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LOL you crack me up Freddy :p

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Aint no baby makin goin on here. The wifes factory is shut down, its just a playground now:D:D

Brian

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LOL. that right there is funny

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Watching this build closely. Brian your sense of detail workmanship is top notch everytime.

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Thanks Jeremy! I got a small update here. I made my drop visor and started the rivets:)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...sky/001-19.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...sky/002-16.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...sky/004-14.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...sky/005-14.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Brian

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That looks good Brian. Well at least you don't have to put the rivets around the bunk this time. Ed:)

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Looks Top-Notch!!!

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Looking really good Brain! I never even noticed the rivets on your other trucks! They blend in so nice. Course once you paint the truck, they should. Are those rivets from scale hardware? What size did you go with? I've been wanting to add rivets to my Wedico, but the cab, hood, and grill sure isn't going to drill as nice plastic! D'oh!

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Looking good Brian. I like the Visor. Is that the stainless you were talking to me about?

-Mike

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Thanks Guys! Nathan the rivets are from scale hardware. They are the 1.2mm. Mike the visor is from the stainless I talked to you about.

Brian

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Boy you like them rivets...Im going to be send a bus your way that needs a few thousand..:D:D:D

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Thanks Brian, that's some good looking stuff. Just might have to get some.

-Mike

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Nice work Brian..........My hands shake to bad to drill all of those holes...lol:D

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Did you mash the rivets down Brian? They sure add to any build don't they.

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Thanks Brain. Been wondering what size would be good for my Wedico.

Monighan, those rivets are cast pieces that you drill a hole for and then glue them in place. Dummy rivets, I guess you could call them? :D They are really nice.

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I used some drive rivets before but they don't come too small. I know a guy who simulated rivets and he made a punch, like a paper punch, hand held,that dimpled the sheet metal too. He made literally thousands punched out of thin brass sheet then glued them to his project.

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These rivets are pretty easy to use. I'll get some pics of them for you Steve.

Brian

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Just to let everyone know these rivets come in stainless that's what I am using on my radiator shell and sizes. Ed

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Great build Brian I cant wait for more updates..

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looking good like how you use them rivets....

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looking realy good with all them rivets brian! sweet visor.

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Thanks for the comments guys! I think its time for an update. I haven't had a lot of time to get the truck done but I got my fuel tank brackets made and got my fuel tanks from Steve. Thanks Steve! I also got my battery box /step mounted. The rivets are done and there is just some fine sanding and the body can be painted. Steve also made the lift axle for me and I got it working so here are some pics, enjoy!
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/008-9.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/010-5.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/009-6.jpg

Thanks!
Brian

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Nice Brian, where did you get the aluminum grill from?

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That's gonna be sweet! What kinda Ol school is that in the back ground? Looks nice.

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Looks great Brian what are you going to use for a dump box.

Travis

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Thanks Jeremy. I had the grill machined for me. If they go over I may have them made in a larger quantity.
Thanks man! The car in the background is my 67 Cougar.
thanks Trav! I'm gonna do my own box for this one, well I'm gonna at least give it a try!

Brian

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Great progress there Brian.That dude looks heavy just sitting there.Another master piece.

ED

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Off topic - You watch stacey david? Shoehorning a Boss 9 in there! :eek:

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Lookin good Brian.

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Great work as ever Brian. Look forward to seeing how you build the dump box, kudos building that yourself.

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All I can say is wow Brian.....I cant wait to see what else you do!

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your truck really is looking great!

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Ya I watch it. I'm tired of re-runs though. I wanta see some updates!:D:D

Brian

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Thanks for the compliments guys! I started on the body, I'll get some pics up soon. I contacted the body company and was able to get drawings from My original truck. This will help in the scale down procedure.

Brian

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Brian your trucks are all amazing, this one is coming along nicely aswell. If you are considering do a production run of those Pete front grills count me in for one.

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Brian, it's coming together nicely. Any idea what you will do for steps on the fuel tank? Like all your trucks, this one is looking very nice. I can see your modeling skills are getting better and better, with each new truck you add to the fleet.

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this truck looks really nice:)
makes me wanna build a US truck myself:D

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Thanks Guys Nathan I have an idea for steps but I have really been focused on the body. Here are some pics. Thanks for looking!

Brian
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/010-6.jpghttp://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/009-7.jpghttp://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...sky/008-10.jpghttp://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...tsky/007-6.jpg

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are you going to build a pup trailer for for this pete ? shure would be sharp pulling a long hitch pup with matching paint and lots of l.e.d. lights