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Old 02-11-2010, 09:31 PM
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Yea, I just had it painted, I'm going to Do my dash lights ALL RED like Booze1983's Truck My Dash lights SUCK ! LOL They are all lit they just Aren't bright enough.

I'm Also Re-dying all of the Interior pannels (Dash, Door Pannels, Kick Pannels etc.)

I have a Single 10 Inch Kicker Sub and Infinity Amp That Sound AWESOME... But then again, It's a Regular cab lol, There's not much space you have to fill with sound LOL.
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:32 PM
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damn...i got ninja'd


yea i think he did in his build thread it showed the truck in a paint booth
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:34 PM
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On a Side Note... I have a Friend that is Making the Tailgate Decals That Go on the Tailgate that say " F O R D" And I'm Gonna get mine In a Carbon fiber with Red Weaving in it. I'll post the pics and info as soon as I get it done And see if all you 1st Gen Truck owners want yours done !

Troy.
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:36 PM
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i want some camo F O R D decals for my tailgate
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:39 PM
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Hell yea, Camo ! I'll see if he can do that
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:41 PM
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I painted my truck and it looks like crap up close. I guess thats how you learn though.
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:41 PM
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realtree or mossy oak it dont matter to me...if he can see how much he would charge?
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:44 PM
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On a Side Note... I have a Friend that is Making the Tailgate Decals That Go on the Tailgate that say " F O R D" And I'm Gonna get mine In a Carbon fiber with Red Weaving in it. I'll post the pics and info as soon as I get it done And see if all you 1st Gen Truck owners want yours done !

Troy.
i haven't decided how i want mine yet

i've been modding a 1st gen gate for my 3rd gen but the cold weather has stalled me for now

i've thought about either leaving it white or going with black letters
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:46 PM
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how far are you from finishing it? what all do you have to do to make it fit? i aint ever seen this so im kinda curious about this
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:08 PM
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how far are you from finishing it? what all do you have to do to make it fit? i aint ever seen this so im kinda curious about this
most people cut up a 1st gen gate and "french" the FORD into their existing gate.

i am modifying the hinges and latches so i can just bolt the 1st gen gate to a newer truck. by just changing the hinges and latches on the bed, instead of cutting up 2 perfectly good gates.

i finished the hinges, and the gate fits on the truck but the latches will have to be custom fabbed to work. and since it got cold, i don't like to work outside

so now i've just been sanding and prepping the 1st gen gate for paint and repairs....its got a dime sized rust hole on it
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:12 PM
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He just took the Impression Of my Tailgate Today, So By the time it's Done I'd Say 1 Week.

That's a Cool Idea to Take a newer tailgate and french in the old style to it, I'd Love to see it when its done !
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:14 PM
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I painted my truck and it looks like crap up close. I guess thats how you learn though.
If it's any consilation, I got my truck out of the bodyshop and it looked like crap too.... A Colorsand and Buff will take care of Most paint runs and blemishes. Have you tried ?
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:18 PM
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No not yet too lazy, and i have more problems to deal with right now. Its not a big deal i used the cheapest paint i could find at tractor supply.
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:20 PM
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I had to wait 3 weeks for the paint to finish shrinking and cure, Then they Colorsanded it so make sure you have at least a few weeks or your paint may shrink after you colorsanded it and have to do a re-paint LOL I've seen some bad paint jobs because of this.
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:54 PM
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There is a Guy on TRS Forums and Here is his Truck (Hope he doesn't Mind) I think this truck is SOOOO Sick !







His User Name is Crazythingsido2 - Awesome Truck and a TOTM Winner. Not my truck but VERY Clean.
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