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Engine and Transmission primed and painted:

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The bed and doors are painted. I really struggled with whether to go with an original color or with one I like. I'm pleased. I think I made the right choice. This is Atlantic Blue Pearl. I originally did not want to do a bed-liner, but I'm afraid the bed floor has too many dings in it and I'm hoping a light bed-liner will help disguise it. I'm not sure whether to go black or try to match the color.

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wow, looks great

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Nice looking color! Great work.

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Looks really good....Jim

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Thank you guys. I appreciate the compliments!

Off to the shop to get the cab mounted:

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Cool! Looking great! Can't wait to see it all together...going to be NICE!!!

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exciting......waiting gonna be cool

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Nice!

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Thanks guys! Painting pieces and parts:

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Parts look really good!

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Coming along....Jim

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New dash bezel and painting the the gauge needles:

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Looking good!

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Thanks!

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The inside and firewall of the cab is painted and ready for some parts. Interior, wiring, and engine work is next before the outside gets painted.

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Looks great!!!!

And nice collection of parts there :D

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Thanks! There's a bunch more parts up in the attic!! :chevy:

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Very nice.....Jim

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I started with firewall insulation, but got frustrated that the provided clips were too big for the holes. I didn't want to drill the holes bigger, so I went to Lowes and got some replacement clips.

I tried to clean up the old heater controls, but I rubbed too hard and wasn't happy with the results, so I went with a new one. I'm kind of sorry I didn't go NOS, but I do like the replacement better than my faded original.

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New Washer Pump --- Don't tell me - I'll figure it out! :lol:

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Cleaned up the heater boxes. I did clean up the inside and put in new foam, but I forgot to get an 'after' picture on that.

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Installed heater controls and inner box:

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Nice build...that is a sweet look=king A-body sitting next to it..

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Thanks. I think it will be fun to take them to shows together!