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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 07:35 AM
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Let there be light

Saw this on Facebook. Neat idea with two problems, first I doubt the wife would allow it, second,I don’t think I could bring myself cut up a truck good enough to use for this.

 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 10:31 AM
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The person is really into their hobby. Maybe this is in a shop office?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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It would be more impressive if he put lights up out of sight in the wheel wells.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 11:53 AM
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A family picture in the side window would complete it. Wall art is always something to appreciate
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
It would be more impressive if he put lights up out of sight in the wheel wells.
Agreed, and maybe even a small light coming from the cab light area.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 12:14 PM
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$10 sez that guy is a confirmed bachelor.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 12:54 PM
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$10 sez that guy is a confirmed bachelor.
AGREED!!!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 01:07 PM
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It would be more impressive if he put lights up out of sight in the wheel wells.
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Agreed, and maybe even a small light coming from the cab light area.


 
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I would have mounted tires/rims and put lights in the ceiling of the room.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 02:03 PM
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Needs clearance lights and door art. And a different setting.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 02:44 PM
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Needs clearance lights and door art. And a different setting.
Duane, you can't have everything:


 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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Duane, you can't have everything:

Well, it looks like you can have everything with your Photoshop skills, Bob!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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I think adding wheels would finish it off
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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Duane, you can't have everything:

Close, Bob. Now, put a Hereford face on the door art and you'll nail it.
 
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Duane, I don't know why you needed a Hereford face but here you go!

 
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