Took the beast out for a cruise in the woods.

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 08/12/2015 at 09:58 • Filed to: PROJECT BIG STEEL

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The more I look at this truck the more I realize how much better it looks since I got it ~3 months ago.

Rainbow > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:00

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I’d take this lip off and/or replace it. Looks like it’s really falling apart.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Rainbow 08/12/2015 at 10:02

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Yeah I could probably just take it off. It’s not very expensive for a new one ~$60 but because of the size the shipping kills you. It would probably cost $200 by the time it gets to me up here in Canada.

ly2v8-Brian > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:03

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That color is great.

Rainbow > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:05

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Hopefully it’s not too important, anyway.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:06

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Glad to see another Nova Scotian on here! :D I’m from the South Shore, near Mahone Bay! I’m not a big pick-up fan, but yours looks pretty nice! That Chevy has a cool “used but loved” patina to it. :)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 08/12/2015 at 10:08

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Close but not quite. Moncton NB for me.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > ly2v8-Brian 08/12/2015 at 10:09

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I think they call it Light Russet Metallic.

JKER > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:09

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Dat right dere is a purdy truck.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:12

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Either way, nice to see another Maritimer here! :) I assumed you came from the Grand Pre, Clare, etc. area of NS when I saw the flag.

Justin Hughes > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:23

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Nice city! I took a week long motorcycle trip out to Cape Breton Island to ride the Cabot Trail a few years ago, and rode down the NB side of the Bay of Fundy on my way home, right through Moncton. I need to get back out to the Maritimes someday, whether it’s on two wheels or four.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Justin Hughes 08/12/2015 at 10:25

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Yeah it’s a nice place. I miss it since I’ve been in Alberta for the last 10 years and have only been back for 3 weeks since I’ve moved here.

DrScientist > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:37

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looks good man. that black grill really does set it off.

and i’m not one at all for “murderin,” but maybe a black steel front bumper to match the rear? or even just plastidip. :)

i like your boxes too.

crowmolly > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 10:38

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Might just be able to use some fiberglass mat to repair it! Do a couple layers of fiberglass over the hole, sand it down to level it, prime, spray, enjoy.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > DrScientist 08/12/2015 at 10:45

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The grill and the mirrors is what made the biggest difference by far.

Including the boxes I’ve spent about $100.00 on this truck. It’s crazy how much a little bit of paint and a little bit of time goes a LONG LONG way.

-$60 for the 2 boxes

-$10 in bolts to attach the boxes

-$25 in paint

-$5 bucks in sand paper & masking tape

DrScientist > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 08/12/2015 at 11:11

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makes you wonder... why are bolts so damn expensive? ;)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > DrScientist 08/12/2015 at 11:37

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I did go all out with allen head bolts so I wouldn’t cut myself on the head if I was careless grabbing something in the boxes and nylock nuts