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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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i finally got some pictures of my 53. i've been working on it for 2 years now. it sit in a barn for about 15 years. it is my first project ever. it is a good learner because everything needed to be done to it. inner and outer door skins, all four cab corners. sealed up firewall, ifs camaro rear end, mustang fuel tank{thanks john}
full tilt front end and chopped top all done by myself. of i knew what i was doing i'd be done. be honest tell me what you think.
oh yeah i forgot, i widened the fenders 3 3/4 inches to fit the 295/50 tires.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Truck is looking good! Nice job.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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Nice truck! Can't wait to see it completed!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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My first thought was "Muscle Machine" I like it!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 07:19 AM
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Very Nice!!

And I do love a chopped top.....

 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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WOW! Nice work. I'll bet the postman feels an attachment to it.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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Looks great. Can't wait to see it finished. Keep us posted on the chassis and power changes also.


Ben
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Shawn,
That looks great! I love the rear end view with the wider fenders and the sliver of a rear window. How much did you chop from the cab? I like the squared inners on the back of the rear fenders.

Looks like lots of good work has been put into your truck.
Congrats!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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thanks for the grat compliments. you guys are the first ones to see it outside my family.kent to be honest with you im not sure how much i cut. ive never done it before so i just cut. the only thing i knew how to do was weld so i guess i got lucky. the only thing really holding me back is that dang full-tilt front end. something ill never do again. pain in the but trying to get it to fit.everything else is ready to go. just alot of block sanding.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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I would love to know your recipe for widening the fenders.I am very intrested.Plese tell me your steps.Plus check out my gallery.The truck looks great.Keep the pics a coming.DJ
 
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