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Old 06-06-2017, 08:41 PM
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Success!! Ready for roadtest

It took only 8 years and about $10,000. to get it done. Time to test it on the road and hope it passes state inspection. I have to thank everyone on this forum for all the great ideas, tips and support. I could not have done it without you.


351w, power front disk conversion, firewall mounted brake booster, power steering conversion, mustang gas tank, solid Windows, pretty much everything replaced. Wish me luck.

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Old 06-06-2017, 08:51 PM
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Good luck! Truck looks great and congrats on completing it for road driving!! I'm also most likely on the 8 year plan but only 4 years into it.
 
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Old 06-06-2017, 09:53 PM
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Great job, good luck on the inspection so you can start putting miles on it.
 
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Old 06-06-2017, 09:59 PM
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Beautiful truck, it looks as if you have poured a lot of work into that. Enjoy driving.
 
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Old 06-06-2017, 10:05 PM
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Very sleek! Exciting times indeed! What coating/ paint did you use? I'd like to use something similar.
 
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Old 06-06-2017, 11:15 PM
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Only $10K with all those mods and looks that good. WOW! I'm that much into mine (not counting the $3500 purchase price) and not even close to being done. Great Job!
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 04:27 AM
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Looking great! Those buckets look much for comfy than the stock seat!
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 05:01 AM
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Great looking truck! What are the seats out of? Love grille color.
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 05:54 AM
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Very nice! I like the clean interior, those seats make it look like the truck is very wide.
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 06:14 AM
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Looks good !!
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 07:51 AM
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Hey Rick,
It looks great! Very nice Bucket Seats, Tail lights look professional, and
the creative black tinged bed boards. Very well done. All those Catamounts will be jealous!

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Old 06-07-2017, 07:57 AM
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good luck on your test.that is a real nice truck,you did a great job
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 08:17 AM
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Truck looks great, congratulations.
 
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Old 06-07-2017, 08:46 AM
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Beautiful!!! Congrats and enjoy every ride. Love the woods on bed... Great idea for mine disguising dirt...
 
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Cool truck, congrats! That's a great feeling (when you think) you're all done!


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