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Old 08-12-2012, 10:09 PM   #51
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wow nice
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Old 08-12-2012, 10:11 PM   #52
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Not usually that big on stripes, but the way you rounded them at the front and the nice width of them looks real good on the truck, gd job.
thanks man! i hate when they drag the stripes all the way down looks lazy.
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Old 08-18-2012, 09:19 PM   #53
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we finally painted the truck, even with this random texas rain! she looks great!!!!

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Old 08-18-2012, 09:51 PM   #54
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Looking good!!
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Old 08-18-2012, 10:11 PM   #55
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looks good, i was thinking of doing mine in rusto black with orange stripes..
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Old 08-18-2012, 10:15 PM   #56
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Old 08-18-2012, 10:17 PM   #57
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looks good, i was thinking of doing mine in rusto black with orange stripes..
Thanks! And that would be a really cool color! That orange would pop!
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Old 08-18-2012, 11:48 PM   #58
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wow that looks good.........
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:47 PM   #59
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here are some better shots

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Old 08-19-2012, 03:36 PM   #60
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Are you going to put bedside decals on it?
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Old 08-20-2012, 12:56 AM   #61
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Old 08-20-2012, 10:18 PM   #62
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started putting everything back together

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Old 09-01-2012, 04:25 PM   #63
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its been a while since ive posted. but shes almost put back together just waiting on parts! ill post pics once she is done!
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Old 09-02-2012, 10:56 PM   #64
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here she is as of now.
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now just waiting on parts from lmc then she will be done!!!! well not done there never done
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Old 09-03-2012, 03:04 PM   #65
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are you going to put a lowering kit on?
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Old 09-03-2012, 05:10 PM   #66
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are you going to put a lowering kit on?
No, I'm not a fan of lowered trucks I like its stance as is.
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Old 09-03-2012, 07:58 PM   #67
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It is a 4x4 right...just kidding but it does sit pretty high for a 2wd.
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Old 09-03-2012, 08:15 PM   #68
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Very nice, I like the stance and wheels and tires on it.
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Old 09-03-2012, 08:37 PM   #69
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may i change your mind?!!!? ))) haha
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just level her out like i did here 2 inch shackles for a little under $40 at your local Orielly's
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Old 09-03-2012, 08:52 PM   #70
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What is tha mix ratio you used..
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Old 09-04-2012, 06:08 PM   #71
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well it looks like ill be replacing the ignition cylinder and the blinker cam... so if anyone could give me some info on the replacement of the ignition and cam it would be great!
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Old 09-04-2012, 07:51 PM   #72
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What is tha mix ratio you used..
one ounce of mineral spirits per 6 ounce of paint. .06 ounces of hardener per ounce of mixture.
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:44 PM   #73
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one ounce of mineral spirits per 6 ounce of paint. .06 ounces of hardener per ounce of mixture.
Are you wetsanding/polishing any of it? How does it it turn out after you first spray it?

I'm painting my red/black/red truck to red/black and this paint method seems way more into my budget...

Truck looks awesome btw.
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:56 PM   #74
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Are you wetsanding/polishing any of it? How does it it turn out after you first spray it?

I'm painting my red/black/red truck to red/black and this paint method seems way more into my budget...

Truck looks awesome btw.
It turns out really good pretty smooth just depends on the gun and the painter, I'll. Probably just polish it, and a word of advice do the first to coats light or you will have runs every where. Good luck I'd like to see the finished product and thanks!!
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Old 09-04-2012, 10:42 PM   #75
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i want your truck man...so nice
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