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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Looking pretty good there. Diggin it for sure
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks- It's been a bigger project that I intended but I've enjoyed it.

I've got a question for guys using Rubicon Express rear brake lines. I ordered a 22" line for the back and now I can't get it to quit leaking. I had to run a new hard line up to it, do you think it has the wrong flare or something?
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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Tacked together the frame work for the inner bed structure using flux core wire. Should be getting a tank of Argon filled soon so it can be fully welded.

I need some opinions, should I narrow the bed rails or leave them as is? The top of the bed rails are about 6" now, narrowing it would give me more room in the bed.

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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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awesome job... will be looking forward to the progress
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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your making me want to go start cutting right now. lol
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Awesome! I love it.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks guys

Going to try to get some more bracing done and maybe some panels cut out tomorrow night. I'd like to build a fuel cell and mount it below the bed floor eventually.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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looks badass keep it up brotha!
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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Can't find a Comanche, Build one...
I like it, keep it up.
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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I like it! Keep up the momentum and get r done.
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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I've been wanting to cut this thing up since I first found the rust, it's taken me about a year to plan and get up the guts to start it.

Most of the bed panels are cut and bracing is tacked in. I can't decide what to do next, I feel like the axle and gas tank needs to come out so the bed can be fully welded but I still have to work on the floor inside the cab too. Decisions.. Decisions...
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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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This thing is starting to come together. I should have some more time to work on it Friday since I'm off work.

Also, I ordered 4- 6" oval LED lights for the back. Two are red (stop,turn,brake), and two are white for back up lights.

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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Nothing real exciting but the back of the cab is getting closed in. Took me about an hour to measure, mark, cut and grind this one piece to fit.

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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I got a killer deal on some new'ish tires from my brother in law.

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The plan is still to finish up the cab and get it drivable again while I search for a 60 front.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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very nice. great work!
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