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    #61
    That's going to be one sweet ride right there.

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      #62
      Originally posted by Willicd76 View Post
      Whats the approximate cost in a total rebuild?
      Let's just say it's cheaper than buying a new one, maybe!

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        #63
        Jake got some more upholstery put in yesterday, I think boss done set a fire under his buttocks.

        Looking from the front. They cut a window into the back of the sleeper and had to cut the upholstery to match, the trim pieces will be buckskin colored.
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        Left rear corner.
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        Ceiling over the bed area.
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        Storage areas trimmed out and ready to go.
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        The aluminum bracing across the ceiling supports the fiberglass shell of the sleeper and prevents it from flexing.

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          #64
          More parts added in the sleeper area.

          Driver side of sleeper overhead console added, with storage bins, reading lights, and power outlet.
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          Passenger side overhead storage. Also, the black bar on the left side is designed for a table, they are discussing leaving it out and installing a wall bracket for flat screen tv mounting. Another driver has this in his sleeper with a 32" flat screen mounted.
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          Storage area that will be under the bed once it is installed. Lights on back wall for easier vision.
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            #65
            Yo Tim, dose this thing get a Sleep-Number bed too?

            Look-n sharp man!

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              #66
              Originally posted by BrokenJ View Post
              That wiring harness looks scary!
              Nah, that looks fun. Like a jigsaw puzzle. I use to work in a plant that built firetrucks. I loved that job.

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                #67
                My Dad drove a pete and taught me to drive before I went into the military. He was an independent and was gone for months at a time.

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                  #68
                  Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
                  Yo Tim, dose this thing get a Sleep-Number bed too?

                  Look-n sharp man!
                  We put a standard Pete bed in, some drivers go get their own and change them out. We've got some guys that do long haul and they have them decked out with some nice add-ons.

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                    #69
                    Man I love these old Pete's! Looking great man. Keep the updates coming. I would love to see the Optimus build come through. Would be amazing!

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                      #70
                      Wow.

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                        #71
                        I like it

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                          #72
                          Coming along nicely Tim.

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                            #73
                            Not sure how I had missed this thread but WOW! That is a rocking rebuild!!

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                              #74
                              Little update for this week:

                              From the front, new head lights and LED signals installed.
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                              Down the side with mirrors installed, do you see them fancy fenders in the back?
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                              Rear view of the fenders.
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                              From the side.
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                              Front angle, with the bullet cap on the hanger bracket.
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                              Middle view, chrome brackets with another bullet cap.
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                              A view from up top, can't wait to get the wheels on it.
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                              We are busy today, 5 bays full of trucks and/or trailers.

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                                #75
                                Looks real good! Can't wait to see it finished.

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