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#500734 02/02/2009 2:49 AM
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Winter is getting to me so I took some time and made a video of my truck's restoration.

Art Deco Restoration video - Sheridan

You can also get to it by visiting my web page link below. I hope you enjoy it. I had a lot of fun looking back at some of the photos.

Tim

ps; it is a large file so it may take a littel bit to load up and start running.

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Good job Tim! thumbs_up thumbs_up


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Wow, I enjoyed this more than the super bowl commercials .I have a question about the blue tape during assembly,i noticed it on the running boards and front fenders,whats its purpose?Beautiful truck you have,thanks for the slide show.


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Nice truck, loved the video.

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Originally Posted by bowtietim
...I have a question about the blue tape during assembly,i noticed it on the running boards and front fenders,whats its purpose?......

Blue tape is really cheap compared to fixing chips and scratches in new paint. I used several rolls. In a couple areas where I did not have the tape in place, I regret it. Fresh paint is really easy to scratch: especially when you are working by yourself.

Thanks for the greatcomments.


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Ok,I thought that is why it was there,but wasn't for sure. Thanks again for sharing on the stovebolt !!


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Tim,
NICE!...VERY, VERY NICE!
Thanks for sharin & keepin such a good record.
Video is well done!
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you did an awsome job

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Tim, that sure does bring back a lot of memories of my own restoration. It really shows the amount of work that goes into these things. What a fun trip it has been.

Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome.. was fun watching.


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Fantastic, both the video and the truck!

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I have only one word to say. FANTASTIC. Thanks Tim


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Hello Tim,

Thanks for sharing the great video. It could not have been better! I'm going to watch it again.

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Tim,
As I've said before......Great job, be proud and thanks for sharing
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Tim,

WOW!!! That was awesome!! What a great job you did and your attention to detail is unmatched!! thumbs_up thumbs_up thumbs_up

Also liked the old photos!!

HAPPY MOTORING!!! drive


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Been followin' ya all along Tim and besides that being one beautiful restoration ya just out did yourself once again. After I watched the slice show I just had to sit my "big old wife down with a Kahlua and cream let her enjoy it when she got home from work, and she sure did.
Great job kid.
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Tim, great job. I'm 3 years into restoring my '41 1/2 ton, and I hope mine turns out 1/2 as good as yours. The chassis, drive line, and engine are almost done so it looks like I'll have to start body work soon. Joe

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Thanks for all of the great Comments. I had fun making the video and glad everybody has enjoyed watching it. I am REALLY itching for spring! Maybe time to invest in a heater for the garage.


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Looks awsome. I see a kid in the picture. If she is yours watch out. she may want to find a boy with that truck some day.....


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Great job thumbs_up thumbs_up thumbs_up

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Nice job, Tim. That was awsome!!! Wow!!++++ Thank you so much for sharing. Great job. thumbs_up Now I have to go back and watch it again. grin


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Tim,

As I sit here burried in the 2nd snowstorm in a week, watching your video warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing!!!!
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Originally Posted by Psac
...I see a kid in the picture. If she is yours watch out. she may want to find a boy with that truck some day.....

Yeah, those are two of "my girls". All three of them (especially the youngest one) really love "daddy's truck". They are all still pretty young but I have them going to shows with me and I hope they grow to appreciate the simple things and style of old classic cars (and trucks). Probably my only regret with the truck is I can't ake them all with me when I go for a cruise. Although that is all the more reason to find the 41-46 suburban and so this all over again.

Tim


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Excellent job on the video (and the restoration)Well done!


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Tim, I couldn't see your video. cry
Judging by the other 'bolters comments..... it's amazing!
You're just waaay too organized! grin

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Great job Tim ! Wonderful video ! I know your Father and Uncle are proud of you for doing such a good job ! Makes it special for them too.

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Tim, Now that it is getting close, you will need to join the rest of the WI stovebolters for a get together.

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Tim, I had been waiting for time to watch the video and WOW. I'm at a lost for words except AWESOME work and attention to detail. That is one fabulous job.


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Tim, I have seen your gorgeous truck at either the Beloit Autorama or at Iola. Can't remember which. I wanted to talk to you but you were surrounded by people. I am in Brodhead and get to Gus's drive in at East Troy occasionally. My Suburban should be on the road this summer and I would like to meet up with the other Cheesehead bolters sometime. Maybe it will happen this summer. BTW great video.

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Originally Posted by Weeds
Tim, I have seen your gorgeous truck at either the Beloit Autorama or at Iola. Can't remember which. I wanted to talk to you but you were surrounded by people. I am in Brodhead and get to Gus's drive in at East Troy occasionally. My Suburban should be on the road this summer and I would like to meet up with the other Cheesehead bolters sometime. Maybe it will happen this summer. BTW great video.

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Hey Weeds, It had to be Beloit Autorama. It was a great day and yes I was constantly surrounded by people asking about the truck. What a great show to have brought the truck to for the first time (especially since it was stored so long in Beloit (not too far from where the show is at).

I have watched your threads on your burb and looked at quite a few photos as well and can't wait to see it in person. Let me know if you plan to go to any shows this year. I have most of the regular shows marked but am not sure which ones I will hit. Jusst looking forward to spring.

Tim


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