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Then the top and gutter rails.

 

I also decided to fix this area. Wasn't sure how to do it so i just cut it out. I really didn't want to just pack it with filler! No one will ever know.

 

I remember thinking this was the coolest car being rebuilt on here when you first started posting. it's nice to see progress being made again on such a cool drag car/truck.

 

Your doing a great job and moving forward, I love this Drag Truck!

 

You're doing some nice metalwork on it, matching the shapes really well.

 

My least favorite part, but probably the part i'm best at.

 

Wow I don't know how I missed this one. Great find and I will be following along now. I really liked your T post thread.

I think I have posted photos of it in the altered thread way back but the only way to find them is start at page one and look through them all.

 

Thanks! Glad you joined in!

 

Just waiting on paint now! Pretty much ready to spray. Spen the whole day Saturday cleaning and power washing the garage getting it as clean as i could.

 

I'm excited!
What color is it going to be?

 

Red. 66_69 Ford candy apple

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It's starting to happen now!!

 

Wow Todd, it's amazing what a little color will do!

 

A little color, and a lot of rust repair! Looking good

 

That red is beautiful !

 

Oh man!

 

I think this is the same color!?

 

Looks like it. I actually ended up going with "rally red"

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Got the rest of the paint done. I have a few dirt specks here and there I might buff out. Or... I might just leave em who knows. My buddies are already ripping me a new one for making it "too nice" LOL! That's the only speed I know unfortunately.

 

Too nice, bullshit! Looks just right from where I'm standing. Keep up the good work.

 

Shiny paint is always JUST RIGHT

 

Is that white on the interior a matte finish? I am guessing that's about a 4" chop?

 

Yes it's a satin white. And I'd say you're about right on the chop also!

 

"too nice" and "restoration" are words that need clarity.
Too nice compared to what?
And when restoring, what exactly are you restoring it too?
The answer to both is not for me to decide but you, the builder.

 

Looks just Right from here!

 

I'm one of those buddies, and Yeah it's TOO NICE!! Just kidding. But now I'll be too afraid ta touch it, much less drive it. But it is look'en good. Your just a { Show car Charlie } lol

 

See I told ya! LOL! Gotta take it somewhere. No such thing as restoring one back to %75. If you do then you have to do some gay faux patina shit, and you know I don't go there!

 

Looks awesome!

What's the wheelbase?

 

I sold this cab to a fellow in NC or VA many years ago