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Old 08-11-2020, 01:38 PM   #595
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Re: Frankentruck

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice View Post
Looks great Christian. Good job!
Thanks Andy!

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy View Post
Nice!
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod View Post
Wow that finish on the wood works with that truck very well. Good job
Thanks! It's the 3 years of sun damage and the stain and Spar Urethane that makes it look so good I had to replace one board, so it's lighter than the others, but I'm really liking the darker look to the wood. The painted strips tie it together as well I think

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice View Post
I agree...the stain color goes with your truck perfectly.
Thanks Andy!

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Originally Posted by Johns 66 View Post
Now you know you cant restore Frankentruck,,,,It has its own cult following now!!!!
I agree the bed wood fits PERFECT with your truck.
Thanks John! Unfortunately, the cab is rusty enough that I pretty much just want to sand blast the entire thing and fix all the rust. If it wasn't as bad as it is, I would probably just try to patch and blend, but too much rust to do that and the cab has been repainted one too many times. Because of that, I'll eventually do a full restoration, but it's not going to be a 100K paint job. It will be something that will look good, but won't be limiting me to still use it as a truck

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Originally Posted by pdxhall View Post
Your bed looks great. I agree that it goes with the truck.
Thanks! I like it even better than when I first put the wood in
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1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive
Overdrive wiring here
1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit

1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350

1995 Dodge Dakota Sport

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