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Old 01-23-2011, 11:30 PM   #351
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It's called the "Might as well's" The build deserved to be finished off right so I'm glad you got caught up and decided you "might as well" finish it off the right way
We had a couple very generous people that wanted to help us out. Chevy truck angels if you will......

I will give up the names (as long as they are cool with it)when we are on the road with the truck.

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Old 01-24-2011, 12:28 AM   #352
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The front end turned out great! No clue on the paint?
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Old 01-27-2011, 10:53 PM   #353
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Back brakes are just about wrapped up.. new lines, hose, shoes, cylinders and drums....Lines need bent yet..that's up for tomorrow. We got the steel rims drilled for the center caps tonight. It won't be long now...
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:02 PM   #354
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Looking good!!!
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:11 PM   #355
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Whoa...almost there Steve and Jon....can't wait to see the maiden voyage video
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:45 PM   #356
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wow so thats what you were doin
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Old 01-29-2011, 09:37 AM   #357
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Ready for the doghouse to go back on. The rear end is just about wrapped up, just need to bend some lines and fill the diff.
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:16 AM   #358
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wow sweet! its the last time you will put the dog house on
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:15 PM   #359
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I'll let the pics speak for themselves....
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:31 PM   #360
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More.....note to self... install battery tray BEFORE the radiator !!!
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:33 PM   #361
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Sweet!
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:49 PM   #362
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:52 PM   #363
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Those pictures spoke loud and clear...they said....AWESOME! GREAT JOB!!!
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Old 01-29-2011, 08:43 PM   #364
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Looks great! awesome progress! You just about ready for the road?
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:07 PM   #365
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Looks great! awesome progress! You just about ready for the road?
Thanks guys !!! Yes, we will most likely be starting it next week. Waiting on the engine harness to get here.. then we need to finish the hood and tailgate and cowl panels.


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Old 01-29-2011, 10:17 PM   #366
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wow it looks good! now you need to put bumpers on
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:18 PM   #367
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Wow, that looks GREAT!
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:41 PM   #368
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wow it looks good! now you need to put bumpers on
If we had bumpers.....

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Old 01-29-2011, 10:45 PM   #369
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Very nice work!
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:46 PM   #370
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Beautiful!
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Old 01-30-2011, 12:30 AM   #371
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Sweet!
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Old 01-30-2011, 01:08 AM   #372
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Great work you guys! It looks awesome!
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Old 01-30-2011, 01:48 AM   #373
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Looks awesome! Very nice work!
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Old 01-30-2011, 12:55 PM   #374
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Awesome job CUSHE63!
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Old 01-30-2011, 01:54 PM   #375
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Well, im almost desperate for a truck like that now... Too bad i cant afford it, nor do i have the time. Maybe some day. But i will do mine a 4x4!
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