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#468512 11/06/2008 3:06 PM
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I have replaced all cowls and floors in my truck and last week I fitted the fenders. Surprise, surprise, everything lined up within an 1/8" of an inch. I chose to cut/fit my cowls below the factory break line using the fender curve in the cowl as the cut line. I believe by not digging into the line (leaded factory joint) it kept things in better alignment. The other benefit is I wanted to retain my original driver side cowl vent and none of the full replacement panels provided this option. May not work for everybody but in working one side at a time I didn't brace the door frames or cab I cut my way in and welded my way out.
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Brad ...WHOOHOO!!!!! ...ya got her LOOKIN GOOD !
Ya doin a fine job and she seems to like also ..in the 3rd pic I think I can see her Smilin a bit!!, maybe it is the CHROME
KEEP AT IT , AND KEEP UP THE PICS.
Tim


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Congrats Brad, You're doing a real nice job there!

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Congradulations Brad,
I have just started on my 1953 3600. You sure do give me some inspiration! I would like to know what 8 lug wheels did you find and tires to fit. The ones I have found seem too tall! I had the split rims in the beginning, but want to get rid of them and it looked liked you had changed your rims?

Thanks,
Tim in Richmond, Kentucky


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1953 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 ton
1951 Chevrolet 3100 parts truck

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In ONE week? Who did you have helping you, the Energizer Bunny?

I'm impressed.


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looks good..your pics are great.

You are one motivated guy.

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Tim,

I used 8-lug wheels from a 1991 Suburban, 3/4 ton trucks use the same wheel in that time period. I bought the whole set for $60 from a guy who deals in wheels here in Salt Lake. Then added clips for the hubcaps. I will have to look at the exact tire size they are 16" Commercial T/A's which I thought looked old school. I will post the size on Monday for you.

Brad

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Lookin' good Brad. I'll be getting into the body work next summer after the frame is done on Big Orange .

Bruce


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Bruce,

I know not everyone does but I love the big trucks. I used to deliver furniture when I was in high school the company truck looked like your Big Orange. It was one of the funnest jobs I ever had I loved the thumbs-up I got all over town.

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