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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Very nice!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Smile 3-21-08 Update!

To those of you who are following, if any:

UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (3.21.08 Update)

Today we buttoned up the interior!!! As you can see that includes:
new Grant steering wheel
cloth seat from a 1996 F-150
painted door panels (yes, original!)
new dash pad
black interior paint
new cassette am/fm radio!
new speakers
new rubber floor
insulation EVERYWHERE!!

We have also finished the exterior paint (as you can see) and rolled on Herculiner!
Mirrors came in today, will be installed tomorrow. Bumpers are being powder-coated in a metallic/chrome.
Wheels (original hubcaps, handpainted back to OE) will get thier new rubber over the next week - TAKING SUGGESTIONS ON TIRE SIZES!

ENJOY! we certainly have!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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Fantastic, thanks for all the updates.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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you really did a great job on that truck!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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you really did a great job on that truck!
Thanks Bart & Flathead!
I cannot wait to get the bumpers back, get it tagged and start driving her around! It has been a lot of fun and I am amazed at how well the interior turned out!

FTE has been the answer to many questions along the way and I thank you all!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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dludlow, the truck does look great so far! Excellent job on the interior When the truck is completely finished, you should post "before and after" photos so that everyone can see how far it has come.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Very nice truck, good job, You done good! Man I like it!






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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Interior: Before/After

Before




After




 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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I certainly hope you guys were right about 31x10.50x15 fitting on my 2wd F-150... seeing as how I just bought a set for my '77 !!!

31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Got'em on my '76 F100 Flareside and they look great.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dludlow
I certainly hope you guys were right about 31x10.50x15 fitting on my 2wd F-150... seeing as how I just bought a set for my '77 !!!

31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
They'll definitely fit. I used to have a '78 F150 and a '95 F150 with 31x10.50 tires. Also, my wife used to have 31x10.50s on her '92 F150. On the '90s trucks the front tires would rub the bumper a little bit on tight turns, but I never had that problem with the '78.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Thanks guys - they should be on in the next day or two, once I get up to the truck if works allows me time.
Obviously, I will take photos!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Whew!

<TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>To those of you who are following:

UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (4.12.08 Update)
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Truck is out of the shop at mechanically 100% built. Needs some adjustments of the carb, etc... to idle correctly, tags and she's on the road!
Let me know what you think! As always, I appreciate all the FTE help!!

Tons of pics in the galleries!



 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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as I have said before , a little bit too stock for me, but a darn fine looking truck all the same
Great job
I love your dog also, I have two full blood chocolate labs my own self
I will never own another type of dog, I Love My Chocolates
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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It looks like you did a great job on it. If your interested, I have a piece of trim that goes in the center of the tailgate if you like. I have 2 extra, but I'll give you one if you want.
 
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