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Old May 30, 2011
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lookin pretty good, can't wait to see it mounted. I like that you did with your OHC. the holder for your iPod is great.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011
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The hood goes on the truck tomorrow, finally



 
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Old Jun 27, 2011
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Now THAT is good looking. It looks like a factory produced hood.

I like the shadow letter thing you've got going on.

And....dont wait until tomorrow......put it on NOW!!!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011
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Originally Posted by Taylor
Now THAT is good looking. It looks like a factory produced hood.

I like the shadow letter thing you've got going on.

And....dont wait until tomorrow......put it on NOW!!!
x2!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011
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That's sick. Can't wait to see it on the truck!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011
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I can't put the hood on now, it cannot be handled for a couple more hours

I'll post pictures of the truck AFTER the new rims and tires are put on, which should be next week. I have the rims already.

 
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Old Jul 4, 2011
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Anything new ?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011
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From one math teacher to another. Looks FANTASTIC. Love all the work. Kudos.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011
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Nice one off hood is looking good.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011
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That hood is sweet, nice mod
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011
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The tires are on order,just waiting for them to get here. Discount Tire had a special last Friday and Saturday, $100 off. They did'nt have what I wanted in stock. I had them ordered and I paid for them so I could get the rebate.

The hood is one shade off, no big deal, we used less than half the paint. We took the remaining paint to the paint store and the original hood. It should be retinted by now ( I dropped off the paint on the 28th), I'll pick it up Friday or Saturday and reshoot the hood.

I'll post finished pics soon, please be patient
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011
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It'll be worth the wait! Looks real good
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011
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ive got an svo intercooler if youre looking for one
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011
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Good looking SVO Ranger.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011
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that hood looks awesome! good work
 
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Old Sep 21, 2011
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Any updates on this?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2011
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Looking good!!!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011
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Opps, I forgot. My Bad

My Green Oval. Tail Gate Handle flip coming soon









My coffee cup was also painted to match the truck, now thats the really cool part. Matching Coffee Cup







An hour and a half before the new hood, please notice the green oval



I'm a school teacher and the summer is over. I just located and bought a set of Splash Front coil springs. I'll put them on next summer or maybe even during spring break. It should drop the front of the truck about 1-inch. Its a daily driver, and on occation its used as a truck, so lowering too much ain't gonna happen
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011
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WOW that looks GREAT!. looks factory. I love the "how the factory should have built it" look. Ever think of painting the insets in the wheels to match? Might pull it all together. Again Nice Truck!.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011
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That is so cool.
I think they only way this would look better is a color matched bumper, or all silver/black.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011
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I need the fog light valence. I still have plenty of paint left. But no more serious truck work until school is out. Only 4 more six weeks to go. I cannt wait (I love teaching)

What about the Coffee Cup???

Originally Posted by Gruss
WOW that looks GREAT!. looks factory. I love the "how the factory should have built it" look. Ever think of painting the insets in the wheels to match? Might pull it all together. Again Nice Truck!.
Good Idea, I'll think about it
 

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Old Nov 9, 2011
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looks great!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011
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looks awesome man
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011
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Nice job. I'm not a fan of the color, but it's definitely a unique looking hood.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011
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been waiting to see pics forever! lol looks amazing
 
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