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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HILLBILLY BOB
What a beautiful truck, are those caddilac tailights ?
Yes they are, 96-98 deville
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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John,

Looks GREAT!
Did you raise the panel bed? In the picture showing your seat brackets there's a difference in height between the Cab & bed???
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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John,

Looks GREAT!
Did you raise the panel bed? In the picture showing your seat brackets there's a difference in height between the Cab & bed???
Yes the bed was raised 3 inches to accomadate the frame swop I did. In all honesty I would never do a frame swop again for all the headaches it brings and it's no cheaper in the long run.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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John,I have a pair of those tailights & i was thinking of using them on my 51 f1,i am just not sure how they would look on my truck,what do you think ?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HILLBILLY BOB
John,I have a pair of those tailights & i was thinking of using them on my 51 f1,i am just not sure how they would look on my truck,what do you think ?
Not sure, I've seen then mounted in a roll pan sideways. The earlier 89-93 were a little bit narrower. Were you thing og mounting in your fenders? Might try and get someone to photoshop for you to see what you think
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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49 ta 50 Ford and Merc car tail lights was the Bomb in the 50's and 60, and 70's. They still look right to me. But Caddy lights have been used a lot also for sure.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Seats and console have been installed and one door panel. Have to repaint the right side mirror before I can install the other door panel.
Still up in the air trying to decide on rims and if I don't soon make up my mind I might not be able to take it for a spin before the summers over
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Man she looks sweet John. But looks is only part of it if ya are building a driver, and not just a "No Go Show Boat". Ya have got a lot of love and care into her. But at this point just throw any thing that holds air on her and get it out in the weather. She will prolly than show ya a few things other than wheels that she want's. Than ya will better know what yer winter projects will be. So many times I have thought they was done and took them out on the road. Not 5 miles later I was making a new list of what else she needed or needed redone. I am sure you have also been there. Really, they are never done. Are they? I guess if and when ya sell them than for sure you are done with her.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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My wife and I have been thinking just that. Purchase some tires and throw them on the rims I have and get it inspected for the road
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Go for it. Video is a must. But you know that right?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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All I can say is.....WOW!! You've got a good eye John. Your panel needs to see the road before fall settles in. Put some rubber on her and start your winter list. You've beat her with time and money...it's time you take her out and enjoy her. OH.....I agree....a vid would be really nice for the rest of us to drool on our keyboards with.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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a vid would be really nice for the rest of us to drool on our keyboards with.
Yes, I suggest a dash cam, to capture that sh&^ eatin grin on you mug!
Enjoy that beautiful panel!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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HAA!! Ya a dash cam pointed at the driver. Right from first start in the shop all the way up to highway speed. Bring it on John. Don't be shy
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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WOW! That is a ride to be in love with! Mine will never look that clean, but I can appreciate the detail and craftsmanship! Drive the wheels off it!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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WOW! That is a ride to be in love with! Mine will never look that clean, but I can appreciate the detail and craftsmanship! Drive the wheels off it!

AHH!! I think he still needs to put some on Her first.
 
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