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Old 09-10-2012, 08:36 AM   #1
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First Day Out

Rose's first day out of the shop after a year and a half of a total nut and bolt restoration. Tomorrow she goes back to the paint shop for final touch-up. I'll post more pics of her when I get her back.
She is real and she is spectacular
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Old 09-10-2012, 08:40 AM   #2
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Nice!!!
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Re: First Day Out

Super job!!! that's a really nice stepper.
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Old 09-10-2012, 08:51 AM   #4
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Very, very nice!
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:09 AM   #5
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Great job, that's a good looking truck!
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:12 AM   #6
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You nailed it with an awesome look. What color is that?
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:18 AM   #7
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You nailed it with an awesome look. What color is that?
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Thanks Shawn, its 586 seamist green (1955)
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:37 AM   #8
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I am not really a stepside guy but that is a beautiful truck. Anyone would be proud to own/be seen in that truck. Great job....
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:42 AM   #9
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Stunning.
Beautiful job!

Do you have any interior pics?
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:43 AM   #10
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Nice Brad, really nice. You should be excited and proud to have her on the road again!!
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:43 AM   #11
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I am not really a stepside guy but that is a beautiful truck. Anyone would be proud to own/be seen in that truck. Great job....
Thank you very much, this is my first resto job and it turned out pretty good.
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:49 AM   #12
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Re: First Day Out

Sweet!!
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:49 AM   #13
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Stunning.
Beautiful job!

Do you have any interior pics?
Thanks Keith, I'll post up a full spread when she comes back from the paint shop.
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Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684

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Old 09-10-2012, 09:50 AM   #14
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Nice Brad, really nice. You should be excited and proud to have her on the road again!!
Thanks Dave, now if we just could get rid of the love-bugs
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Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684

Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394
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Old 09-10-2012, 09:58 AM   #15
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Reno, Your truck is Terri Hatcher all the way!!!! looks great man!!
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Old 09-10-2012, 10:26 AM   #16
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Reno, Your truck is Terri Hatcher all the way!!!! looks great man!!
Thanks Bruceman, probably going to take her to Sand Key for pictures. I'll let you know when we'll be heading your way.
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Old 09-10-2012, 10:32 AM   #17
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A beautiful truck and a Seinfeld quote. You just made my day
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Re: First Day Out

sweet
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Old 09-10-2012, 11:00 AM   #19
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Truck looks great!!!!!
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Old 09-10-2012, 11:02 AM   #20
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Glad you guys got the Seinfeld quote, and to clarify...she is real as far as being a factory Big Block 1/2 ton A/C truck, used to be a bit longer though
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:07 PM   #21
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that deserves two drops nice truck! pat your self on the back for me.
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:19 PM   #22
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LOVE it!
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:35 PM   #23
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Looks great , love the color, wish i lived closer love to check it out. like the old gmc 4 headlight setup.
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Old 09-10-2012, 12:51 PM   #24
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Very very nice, whats the emblem under the GMC
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Thank you very much, this is my first resto job and it turned out pretty good.
Don't be so modest. I think it looks awesome and would love to have it. You did a great job.
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