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#194228 11/23/2005 9:57 PM
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I have had a few people email me about seeing some side shots of my 46 flatdeck. Finnally had a chance to update my photo album. If you like have a look here
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sublime589/album?.dir=2921&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sublime589/my_photos

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Sublime,

I've told you before, but everytime I see your truck I'm reminded.

Great job on the modifications you made, it's beautiful.

Congratulations on a job well done.

#194230 11/23/2005 10:27 PM
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neat.

So, did it turn out as good work truck?

What engine/driveline did you wind up using?

-W

#194231 11/23/2005 10:37 PM
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Yes I am very happy with the way it turned out.I think that in the spring I will end up putting some flatdeck sides on that will be hinged, so that I can just drop the sides down to haul things. I ended up using a 76 army issue chevy 1 1/4 ton 4x4 frame. I also went with a brand new 350 crate engine from GM it has 330 horse and 380 ft pounds of torque. When you step on the gas she really gets up and goes. Oh and same with the fuel eek

#194232 11/23/2005 10:46 PM
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very nice,,,,,,,,,,,,regards..Fred


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#194233 11/23/2005 10:57 PM
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Sweet mate. Very tasty.

Cheers

Bob

#194234 11/26/2005 5:23 PM
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Bob I never thought of it as being tasty. Sweet yes but Tasty? grin
Thanks Stuart

#194235 11/26/2005 5:39 PM
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Sublime: Very impressed nice truck!! What do yo do to carry a 40 ft ext. ladder. Always thought I would like something like that (truck) for my paint business!

popcorn The Truth is Out There (I would of used the slogan: "We might be Old but we're Good") pops

#194236 11/26/2005 5:46 PM
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Thanks Popcorn
I am a roofing sub contractor. When I pull up to a job site people tell me I am crazy to use my truck for work. I was going to buy a new truck but all of that computer bs is going to cost a lot of money to fix later down the road, plus I can work on my own vehicle
Stuart

#194238 11/26/2005 11:07 PM
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job very very well done. would be proud to be the owner, drive with pride. mike j


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#194239 11/28/2005 2:47 AM
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Excellent job, very well done, and the best part is, that you are not afraid to use it. I hope to have my '42 half as nice someday.
Enjoy that truck.


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#194240 11/28/2005 7:38 AM
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Very nice. Man those old trucks had some real style. Good for you that you are using it.

#194241 11/29/2005 5:58 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Today was the first day that the truck has been snowed on in a long time. I guess winter is finally here.

#194242 11/30/2005 12:37 AM
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WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY

another grand old truck used for what it's supposed to do.
work.


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#194243 11/30/2005 8:49 PM
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When I pull up to a job site people tell me I am crazy to use my truck for work.
Crazy like a fox! You get to drive a beautiful old stovebolt to work every day, and every penny you save is TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

For a self-employed guy, 15.3% FICA and MCARE plus 25% tax bracket means that every $100 dollars you spend on the truck saves you $40 in tax!

Who wouldn't want this truck and get it for 60 cents on the dollar?

#194244 11/30/2005 10:00 PM
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You are absolutely right. All parts are a 100% right off. With fuel being a right off too. It makes it a lot easier to put 94 octane fuel in when you look at it that way.
Thanks:
Stuart

#194245 12/01/2005 5:38 AM
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Hope they don't salt the roads where you are, since you're using it in the snow. After all the work you put into that truck, it would be a shame to have it get eaten alive by rust!


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#194246 12/01/2005 6:11 AM
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I thought of that when I built the truck and had the bottom of the cab, inner fenders, fender skirts, under the hood and running boards all sprayed with linex truck bed liner, so I'm good to go. Plus I take the hose and spray the underneth every couple of days

#194247 12/02/2005 12:12 AM
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VERY NICE!! When my wife encouraged me to buy the '59 fleetside, we figured on using it for work for the same reasons stated before, but I'm working too much to get the time to make it reliable enough as my jobs are sometimes 120 miles away, but when I get it done our business name will be on the door (magnetic sign, of course)-can you say advertising expense!!
Jeff


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#194248 12/06/2005 1:28 AM
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I plan on putting a sign on my door also. What better way to advertise than on a classic stovebolt. Should be good for business
Stuart

#194249 12/16/2005 1:15 AM
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Looks fantastic.


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