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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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I am picking up my first classic truck this weekend. Its a 61 unibody! I couldn't be more excited. I have had several old vehicles and I'm working on a 65 mustang right now but I'm gonna put the mustang on hold while I get the truck going.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 08:02 PM
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I will when I get it for sure!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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Here are a few shots of the truck
 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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and here is the frame and running gear I am putting under it.









 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Holy crap! That thing is going to be awesome! Im jealous as usual. I need to come help you and learn stuff lol. Apparently we have the same taste in vehicles
 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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I would love to have the help!! I will give you a shout when I start on it. I'm gonna get the engine and trans in the 65 coupe first. you need to join streetntrack.net lots of cool cars and local guys on there.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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Well i signed up but waiting on the email. Just let me know, glad to help! It helps me learn
 
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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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ahhh ok, im sure ill get one eventually
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Higher power racing






Here are a few shots of the truck
Hood side emblems are correct for 1961/62, but the grille is from a 1963.

The ribbed moulding below the back glass was added by a previous owner, as it was only installed with the wrap around back window, which your truck doesn't have.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Hood side emblems are correct for 1961/62, but the grille is from a 1963.

The ribbed moulding below the back glass was added by a previous owner, as it was only installed with the wrap around back window, which your truck doesn't have.
I didn't think the grill was right but I knew the trim was for a big window truck. I will be removing the big window trim.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Higher power racing
and here is the frame and running gear I am putting under it.




I hope you are planning on using the light bar LOL
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Ill trade ya grills!! Might even be able to give you a headlight
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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I hope you are planning on using the light bar LOL


I want to bad!!!!


I want to sell it to help pay for the car.
 
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