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Old 10-21-2013, 08:42 PM   #21
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Were I to do anything I would paint the wheels black. I think that alone would make it look better. Other than that, I think it looks fine.
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:49 PM   #22
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I think the fenders look fine , however, that headlight bar and the sealed beam bulbs may be a turnoff for some. No offense meant, just my opinion.
Got it fix bulbs and what should I do to the headlight bar? No, thanks for telling me.
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Were I to do anything I would paint the wheels black. I think that alone would make it look better. Other than that, I think it looks fine.
Roger that. Did you notice the front wheels where not buds

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How did you get it to hang upside down like that?
I'm not sure because the upload was not up side down, lol
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:56 PM   #23
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Very nice looking truck.
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:59 PM   #24
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Very nice looking truck.
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Old 10-22-2013, 05:36 AM   #25
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How did you get it to hang upside down like that?
Gum dipped tires.



obtw, nice truck.
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Old 10-22-2013, 06:58 AM   #26
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As you say, the front wheels aren't the correct ones. I am not sure how much of a turn off that would be to a buyer, but if you paint them black, it may not be as noticeable.
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Old 10-22-2013, 07:15 AM   #27
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I would sell it as is-looks fine and the buyer can make their own adjustments....
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Old 10-22-2013, 07:32 AM   #28
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As others have said. "Paint the wheels black", possibly replace the headlights but give it a "hundred dollar" detailing and run 'er on the auction block.
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Old 10-22-2013, 11:07 AM   #29
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You can never tell but the potential buyer may want a little Patina. Fix those ugly headlights even if you just put in the correct lens and reflector and not wire them up.

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Old 10-22-2013, 12:31 PM   #30
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The front wheels aren't correct but for my use, I would rather have them than the original split rims. Split rims are DANE JUS and most are scaired to work with them. The wheels look close enough that I didn't notice it until it was mentioned. If you were close by I would trade you the correct wheels for them.
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Old 10-22-2013, 01:08 PM   #31
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When I worked in a gas station years ago, we would sometimes work with split rims. I was told that truck tire shops had a wire cage that would go around them to protect the guys that worked on them.
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That's basically a good looking truck (except the headlights & wheels). I certainly wouldn't mind driving it as is. What are you hoping to get for it?
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Old 10-22-2013, 03:26 PM   #33
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What happened to the bead along the bottom of the doors.
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Old 10-22-2013, 03:38 PM   #34
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As you say, the front wheels aren't the correct ones. I am not sure how much of a turn off that would be to a buyer, but if you paint them black, it may not be as noticeable.
I was thinking about putting them in the back and maybe reversing them. Defently going to go black after many suggestions. Figure the rear would be better with beefer backs
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I would sell it as is-looks fine and the buyer can make their own adjustments....
I thought about that, but seems like most have said the wheels should be painted black.

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As others have said. "Paint the wheels black", possibly replace the headlights but give it a "hundred dollar" detailing and run 'er on the auction block.
yeah, going to do them black and fix them ugly lights.

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You can never tell but the potential buyer may want a little Patina. Fix those ugly headlights even if you just put in the correct lens and reflector and not wire them up.
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Yeah, going to do the light lens. Are you talking about the reflector on the front bumper

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The front wheels aren't correct but for my use, I would rather have them than the original split rims. Split rims are DANE JUS and most are scaired to work with them. The wheels look close enough that I didn't notice it until it was mentioned. If you were close by I would trade you the correct wheels for them.
that's excellent input, makes me feel better about it. Thanks

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When I worked in a gas station years ago, we would sometimes work with split rims. I was told that truck tire shops had a wire cage that would go around them to protect the guys that worked on them.
Why would they even make a wheels like that.

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That's basically a good looking truck (except the headlights & wheels). I certainly wouldn't mind driving it as is. What are you hoping to get for it?
yeah, going to paint wheels and fix headlight. I'm not sure just see where it goes. What should I expect?
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yeah, going to paint wheels and fix headlight. I'm not sure just see where it goes. What should I expect?
Ya got me. Check eBay and Hemmings, and perhaps the MAFCA website classifieds. I'd expect low to mid teens, unless there's something wrong not obvious from the photos.
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Old 10-24-2013, 01:43 PM   #36
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Ya got me. Check eBay and Hemmings, and perhaps the MAFCA website classifieds. I'd expect low to mid teens, unless there's something wrong not obvious from the photos.
Well, the speedo and gas gauge don't work, and the lights don't ether.
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