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Old 04-07-2016, 11:05 PM   #301
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

The color is vht burnt copper. Thought it would look good with the orange paint and gunmetal inner fenders. I was thinking polished but wanted thoughts from other members. lets see who else chimes in
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Old 07-23-2016, 11:03 PM   #302
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Engine is getting closer.
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Old 07-24-2016, 04:28 PM   #303
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

Like it����
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:20 PM   #304
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thanks rusty
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Old 07-27-2016, 08:54 PM   #305
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Got the alternator bracket on tonight. Build quality is top notch and stout.
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Old 07-28-2016, 07:40 PM   #306
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Where did you get the mount at. Looks sweet.
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Old 07-28-2016, 08:22 PM   #307
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A place in Wichita Kansas called ICT BILLET. The mount with tax was less then $40.00. I purchased the power steering mount today and will get pictures of it when i install it tomorrow. It was also less then $40.00. If you look them up on ebay its free shipping. They are much nicer then all the other mounts i have seen and the price is killer. Here is the website. I believe free shipping from it as well. www.ICTBILLET.COM
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Old 07-29-2016, 11:49 AM   #308
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Got the power steering bracket installed with the new pump.
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Old 07-30-2016, 08:03 AM   #309
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slick looking mounts
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Old 07-30-2016, 02:38 PM   #310
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Cool. I like the mounts.
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:37 AM   #311
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Well guys it is taking shape. Got the first coat of color on the inside of cab. Buddy should have finished it up today. Then I will get it picked up. With the weather turning nasty it will be under a tarp until I can do the final block sanding on the outside and shoot the outside of the cab and all other body parts when it warms up. It's in the teens for at least the next few weeks. Only one good photo came out.
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Old 12-18-2016, 08:42 PM   #312
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Good choice of color.
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Old 12-19-2016, 03:18 AM   #313
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

Thanks. Picture does not do it justice. It is the bright mustang grabber orange from the 70's
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Old 12-20-2016, 06:05 PM   #314
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Cool
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Old 12-20-2016, 09:05 PM   #315
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Nice build thread
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Old 12-22-2016, 08:47 PM   #316
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

Here it is guys. A few runs but it will be taken care of when it warms up.
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Old 12-22-2016, 10:26 PM   #317
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That does look good.
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Old 12-24-2016, 02:06 AM   #318
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Thanks. I cant wait to get started with final blocking of the outside and getting her put back together again.
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Old 12-28-2016, 04:35 PM   #319
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Great build!
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Old 01-18-2017, 12:45 PM   #320
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Well guys picked up a new toy. Made a few modifications to make it run like a champ, Added light with LED bulb. Sealed the hell out of it. Also made a DIY cyclone dust separator placed in between the cabinet and the shop vac. So far has collected all dust and crud in the 5 gallon bucket and nothing in the vac. Makes restoring all the small brackets and such so much easier.
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Old 01-18-2017, 01:35 PM   #321
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Good idea on the separator.
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Old 01-30-2017, 01:28 PM   #322
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Well took the tarp off of her so she could breathe and let the sun in to help cure the interior paint. Got the poly body mounts installed. Rain in the forecast end of week so she will be taped again. Wish the weather would warm up enough so I can get her blocked and the paint finished so assembly can begin.
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Old 01-30-2017, 06:57 PM   #323
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Truck really does look good
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Old 03-13-2017, 10:18 PM   #324
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Not much on the truck. Everyday I'm off its cold and nasty. When I'm at work it's 70 degrees and perfect. However, I did score some wheels for the rear. 15x12. Gonna get fronts next. She is gonna be low and wide.
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Old 09-27-2017, 11:27 PM   #325
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Any progress lately?
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