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Sep 2, 2014 | 08:48 AM

#16

77&79F250

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Originally Posted by Bud Mud

are those push bars really worth that much? I just made my own,but i have a tube bender so it was easy,im thinking of having it chromed also.

Yes...Pm sent.

Sep 2, 2014 | 09:02 AM

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Bud Mud

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Originally Posted by 77&79F250

Yes...Pm sent.

pm sent back,somebody is gonna tell us to get a room.

Sep 2, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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61steven

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Since you want to preserve the paint, and its still in good condition, have you considered clear coat? Some color sanding to get rid of the oxidation and a few coats of clear would bring the paint back to like and protect it for the future. Clean looking truck by the way!

Sep 2, 2014 | 10:44 AM

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somethingclever

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From: SW PA

nice clean rig

Sep 2, 2014 | 04:53 PM

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jeepaddict

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud Mud

are those push bars really worth that much? I just made my own,but i have a tube bender so it was easy,im thinking of having it chromed also. NICE TRUCK.

I've seen them go from 200-350 recently.

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Originally Posted by blackjack33

Nice truck.

IMO, some chrome headlight doors would finish that front end off nicely.

I do have the chrome doors as well. I like the look of the black just as much. I'll be adding a black push bar soon so the black doors wont stand out as much. I think the black looks mean!

Sep 2, 2014 | 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 77&79F250

Awesome never seen one mount that way...and chrome to boot.

Looks like a awesome truck, pulling that chrome off just to buff it might be a bad idea, unless you are very very patient and you might have to get some new mount clips....

The chrome push bar look good on there. Better than I thought it would. I plan on replacing it with a black push bar. Swap them around when I get bored

I did find a short bed locally that the guy let me remove all of the race track trim for a good price. And yes it took me about two hours. I'll take my time if I end up pulling the trim from my truck and have some help.

Sep 2, 2014 | 05:01 PM

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jeepaddict

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Originally Posted by hodge5

Wow- nice find. Are you taking steps to preserve it underneath, now that it is in a higher-humidity climate?

Thanks for the compliment. Currently is at my office in the warehouse that has heat and a/c. Ill probably keep it in there. I really haven't decided how far I will go to preserve it.

Sep 2, 2014 | 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 61steven

Yes, I may have it color sanded and then cleared. I've never done it before but have had a lot of people recommend it. It has a few dent and dings from being 35 years old. Adds character I think.