WC53 - Project Big Band Wagon
- divingrocks
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Re: WC53 - Project Big Band Wagon
[quote="Alxj64Hopefully this good Dodge blessing will stick around for the duration of this project. [/quote]
I figure for every vintage truck a person customizes...(to the lamentation of purists) saving ten other trucks would be kharmicly balanced...
I figure for every vintage truck a person customizes...(to the lamentation of purists) saving ten other trucks would be kharmicly balanced...
"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base... The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."
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I'll see what I can do! I already have two M37s that I've saved and now this WC53 too... Getting there!divingrocks wrote:
I figure for every vintage truck a person customizes...(to the lamentation of purists) saving ten other trucks would be kharmicly balanced...
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Keep up the good work, you're a third of the way to nirvana!Alxj64 wrote:I'll see what I can do! I already have two M37s that I've saved and now this WC53 too... Getting there!divingrocks wrote:
I figure for every vintage truck a person customizes...(to the lamentation of purists) saving ten other trucks would be kharmicly balanced...
"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base... The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."
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Would you please paint/coat those wheels in some military color combination instead of the "Pep Boyz" bright finish they are now in? To each his own, just don't care for the modern finish of these wheels for your truck. Please do whatever you choose, I know it'll turn out fine. Steve K.
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Is this the sort of abomiation you are doing?
http://www.legacypowerwagon.com/Legacy- ... _p_14.html
http://www.legacypowerwagon.com/Legacy- ... _p_14.html
"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base... The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."
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In a sense yes, but I am hoping to keep mine with a more "utilitarian/mil-spec" theme. At first glance its going to take a trained eye to be able to figure out whats different and whats original. Thats my intent... and if I screw up, nothing I'm doing is irreversible.divingrocks wrote:Is this the sort of abomiation you are doing?
http://www.legacypowerwagon.com/Legacy- ... _p_14.html
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Re: WC53 - Project Big Band Wagon
And all for just $160,000.
I'm guessing yours will come in slightly under that figure.
Nice job by the way. I'm enjoying the progress.
George
I'm guessing yours will come in slightly under that figure.
Nice job by the way. I'm enjoying the progress.
George
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Re: WC53 - Project Big Band Wagon
Did some more work on the rear tailgate, including making my own chain tabs and everything. Turning out decent thus far except I have to adjust the vertical curve of the gate top by about 3/8" along center line I so have to grind off a few tack welds and re-work a little bit of metal but nothing super critical that I can't get straight...err... curved rather.
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Many many thanks to Mr. Divingrocks because this showed up yesterday! In such great condition too! Very stoked!
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glad to be of service...you forgot to check the destination "business" address!
"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base... The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."
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so, let's see some progress reports on this poor thing!
"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base... The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."
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Nothing super exciting. Just been messing with the tailgate some and picked up two brand new XMLs and got the run flats removed and two of my wheels mounted.
Need to iron out the top some.
Need to iron out the top some.
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Your tailgate work is looking great!
Zeph
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"Why wasn't I born a 4F instead of good looking?" ...(The Story of GI Joe)
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You continue to impress me with the quality of your work! I like your choice of wheel design, too. Just don't care for the plain metal finish and would prefer painted in a military style if possible. Either way, it is your choice and so far, you have done pretty darn nice! Thanks for posting, Steve K.
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Thanks for the compliments, and yea no worries, I have decided I am going to match them dark green with the truck when it all gets repainted. I agree that the Alloy look is too flashy.Steve K. CALIF wrote:You continue to impress me with the quality of your work! I like your choice of wheel design, too. Just don't care for the plain metal finish and would prefer painted in a military style if possible. Either way, it is your choice and so far, you have done pretty darn nice! Thanks for posting, Steve K.
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