Old Friend Showed Up Today....

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  1. Metalman

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    Here are some pics of some of our parts on a 1948 Ford pickup with Ford Explorer V8 power train and dash. We made all the steel pieces for the bed.
    Enjoy....:D

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  2. Tall Mini

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    Very cool! I would love to resto mod an old pickup someday. Don't see many with that old of a starting platform.
     
  3. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Jun 30, 2011
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    Sooooo, we finished up with our old friend today. Built a stainless steel radiator trim cover....:D

    Ugliness before
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    Beautifulness after
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  4. Crashton

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    Nice work Chuck. :Thumbsup:
     
  5. TATTRAT

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    Fantastic! What a great project, and awesome results! Great attention to detail in the bed!
     

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