The Kraken
 

Hey everyone, so here's the next beast on the block. A 59 GMC big window short stepper. This baby is as solid as they come. When I found the ol girl it reminded me of something from the swamp thing movie. The client I'm building it for is in the film industry and so I was trying to think of an appropriate name for it. The wife brought home a bottle of Rum for a friends birthday and I got reading the back of the label. It read "Strong, rich, black and smooth". Perfect, so I proudly give you The Kraken.

LS power, No Limit suspension, 4 wheels disc.
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That's a really cool looking project your going to start. I like that bottle. I collect bottles and wonder where I could get one of those?

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It's for sale locally in Burbank all over the place. Maybe you can order it online. The stuff goes great with Dr. Pepper. LOL.

Here she is all cleaned up.

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Nice project truck... Cant wait to watch this thread

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That cleaned up real nice.
Kim

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looks good, keeping the patina??
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Ok, has to be on the list of top ten greatest names of all time.

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Wow, wow, wow.
Beautiful truck.

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Can't wait....what a great foundation.

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WOW she cleaned up nice! She looked really scurry before...haha
Was that cobb webs holding the tree crap on her? If so, I would have passed on her. I don't do well with spiders at all. Great find, can't wait to see what you come up with. I've had Kraken before...not bad at all!

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Awesome. Please say you'll leave the paint alone. That truck is just too cool.

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Leave it to Delmo to find the coolest trucks around, even when they are living (litterally). :)

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Wow, that cleaned up real nice! Can't wait to see it come together.

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What a gem that was hiding under that furry coat.
I like the start..

Marc

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I agree with everyone else, cleaned up real nice, now let's get "crackin"...Jim

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Yep she is stayin O.G. as far as paint goes. It's funny what you can find sitting under trees around here. And I've found Kraken sounds way cooler if you say it like a pitare. LOL

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Nice looking truck, just when I thought barnfinds are a thing of the past , you come up with a treasure like that. Is it going to be along the same lines as Jackalope? that was a killer build:metal:

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And yet another nice truck!!

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This one should be entertaining , good starting point!

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Release the Kraken!!

That is a NICE, solid truck. I was shocked at how well it cleaned up. With a nice suspension and an LS motor, it will be a great driver.

I'll stay tuned for this one!!

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WOW what a find.. Cleaned up very nice. look at them white walls :O Cant wait to see it unfold.

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Looks great with the firestones on there.
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dude where the hell do you find these solid trucks! :lol: that things already sweet cant wait to see it when your done

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I spend way too much time on the internet. LOL

Well got the body off, the frame is really nice and can't wait to get into it.

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