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Old 10-13-2015, 03:30 PM   #51
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Looks real sharp.
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Old 10-13-2015, 09:06 PM   #52
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Nice!
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Old 10-14-2015, 02:47 PM   #53
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Looks great!
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Old 11-23-2015, 04:46 PM   #54
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Truck is on to final assembly...





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Old 11-23-2015, 04:59 PM   #55
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Frame looks real sharp.
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Old 11-23-2015, 05:30 PM   #56
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Man, that's very nice!!
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Old 11-23-2015, 07:03 PM   #57
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Sweet!!!! Like the change up in color choices.

For the body maybe do the grey with just the mint around the window wrap area???? really like the mint color.
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Old 11-24-2015, 10:07 AM   #58
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Thanks everyone! I really like how it is turning out.

ptc - I was a bit hesitant to pull the trigger and go with the mint green but so far very happy I did. It will be a while before I have to pick final paint colors. When the cab gets back on I plan on doing so more photoshop work to see what looks best. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Old 11-24-2015, 04:54 PM   #59
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I stopped out to the shop today to get some updated pics...



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Old 11-24-2015, 06:48 PM   #60
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I like how you mounted the tank and compressors, slick
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Old 11-24-2015, 08:17 PM   #61
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Nice progress.
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Old 11-25-2015, 10:40 AM   #62
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Thanks again guys!

The air tank and compressors are mounted on Accuair's EXO Mount. It holds the compressors and valve manifold to the air tank and then the whole thing mounts to the truck's frame.

The gas tank is a 55-59 Boyd Welding tank installed in reverse to allow the air tank and compressors to "hover" over it.
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Old 11-25-2015, 10:07 PM   #63
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Frame looks great!

What are your plans for exhaust manifolds/headers??
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Old 11-30-2015, 11:22 AM   #64
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Hey Chuck - Thanks!

Right now I am not sure what I will run for the headers. I was leaning towards modifying some exhaust manifolds but really would prefer some nice headers. Such a tight fit between the frame and engine, not sure what headers will fit.
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Old 11-30-2015, 06:42 PM   #65
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Can't wait to see how you do the bed
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Old 12-01-2015, 12:32 PM   #66
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Can't wait to see how you do the bed
Me too!
Looks good under that bed!
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Old 12-02-2015, 02:29 PM   #67
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Oh man...
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:53 PM   #68
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Made a little parts order last week. Should have just about everything to get her on the road by spring!

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Old 02-11-2016, 12:56 PM   #69
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That's got to pump you up!!
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Old 02-11-2016, 01:08 PM   #70
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First up: Sweet new firewall




Should look something like this when done...

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Old 02-11-2016, 01:13 PM   #71
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Looking good! - You'll love that new Champion Radiator! and all those other new parts!!!
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Old 02-11-2016, 01:17 PM   #72
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@greystoke - it sure does!

A bunch of other things came up recently which made it difficult to see this project moving forward in the near future. After a bit of discussion with my awesome wife, I got the go-ahead to get it driving. Such an amazing feeling! In about two months this ol' girl will be on the road! (If the snow is gone, lol)
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Old 02-11-2016, 01:18 PM   #73
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@ptc - I have heard good things about the Champion Radiators. Glad to hear you think so too!
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Old 02-11-2016, 02:02 PM   #74
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Truck is looking killer man! Loving it!
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Old 02-11-2016, 04:14 PM   #75
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New parts are always cool.
Looks good.
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