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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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Almost done painting, just lack the hood, grill and running boards. Getting glass installed Thursday. The end is in sight!!!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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Always a good sign when the paint hits the metal. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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That's really looking good, Gary! It's been a long road back for your panel--good to see the finish line in sight.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 12:43 PM
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Always a good milestone to be met...color looks great.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Wow, that color really pops in the sun!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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Looks really great, and nice paint booth!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Looks really great, and nice paint booth!
The paint booth is at the community college where I'm taking the extended education body shop class. I've got 3 semesters of body work in on the truck now, I am ready to be done!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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Oh my, that is going to be a real head turner, you've done a beautiful job bringing her back to life. congratulations.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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Oh my, that is going to be a real head turner, you've done a beautiful job bringing her back to life. congratulations.
Thanks, I'm really proud of how well it has turned out. I was hoping for about a 10 ft paint job and I think I beat that by a bit.
 
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