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Old 04-04-2013, 07:51 PM   #76
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Re: "Bittersweet" 83 dropmember blown LS 22s

Awesome looking truck!
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Old 04-04-2013, 07:56 PM   #77
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:36 PM   #78
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made some progress today on the cab i been working on the door gaps and fit of the panels for the last few days
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:18 PM   #79
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just basically weld and grind over and over
Seems like a job just begging for lead.

The whole truck looks awesome man, keep up the good work.
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Old 05-12-2013, 03:11 PM   #80
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Been working on the truck in my free time body work is 90% done just to finish off the hood and door jambs , I also installed thread sets in the roof to hold the drip moldings I used 10/32 sets worked out nice
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Old 05-12-2013, 03:13 PM   #81
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Here's a close up of the thread sets
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Old 05-12-2013, 03:16 PM   #82
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Here's a shot of the body all gapped and straight
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Old 05-18-2013, 05:06 AM   #83
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whats the website where you got your pedals at?
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Old 05-18-2013, 11:00 AM   #84
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He got them from http://www.claytonmachine.com/index.html
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Old 05-29-2013, 08:31 AM   #85
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Wow awesome build
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Old 05-29-2013, 09:28 AM   #86
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Here's a few before it goes off to get some metal work done
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Old 05-29-2013, 01:46 PM   #87
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Killer!
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:15 PM   #88
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Looks good!
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Old 05-29-2013, 05:14 PM   #89
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Old 05-29-2013, 06:12 PM   #90
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This should be moved to the build section.
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Old 07-18-2013, 11:30 AM   #91
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This should be moved to the build section.
i agree im moving it i originally posted from my phone and thats how it ended up here
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Old 07-18-2013, 11:39 AM   #92
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:08 AM   #93
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Can a Mod move this thread to the project section please. Thanks
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:14 AM   #94
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Hey everyone. Just want to fill everyone in on Volkers C10. We have the truck at our shop to do some sheet metal work, Sheet metal engine bay, wheel well splash panels, tuck the bumpers and some other misc detailed work. Hope everyone enjoys. This is going to be one bad C-10!!







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Old 07-24-2013, 08:38 AM   #95
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Absolutely Flawless! I love all the attention to detail! This is going to be one Sweet Ride. Cant wait to see it finished. Excellent Work!
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Old 08-19-2013, 11:05 AM   #96
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High octane has wrapped up the rear bumper now its ready to be sent off to chrome
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Old 08-19-2013, 11:34 AM   #97
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Nice! Love subtle changes like that which really make the truck have an overall quality feel.
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Old 08-19-2013, 12:04 PM   #98
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That bumper is perfect, nice work!
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Old 08-20-2013, 07:59 AM   #99
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Very cool build!
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Old 08-21-2013, 01:33 AM   #100
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Sick build! Loving the attention to detail and sheet metal work...
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