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Cowboy Coach Andy & Eileen Wright's 1968 Model 5

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Re: Cowboy Coach Andy & Eileen Wright's 1968 Model 5

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Somebody's been busy! Lookin good! 8-)

Now I understand your comment on the one I posted on FB! ;)
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Well the rest of the story is small block 400 TH. going to powder coat the frame and redo the inside of the cab with all new. But the out side is going to stay just as it is with just a little clean up.
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Looking Good Andy :D

If You Need Anything For This Project Give Me A Shout.
I Still Own 25 Or So Of Those AD Design GMC And Chevy Trk.

I Once Was Big Time Into These Trucks But,Burn Out Set In :lol:

10-4

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Good job on both projects. The truck looks like a fun project.

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Thanks Guys for the nice comments it been one of those long time remembering how thigs used to go. It's been 20 some years since i did a project like this. John i do have a need for some running borads and front seat for my 51 and passanger side bed fender. Thanks again
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Image New Cab for Chevy
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Image The finished Toad
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And the new Motor
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Looks like a fun project to me! Great Job! 8-)

What motor and tranny is it?
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Thanks Paul, I put a 350 sm block and a 400 turbo. Runs really well. Now i have to fab a hookup for the tow bar.
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