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Feb 21, 2019 | 08:54 PM

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grinnergetter

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I remember my first drive. Smiling the whole way. Congrats

What headlamps are you using in your SD?

Feb 22, 2019 | 10:52 AM

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meangreen92

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Originally Posted by 73GreenBean

Using the ol 6.4 to take her to get buffed

Took her out for a drive last night to keep things lubed and limbered up! After sitting for years she needs to stretch her legs a bit

I like the treatment to the 'floating' FORD nomenclature above the grill.

And grinnergetter, I like the green on your rig too. It really reminds me of a green that I remember seeing on '67-'68 Firebirds - Verduro Green maybe?

Feb 22, 2019 | 12:21 PM

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73GreenBean

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meangreen92 thanks! It’s just some rustoleum brush on enamel paint. grinnergetter they’re recon heads on the 08

Feb 22, 2019 | 12:39 PM

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Mark8man

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Excellent work 73GreenBean. Thanks for posting the info. Seem to be moving along pretty quick. When did you start the project? Excellent color choice in the dark green

Feb 22, 2019 | 05:49 PM

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73GreenBean

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Mark8man thanks! I started it about a little over a year ago now. It’s coming along nicely, started wet sanding today on the bed and tailgate which are the last pieces to be painted! Ready to get it back together and turning heads haha

Feb 22, 2019 | 09:37 PM

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Skip1970

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i need to do my 75 its looking rough!!!

Feb 23, 2019 | 08:19 AM

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73GreenBean

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Skip1970 have a go at your 75! So long as there’s no major repair work..and you have access to a place to paint, restoring one of these bad boys back to its former glory is relatively cheap and easy to do! I’ve never done this before and would definitely do another one. Being 21 and single allows for truck part money though so I’m at an advantage there 🤔

Feb 23, 2019 | 05:34 PM

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Vabow

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Great job, after sanding and painting for a year. It is worth all the work when it comes together.

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Feb 23, 2019 | 05:44 PM

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73GreenBean

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Vabow thanks and yes it has been rewarding putting pieces on and not taking them off

Feb 23, 2019 | 05:56 PM

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Vabow

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I still have the 73 parts truck, you need anything will be going to scrap soon.

Feb 23, 2019 | 06:07 PM

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73GreenBean

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What color were the seatbelts if they were still in it

Feb 23, 2019 | 06:37 PM

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Vabow

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Black I think lap belts will have to check and see.

Feb 23, 2019 | 06:39 PM

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73GreenBean

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I may try to paint mine vabow thanks though

Feb 24, 2019 | 06:27 PM

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73GreenBean

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Help with wheels...

Chrome moto metal M0955s

Mickey Thompson Classic III
Pictured are two mock ups of the wheels I’m considering for the 73 build. Any comments, suggestions, ideas are welcome!

Feb 24, 2019 | 07:50 PM

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Vabow

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Classic III all the way, those heavy cast aluminum wheels are a pain too balance. Lug nuts in hole a socket dose not fit in.have to use stick on weights. The chrome always starts pealing and leak air around bead.