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Nice job on the grill, I know how time consuming that can be after my wife did her's.
You're really doing a great job on that truck.

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After all the prep and install, here's the final result...

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They did a very good job on the exhaust. I'm impressed!!

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And the final shots.... just so you know, the key is no longer there. :D

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Needless to say, I am stoked!!! The tailpipe is tucked up real nice to the frame of the truck, and you really can't see much without bending down to get a closer look.

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Thanks Chris! With you and your wife's trucks I take that as a serious compliment. :D

Tell me about it, and all in about an 1 hr - 1 hr 15 min. Gary and his son do some amazing work.

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I appreciate that, but our trucks together aren't as nice as yours!

What's your time table for getting the 7 inchers on?

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This week... guaranteed!!!! :D

I have the week off, so I need to get a lot of this accomplished during that time as the next couple of weeks before the Nat's are going to be filled.

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I missed the grill project....all I can say is WOW! that is one best looking grills on my favorite vintage of these trucks I have ever seen. The exhaust looks good too.:chevy:

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That grille came out really good, glad you have the patience to do that cause I know I dont...:lol:

How about a sound clip of what the exhaust sounds like...:devil:

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Thanks! It took a little bit of time, planning, and prep; but I'm happy with the results.

Thanks Al!

I will work on the sound clip as I made sure to get a few of the before exhaust sounds.... I might just need some help getting them posted. :D (PM sent)

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You sure you would want to trade for my old 69?

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Well... for working/painting the grill that is. :D

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I do have the twin to your truck. Its not as nice as yours though. It needs that grill painted to.

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I love the tailpipe. That's what I had planned to do when I get my exhaust. Looks great Nate!!

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looking good nate...

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The grill looks awesome! :metal:

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Just a little time and effort is all it will take; and the good thing is that if you mess up, it's easy to clean it back off. :D

Thanks!

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I do remember doing that on my other 69 it took alot of time. Its the same color as your truck. Just has alot of patina.

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With a week off from work, I was able to get a ton of things accomplished on the truck. From my previous posts (new exhaust) I was also able to: finish painting the 15x7's and get the tires swapped over to those rims, paint the 15x8 rears, wax the entire truck (inside/out/under the hood), change the oil, remove the seat/carpet,.... and a ton of other small projects accomplished. I don't have a ton of pictures, but I will post what I have.

Here's a shot of the items I used, and they include Meguiar's wax, Mother's carnuba wax, Metal Gloss, NAPA window cleaner, and Ruglyde. The reason for two different waxes was this was the first time I used Mother's wax product, and after dumping the first glop on my microfiber towel, it seems rather thin. So, I got to thinking, "If one coat is good, then two would be better." :rolleyes:

So, I proceeded to wax with Mother's followed by Meguiar's which seemed to provide a think layer of wax/film. I also started to tape off the trip and what not, but by the time I got to the driver's side door, that idea was gone, and I just cleaned as I waxed.

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what type of mufflers did you use and how does it sound? looks very nice!

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Here's a shot of the truck after being waxed, and with the freshly painted 15x7's and 15x8's.

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sourkraut.... we actually installed a turbo muffler, and from comparing it to the muffler that was on it when I purchased the truck (possibly the original), it's actually sounds the same. It has a slight rumble when it's idling but it doesn't get loud and glasspacky. I will try to get a clip posted after I figure out how. :D

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cool! the more pics you most the more i like it!

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Now for some drastic changes... :D

We finished mounting the wheel caps and trim rings, and finalized all the waxing/polishing. I think it turned out perfect!

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Just a quick shot of the items we used to change the oil; if plans stay true, the motor/tranny will be removed this winter for an overhaul.

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