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Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 06:43 AM

Ok, I thought it was about time I post some pics for you guys seeing as how you all have helped me so much over the past year.
So here it is-
first off, what I had to start with was an old farmers truck,

Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 06:47 AM

in progress-

Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 06:49 AM

gettin closer-

Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 06:50 AM

startin to look like a truck again-

66Gilbert · 06-22-2008, 08:59 AM

Wow, when finished that's going to be a good looking farm truck.

62 short step · 06-22-2008, 09:29 AM

Wow, nice transformation!!

msgross · 06-22-2008, 09:32 AM

nice progress, that was a Michigan truck?

what floor mat did you use?

**Stocker** · 06-22-2008, 10:18 AM

That's looking fantastic! Sure wish I had the time, talent, and a shop...

Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 11:24 AM

Thanks for all the replies so far, it's been a fun project.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

nice progress, that was a Michigan truck?

what floor mat did you use?

Well mostly a Michigan truck. The frame and mechanics are the original farm truck, the cab is a compilation of two trucks, the original and a parts truck I bought from a guy in Indiana. The bed and gate came from 71super down in North Carolina.

The floor mat came from brothers. It is actually an ACC vinyl mat.

milner · 06-22-2008, 01:49 PM

Nice! What size lift did you go with? Love the color choice.

Ace in the hole · 06-22-2008, 04:39 PM

I went with a 2.5" lift and 235/85/16 tires.
As for the color, it's a stock PPG color code. I tried to keep it as close as I could to the original medium olive. It's not an exact match but it is real close. I figued since I was painting the whole truck it would be ok to not have it exact match.

va_tlc · 06-22-2008, 04:47 PM

wow, hey the farmer just called and needs to haul some pigs and needs his truck back!!!!!
im sure it seemed to take 4 ever , but now its worth it, very niceley done, congrats

Blue_71 · 06-22-2008, 10:15 PM

what kind of floor covering is that? looks like a sweet truck!

GRIMSS · 06-22-2008, 10:41 PM

Truck looks a lot better. Great color. I'm wanting to use it on my project.

CG · 06-22-2008, 11:07 PM

Looking really nice. I like the floor. I sold my new carpet kit because Ive decided to go the same way with mine. A lot easier to sweep it out than vacuum.

72armyswbtruck · 06-22-2008, 11:26 PM

Sure CG, now you tell me.

Nice progress on the truck

Dinos63 · 06-23-2008, 01:04 AM

nice works, very slick

Ace in the hole · 06-23-2008, 06:25 AM

thanks all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_71

what kind of floor covering is that? looks like a sweet truck!

It's an ACC vinyl floor mat I got from brothers http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=VFC7200

68alltheway · 06-23-2008, 07:46 AM

i love the newer hd rims. the truck looks great

msgross · 06-23-2008, 08:43 AM

I like that mat, now I need to get rid of the OEM one that I bought...

truck is looking good,

**Joesjunk** · 06-30-2008, 10:50 PM

Great looking truck! Love that color too!!!!!

bad6772 · 06-30-2008, 11:01 PM

Looks Awesome.......Great Work.....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Looks great keep up the good work. Can't wait to see it when its done.

Sinisterspeed · 07-02-2008, 02:43 AM

Nice looking truck, Great work so far. Keep it up!

**WestButteTruck** · 07-02-2008, 06:28 PM

Did you do the paint work? If so, did you paint the firewall and inside of cab first? Inside fenders? Box? Looks great by the way.

06-22-2008, 06:43 AM	#1
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	What a difference a year makes! Ok, I thought it was about time I post some pics for you guys seeing as how you all have helped me so much over the past year. So here it is- first off, what I had to start with was an old farmers truck, Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

06-22-2008, 06:47 AM	#2
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! in progress- Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

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Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! gettin closer- Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

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Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! startin to look like a truck again- Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

06-22-2008, 08:59 AM	#5
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06-22-2008, 09:29 AM	#6
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06-22-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
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06-22-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
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06-22-2008, 04:39 PM	#11
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: What a difference a year makes! I went with a 2.5" lift and 235/85/16 tires. As for the color, it's a stock PPG color code. I tried to keep it as close as I could to the original medium olive. It's not an exact match but it is real close. I figued since I was painting the whole truck it would be ok to not have it exact match. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

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va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: What a difference a year makes! wow, hey the farmer just called and needs to haul some pigs and needs his truck back!!!!! im sure it seemed to take 4 ever , but now its worth it, very niceley done, congrats __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

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06-23-2008, 07:46 AM	#19
68alltheway drive it till it dies Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Larose, LA Posts: 274	Re: What a difference a year makes! i love the newer hd rims. the truck looks great __________________ live life to the fullest

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What a difference a year makes! I like that mat, now I need to get rid of the OEM one that I bought... truck is looking good, __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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