Project Gudlux

Discussion in 'Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by swapmeet, May 8, 2009.

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  1. swapmeet

    swapmeet Enthusiast

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    Well, little update... I was working hard and fast on all the details the last 2 weeks of June...
    Mainly finishing out the trim for the hole in the bed, I got new motors bearing caps etc.
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    So it can be nice looking for this...

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    Photoshoot for a feature in MiniTruckin Magazine WOOT!!!!
     
    swapmeet, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. StupidSheet

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    RIGHT ON man! Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see it in the mag!
     
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  3. burnzya

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    congrats on the shoot!
     
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    That is one hell of a nice truck!! :waytogo:
     
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    Thats awesome man! Congrats!
     
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    awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    I really like the wheels. And congrats on the photoshoot.
     
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  8. Da_Roach

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    if you dont mine me asking, where did you find that stainlesss trim? I have been looking for something like that. All I ever find the the rubber stuff. I like the look of that truck. Any more interior shots for us to drool over?
     
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  9. Shadetree Mechanic

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    Wow, yeah! Congratulations on the shoot! That truck is by far worthy of being featured in Mini Truckin! I would have to say it is one of my favorite minis out there. I can't wait to see the feature. I hope they give it a good amount of coverage.:applause:
     
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  10. smctoy

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    congrats on the shoot
     
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  11. swapmeet

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    Thanks everyone!!!!!!!

    I'm blown away about the response my little Gudlux is getting... I really am.

    I used to be all starry eyed because it was a rare 71 hilux, but now that its mine its just the truck that sits in my garage... LOL, my wife says im desensitized to it... I guess shes right. :shrug:

    Are you talking about around the hole in the bed?
    Thats actually 3/4" Angle Iron that i pie cut and welded into shape, then I sanded all the mill scale off, D/A, D/A some more... scotch brite and... BAM..
    trim!

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    Its the same finish as the rest of the suspension.

    The interior is all OG other than the head unit and the speaker pods.
    Its late, i might post pics this weekend.
     
    swapmeet, Jul 10, 2009
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    You should get something like this for a shifter handle...
     
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  13. Umtali

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    Congratulations on the photoshoot ... it's nice to get some recognition for all your hard work :applause:
     
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    very cool man .... cool !
     
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    When I first saw your truck I thought "Man he has got to ditch those front turn signals and chevron mirrors" but after looking at the rest of the build pics, It would be a crime to take them off !:clapping:

    Great job of the truck man! I would love to see pics of the interior to.
     
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  16. bustedknuckles

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    I thought the same thing about the mirrors and signals. Now I think the truck wouldn't be the same without them.
     
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  17. swapmeet

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    Attended my first show since the suspension was done. Texas Heat Wave in Austin.
    It lived up to its reputation.. I assure you. 104 both days.

    Anyhow, my truck somehow managed to win 1st in Toyota Open Street.

    I don't have the gumption to post all the pics from the show. But i'll throw a couple in.

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  18. swapmeet

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    The 4runner is on hydros... its a sick setup...
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  19. swapmeet

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    And heres the interior.... not much to see, just OG.

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  20. StupidSheet

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    Congrats on 1st! Those are also some real nice rides. I can't believe the Datsun.
     
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