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Old 06-09-2012, 08:03 PM   #1
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Looks good.
Nice idea on the paint stand.
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Nice stand!!
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Old 06-11-2012, 09:03 AM   #3
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cool!!!
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Old 06-11-2012, 09:25 PM   #4
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It wasn't windy yesterday so painted the column no runs!
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Old 06-11-2012, 09:45 PM   #5
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Good progress, I'm going to use your column stand idea!
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Old 06-12-2012, 12:18 AM   #6
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It came out nice.
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Old 08-05-2012, 09:25 PM   #7
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Finally rubbed out the paint on the column it came out like glass, The drop for column was machined aluminum so I sanded it with 600 then 1500 grit sand paper and polished by hand. I painted the firewall it had one small run but I am happy with it remember it will be a daily driver can't get to fancy.

P.S. Excuse the quality of the pics still havent bought a new camera yet had to use the phone and it sucks!
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Old 08-06-2012, 12:08 AM   #8
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Very shiny.
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:37 AM   #9
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I modified some 61 Imapla lenses to fit my truck tail light housings, Looks sweet but messy work!
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Old 08-19-2012, 01:23 PM   #10
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looks good dude
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Old 08-19-2012, 03:46 PM   #11
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Nice lights.
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:57 PM   #12
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Those lights and the steering wheel will look nice together.
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:32 AM   #13
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Installed my cut down Van column and it now sticks out way better than before. One of the pics is before I cut it down, please excuse the fuzzy pics from my phone. I am going to invest in a new camera soon or maybe use the money on the build decisions decisions?
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:41 PM   #14
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Nice work Dude!!
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Old 08-28-2012, 05:00 PM   #15
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the column looks good.
you might want to shorten that column drop if you want seats in it though
i run my tilt column straight and have it snug up to the bottom of the dash.
as is, knee clearance is still an issue with my 6'4'' legs.
i actually had to grind the point off the bottom of my speedo

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Old 08-28-2012, 08:12 PM   #16
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I already had it in with the bench seat it fit perfect I cut the coulmn outside the firewall, the seat is of a 1989 Silverado which I pie cut one inch (see early post pics) no knee problems what so ever, but than again I am only 6 feet not as tall as you!

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the column looks good.
you might want to shorten that column drop if you want seats in it though
i run my tilt column straight and have it snug up to the bottom of the dash.
as is, knee clearance is still an issue with my 6'4'' legs.
i actually had to grind the point off the bottom of my speedo
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:51 PM   #17
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I wasn't to happy with my firewall, the paint was way to glossy for me. Today I picked up some chassis black paint and painted the inside fender wheels now I am happy with that color, darn now to re-paint the firewall again
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:09 PM   #18
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The fender wells look good.
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Old 09-10-2012, 08:28 PM   #19
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Last weekend I hooked up the steering joints and repainted the firewall the paint was way to glossy for me, now to put the motor in hopefully next weekend if weather permits. I bolted and drilled the seat down, what you are seeing is the foam, the cover for the seat is sewed up dont want to install it just yet til everything is done and painted in the cab. If you look on post #102 you can see the difference in the column before it was shortened and these pics way better angle!
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Old 10-02-2012, 08:34 PM   #20
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Last weekend mounted booster, mated the brake lines from proporting valve to the front and rear brake lines. Mounted the front end and started the fender body work. I had to use the painted grille cause the off shore china crap was giving me shuch a hassle nothing above or below the grill would line up!!
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Old 10-02-2012, 08:37 PM   #21
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A couple more, if my pics don't look good sorry still trying to figure out this new camera!
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Old 10-02-2012, 08:48 PM   #22
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I am seriously thinking of going with no chrome like this truck, remember this is going to be a daily driver! I am getting old and my polishing of chrome days are behind me now that is the reason why my harley davidson dyna low rider is down I am powder coating that bad boy. Before I sold my Road King Classic I was in the same boat polishing polishing, so now I just want paint!
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Old 10-02-2012, 09:50 PM   #23
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Looking good Dude. You're making good progress.
I like the no chrome look.
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Old 10-03-2012, 07:30 AM   #24
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Thanks Kim appreciate it.

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Looking good Dude. You're making good progress.
I like the no chrome look.
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Old 10-04-2012, 01:08 PM   #25
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Nice build!! What car does that lovely steerng wheel and column come from? Keep up the good work .
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