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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #135 on: May 07, 2015, 12:02:39 pm »
The bedsides do un- bolt but they are also welded in the back corner where the stake pocket goes to the floor and you would have to grind out the weld also there should be seam sealer all along the floor edge.
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #136 on: May 18, 2015, 09:34:43 pm »
Budget has been a little tight in these final stages. Couldn't afford to rechrome bumper or buy a new one, so I utilized my resources. Stripped an old faded drop bumper down, etched and resurfaced. Then shot with a base clear. Actually came out alright. It will do for now.


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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #137 on: May 18, 2015, 10:23:17 pm »
Actually looks pretty darn good.
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #138 on: May 19, 2015, 08:51:55 pm »
I'd say the budget gets tight, I know my daughter is expensive (not my fault I never spoiled her) then not only do you have 1 beautiful daughter(my grand daughter) your about to have another one. So I'd say get used to a tight budget a house full of girls in your house isn't gonna be cheap. Your best bet is we keep the fridge in my garage stocked for when you need to sneak away and tell her "I got to go to your parents house and fix something". Good job on the truck its just about there this weekend maybe but for sure next weekend we are taking the trucks for a cruise.
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #139 on: May 19, 2015, 10:40:56 pm »
looks good dude
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Offline Scott M

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #140 on: May 20, 2015, 08:24:10 am »
Wow this truck looks great! I cant wait to get mine painted but since im not a painter or know anyone Ill have to pay so it will have to wait. But some fresh paint sure does do wonders! I like the bumper too i had a buddy do a color very similar to his commanche cause it matched his trim and its not a bad color to have on a bumper!
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #141 on: May 20, 2015, 01:26:57 pm »
That bumper really makes the truck look good! Is it a 12 inch drop V?
It's been a LONG time since I have been called a newbie. Just sayin....

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #142 on: May 21, 2015, 07:42:19 pm »
Thank you. It's actually a 10" drop. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Same color I used for shock bodies and diff covers so it all flows pretty good.

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #143 on: June 01, 2015, 09:03:54 pm »
A little tease before the final completion. Have a lot of cleanup to do now. Black 85 k10 belongs to JRconniek10


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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #144 on: June 01, 2015, 10:13:01 pm »
Those are two, really sharp trucks!!
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #145 on: June 01, 2015, 10:30:07 pm »
Those are really nice trucks! I love that Warn bumper on the black one.
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Offline LTZ C20

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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #146 on: June 02, 2015, 02:01:28 pm »
Nice trucks!
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #147 on: June 05, 2015, 10:00:32 am »
Everyone's opinion of these trucks is right. Wow what a pair of chevy's... That is saweet!
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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #148 on: June 06, 2015, 10:49:15 pm »
Today was a day that any gear head can appreciate. All the years of hard work have come down to a defying moment. Today I took the truck through town for the first time. In 2007 my grandfather gave me his 82 c10 truck for me to fix up. Slowly but surely that fixer upper turned into a frame off resto. I was so excited for the day I could take him for a ride in the now k20 truck he once knew as "old blue". Since his passing I realized that day would not happen. I now dedicate this truck in his memory.  A passion we shared that kept us close will now keep him with me forever. I cruzed the streets in his honor today, the first time the truck has seen pavement since 2001 when he last parked it.  Thanks to all the followers for your support and encouragement throughout the Years.





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Re: Farm Field Revival
« Reply #149 on: June 06, 2015, 11:21:33 pm »
Congratulations man, you have done an excellent job and I have no dought that your grandfather is extremely proud of that truck and the heart you put into it. It's an awesome truck. I'm sure he will smile everytime you drive it.
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