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Got new patch panels to fix all the rusty areas.

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Cutting out pieces and protecting the good metal.

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Got the garage all insulated and heated. Oh and yes have to be able to watch basketball and football while I'm working.

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My current garage fridge

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More cutting, didn't like the rust that was covering the inside of the cowl panel.
Screwing the panels down until I weld them in place.

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Well?

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Been awhile, bumping this back up!!

Interested to see what, if anything has happened with the big block install and the build in general.

You still around???

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says his last activity was 06/2014. So i wouldnt count on it.

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Yeah, I seen that, but figured it was worth a shot.

Would be nice to know if he finished it or what??

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I'm back, and so is this project. I'll continue to post! Glad to see interest.

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EXCELLET!!!

Welcome back, looking forward to seeing what happens!!

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Wow can’t believe that’s the last time I posted(12-30-2013). A few life changing events have happened since then. Got married, bought a new(old) house, and we had a baby boy (now almost 2yrs old). I now have a new garage twice the size of my old one dedicated to just my truck! Going to rewire and insulate it this Winter and turn on my propane heater. Since we just got some snow up here.
So I have done a few things on the truck since 2013, but not much.

Stripped/sandblasted/painted the rear of the chassis, installed 2" drop shackles. Put the rims on the truck just for a teaser. Found a bench seat on the side of the road, it fits as a mock up. Pictures to follow.

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Here are some pictures from yesterday's post.

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More pics...

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A few more pictures, including my son working on the dash.

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Got some original New Hampshire 1952 plates to put on my truck since its almost ready;)

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Looking good!!!

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Thanks Big Daddy Bear how is your project going?!

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I found someone who wanted it way more than I paid for it, so as they say...everything is for sale if the price is right!!

So down the road it went. :buh:

Probably for the best though, as there has been a ton of unexpected work needed on the house, picture a very small pin-hole leak in a water pipe hidden inside the wall for who knows how long!!!

Needless to say, it was not pretty or cheap!!! But on the positive side, have basically a brand new kitchen!!

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Got a little more sandblasting and painting done on the leaf springs. 8 springs per side...

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Pic

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Complete leaf spring set

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Nice and clean, good as new.

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Steady progress. Looks good.

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Thanks, only have time to work on it for about 4hrs a week. But its definitely better than not working on it!

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