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I used to have one . I'll have to find it and update it .

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Here's mine
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Hello from Alaska, I picked up this 56 original 1/2 ton Napco 4X4 a few months ago. I'm getting ready to take it down to the frame and upgrade a few things and get it painted. Picking a color is driving me crazy. What's the etiquette for copying another dudes color? CAL58's prowler orange is awesome. And Im thinking about a green similar to 1sik52's. Its going to be tough. I will keep you all posted once I get started. (just had back surgery yesterday so it will be awhile) This is my first post and I want to thank you all for the inspiration and great information you so freely pass on in a positive fun manner.

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Ok, you twisted my arm.

here are 4 of my previous AD trucks.
53 Black flamed GMC
48 Chevy red oxide
54 Chevy blue weathered paint
53 Bare Steel suburban

And I think I owned more, but have no pics;)

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Couple of mine

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Details on your build? Looks awsome, what frame is that?

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Welcome. That truck appears to be in extraordinary shape for being in Alaska. I was in Anchorage a couple of years ago and seemed like every vehicle more that 3-4 years old that was used during the winter was visibly rusting out. As to copying colors I have no problem with it, Cal and 1sik52 probably got their inspiriation from cars or trucks they saw, I can think back to the 60's & 70's when the red-orange and green metalics were popular (look a the factory colors). It is your truck do what you wish with it.

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Thanks for the welcome OrrieG, Rust is a huge issue up here. I lucked out when I stumbled across this one. I have been following your build thread and It looks like you are doing a great job. I actually have a few questions for you but I dont want to mess up this thead so I will ask them on your build thread. Thanks again

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still 50% left to do... purchased in high school 1983 175 bucks painted 4 times...

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a couple of mine

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Here is my 56

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I'll add my 1st 55 to the mix with some new goodies this summer.
New radiator , electric fan , Vintage air , 290 hp crate engine , performance Th 350 trans , Sanderson headers , and a reconfigured steering shaft.
Anybody got some gas money?

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You can PM me too..

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Boy's all so sweet ,still wating for my clip .pictures to come soon ,Robert

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here s a couple of a 54 i had a few yrs ago, 52 front sheet metal and bed 350/350 ps on str8 axel, van tilt and dolphin gauges the slots were brand new PO had bought them back in the late 80's

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../54pics001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../54pics003.jpg

and my 57 project with dodge dash it mite be sold this week

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/SANY1151.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/SANY1194.jpg

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Just a couple more of my ol' 54' 3100!:ito:

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here are mine and dad's

'59
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ck/mytruck.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ck/inside3.jpg

and the '52 gmc we picked up for a $1000 subframed and bagged
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...3/Truck/52.jpg

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http://[IMG]http://i357.photobucket....TRODS/add1.jpg[/IMG]

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Thanks for the extra pics man! I really like the rat look lately and wish I was driving my '54!

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I was wondering how a patina'd truck similar to mine would look with the chromed out grille......i like it. Kinda makes me want to try it but not sure if it would still look right......

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I like the grille you have now...don't fix what ain't broke

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Thanks. You do have a point on not fixing what ain't broke. Besides as rusted as the front clip is it's liable to be completely broken if I tried to take it apart. :lol:

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Chrome won't get you home, but it sure does look nice! At least you're getting use out of your pick up. I have an extremely expensive paper wieght in my garage. I say drive it(with or without chrome)!

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Oh trust me....I've been driving the tires off it. Went to Hickory NC this past weekend (about 2 1/2 hours one way). Froze my toes off due to a couple holes I forgot to plug up. But other than leaking a little oil around the intake I had no problems. Loved all the thumbs up I was getting while driving it down there. It's an awesome feeling getting thumbs up from old and young people and the weird looks are priceless:lol:

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I dig those looks too!