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Tom, the only bolts they had were too long, so that's why the ratchet straps are over the bed.

Fuzzy, I still haven't decided. I know its supposed to be green or camo, but almost every other truck is that color. I would like for mine to stand out a little more, but I have still not decided what color I want to paint it. I am open to all suggestions.

ARYankee, I agree. Sunday was kind of surreal. It was just weird having that bed on there. Now I'm afraid I won't even recognize my own truck.
 

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Fuzzy, I still haven't decided. I know its supposed to be green or camo, but almost every other truck is that color. I would like for mine to stand out a little more, but I have still not decided what color I want to paint it. I am open to all suggestions.

Well if you really want to stand out a bit more theres a few options out there.. :cookoo: But urban is actually cool all jokes aside.
 

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It's probably going to be a while before I decide any thing on paint, but keep the ideas coming.

USAFSS-ColdWarrior, I only have two springs and no bolts. The bolts that he gave me were just some grade 3 or 5 that were 4" or 5" long just to keep the bed located on the truck, in addition to it being ratchet strapped down.
 

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Well, after much ado and a great length of time, I have completed two more "upgrades" to my truck. I haven't driven my truck enough to get an idea of how well the seat is going to work yet, though. It kinda cut down on my leg room, but I don't think I'll take it back out.

I haven't put anything in the box yet, but I plan to store my air hose and a few hand tools in there. I would like to come up with a way to lock it up before I put too much stuff in there, though. Anybody put a lock on an ammo box before?
 

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I haven't put anything in the box yet, but I plan to store my air hose and a few hand tools in there. I would like to come up with a way to lock it up before I put too much stuff in there, though. Anybody put a lock on an ammo box before?
I recently found these ammo box locks but haven't tried any yet. I'm not sure if they would work on yours or not.

I have been thinking about bolting a couple of .50 cal ammo boxes under the passenger seat of the deuce and puting locks like these on them.

AmmoLock

ZAA-030 - Ammo Box Lock FIts US Military Ammo Cans Double O-Ring Seals Water Resistant Lock
 

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Well, I got started on a new battery box. As you can see from pics #1 and 2, my old one was not long for this world. So, since my work has their own sheet metal shop, I figured: Why not make one myself? This is what it looks like so far before paint and rubber coating. I still have to come up with some handles and bolts for the front of it.
 

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Finally rubber coated and installed my battery box last night. First time I've cranked the truck in over a month. Checked everything out and washed the pollen off of it, for a little show on the square.
 

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Rebel,

I admire your "stick - to - it - ness"!!!

Nearly two years later and you are still making progress... [thumbzup] My attention span sort of putters out about the end of year 1 :roll:

As far as the paint scheme.... How about four color red camouflage? 8) I think it would keep the heritage of the truck, make it unique, and still be camo!

I am going to keep my eye on this thread, because that will be one heck of a truck when you finish it up!

Thanks for the motivation!
Dave
 

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rebel_raider

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I appreciate the kind words, Dave, but I'm not as steady as you might think. I've owned that truck for 6 or 8 years now. The first few years I just drove it, then it sat for a couple of years, and now, finally, I'm starting to make it my own.

As for the paint job, I've almost talked myself into the 4 color camo. It's been growing on me:mrgreen:.
 
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I saw your passenger seat there, Can I give you a hint, they work better right side up. lol
Just giving you a hard time. But I have ammo boxes like that on the side of one of my trucks in the upright and side by side. There is a locking lid that hides them from the general public too.
What color will it be when its finally done? Mines still a black Rhino truck bed liner color. Yup I painted the whole truck inside out with it.
 
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