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Old 06-30-2014, 12:42 PM   #1
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Thank you everyone. I love this thing. Just need to work out a few bugs and finish the wheel tubz in the bed and it should be ready to rock for the summer. Willie and I are pooped from the build but it sure was worth it!
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Old 07-08-2014, 12:12 PM   #2
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Thank you everyone. I love this thing. Just need to work out a few bugs and finish the wheel tubz in the bed and it should be ready to rock for the summer. Willie and I are pooped from the build but it sure was worth it!
Seth at the end of the day its your creation and you built it. It feels a lot better telling someone you built it with your two hands then saying you bought it done. You should be proud of the build you did a great job.
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Old 07-09-2014, 11:51 AM   #3
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I'll say it was worth it, Betty looks great!!!
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beautiful!
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Seth at the end of the day its your creation and you built it. It feels a lot better telling someone you built it with your two hands then saying you bought it done. You should be proud of the build you did a great job.
I agree Eric, and thank you. hopefully someday we car cruise together!
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Old 06-30-2014, 03:28 PM   #4
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I'll say it was worth it, Betty looks great!!!
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Old 07-08-2014, 04:07 PM   #7
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Looks so good.
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Old 07-09-2014, 11:29 AM   #8
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Nice job. Would you mind posting a few pics of how you terminated the bed wood at the rear by the tailgate? I'm trying to figure out how to do that on mine.
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Old 07-09-2014, 11:54 AM   #9
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Nice job. Would you mind posting a few pics of how you terminated the bed wood at the rear by the tailgate? I'm trying to figure out how to do that on mine.
I'll send some pictures tonight Hart_Rod. I can tell you it lays on 1" square tubing. and at the tailgate I used a piece of 1"x2" laying vertically to form a "L" shape. The wood terminates into the L. Hope that makes sense, pictures will help.
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Old 07-09-2014, 11:40 PM   #10
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Nice job. Would you mind posting a few pics of how you terminated the bed wood at the rear by the tailgate? I'm trying to figure out how to do that on mine.
Hope this helps
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Old 07-10-2014, 07:35 AM   #11
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Hope this helps
Seth - those are perfect, TYVM! Last question, did you just use a factory wood bed kit? If so, did you have to modify it?
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Old 07-10-2014, 09:22 AM   #12
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Seth - those are perfect, TYVM! Last question, did you just use a factory wood bed kit? If so, did you have to modify it?
I ordered a regular wood kit from bedwood. Just had to trim the 4 corner pieces some not to bad. Easy. I trimmed around wheel wells to just to give me more room
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Old 07-09-2014, 12:06 PM   #13
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Such an awesome build.

Another question about the engine, is that the Billet Specialties 15-Degree Black Anodized Thermostat Housing?

Have you had any leaking issues with it?
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Old 07-09-2014, 12:19 PM   #14
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Such an awesome build.

Another question about the engine, is that the Billet Specialties 15-Degree Black Anodized Thermostat Housing?

Have you had any leaking issues with it?
It is. Haven't had any issues at all. do jinx me. lol
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Old 07-10-2014, 12:19 PM   #15
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Just read this whole thread. Great looking truck!!! And quick turn around.
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Old 07-10-2014, 05:06 PM   #16
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Just read this whole thread. Great looking truck!!! And quick turn around.
Glad you like it. That was about as fast as we could kick it out.
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Old 07-23-2014, 11:55 AM   #17
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Had to remove the wood for some adjustments. Thought I would post a couple pictures
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Re: '72 Drop member... "Betty"
I've seen pics of this Truck for a while now and have always loved it. Now reading your thread, It makes me love it more, and Im gonna be stealing a few of those Ideas too... Killer Truck!
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Old 07-23-2014, 03:45 PM   #19
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I've seen pics of this Truck for a while now and have always loved it. Now reading your thread, It makes me love it more, and Im gonna be stealing a few of those Ideas too... Killer Truck!
Thank you. Use any ideas you like.
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So many to choose from,.... Where do I start?
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Old 07-25-2014, 07:49 PM   #21
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Finally got the rear wheel tubz in primer. I feel like we have more hours in these than any part of the truck. Lol. I'll get paint on them soon. Almost done with all the little stuff. ..
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Looking good Bud!
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Old 07-27-2014, 02:57 PM   #23
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Test fit looking good
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Old 07-23-2014, 06:30 PM   #24
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Sooooooo clean
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Definitely going to take some of you/willies ideas for my 67. Absolutely beautiful, very nice work.
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