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:27 AM   #5
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looking good dennis good luck at the show man. my bad couldn't make this one but like i said maybe you will make it out to the cpp show March 17 or Dangerzone here in visalia March 31st.
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:43 AM   #6
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good luck at the show man
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Old 02-17-2012, 08:14 AM   #7
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Beautiful truck!
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Old 02-17-2012, 08:43 AM   #8
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looks good, I'm sure feel's good to put that much time and money into it and finaly see the results pay off like it has.
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Old 02-17-2012, 08:53 AM   #9
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that looks great,what a shine on it!
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Old 02-17-2012, 09:00 AM   #10
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That's awesome! Your truck is looking pretty good! I also have been following your thread and it's definitely come a long way from start to finish.

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Old 02-17-2012, 09:23 AM   #11
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Old 02-17-2012, 02:23 PM   #12
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Is that a x2000 Gaylord's tonneau cover?

Looks awesome painted.
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:27 PM   #13
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Beautiful ride what show was this ?
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:35 PM   #14
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Engine bay shots please are you running headers if so what brand and any other additional info will help. Beautiful truck though nice job
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:38 PM   #15
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Beautiful truck! That paint is awesome, what color is it?
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:59 PM   #16
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Old 02-17-2012, 06:59 PM   #17
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Is that a x2000 Gaylord's tonneau cover?

Looks awesome painted.
yes it is

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Beautiful ride what show was this ?
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Beautiful truck! That paint is awesome, what color is it?
red jewel tintcoat. on new camaros. only difference is we used a bigger pearl than stock GM color

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Old 02-17-2012, 07:41 PM   #19
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The truck looks great Dennis.
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:46 PM   #20
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WOW !!!

I'll be happy if my 74 turns out half as sweet as this....


Great job Dennis, You get a big
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nice truck....looking good.
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:39 PM   #23
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Your truck is on fire bro! If there is ever one that deserves its time in the spot light, Silver is it. Regardless of what award they give you, enjoy the show.
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Very nice!
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Amazing truck and a well deserved outcome. You will do great bro. Your truck is absolutely gorgeous!
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