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He wants to sell his 90 burb. The long horn is staying where it's at.
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wahoo!!!

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:lol: Yeah, I'm wanting to sell the white whale. I'd have to get a good cunk for this truck. But I did have a customer try to trade me his dodge today for it. I told him too bad his dodge wasn't a ford. I want the cab room. :lol:

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I'll have some details later, but here's a shot of what it looks like now........

Please excuse my mess.

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Looks great with the fender on there, must be a huge inspiration to see a glimpse of how it will look finished!

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Thanks. Yes, it is nice to finally get a side view of a complete truck. :lol: I took a gamble on getting a mechanical fan on the engine, and it paid off. I have about 1/2" in between the radiator and fan blade. I have to get a new serpentine belt. So say bye bye to the green gatorback belt. Haha

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the truck is looking reeeally awesome. i like the white and orange trucks almost as much as i like the solid orange ones!

Glad to hear about the fan. i think that was the best choice.

ryan

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I've always wanted a solid orange one of these with upper and lower mouldings. On the fan, I figured I'd at least try to put the 92-93 style fan hub on, and it fits. Clearance is tight now that the fenders are on, but I think I'm going to modify the radiator mounts and lean the radiator back some to gain more clearance.

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Yesterday I got the fenders on, mouldings on the doors and fenders, and installed the fender to door seals, and fresh air assembly in the cowl. Today I'm going to get the cowl, and hood on.

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Wow, it won't be too long now and you will be driving it. That thing is going to look sharp!

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Looking good Ryan.

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Thanks guys!

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Before I forget, here are the pics of the fender to door seal after I got them done.

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Here's a before pic with the trash guards on the cowl.

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Fender emblems. I also put new wood grain on my lower mouldings. A lot of my trim isn't perfect, but I picked the best pieces I had. I plan on repainting the black parts later as I just want to get this thing put together. :lol:

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I had a friend help me put the cowl on. Boy was that fun. I'm going to have to remove it and pull two shims out of the lh fender. It has too much gap at the top. I installed a new hood to cowl seal and let me tell you, it really causes the hood to shut hard. Anyone else had that problem? I have to modify my hood latch assy now. My hood is held down with a strap for the time being.

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Lookin real good!!

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Wow that thing is looking good.

You are being a bad influence, I am really wanting to work on mine now and can'f afford it!

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Thanks!

Thanks! :lol: I hear that. That's been half the reason this truck has taken so long to do. It is 100% paid for. In years passed, I would have went to the bank and taken a loan out to buy parts and try to finish a project. The last 3 years I've just been doing what ever when I had the money. It sucks, but it is what it is. Haha

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Very nice progress Ryan!

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Thanks Mike!

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I am right there with ya buddy. When i built my Ranger the first time, I used a loan, and paid a fortune in interest. This time, with all the rigs, they are all paid for, and as money allows, work gets completed.

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Man it looks wicked....great job...I dig that colour..

p.s...I fired up the 58 tonight for the first time...

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Looking better with every day. im looking forward to the bad air video!

Ryan

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That is why I am going to school for computers, if I get a good tech job I will finally be able to afford my truck/jeep habbit. :waah:

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Same reason I'm an accountant. :lol:

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You and me both! :lol: I don't know if this truck will be running sooner or later. Winter is sneaking up on me and I need to get the 76 going for my wife but I'm trying to finish the 88 Burb. Oh boy....

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Same reason I'm a mechanic. But lately, side work has cost me more head aches than what it's worth it seems.