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Old 01-05-2012, 08:11 AM
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Stunning
Old 01-05-2012, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nuttynil
Great pick up tell me where did you get the ideas like the bulkhead and the bonnet strip .neil
Ive seen other trucks with the bonnet strip removed and badges removed and thought it would look mean,being black.The bulkhead had so many holes drilled in it for wires ect it looked a mess.So i welded them up and filled it.There were also lots of holes drilled in the inner wings for the wiring ect,so done the same with them.The wiring can be hidden easily.I had a 69 firebird a few years back and the only wire you could see was to the alternator,so i will do the same to this truck.cheers Paul
Old 01-05-2012, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RstAaron.
How much would you sell this for so I know how much to rob from the bank!

LOVE these trucks! Will have one like it some day...

Oh and who's 56 T-bird?
Lol,cheers mate.
The T-Bird was a customers car
Old 01-05-2012, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RstAaron.
How much would you sell this for so I know how much to rob from the bank!

LOVE these trucks! Will have one like it some day...

Oh and who's 56 T-bird?
Lol,cheers mate.
The T-Bird was a customers car
Old 01-05-2012, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Fraggle...
Thats the bollox simple as that

Top work, MORE PLEASE!!
cheers mate
Old 01-05-2012, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 7sean7m7
This just looks soo cool!
thanks alot
Old 01-05-2012, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Prep work look's great
Loving the truck
Thanks alot mate
Old 01-05-2012, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Virgo
Lovin it chap,that's some gun finish,you a painter
Met chip while visiting his shop a few years ago,has a lovely truck as well.....
Cheers mate.He has a Ford F100 tht they done for him on overhaulin.
They put a roushe engine in it.Top truck for a top hot rod builder.
cheers paul
Old 01-05-2012, 07:40 PM
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Love it! nice change from the normal stuff...i realy fancy a big yank v8 machine
Old 01-05-2012, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginn L
Best model! Bet it will sound the bollocks with the big block V8!

An yeah I remember us having the wings up here, there massive! Was surprised how good condition they were. Definitely worth while getting one imported from the US!

Look forward to seeing this when it's all done!
Cheers Luke.Everything on this truck is big and heavy.
There are 2 bits of rust on the whole truck and they are only 6" long by 1" wide on the rear bed.It does help getting one from a dry state in the usa,as i have seen some that are very very rotten.
It has flowmaster exhausts fitted at the moment but will be removing the boxes for extra loudness lol.
ps its a small block v8,
atb paul
Old 01-05-2012, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
This is well cool mate. I love stuff like this.
cheers mate
Old 01-05-2012, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Tev
Loves it
thanks alot
Old 01-05-2012, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Al
Love it! nice change from the normal stuff...i realy fancy a big yank v8 machine
Cheers mate
Old 01-05-2012, 07:58 PM
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That's gonna look the nuts when it's finished, I can see that you've put a lot of hours in so far, we do classic American resto's at work and it's very time consuming to get it right, keep up the top work & keep the pics coming
Old 02-05-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by john v
That's gonna look the nuts when it's finished, I can see that you've put a lot of hours in so far, we do classic American resto's at work and it's very time consuming to get it right, keep up the top work & keep the pics coming
Thanks alot mate.Your right about a lot of hours as it is time consuming as you no.cheers paul
Old 03-05-2012, 08:01 AM
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Thats cool as Feck....
Old 03-05-2012, 08:47 AM
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Too cool for words!
Old 03-05-2012, 08:50 AM
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Love it! Got a real soft spot for stepside's! What's it like sourcing parts for them? Do you have to look to the states for everything or is it a case of fabbing stuff up?
Old 03-05-2012, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidzy
Thats cool as Feck....
cheers mate
Old 03-05-2012, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by COCHYN
Too cool for words!
thanks alot
Old 03-05-2012, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by S1MATT
Love it! Got a real soft spot for stepside's! What's it like sourcing parts for them? Do you have to look to the states for everything or is it a case of fabbing stuff up?
You can buy everything and i mean everything from a nut and bolt to the cab and chassis.You can buy mechanical and service parts over here no problem.
cheers paul
Old 05-05-2012, 09:53 PM
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Managed to get the doors and hindges paint,so will try and get them fitted over the weekend.









Old 05-05-2012, 10:42 PM
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wow, love this, i will have to restore something similar one day, love your work
Old 05-05-2012, 11:20 PM
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This is the dogs bollocks mate, great work there
Old 06-05-2012, 12:32 AM
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Nice work.

Pass everything but the gas station that.

And where is the blower??
Old 06-05-2012, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SMILER258
wow, love this, i will have to restore something similar one day, love your work
Thanks alot mate
Old 06-05-2012, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
This is the dogs bollocks mate, great work there
Cheers mate
Old 06-05-2012, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by .Ross.
Nice work.

Pass everything but the gas station that.

And where is the blower??
Cheers mate.
Just building it as a easy reliable truck at the moment.
atb paul
Old 06-05-2012, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chap foose
Cheers mate.
Just building it as a easy reliable truck at the moment.
atb paul
NP

Always starts with good intentions.

Plenty of Weiand blowers on eBay. 4 inch belt. Screaming

Currently helping a friend with a 63 Chev (One with the funny doors)

Factory 4x4 with matching numbers. Should be worth a few $$$ when done

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love it, always wanted one.
Old 06-05-2012, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by .Ross.
NP

Always starts with good intentions.

Plenty of Weiand blowers on eBay. 4 inch belt. Screaming

Currently helping a friend with a 63 Chev (One with the funny doors)

Factory 4x4 with matching numbers. Should be worth a few $$$ when done
Nice one mate,sounds good.
I painted this Model A for a mate of mine a few months back,3.5 rover v8 super charged.


Old 06-05-2012, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cutch
love it, always wanted one.
cheers mate
Old 07-05-2012, 07:45 AM
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great work mate

my mates just finished his 47 stepside too
















is running mustang front suspension, coil overs small block chevy v8
Old 07-05-2012, 12:13 PM
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Nice pics mate.Looks a nice truck.
Mine also has a mustang front end
but its a Heidts set up and they start at
around Ł1500.Nice bit of kit but not cheap.
cheers Paul
Old 07-05-2012, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by chap foose
Nice one mate,sounds good.
I painted this Model A for a mate of mine a few months back,3.5 rover v8 super charged.


now that i like, alot
Old 08-05-2012, 07:04 PM
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Got the doors back on today.






Old 08-05-2012, 08:31 PM
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Looking lush mate
Old 08-05-2012, 08:46 PM
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excellent work can not wait too see the finished result
Old 09-05-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LIMITLESS
Looking lush mate
cheers mate
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Originally Posted by Less.
excellent work can not wait too see the finished result
thanks alot mate

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