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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Done! Photos of just finished 1948 F-3 stake truck
Spent the last few months painting the frame and undercarriage, installing new wood for the stake bed, and then doing a thorough re-spray (primer, sealer, color and clear) at my friend's shop.

After working on this truck for many years, I can finally say that I'm done. Pretty much. At least until I find something else to improve.

So, I took some photos. I hope this post works, I'm not always that computer savvy.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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That's a great looking truck. Very solid overall. Thanks for sharing.

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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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WOW! That looks great! Nice work, I love it!

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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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That is a beautiful truck....good luck with it
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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That is one beautiful truck. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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Really really nice!! Thanks for the pictures!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Outstanding, I envy you getting it done. Wish I had a friend with a down draft booth! Stu
 
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Outstanding, I envy you getting it done. Wish I had a friend with a down draft booth! Stu
Very nice truck, congratulations!

I also have a friend with a downdraft booth, less than a mile from my house, it's great!
 
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Very nice! I always enjoy seeing an F3. Thanks for sharing.

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Very nicely done, it's beautiful.
 
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Beautiful. I can only wish my f3 would come out half as nice. Have fun
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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What a gorgeous truck! Outstanding job on the finish!
 
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I do like these stake trucks.
 
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You deserve a round of reps for that one, very nicely done.
 
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Very nice, very nice! It is good to see nice stock rebuild. How long is your bed? It fits nicely on your truck. I see it is from a later Ford truck (like 1965-1976-ish).

I like your stake sides. They look like the original.

I like your vintage turn signals, too.

Well done!
 
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