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Thanks for the kind words guys. I've been very happy with the functionality of it so far. I even added some chain covers. I used some woven stuff I picked up from a hydraulic hose shop. It set me back $3.

Brett

Brett,
Your truck looks good! Perhaps You can bring it to the Southern PowerWagon Rally
in South Carolina April 25-27 2014. Its at Dwight Polatties Farm In Calliston SC. There is info
on the POWERWAGON PAGE.

Well I've had another flurry of progress. I actually had my truck in its first show as well today. I basically used the show as a motivator to get a bunch of work done. A lot of it was in the bed. I sanded all the paint off the inside of the bed and coated it with a couple coats of epoxy, and a urethane topcoat. I also built the stake sides. I used pine 1x3's. I think they look good, and were a fraction of the cost of oak. I just couldn't spend all that money on pretty oak, and then paint it. I also got the spare tire mounted in the bed. I also fabbed up some door panels as mine were riddled with rust holes, and John @ MWM was out of NOS ones. I used that as an opportunity to add a vital Accessory, Cupholders. Oh yeah, and I added Stars and numbers. I went with matte black vinyl that I had cut at a local sign shop. I feel pretty good about what I've gotten done, and I got a bunch of compliments at the show.










Brett

Looks great, the black really sets it off! What is your power train combo? Radiator looks aftermarket.

Thanks
I'm running 2004 Chevy 4.8 V8 and 4L80E automatic with the stock t-case and axles

Brett

looks trail ready!

Very cool! Nothing creates initiative like a deadline.

Well, I guess this will be my last update. A couple of months ago I sold my M37. I had gotten to a point where I was not excited about going further with the build of my truck. So one Sunday morning I threw an ad up on craigslist. Within 3 hours I had cash in my hand ($500 off my asking price), and my truck was pulling out of my drive with the bed full of parts. I never expected it to sell so fast. I really didn't think I would sell it. I was expecting to have a few people look at it and make lowball offers, and I'd get back to work on it. I feel good about it, and I even made money on the truck (even counting my labor). Anyway most of the parts I had went to the new owner, but I still have a few things, and I'm going to start a post on the swap page. I need to get rid of whats left of my parts truck, to make room for my next project. I've picked up '59 ford F600, a 1981 Detroit 6V53T, and a Spicer 3053A. I think its going to be a lot of fun.

Brett

Hi Brett,
It's been a pleasure having you with us! You understand that you don't have to leave, right? You're always welcome here-hope you let the new owner know about this forum.
Best of luck to you!
Gary

You know what this means don't you? Time to build another truck!