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Old 06-21-2016, 12:32 AM   #1
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Finished my 71

Well just about. I have a few thing to wrap up but I wanted to thank everyone for all the help on this forum. Its been a little over a year and I just started driving it around. Well worth it!!!
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:32 AM   #2
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:51 AM   #3
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impressive transformation!
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:02 AM   #4
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impressive transformation!
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:25 AM   #5
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Very nice. It's an unusual color combination that works really well. I like it.
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Old 06-21-2016, 04:25 AM   #6
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That is a beautiful ride.
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:32 AM   #7
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Nailed It!.... Looks Fantastic...How about a few more interior photo's. Did you make custom door panels?
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:46 AM   #8
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A++
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Old 06-21-2016, 08:37 AM   #9
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Nice job, it looks great. Another one saved!
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:26 AM   #10
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Very stunning end result. Love the color!
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:29 AM   #11
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Re: Finished my 71

Ooohhh, I like it! The silver with black trim looks sweet.
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:35 AM   #12
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damn good looking truck.
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Old 06-21-2016, 10:50 AM   #13
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What a difference! Very nice!

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Old 06-21-2016, 11:27 AM   #14
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Congrats, looks great! Maybe post and engine shot? Wish we could here it running sir
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Old 06-21-2016, 11:36 AM   #15
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Very nice! Doesn't it feel great to get behind the wheel once done? Or even close to done. Congrats.
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Holy Cr@p! What a difference! Great color combo.
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Old 06-21-2016, 11:23 PM   #17
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Very nice! Doesn't it feel great to get behind the wheel once done? Or even close to done. Congrats.
Feels great!!!! Every chance I get I take it out.
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Old 06-21-2016, 12:57 PM   #18
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:24 PM   #19
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Old 06-21-2016, 02:14 PM   #20
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here is a video after getting brakes checked.
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:00 PM   #21
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Wow! Very nice transformation!!
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Old 06-21-2016, 02:54 PM   #22
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Not the best video but here is the truck getting tuned.
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Old 06-21-2016, 10:16 PM   #23
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Wow... What a difference!
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Old 06-22-2016, 12:05 AM   #24
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Very nice!
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Old 06-22-2016, 01:37 AM   #25
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Its a keeper - great job
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