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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Good point Mike. The book is going to be a hard cover with no dust jacket.

I still have the lights/lenses. We just tested them the other day and they will be reinstalled soon.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Keith,
Thats a tough call on the pic. I'd go ahead and get someone like Bob to see if they can do a good photoshop. Bt keep in mind if it looks just a little bit off then John Q Public will probably be able to pick up on it and no its squirrely.

If not then I'd go with the top pic and just make a note that the truck isn't the same one.

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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That sounds good Bobby. I think i'll do that.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Keith,

I would need a large, good quality image of both your grandfather and of the truck in an interesting setting. I'll do what I can.

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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WOW that was quick. Thanks BOB!! I will send you what I have. I will PM you to get your email address.

Thanks again!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Thanks Bob!!! I think it looks great!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Looks good. Any way to lighten up the reflection through the passenger front door glass and maybe see a part of your grandfather's left arm and shoulder like in the original picture?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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I think it looks fine like it is and appears natural to me.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I think it looks fine like it is and appears natural to me.
As long as you're happy with it. My suggestion was just something that my eyes were drawn to.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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I'm torn about using photoshop on something like this, but I think having your grandfather and this truck together is important.
About the new picture, wouldn't he have to be about 7 feet tall to be there? No dummy, he is standing on the running boards...ok looks good to me.

I was going back through the thread and came across this.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11134654
It's worth going back and watching that again.

Well I just found this too, It might be elsewhere in this thread, but I don't recall watching it. Great video.
Chicago Fire Insurance Patrol - YouTube
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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I would photo shop him into the one with the truck you are restoring. I also really like the color and back/white use together, it is really good.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Joe, that video is on my Patrol website. Thanks for posting it!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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The rails are done!! I picked them up this afternoon and my dome light that I had nickel plated. I went out to the truck this morning and gave her a wash and wax and we can put the rails on next week.





 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Looking Awesome Keith.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Thanks, I can't wait to install em!! One their in I can permanently install the rear inner sheet metal and bins.
 
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