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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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Just read your entire build thread! One awesome truck you have built! You posted great pictures that show the details of work you completed!
I will be watching. Very inspiring!
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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Well today was the day the cab meets the frame for what should be the last time..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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When the use of my engine hoist makes life easy..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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Installed my filler and vent hoses in preparation of mounting the box next..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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So using the engine hoist again the box will find it's final resting place
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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Lowering it into place
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 05:55 PM
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And it's home.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Yep, still a fantastic build! Great job John
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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IT looks like a truck again John.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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It's getting there Rick..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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John here is my 56 panel with the drip rail trim
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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Sure does look good. Has made a nice transformation from what I see in the early pictures.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 07:01 AM
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John great progress man, I like the jig you made for the box, good for you
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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Way to go John, that's a BIG step! The changes aren't as obvious after this but soon you'll realize all the aspects of the build that are complete.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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John, did you have to deal with any runs in the clearcoat?
 
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