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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 4, 2012 10:16:39 GMT -5
This is such a cool build! You're doing a lot of nice work on it. I really like the progress pics. Keep 'em coming.
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Post by zbuckster on Feb 4, 2012 12:16:21 GMT -5
Very cool build and subject. I am enjoying the OTB well written with good pictures.
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Post by gautreau on Feb 4, 2012 22:19:40 GMT -5
Thanx fellas I appreciate the comps.
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Post by intimidator on Feb 11, 2012 16:27:22 GMT -5
Keep up the good work!
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Post by gautreau on Feb 26, 2012 16:55:41 GMT -5
I wasn't feeling the look of the clear floor and my dream truck vision doesn't include on so I have started to revamp the bed.  The main floor is going to be sheet styrene and the tubs are made from the centers of spray can lids.   Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by snapper on Feb 26, 2012 20:40:37 GMT -5
I really admire the scratch work you have going with this truck. Thanks for sharing your progress - I'm looking forward to how this turns out too.
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Post by zbuckster on Feb 27, 2012 12:34:25 GMT -5
Very nice work.
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Post by gautreau on Feb 27, 2012 22:44:45 GMT -5
Thanx fellas I appreciate it.
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Post by 68chevy on Mar 1, 2012 14:02:54 GMT -5
hope to see more soon.
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Post by gautreau on Mar 24, 2012 0:06:14 GMT -5
Slowly making progress on the bed of the truck.I'm at the point of final bodywork before the first coat of primer.But thats my next couple bench sessions.Heres what has been done lately.I finished the bedfloor.    Tonight I built 2 5 gal. airtanks.  Here's a shot of them mocked up in the bed of the truck. Next up smoothing out the tailgate and rollpan. Thanx for lookin'. Jeremy |
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Post by zbuckster on Mar 24, 2012 10:32:24 GMT -5
Super nice. It's looks better with each update.
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Post by gautreau on Mar 27, 2012 22:11:34 GMT -5
Thanx Buck I appreciate that. I meant to post this pic but double posted the other one.  Going to start building 2 air compressors tonight. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by gautreau on Apr 3, 2012 0:09:51 GMT -5
Got my first compressor built.The first pic is of the real compressor I used as reference.  Here is the 1 I built.  I still need to fine tune the details. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by gautreau on Apr 8, 2012 15:31:40 GMT -5
Here is the compressors and tanks together.  Going to be working on the bed next. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by 68chevy on Apr 11, 2012 14:54:26 GMT -5
Nice job on the compressors and tanks it's is comeimg along very nice.
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Post by gautreau on Apr 24, 2012 22:53:40 GMT -5
Thanx I appreciate that.Almost got the bed done.Found some pinholes in the tailgate bodywork once I primed the box.Filled the with CA glue and waiting for it to set now.Then I can resand and reprime the whole box again.  Mocked up the taillight to see how they looked.  Started jamming the doors.  Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by zbuckster on Apr 25, 2012 10:32:13 GMT -5
My thumb is up and my face is smiling.
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Post by z24dude on Apr 25, 2012 11:18:21 GMT -5
Nice work so far!!
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Post by 68chevy on Apr 25, 2012 12:04:13 GMT -5
Looking great keep us update.
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Post by tim on Apr 25, 2012 18:18:54 GMT -5
Been watching this for a while, glad to see it still in the works. Great building!
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Post by harron68 on Apr 26, 2012 12:40:19 GMT -5
Wow! A lot of work pushed by a lot of passion! Great work and the paint should be the icing on the cake, thanx!
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Post by tool on Apr 26, 2012 15:53:46 GMT -5
this is going to be incredible !
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Post by gautreau on Apr 29, 2012 22:14:12 GMT -5
Thanx fellas I appreciate the compliments alot.I'm working on the door hinges now.Should have pics soon.
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Post by gautreau on May 1, 2012 18:22:43 GMT -5
Got the doors hinged.     Starting to build the inner door structure and building the rear door jams to cover the hinges. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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Post by 68chevy on May 1, 2012 19:00:12 GMT -5
Looking good
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Post by gautreau on May 2, 2012 14:16:29 GMT -5
Thanx I appreciate that.
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Post by Kevin C. on May 2, 2012 16:27:04 GMT -5
Buddy- that is a really (really) nice project you got going on there! My hat's off to ya for the planning and scratch building work. So far- so good that's for certain. Very much looking forward to watching this one come along.
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Post by gautreau on May 6, 2012 22:41:52 GMT -5
Thanx I appreciate that alot.
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Post by Nacho Z on May 14, 2012 5:33:52 GMT -5
I am enjoying following along with the progress you are making on this truck. Love seeing all of the great work going on "behind the scenes". Keep on posting the updates!
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Post by gautreau on May 23, 2012 22:49:33 GMT -5
Thanx I appreciate that alot. Small progress update.I removed the vent window posts from the doors.   Hope to get the cab,hood and passenger door primed soon if the rain stops.I'm looking for a tutorial on how to reverse hinge a hood so I can hinge the hood soon.Does anyone have a link to a tutorial? Thanx for lookin' Jeremy |
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