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Old 01-08-2013, 11:50 PM   #151
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

Thanks man. I'm getting the 10 inch rallies blasted tomorrow then buying the 6.5 van rallies Friday. Painting them white with caps and rings.
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Old 01-08-2013, 11:56 PM   #152
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cool is gonna look sweet with rallies under there post pics once you have them on....
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Old 01-09-2013, 12:01 AM   #153
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Will do man.
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:24 PM   #154
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Re: 1978 GMC Build!

got the rear wheels back from blasting today with a coat of eching primer on them. Also got the 6.5 in wide front from the pull a part.
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:33 PM   #155
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Also decided on paint color. It looks better in person.
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:50 PM   #156
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what paint is that?
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:53 PM   #157
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Its majix paint from tractor supply. Its called New Ford Blue. I know I know, but it looks really good. Its 30 dollars a gallon. I wanted to paint it myself.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:01 PM   #158
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Sweet Enamel I imagine??? Gonna roll it on??? I like it man!!!!
Its making me want to change from satin black
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:02 PM   #159
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Enamel yes. I'm gonna reduce it, add hardener and spray with a hvlp gun.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:06 PM   #160
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what tip size? Thats my plan for my enamel too
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:08 PM   #161
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1.4 Should work great. I have used it on some aquarium stands that i have built in the past.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:11 PM   #162
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Dang Ive got a 1.7 tip........Im totally thinking about swtching...I love blue and rust-oleums blue wasnt dark enough but that color looks perfect...Might have to change my seat out but dang it might be worth it
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:13 PM   #163
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That size might work. Take a piece of sheet metal and test it. Also they have a red that flipping awesome also. And a satin black.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:14 PM   #164
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^_- OMG ahhhh lol

Never used a gun before but yeah lol
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:15 PM   #165
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haha
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Old 01-11-2013, 11:08 PM   #166
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i like the blue bro..... are you gonna do a solid blue or you gonna keep the 2 tone?
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Old 01-11-2013, 11:13 PM   #167
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Solid blue. Thinking white on the wheels or dark grey metallic.
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Old 01-11-2013, 11:18 PM   #168
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Quote:
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Solid blue. Thinking white on the wheels or dark grey metallic.
dark gray would look awesome...
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Old 01-11-2013, 11:30 PM   #169
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Thanks sir I have been kicking the color choice around for a while. Darker would look better with the transformer auto bot center cap decals im gonna use.
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Old 01-12-2013, 11:51 AM   #170
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that would look cool.....
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Old 01-12-2013, 01:54 PM   #171
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that loooks sweet!! I'm digging the color for sure, and those decals your going to use they look badass!!!
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:32 PM   #172
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so roughly what your truck would look like
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Old 01-12-2013, 09:58 PM   #173
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nice job JRANGER i like it.....
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Old 01-12-2013, 10:42 PM   #174
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I like it man thanks for the inspiration. The blue will be bright.
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Old 01-13-2013, 02:13 PM   #175
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will look just like this when done, but maybe a little lower
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