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X2

I know what you mean about this weather. It's reaking havoc with more than the truck. They are talking about more rain/snow coming in this weekend. :(

Re: my 98' Streetrod build
 

Small update.

New Bils for the rear,they are the same series as the fronts.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff010-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff014.jpg

New Canadian smoothie.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff007.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff008.jpg

This is what the exterior finish will look like.Picture it w/black painted wheel centers and polished lips.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff001.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff002.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff015.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff018.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff023.jpg

They did a great job smoothing out the tank. You cant even see where the bung and end cap welds are.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff025.jpg

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Awesome attention to detail. :metal:

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Looks awesome!!!

Are the tanks not cleared?

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Sweet! :metal:

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Look great. Did you pressure test the tank for air leaks after smoothing it out? It might leak after grinding those welds.

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Thanks yall.

Thanks Scott,
Theres only one tank,its flat cleared. I think thats what you were asking?

Thank you,
I didnt test it after paint. The end welds were pretty flat n wide to begin with.There was alot of warpage around the weld that sunk in.A little grinding had to be done but mostely filler/blocking.The bungs were welded from in but had alot of tap shavings around them on the outside.If it leakes,Im jus gonna get an aluminum tank.I couldnt send this tank back so I tried to work w/it.

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Your first build.:metal: Way cool dude. Nice pictures. Did you borrow Alans electron microscope? Looking foward to watching you build.:ito:

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Looks great! Love the color :metal: and like mentioned earlier, great attention to detail :metal:

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Thanks felluz.

What ?? I'm the one who "calibrates" his Electron Microscope,,besides,I use a Nano MRI.

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In the body shop to fit the bed and weld up the cab seams,then prep for paint.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff026.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff027-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff028-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff029-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff032-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff036.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff039.jpg

Got the touch pad system. Thanks Nathan,for the quick service.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...stuff049-1.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...1/stuff051.jpg

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Dude that looks freaking awesome!!! That accuair setup is going to be sweet!

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Very cool.:metal: I'm going to steal your innerfender idea.:lol: And maybe a few more.:uhmk:

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Looks good man! Anxiously waiting!!

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Thanks Scott. The control system is pretty clean & straight forward. Im anxious to start laying out the components.

Thanks. Help yourself to any eyedeers you want.

There you are,I was wondering when you were going to see that post.

Thanks for the good word Alan. That shop is super busy 6 days a week.They are really good people that do great and honest work.Its hard to find that these days.


Thanks John. Its not getting sprayed just yet. I need to take it home,wire it and get it running before I send it in for the finish.This is just a final fit and adjustment visit,w/a few little sheetmetal mods,,so probably this summer Ill get the color on it.

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Truck is looking *****in'. I am looking foward to the paint. Great work.

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love the color and I have that accuair kit as well...nice stuff...

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Thanks.

yea,it's a mess.I've been through enough shoddy and crooked shops that I feel spoiled by these guys. There are good shops out there,just not enough around these parts.


Cool,I like the hdwe in this kit.It looks like an easy install.

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Troy are you going to do any graphics on the metallic blue? It's going to be an awesome truck. :metal:

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Thanks Dennis.
No Graphics but I would like some pin striping.Something simple on the hood and also the rear skin.
Is pin striping considered a graphic ?

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No, I was thinking of flames, or something with a different color graphic's. Something like this.

http://image.minitruckinweb.com/f/24..._paint_job.jpg

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Gotcha,,wasn't sure.
I just wanna keep it simple w/ the color. I've said this so many times now but I am having the wheel centers sprayed black.I am excited w/how it's going to make that blue "pop".As if it didn't already.With a little silver pin striping and the wheels it should have some hot rod attitude.

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I think that sounds sweet. And goes with the look of the truck. Graphics can be really awesome on certain trucks but I think you have the perfect plan with that color and the black rims for yours....the only thought is if you do stripe it....maybe a black line next to the silver or on either side so that stands out against the blue...