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Old 08-11-2022, 02:52 PM   #1001
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Oh crap with the Covid, take it easy and get well soon.
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Old 08-13-2022, 09:59 PM   #1002
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Teaser 1

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Old 08-14-2022, 07:32 PM   #1003
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Teaser 2

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Old 08-15-2022, 10:37 PM   #1004
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Oh snap, you're killing me with the suspense
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Old 08-15-2022, 10:43 PM   #1005
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Teaser 3

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Old 08-16-2022, 12:43 AM   #1006
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

I like the sneak peeks!

really glad to see the white and flat black in the grill area as well - too many people leave it out...

awesome to see the progress you are making
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Old 08-16-2022, 02:31 AM   #1007
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Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW!

Get well.

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Old 08-16-2022, 08:42 PM   #1008
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It's not yellow.

Thanks. Covid2 for me, was just a couple days of chest pain and that was about it. MrsSkinny and SkinnyKid2 were down for six days, SkinnyKid1 got off easy.

Truck is out of the booth, bed et al are in the now shortened booth. Was hoping for primer today, but I seem to try to pack two days of work into one day, and not winning.



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Old 08-17-2022, 10:55 AM   #1009
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

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Well Skinny, that is definitely YELLOW!...
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It's not yellow...
Better get used to it.
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Old 08-19-2022, 12:28 AM   #1010
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Sprayed Raptor on the skid strips



And the inner fender I didn't do, because reasons. And the bed side inner fenders.



And Teaser 4



While I'm using a supplied air system, I am finding even a bit of the fumes are bothering me more and more. I have Asthma, and I think I'm reaching my limits with paint. If I do painting again, it will likely be outside only, not an impromptu booth such as this.
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Old 08-19-2022, 02:36 PM   #1011
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Thanks for the updates and pics! Look forward to seeing it out of your booth and get the full view of the fresh paint. This has been a fun build to keep up with!
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Old 08-21-2022, 01:08 AM   #1012
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Well, the spray booth is down and gone.

I ran the leaf-blower through the shop a couple times to get rid of all the dust. Probably brightened the shop 50% just by getting the dust off the lights.

Once I get the bed on the truck, I'll post a pic. I'm not motivated to do a whole lot, though. My goal was to get it all painted by the end of the summer. I did that. But I hurt everywhere, and I need a break for my mind before I start the next school year.

Soon, though, soon.
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Old 08-21-2022, 09:34 PM   #1013
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

And finally!







Now we begin putting it all back together.
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Old 08-21-2022, 10:07 PM   #1014
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absolutely beautiful!!!!!you would never know it was the same truck you started out with.i know you have many many long hard hours in it.hats off to you.
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Old 08-21-2022, 10:31 PM   #1015
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wow! that looks and sits right!!
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Old 08-21-2022, 11:17 PM   #1016
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Oh heck yes, that's spectacular. All that sanding led to a great finish
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Old 08-22-2022, 02:30 AM   #1017
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Oh he turned out pretty, fantastic colour.
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Old 08-22-2022, 05:00 AM   #1018
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Wow!!
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Old 08-22-2022, 05:26 AM   #1019
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the orange and white looks great - love the tailgate logo...
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Old 08-22-2022, 11:03 AM   #1020
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Looks spectacular! Congratulations on meeting your paint goal.
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Old 08-22-2022, 12:38 PM   #1021
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Really great truck you're building. Thanks for this thread for all of us to enjoy and be inspired by.
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Old 08-22-2022, 03:31 PM   #1022
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That turned out really nice.
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Old 08-23-2022, 09:40 AM   #1023
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That logo reminds me of design features that were only on Canadian cars, like Acadian or Frontenac. They were kinda like US cars, but different.
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Old 08-24-2022, 12:46 AM   #1024
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Windshield ordered locally for $400 - cheaper than online, and no extra shipping.

I have a rear bumper coming and a few other pieces, the last on my list of parts to get.

Beyond that, I'm still trying to just relax and refresh for the school year. Hahahahaha. Yeah.
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Old 08-24-2022, 05:06 AM   #1025
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