Deuce is DONE!!!

[Karl kostman]

Good Morning Folks sorry but these pics need to be two parts because of the 10 pic limit but here it goes. I purchased this 1971 Deuce 1 year ago next month the truck was in normal shape when I picked it up coming from a GL out of Iowa, I got it home changed every liquid/semi liquid in the vehicle Had to install a heater from a 5 ton in this one because it was cheap and then installed it under the glove box inside the cab, little mor work but it works great. Installed a block heater next and then came the Garwood Winch assembly, that was rather fun. I wont bore you with everything but this Spring I thought it needed paint so THERE began what turned out to be just about a100% full restoration (Not what I was planning) After 155 hrs of sanding grinding taking apart and putting back together it was ready for paint, the last two things I did was to have the inside of the floors and up the back of the cab Rhino Lined in Govt. Green and I finished up the in cab insulation last Saturday Hence the truck is completed!

 

[Karl kostman]

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[AceHigh]

Very nice job- nice workspace too! She didn't look that good when she was brand new.

 

[txdodge43man]

looks great its amazing what a little elbow geases and a wire wheel can do. Very nice truck

 

[Bill W]

Excellent!
I like the rhino liner on the floor, it should help dampen out some noise and heat

 

[Karl kostman]

Thanks Bill remember me asking you about that? It was YOUR saying YES to that which got it done I hope you realize, GOOD decision you made and sometimes I just need a little puch you know!
KK

 

[bratpackdad]

Looks great,

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Now you got something to be proud of.Did a nice job.

 

[roger-wilco-66]

Good job, Karl! I wish I would have had the possibility of taking the bed of the truck when I did mine, and I admire your workspace of course.

Cheers,
Mark

 

[Flyingvan911]

Good job. The truck looks great.

 

[velociT]

Very nice job.

Nice shop, too.

One day...

 

[Karl kostman]

velociT your Deuce sure sounds different with the "D" turbo I swear all I really hear on my truck is TURBO NOISE, obviously its a "C" turbo, I like it a lot for about and hour then honestly I could live without it, you truck sure looks like an A1 Keeper, and I do really like the sound a lot, and Thanks for the compliment on the shop I spend a LOT of time out there velociT Take care and take great care of that Deuce!
KK

 

[dynodave1]

I would expect nothing less there Mr. Kostman. Nice job and thanks for saving another gem from the past. You are truly a Great American.
My M1009 has been hard starting lately, not sure what’s up yet.
Thanks for sharing…

 

[copperhead10]

truck looks great

 

[pctrans]

Very gratifying to see members putting a lot of effort into their vehicles. That ole gal should last you another 40 years.

 

[Srjeeper]

Excellent job Karl, now wash yer hands, put on some clean drawers and go out & enjoy your ride.

It looks like a new one

 

[asgtoolman]

Looks GREAT!!!! Sit back and drink a cold one and admire your work!!
It is a pain getting READY to paint, isn't it--but the prep work really pays off.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Really gives me the incentive to go deeper into my project. Congratulations!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Very nice. You give inspiration to us all!