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Civic, this thing is really starting to come together!! even since last week when I saw it. as for colour, I would go RED!! but I am an IH guy so I may be a bit biased. can't wait to see it again when I pick up the Falcon and Grasshopper. Great job, maybe you could teach me a few tricks so I can start doing some of these things.

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It really is something to see in person, I am quite jealous of the fabrication skills he has.

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well, laid up for a week from minor surgery so figured id get a bit done, I think this will be the colour i leave it, opinions? its a testors colour called "boyd red" I think it suits it, the grill is painted matte white

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/3217eaca.jpg

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As in Boyd Coddington? Cool, yeah that's the job!

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Ya i wanted green but everywhere around me was out of everything except really ugly shades lol. This red is a boyd coddington colour. I plan to put a company
name on the doors in white.

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Really cool build!!I like those old school trucks.Keep up the good work.

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Your truck is coming along great. :)

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Just got my first look at this truck and man am I jealous! I am a kit builder, and I love my truck so far (first one), but I do love the look of these scratch builds! Boy the money somebody could make selling those type of wheels......wish I had skills

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yes i also would leave the color truck looks fantastic! i think the color sets off the rims just because its bright and rims being so unique are dark perect combo

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Is it just me or does it need a gun rack? Lol

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well, almost got it finished finally. cab and bed paint is mostly done, just needs some touch ups, frame is painted and all major components installed. lights wired, details (mudflaps, hitch, lic. plates) done and mounted. Have driven it, wayyyy too slow with the 80t motor, going to put maybe a 45 in it. i do still need to make a proper driveshaft and hang the exhaust i made for it but thats about it!

what you guys think?

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http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/79788b63.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/f12eaba6.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/d1107eb1.jpg

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sorry about the crappy cell pics , they looked better on the tiny screen lol

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awesome! that is really nice work. Love that truck.......I see you have a big fan as well :)

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Wow civic thst ol' Ford looks great man, I love how well the cab turned out, and the grill and cab color combo goes together perfectly. Great build.

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WOW turned out great. a perfect old timer. But i am sure you spotted it. its calling out for nice FORD emblem on that nose its like a perfect spot.

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Another fine job Civic. Between this, Optimus and MotorMaster, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite builders.

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very nice!!!

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thanks for the compliments guys!

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Its been awhile since I checked in on this thread...That Red is the perfect fit...What running light lenses are you using?


Alfy

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The ones on the roof are from the tamiya tundra kit with the yellow lenses instead of the clear. I put 1.5mm yellow miniatronics LEDs in them and it worked quite well. Do you like the rims Mack Daddy? Lol, I think they are perfect for this truck thanks again!

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Ahhh, I knew they looked familiar but could not remember the...Nice touch !

Those rims are a perfect fit :cool:


Alfy

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Amazing! great job! what a payoff!:D

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This is what I would have to say is the grass roots to trucking this is where it all started with the old Fords and GMC trucks and you hit the nail on the head with this one, My Dad had one of these same trucks when I was growing up he bought it new and was still running it up to about 8 years ago when he bought a new Peterbilt 300 series truck to replace her and he still says he wished he had the old ford back.... He said the old Ford was the best truck he had ever had but it was time to let her go but he will still have the memories of her. I showed him this thread last night when him and my mother stopped by and he loved it... he said your build brought back her memories he seemed a little choked up after seeing your truck. Great job love the truck and you made one old timer very happy to see her again even if it wasn't the same as his Rose as he called her very nice thanks for sharing!!!

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hey guys i got to see this truck up close and in person today and believe me it is as awesome as it looks in the pictures,i am totally thrilled with this scratch built truck:):)

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and the best part was when Civic83 let a young boy take the controls and give her a try!!! the kid asked his dad for 20 bucks so he could buy it!!! too funny.

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Great job, i like this old truck

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very nice & neat work on the truck

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Awesome body work ,great looking 50's Ford:cool: