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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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My L8000 project
1996 L8000
Getting her asphalt ready
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Ill post more pics soon
 
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COOOOLLLLLL
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Fabricated a couple of more things this past week
shovel holder , diesel spray can holder and safety latch on tail gate .
I'll be working on coal chute and i have a buddy stopping by to do a couple of fiberglass repairs . Then hopefully i'll be done welding and start preping for paint .


 
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Almost there .





 
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Slow progress , a couple of hrs every day after work .

 
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NICE TRUCK..

I have an ln9000 that looks very similar..


 
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Almost all done , had the driver take it to get the safety sticker today . Tint and a couple of minor things still need to be done , but its road ready. Ready to make money .

 
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That is one of the best refresh jobs I have seen in a LONG time!!!!! Nice work!! Is that a Cat or Cummins power plant?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WADE MMT/PSD
That is one of the best refresh jobs I have seen in a LONG time!!!!! Nice work!! Is that a Cat or Cummins power plant?
Thank you sir ,
Its got the 8.3 Cummins .
 
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Good choice. Keep up the nice work. Nothing like pride in your equipment!!! Huge fan of those Louisville trucks, but a dieing breed. Again, REAL nice truck.
 
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That is a fine looking rig, nice work.
 
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Thanks guys
 
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looks good
pro line69 .Appears like you are doing a good job on your L8000.It looks good.Iam new to Ford Truck Enthusiasts .A while back I aquired a 1990 ford L8000 long nose I think and i just started working on it.First thing Iam doing now is it needs front brakes.Dont know exactly what iam doing but anyway your truck loos good . Be safe have fun kr95
 
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That is sexy looking! Nice work!
 
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