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Striker169 · 09-04-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Skruffy

Man, that really sucks and I feel your pain - I had it happen to me once driving home from the DMV after picking up my new sticker.

My advice to you is to immediately clean the cab up. When you get all the charred stuff out it won't look so bad and it should raise your spirits to see it isn't really that bad.

BTW, I'm new here, Howdy, y'all.

Welcome from Austin Tx

matthufham · 09-04-2005, 01:04 PM

how did the windshield break? the tank never exploded.

1badcad · 09-04-2005, 01:57 PM

I guess it was from the heat. No the tank never exploed, thank god. I am in the process of taking off all the burn items inside. I need everything new inside. It is a dirty mess.

*72CSTC5* · 09-04-2005, 04:01 PM

Sorry about your loss. Just take a deep breath and clean up the inside so it will not look so bad and then maybe people from the board can offer up some things you need to rebuildl I have a gauge cluster with out tach if you need it. Let me know.
Carlos

mr402 · 09-05-2005, 12:10 AM

I've not been to the web for a few days, come back and find this! WOW, I'm very sorry to see your pride and joy with 3rd degree burns. However, gentlemen we can rebuild it! The photos actually don't look that bad. You've got a great starting point. Now think of all the cool things you can do to your interior. Put in some insulation, new carpet, relocate the tank to the back and use all the extra room for a killer sound system.

Now to get on my soap box to also add, when you replace the seat make certain you get ones with head rests and put in a 3 point seat belt.

I can't wait to see the pics when it's done.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-05-2005, 05:50 PM

Ouch... Let us know what parts you may need and maybe we can help ya put..

Big Block · 09-05-2005, 09:33 PM

Start looking for a cheap complete parts truck. You can even replace the metal dash if that is needed. Your truck looks to good to wright off. Good luck. B.B.

sleepyboy · 09-06-2005, 07:29 PM

I have some parts you can have if ya want -em. I live in Marion/Cibolo area. pm. me.

09-05-2005, 12:10 AM	#55
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I've not been to the web for a few days, come back and find this! WOW, I'm very sorry to see your pride and joy with 3rd degree burns. However, gentlemen we can rebuild it! The photos actually don't look that bad. You've got a great starting point. Now think of all the cool things you can do to your interior. Put in some insulation, new carpet, relocate the tank to the back and use all the extra room for a killer sound system. Now to get on my soap box to also add, when you replace the seat make certain you get ones with head rests and put in a 3 point seat belt. I can't wait to see the pics when it's done. __________________ Enjoying life again. Time to get those big blocks rolling.

09-05-2005, 05:50 PM	#56
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09-04-2005, 01:04 PM	#52
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	how did the windshield break? the tank never exploded.

09-04-2005, 01:57 PM	#53
1badcad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 41	I guess it was from the heat. No the tank never exploed, thank god. I am in the process of taking off all the burn items inside. I need everything new inside. It is a dirty mess.

09-04-2005, 04:01 PM	#54
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Sorry about your loss. Just take a deep breath and clean up the inside so it will not look so bad and then maybe people from the board can offer up some things you need to rebuildl I have a gauge cluster with out tach if you need it. Let me know. Carlos

09-05-2005, 09:33 PM	#57
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Start looking for a cheap complete parts truck. You can even replace the metal dash if that is needed. Your truck looks to good to wright off. Good luck. B.B.

09-06-2005, 07:29 PM	#58
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	I have some parts you can have if ya want -em. I live in Marion/Cibolo area. pm. me.



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