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After what seems like forever of nothing but rain, we've got a beautiful sunny morning here in Central Montana. Here's a few of them to show Midnight Rose danged near done...
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Damn, that is nice!
very sweet
Very nice. I especially love the mag-wheeled side mounted spare!
Now the other side almost screams for something in that same spot. Maybe a pinup girl? ...(that looks like your "girl friend" of course) :-) With that fender color, she could be named "Rosie". :-)
Good lookin' truck! Congrats!
Our minds work alike...I would love to do a 40's vintage style pinup girl on the side, tasteful yet daring, but I've told my bride of 24 years that she can consider this one hers...we may end up with a small rose on it somewhere instead of my pinup. I even suggested she could model for the pinup, but she didn't jump at that opportunity...
Your truck looks awesome! The plate needs to say "HERS"!
Maybe a takeoff on "Rosie the Riveter"? Attachment 49971Quote:
Originally Posted by spika
The truck looks fantastic, especially under that bright blue high plains sky!
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Originally Posted by M22KLARS
What he said x2
Now, that is just plain purty. :):)
Very cool looking custom....spare tire on one side and should have a custom matching tool box on the other.
Nice stance too.
A very beautiful truck, in a very beautiful setting. You should be very proud!
Absolutely,,x2 too...Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Thanks, all. Like I've said in other posts...this was a "shop project" when we were needing to fill some production time and were waiting for contracts to come through, so it was pretty much done by guys not used to working on stuff like this. One of my foremen did the paint and body work, but several had a hand in doing one part or another. I worked on it when I could, mostly evenings and weekends, but the credit for terrific craftsmanship certainly goes to them. The wiring under the dash looks like a factory harness, the boxed and re-arched frame members look like factory. Every wire splice is soldered with a heatshrink tube. Airlines all enter the firewall through bulkhead brass PTC fittings. You really have to see it in person to appreciate how nice they made it. Just don't ask how much to total cost of build come up to...
HA! I hadn't even though of her...that would be pretty neat!Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
Here's a couple pics of the lastest addition...step plates, to try to protect the running board paint a bit. Got a cheap $29/set casting, unpolished, and fiddled with it a bit, powdercoated the background and polished the raised lettering. I think it adds without coming across as being "loaded with too many bells and whistles"...
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Guess I could have "rivetet" it on...
Looking good! Great looking truck!. Don Jr
Very nice truck and you sound so proud of your workers and the job they have helped you with is high praise for sure. Your young bride must be thrilled with her new ride also. Love the down in the weeds look and will ease placing the groceries in the back on her shopping trips.
Yea, she's a short little thing, and should sure appreciate the 3" or so step to get in... Even at ride height, tho, if I encounter a rabbit, he's gonna be bouncing off the windshield I'm afraid...
Very nice,also like how she sits.
Beautiful truck ............ very nicely done :cool::cool:
Those step plates are great. I've always thought that old GMC logo was classy; I have a long standing admiration of old GMCs, small or big.
Very nice,, I like it alot. It really works with the color scheme. Can you post a pic. of the bed? I'll bet you don't haul hay or chase speed goats with it! Keep Roddin!!!
Thanks, Jim! Naw, it could outrun the speedgoats, but I'm trying to be a little more careful with it...
The only pic I have right now of the bed is when it was still coming together...
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NICE,,,,I like it,I like!!!!!All that hard work really pays off. Thanks for the quick comeback on pic. Very well done.Keep Roddin!!!
beautiful job.
Love it spika!!!
Makes me miss our old '48.
Very well done - the color scheme, the wheels, the stance and all of the little things that make this not only "one-of-a-kind" but a standout at any show. Sounds like your crew is a great bunch and seems like they've got a real gem for a boss!
Congratulations on a job well done!
Glenn
