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Old 09-08-2022, 08:35 AM
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are those the original acorn nuts??? look great
I think this is to me? No, they are all new from the hardware store. Everything is stainless steel.
 
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Old 09-08-2022, 08:40 AM
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Two tone done.



 
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Old 09-08-2022, 09:45 AM
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Sold it I needed to free up some time and money so it now belongs to an excited 15 year old. I hope he loves it!



 
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Old 09-08-2022, 10:05 AM
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Sold it I needed to free up some time and money so it now belongs to an excited 15 year old. I hope he loves it!


If that kid is smart, he'll buy a good chainsaw and axe and use that truck properly to make some money.
 
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Old 09-08-2022, 11:13 AM
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Nice. Looks absolutely great. Wishing I was that far along.
 
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Old 09-08-2022, 04:39 PM
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Nice F-350 with stake body there, but a teenager will soon grow to look for a way to get in a lighter, easier and cheaper to maintain and run pickup at least ... just my bet.
Prom dates don't like too much truck.
 
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Old 09-08-2022, 07:10 PM
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Nice F-350 with stake body there, but a teenager will soon grow to look for a way to get in a lighter, easier and cheaper to maintain and run pickup at least ... just my bet.
Prom dates don't like too much truck.
My first truck was my 75 F250 (bought in 2015). He seemed about the same as me in terms of Ford truck addiction

 
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Old 09-08-2022, 08:38 PM
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looks great. I did the same with my '73 F-250
 
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Old 09-09-2022, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 73 hi-boy 428 fe
I think this is to me? No, they are all new from the hardware store. Everything is stainless steel.
I recently redid a set of west coast mirrors with new stainless hardware...about $40/side!

But they look amazing as does yours.
 
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Old 09-11-2022, 06:08 PM
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3G install started but ran in to a problem. The alternator is the large case size.
Did not notice till all the alternator parts were out. Once I got the original alternator out,
I could see the difference. Not going to put it all back. The problem is the bottom
bracket hits the larger alternator case when trying to tighten the belt.
Ordered a different lower mounting bracket. Should be here Monday I hope.

I got new LED’s for my dash.

Painted all the needles fluorescent Red

Installed the RocketMan voltage Gauge.

Hope to get the alternator done tomorrow or next weekend weather permitting.
 
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Old 09-12-2022, 05:57 PM
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It was the paint/body shop and not me, but the bed of my 76 got painted to match the rest! Now it just needs bedliner and reassembly. Really happy with the color.



 
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Old 09-12-2022, 11:39 PM
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This was the old cattle catcher. Home made by someone a long time ago. Found a bumper, but is had some extra holes torched in it, and the bolt holes were all wallowed out. Just welded up the holes, ground off the flaking chrome, and rust. Welded some mounts right to the bumper. Planning on just painting it when I plaint the truck.




Not a word about the "lawn".
 
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Old 09-13-2022, 07:49 AM
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Not a word about the "lawn".
Time to mow that lawn, son.
 
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Old 09-13-2022, 10:17 AM
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Color is awesome and turned out great. Whats the color code? I have a 77 F150 with the ginger that sometimes looks orange in the sun
 
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Old 09-13-2022, 05:31 PM
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Loaded up and ready to start that 3200 trip to Silverdale WA tomorrow.


 
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