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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 10:10 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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Is it possible to get the clips that mount the wiring harness to the driver's side inner fender?



So now we get to see the other side for a while 🤣😂.


So we actually took it for a little ride today. I haven't really adjusted anything yet. It rode nice and handled good, but I only went a couple miles. Feels like I need a new steering box.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 10:27 PM
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First time in the sun in over a year.

Looks good in natural light. Need to save money for gears and tires......
 
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 06:17 PM
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I haven’t commented in a while, but I’m still following this thing. I really admire all the work you’ve done bud. The truck is coming along very nicely, I can’t tell you how impressed I am. The truck is coming along very nicely, I can’t tell you how impressed I am.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JAck19
I haven’t commented in a while, but I’m still following this thing. I really admire all the work you’ve done bud. The truck is coming along very nicely, I can’t tell you how impressed I am. The truck is coming along very nicely, I can’t tell you how impressed I am.
Thank you, I appreciate the support! It's hard to stay motivated sometimes. Taking it for a ride really helped. I cut the other rocker off today and got a lot of rust cleaned up. Hopefully finish the clean up and get the new tubing welded in tomorrow. I enjoy your build also.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 04:30 PM
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I hate rust.......



This side rusted different than the other side. Less rust but worse in the wheel well.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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This has been occurring over the last year. That's why you've seen a lot more progress on the project. It's slowed again some because we're finally back to work somewhat.

Inner rocker by the front door.


Bolts are for the front running board bracket.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 04:48 PM
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Sure solid with the "rocker panel" welded in.

 
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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 10:57 AM
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I need to build the lip that the fender wheel opening welds to yet.


 
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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 07:46 PM
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Congratulations on a) losing all that extra weight and b) making all that progress on the Excursion!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2020 | 10:31 PM
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Congratulations on a) losing all that extra weight and b) making all that progress on the Excursion!
Thanks, I appreciate the encouragement.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 05:47 PM
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Some fiberglass filler on and getting ready for Rust Encapsulator and then Raptorliner.

Looks better, but needs another coat of filler.


I'll weld the nuts for the running board brackets on while I'm waiting for the air compressor to catch up. It needs cleaning underneath before I can spray Rust Encapsulator . Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel 😃
 
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Lance and Tammy... you guys rock!

What an amazing, multi talented, ever striving, unafraid, undefeated couple you are.

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Originally Posted by Y2KW57
Lance and Tammy... you guys rock!

What an amazing, multi talented, ever striving, unafraid, undefeated couple you are.

Read your thread for the first time today, from start to finish. Couldn't put it down.

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