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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/13/2008 7:07:26 PM   
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im hoping go find a cheap 318 to throw in it. im thinkin either a blue or a red

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/13/2008 7:28:20 PM   
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I'm liking this... first time I checked, good work!

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/13/2008 7:33:18 PM   
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thanx man

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/15/2008 6:47:40 PM   
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got my front bumper figured out today... the push bar is welded to the square but the square is just tacked onto the truck. gonna make a piece that will add some protection to the bottom of the radiator. heres some pix of the bumper

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0175.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0176.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0177.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0178.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0179.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0183.jpg
heres 1 of the hooks that r connected to the bumper
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0184.jpg

the headache bar is almost done.. i need to put some angle iron on it so i can mount some steel grate stuff to it.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0182.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/oglejust/100_0181.jpg

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/15/2008 7:09:44 PM   
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Thats awesome, great progress again, im looking for a bull bar and something to cover my back window..i hate people being able to see me from behind.., great job though!!!!!


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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/15/2008 9:51:17 PM   
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thanx i think it'll look cool when its all done

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/15/2008 10:04:09 PM   
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Window tint will solve your problem... Truck dude...

Go to Advanced Auto, buy a roll of 2.5% tint, and get er done... it's really not that hard...

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/16/2008 3:24:51 AM   
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yeah, i know, im short with money though otherwise id be  buying parts and upgrades like crazy, is 2.5 tint what you have? because it looks awesome


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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/17/2008 5:41:59 AM   
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nice job so far! Looks like your having fun. First time I seen your project and its commin along. Keep up the good work.

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/20/2008 9:37:02 PM   
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got alot more done this weekend, and i took a lot of pix so look at them here http://www.pavementsucks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=119024&start=0&0#0

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/20/2008 10:17:52 PM   
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wow, nice job, the primer looks good, and the bed is gonna be nice to have. where are you located btw?  Keep up the good work


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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/20/2008 10:32:42 PM   
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thanx. i live in paris illinois, about 3hr south of chicago

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/20/2008 10:35:09 PM   
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ah, your way out there, im all the way in PA, a little ways north west of philly


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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/21/2008 12:31:04 PM   
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thats lookin pretty solid, what type of steel you using for the bed of it? I'd go with some nice 1/4 inch diamond plate it looks real nice.

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RE: making a flatbed *PIX* - 1/21/2008 6:48:07 PM   
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i couldnt afford diamond plate so im just gonna stick w/ wood

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