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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Truck has just completed 500 miles and runs and handles very well. 473 HP will get it down the road in a hurry but then it will cruise on the highway.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Mounted the rear bumper. License plate will be mounted so as to use the trailer hitch receiver which lets it tuck under the face of the bumper. License plate holder provide a third running and brake light. Truck is almost finished have one interior window trim piece to install, painted 2...
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    LED blinkers and running lights are in the grill. Blinkers are brighter than the running lights in this photo. Installed LED head lights but have adjusted.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Completed installation of the rear fenders and running boards. Electrical check out completed with all systems working. The original cowl vent has been retained but it is now electrically operated. Head lights purchased do not fit correctly so will order a new set.
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    Storage seating for our library.

    Impressive, red oak is such a great wood, durable and pretty.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Thks, I enjoy the process of putting a project together. Now will have to decide of I drive or sale. Looking for a Morgan as it was one of the cars I drove in high school so if I find a good project might put the truck on the market.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Steve, Thks, I took me a long time to decide on the color, Thought of red, dark green and a bunch of other colors but finally decided on the current color as it is my favorite Austin Healey combination.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Thks for the positive comment. Getting close to a few test drives.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Installed bed boards and mounted bed on truck. One board will be modified to install a door to access the gas tank. Pulled truck out to send off to the alignment shop. Alignment is pretty close but it was done with tape measures. Shop will also look over the entire truck to see if there are...
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Applied the final coat of poly and will hit the boards with 1500 before final installation. Started working on the window installation and managed to break the rear window. Did not have the best tools so have ordered tools and a window and will tray again. Want the rear and corner windows in...
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    Beryllium?

    Dont mess wit it. 30+years ago we cleaned a maching plant and most of the equipment becam Haz. Waste
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Great picture of the Master of the Truck! Sorry for the loss of Joey but hopefully he rides shotgun in your memoires.
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Had a case of three steps backwards as had to disassemble the front grill to allow access to the yellow tape put in place to protect the paint. Slow going as getting everything to fit is always a lot easier when there isn't paint! First day that I took our puppy, Gnocchi into the shop. She...
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    Chevy 5 Window Truck

    Finished the door panel installation, was waiting for the window sweep to be installed on the trim. Added the door and window handles. Window handle has the look of a old crank system but is actually a electric switch, only moves about an inch.
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