That is going to match the side panels nicely. :) It's all coming together beautifully Dan just as you envisioned it I'm sure. Very nice work indeed sir!
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That is going to match the side panels nicely. :) It's all coming together beautifully Dan just as you envisioned it I'm sure. Very nice work indeed sir!
Sorry to hear about the tail gate! It's always something isn't it???
Yes it is. The 21st of November is coming fast and I need to start working 18 hours a day on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Great Build! Thanks for sharing.
Tailgate fab work is done. Just need to paint it and polish the top trim.
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I picked up my extra material from Phil Cato this weekend at Good Guys and couldn't wait to get to work.
I covered the kick panels, rear cab surround, door panels, and A pillar covers. We also decided to cover the dash instead of having the painted look. I think it turned out great.
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Sure is sharp!
Yeah, that turned out awesome! What brand of adhesive did you use on the panels? It seems like all the good stuff we used back when I worked in a body shop, all really suck today. Probably have been cheapened up because they worked too good? :LOL:
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Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Beautiful!:eek: I know you probably already know this... but be sure to use concave tapered washers under those dash bolts. When you tighten down on them it wants to twist the material with out the washers :D
Wait till you see the seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by M.T.
We will also be doing a full blown photoshoot of the truck when it is complete. I will make sure we spend some time capturing the seat. I have a little gift lined up for you as well. :D
I use teflon washers on material and painted areas on bolts that are for "show". It keeps the material from moving and paint from chipping.Quote:
Originally Posted by M.T.
Just seeing it will be enough of a gift for me. Love everything you have done... It's perfect! The attention to detail is just impeccable. Press on Dan your almost there!
Thank you and yes we are getting close. I just finalized the headliner design. Tomorrow I'm going to make the frame work for the headliner, and send over the DXF. file for the design to my waterjet guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by M.T.
Wednesday is primer day for the windshield frame and tailgate. Hopefully I will have it all painted by Friday and have the headliner in by the end of the weekend.
Seeing it isn't enough for what you did for us. I want to try and get some good pictures if you would like to add them to your website. The other gift will arrive towards Christmas for you.
I would love to ad your pics to my site when the time comes. For now Just Getur Done, you have a special day planned for that thing!
A lot got done this past week. All that is left is getting the bed painted and making the front headliner trim panel. Here are some pictures. The headliner oval, steering wheel half wrap, and the shift boot are going to be covered in black Alcantara.
Headliner:
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Then I assembled the interior
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I also go the front windshield painted as well as the tailgate skin and frame.
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I also got a new steering wheel. Its a Budnik Tri Oval that is satin black. Cant wait to get that thing installed.
Very nice work. I like the two tone theme!
OOOOOH, Something different and done tastefully. Black on semi flat black what a nice and subtle contrast, very appealing, very easy to look as it invites your eyes to wonder to all the finely executed details. You have hit a home run in my eyes Dan. SA-WEEEEEET!
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I love the interior, it's coming along awesome.
Interior Finished-- Check
Brakes completely bled-- Check
Tailgate buffed and assembled--Check
Front windshield buffed and installed--Check
Sheet metal work on the bed complete--Check
Transferring the bed for bodywork tomorrow!
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Very slick and subtle and the seat looks as comfortable as the rear seat in a 52 Buick my Grandfather had when I was very young.
Finally! :LOL: If that first pic doesn't say "Get in and Enjoy" I don't know what does? I can smell that new upholstery and carpet glue right through the monitor! :D Just curious what your final seat height ended up for future reference. Looks awesome and fit for a beautiful wedding Dan. Ready, Set, Go!
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I really like the contrast of the interior, and your tailgate looks awesome! Great work!
I will get you a measurement. That being said it is set up for Ashley to drive and she is 5'1". It is going to be a pain for me to drive at 5'11".
The truck is looking awesome, makes me wish I was doing a truck (sometimes). Where did you get the bolts for the front spreader bar? I want to use them on my coupe.
Billet Specialties | Engine Dress-Up | Clamps & Hardware | Pro-Bolts | Billet Specialties, Inc.Quote:
Originally Posted by racerx1699
Okay guys I went through a lot of hell over the last few days... Many days were started at 8am and finished at 4am. Transmission was in and out. I ran out of bedliner and had to source some from another car guy because SPI stopped making it. But one word I have been wanting to say... DONE!
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Done? What do you mean Done? Looks done but it cant be done? If its done whats the next project? LOL Looks really nice Dan! Excellent!
Next project is to get back to making a paycheck... while doing that I have a list of projects. If I find one of them at a good price I will start another build.
LIST:
66-72 Nova
67-69 C10 SWB
67-71 Camaro
81-87 C10 SWB
55-58 SWB
Look's amazing!! (they are never done)
Rich
Excellent work. Congrats!
Congrat's on declaring it "done"! A great truck.
Looks great, Congrats on a very nicely detailed piece!!! Well done!!!
Congrats on getting it done! It looks awesome! I bet you're glad to have it done too!
Photoshoot today :) ... I will post all the pictures when we get done.
Here are 4 unedited photos I took today. We had 2 professional photographers shooting also, but it will be a few days before I have those to post.
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Nice stuff right there! Anxious to see the rest now... So when is the big day?
Do you take this 32 Ford truck to drive and to own until death do you part? ;) :)
It was the 21st... We are already back from our honeymoon and did the photoshoot with the truck today.Quote:
Originally Posted by M.T.
Wait until you the professional pictures... They are insane
Wow stunning photos. Congrats on the wedding and the truck, excellent photos!