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Apr 12, 2026 | 03:17 PM

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56panelford

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I just take turns driving them when we head out of town for the day. Kind of crazy to have them all really

Apr 14, 2026 | 02:17 PM

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A little bit premature seeing as I don't have the fenders painted yet but thought I'd assemble the grille so it will be ready to go in when the fenders and hood are painted..

Also mounted the side view mirrors..

Apr 14, 2026 | 04:24 PM

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I like those mirrors.

I’m not a 56’ guy, so excuse my ignorance. I’m assuming those are an aftermarket?? If so, from where?

Apr 14, 2026 | 05:02 PM

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The mirrors are from a Jeep and I modified the arms and made the mounting bracket to attach in the stock location..

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Apr 16, 2026 | 03:42 PM

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Yeah, those mirrors look great on there, John! Like the shiny stuff too!

Apr 18, 2026 | 08:29 AM

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Yeah, those mirrors look great on there, John! Like the shiny stuff too!

Thanks Pat, one of the cheapest things on the truck and they seem to work in regards of rear vision seating behind the wheel..

Apr 18, 2026 | 02:32 PM

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The mirrors are from a Jeep and I modified the arms and made the mounting bracket to attach in the stock location..k.

John, I'm glad to see you are getting real truck mirrors for one of your trucks! LOL

Apr 18, 2026 | 02:35 PM

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They are cheap Jeep mirrors abe.. you know I like to keep them stock looking ...right..?

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May 10, 2026 | 02:54 PM

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Finished up the interior today ..

Waiting for an LED bulb for the interior light before putting the lens cover on and checked to make sure the third brake light still worked...lol

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May 10, 2026 | 03:04 PM

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You do nice work John. Everything I see down here that looks interesting Ford-wise has a 350/350 combo. I am not a purist but I hate that!

May 10, 2026 | 03:22 PM

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5.8 Litre W I refreshed in this one from a 96 F350

May 10, 2026 | 03:57 PM

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Looking good John !

May 10, 2026 | 03:59 PM

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Thanks Tim, plan now is to wrap the truck in plastic so I can soon finish painting the fenders and hood and get the rest of the truck put together and running..