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05-12-2010, 09:29 PM | #276 | |
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05-12-2010, 09:32 PM | #277 | |
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Thanks again guys....she came out pretty nice...not perfect but not bad...Now that the paint has been sanded and buffed it is like glass...now I just wish the panel alignment was a little better!....
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05-12-2010, 09:37 PM | #278 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Well got her back from my buddies shop where he did the alignment, power bled the brakes, charged the AC and lubed everything.....Then I got to enjoy my real first drive in it.....Ran awesome and the AC blew ice cold.....Still got some finishing touches to do but she is driveable and legal!...
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05-12-2010, 09:44 PM | #279 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Truck really looks awsome. Great job.I just hope my blazer looks that good when I'm done with it.
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05-12-2010, 11:55 PM | #280 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
MMMM...that looks DELICIOUS!
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05-13-2010, 08:03 AM | #281 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
looks nice but you need to add some tow hooks now!
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05-13-2010, 08:45 AM | #282 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
It turned out awesome Dan. Congratulations on a job well done.
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05-13-2010, 11:33 AM | #283 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Better than new!!!
She's BEAUTIFUL!!!! |
05-13-2010, 02:44 PM | #284 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
that was my opinion too its is more perfect than when it was driven out of the factory
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts |
06-13-2010, 12:43 AM | #285 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Very nice, I admire your handwork and dedication. Many people have good intentions to actually do a frame off but you did it, congrats. Love the color!
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06-13-2010, 01:11 AM | #286 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Dan truck looks beautiful!!!!
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06-16-2010, 08:21 PM | #287 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
better get your trophy case ready! Let me know and I can replace any of these pics that I posted in here... good luck what year was your truck?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407877
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06-17-2010, 09:28 PM | #288 | |
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I haven't taken any new pics lately, so those are gonna have to do for now...By the way, the truck is a 70....I just went with the earlier style interior.....Have always loved the buddy buckets! To everyone else who commented....thanks a bunch!.....I really appreciate it....Still have a few things left to do....gotta find time! RM
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07-04-2010, 12:32 AM | #289 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Congratulations on the Green name and totm award! truly an awesome truck and my favorite year too!
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07-09-2010, 12:15 AM | #290 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
Congrats on TOTM!! Just went through the whole build, awesome job!! Also, I think this is the first one I've seen finished!! LOL!!
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07-09-2010, 08:53 AM | #291 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
This is probably an inappropriate question, but how much did the entire vintage air setup set you back?
The 78 Silverado I purchased has been retrofitted with the newer AC system, but it is definitely showing wear and tear, plus the VC system takes up a LOT less space... So if you don't mind, I would greatly appreciate knowing. Also, I echo cable666guy's statement that this might be the first truck build on this forum I've seen completed... |
07-09-2010, 01:32 PM | #292 |
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Re: "FRAME OFF" Has Begun - Wish Me Luck! - Pics
I just took the time to read every post.
Looking at the final pictures just doesn't do what happened to this truck justice. No one (except who has read this thread or watched you step-by-step) who sees this truck will ever appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail and amount of work that went into this beauty. By far one of the prettiest trucks I've seen. Hands down. |
07-11-2010, 03:34 AM | #293 | ||
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07-11-2010, 10:29 AM | #294 |
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If that trucks not perfect, than I don't know which one is! :-)
Have you been driving it much? What does the little lady think about it? The ultimate test was I showed my wife your truck yesterday and she just loved it, which is saying a lot, she is really picky. :-) She wants me to duplicate the same blue you used, and I'm set on a silver second tone. Much like the truck already looks (see here). Finally, how does the vintage air system handle? Does it get cold fast and stay cold well? Also, since you're running an engine attached fan with shroud does your truck run hot when idling while the VA system is wide open cold? I'm fairly positive I'm going to run dual electric fans instead of a motor mounted fan... |
07-11-2010, 11:52 AM | #295 | |
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My Woman loves the truck but at the same time prefers to drive in her new car Silver is one of my other favorite colors....but the blue I painted mine has always been my all time favorite color....I think it has a lot to do with the 69 Camaro I use to own, that was Lemans Blue & White.....I miss that car! The VA system works perfect and blows ice cold.....and stays cold!....I live in AZ where the temps have been in the 110 to 115 range lately and it has performed perfect....I have had no problems with the truck getting hot at idle either......but the engine is pretty stock and the 4 core radiator really helps...Th e only thing with VA system (and the other aftermarket systems) is that the fan is on the interior of the cab, so it is louder than the factory systems... RM
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07-12-2010, 07:34 AM | #296 |
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Awesome news on all accounts.
Thanks a million for answering my million questions. :-) |
07-31-2010, 04:06 PM | #297 |
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Well its been a good journey but it looks like I'm gonna have to sell her.....Just finished being audited by the IRS yesterday for a business I was a partner in back in 04, 05 & 06....and it did not go good......Let's just say, I guess I owe them a crapload of $$....I am so upset and sick about this....Our tax system is a joke and does nothing but confuse everyone....including my accountant who handled all of our books.....So with the economy still as bad as it is here in AZ and not having the money to pay them, I'm gonna have to sell the truck.....SUCKS!
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07-31-2010, 04:13 PM | #298 |
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That is a damned shame. I'm really sorry to hear that. I've been watching this build for a long time and it is one of the nicer originals I've seen. I wish I had the money to take her off of your hands. Beautiful truck. Just get back on your feet and do it all over again! Good luck man!
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07-31-2010, 05:57 PM | #299 |
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willing to take trade? ill bring mine!
that is unbelievably crappy brother.. there's gotta be a way to settle it.. that's just redicilious.. or at least a reasonable payment plan...
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07-31-2010, 10:20 PM | #300 |
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No dude. This is crap.
Listen, my mother is a CPA and I understand there are legalities involved in this. Is the IRS going to FORCE you to sell your assets to pay the bill? Is there any way you can sell them for less than they are worth, legally? Because we could easily have a board member purchase the truck from you for say, $100-$1000. Hold it for you until this crap is over, and then sell it back to you for the same you sold it for. That is, if you want to keep it. I would drive to Arizona to do that for you so you don't lose this thing. Screw the IRS. Ask your Attorney, CPA or IRS Auditor if you can sell the truck, say exactly this: "I have already found a buyer for my truck. They will give me $1000 for it tomorrow. Can I sell it?" And see what their response is. If you legally can, then find a family member, or someone you trust, have them buy it, and buy it back later. I HATE THE IRS!
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