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looks good!!! I need some of them firewall panels been thinking bout getting a beadroller but never used one before

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I hadn't used one before either. Just gave it a shot. I had my wife turn the handle while I kept the panel straight. There are a few imperfections, but nothing that can't be fixed.

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Nice looking truck

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Thanks rip2174! Got started on the firewall this weekend. It's hard to see, but I used aircraft remover to strip the paint. Attachment 1267008

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Tubz!

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Looks great

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can you post more pics of the tubz. thinking about buying them. they pretty easy to install

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If you tell me what you're wanting to see, I can take pictures for you.

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looking from the hood in?

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It's been a while since I've worked on the truck. Here's a shoot from the top of the tubs. I have been building a small garage for it as well. Attachment 1304906

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What size is your shop? Ready to see this one done.

Wade

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I have two small 12x20 garages. The county I live in is strict on accessory structures.

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Looks like enough room to move around in still. Can't wait to see somemore truck progress

Wade

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Got some work done. Found out it used to be a red and white two tone. Now I'm trying to decide if I should go that route or leave it all red. Any thoughts?Attachment 1364471

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nice progress....I say go with the factory two tone....I keep mine on my truck jus did it with a lighter silver

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Nothing like two tone, just has the extra something over 1 color.

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Keep Factory on the color!

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That's the way I'm leaning. I did some fancy MS paint work and came up with a few ideas for the stripe. The first is what the original would look like. The second would match my wheels.



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Drew up a rendering with a little help of what it is going to look like!
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I like the gray stripe(second from top)

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Firewall is looking good

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Rendering looks good, I like the not busy but clean dbl black stripe just on the red.

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I appreciate the comments! Hopefully I'll be on the road soon!

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Nice work on the firewall! Nice rendering... I should also give it a try :)

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Nice build so far and good to see someone local on here. I am out in Centreville from the neighborhood pictures, it looks like you may be in Springfield, Alexandria or Falls Church.

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Yea, I'm right outside of Old Town Alexandria.

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Attachment 1414077 cab painted.

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Engine reinstalled and running!Attachment 1414078

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Replaced old big brake kit with a much better set. Fit and finish are far superior. Attachment 1414079

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I'm late to find the build but... VERY COOL!

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Looks good! Love the 2 tone red and white, always have.

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All about the raised bed floor

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Thanks for the kind words guys. I feel like I'm on the down hill side of the build now. This was Saturday morning.
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End results.....
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Engine bay. Attachment 1419453

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Very nice.

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Man that is gorgeous!

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looks awesome!