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Love that instrument cluster and the LED bulbs looks fantastic, and can't wait to see how its lit up at night!!! Will have to get a set of those :thup:
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Steve still waiting/wanting to see those leds lite up!!!! :wink:
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Ha ha - taking delivery probably Thurs or Friday. Might take some time off work just to get it home and get settled. Testing the cluster is one of the first things I’ll do... :wink:
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Bullitt74 wrote:Ha ha - taking delivery probably Thurs or Friday. Might take some time off work just to get it home and get settled. Testing the cluster is one of the first things I’ll do... :wink:

:thup: :lol: Don't care if the motor runs just want to see those led lights!!! :lol:
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cdnwillyg wrote:Steve just noticed on the last pic that the bottom of the box at the back will be the same color as the top/inside..right? I think you should look at doing the back piece the same color as the lower outside of the box or it will look funny once the bumper is on with the tailgate. :2cents: Your truck do it the way you want., just wanted to make sure you were aware of this.
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Done and done...fixed. Nice catch Willy! :fr:

The tailgate 2-tone isn’t quite right, but the XLT panel will hide it.
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Cleaned up the garage, as I am taking delivery of Smokey on Friday...stay tuned...

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2016 F150 Lariat FX4 Supercrew, Ruby Red
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Steve nice garage and home for Smokey! :thup:
It will be a real enjoyment to work in those conditions, good on you...yes I'm jealous :cry:
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Looks good; you will have plenty of room to work around the Smokey when she comes home! Cant wait to see some pics of Smokey home!
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Hey Steve is today the big day that Smokey comes home?? Did you buy cigars for everyone! :lol:
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cdnwillyg wrote:Hey Steve is today the big day that Smokey comes home?? Did you buy cigars for everyone! :lol:
Cigars - that’s hilarious! :lol: Sometime between 2-4pm today...can’t wait!
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2016 F150 Lariat FX4 Supercrew, Ruby Red
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w00pwoop! exciting day for u. Congrats!
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Smokey is HOME (Project 'Smokey' - '72 Ranger XLT)

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At long last, the old girl is home. Unfortunately the starter decided to give out at the body shop, so I guess I'll get a crash course on starter replacement...might be the last thing I haven't replaced mechanically on this truck!

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...and we're off to the races! 8)
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'72 Ranger XLT, 4x2, 390-2V, C6, Wind blue & Wimbledon White (‘Smokey’)
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2016 F150 Lariat FX4 Supercrew, Ruby Red
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Re: Project 'Smokey' - '72 Ranger XLT

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That's one nice looking truck!
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:woohoo: :woohoo: Smokey sure looks good in natural light. Wow! 8)
Steve, the truck isn't like a new puppy, you really don't have to spend the night with it but hey I won't tell your wife! :lol:
Looking forward of the rest of your build! :thup:
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Re: Project 'Smokey' - '72 Ranger XLT

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Thanks guys! Just looking back at old pics...

The 'before':
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'72 Ranger XLT, 4x2, 390-2V, C6, Wind blue & Wimbledon White (‘Smokey’)
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2016 F150 Lariat FX4 Supercrew, Ruby Red
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