Jeff Balazs Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 An old buddy of mine sent me this today. I have always liked the old ranch trucks......especially when they are so well optioned. That black grill sure looks great.......looks like I made the right choice. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 An old buddy of mine sent me this today. I have always liked the old ranch trucks......especially when they are so well optioned. That black grill sure looks great.......looks like I made the right choice. Jeff Black grill? I only saw white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 An old buddy of mine sent me this today. I have always liked the old ranch trucks......especially when they are so well optioned. That black grill sure looks great.......looks like I made the right choice. Jeff Ranch truck? Chicken Ranch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 What truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Mustang Ranch south of Reno, NV?????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Never thought a little black jacket could make a truck look so good. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 loose the boots...or loose the dress and go rope a goat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 To any member who is new: this thread is a perfect example of 'hi-jacking' and no pun intended. ". . . rope a goat. . . !", never called it that out on the ranch I grew up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Aw shucks fellas Here I am just trying to point out how great these grills look when they are blacked out. When I first posted pictures of mine treated this way......i reckon some of you didn't much care for it treated that way. I think this photo shows how attractive these trucks can really be when they are properly gussied up! As for the off topic comments ....... This old goat wouldn't mind being hog tied......boots or no boots! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) When removing life's little black jackets appearance is not always reality. I'm finding that out on my suburban, yet it's never totally disappointing. Tim, really nothing yet. I'm just confirming what you suggested earlier what I might find. The lower gate is fixable but rough and the floor boards as well. It was hinted that the stainless trim was in the car but it wasn't. It's about what I expected. Edited August 3, 2013 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 PP, what is going on with the Suburban that is "popping up alarms" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 The thread rustlers are at it again. This is the truck side you know and we all know what happens when we lose our focus Paul. One thing I noticed on this truck is that it was fitted with amber parking light lenses. I have perfect clear glass lenses that I would like to retain as I like the look of glass better than plastic. Can't seem to find any 6 volt amber bulbs for them though and I would like to use them for turn signals. Any ideas? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Jeff...use this information as you see fit...but ..I have seen folks use the end of amber Pill bottles (pharmacy filled subscriptions) cut to length and placed over the clear lenses for the amber glow when lit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 The thread rustlers are at it again. This is the truck side you know and we all know what happens when we lose our focus Paul. One thing I noticed on this truck is that it was fitted with amber parking light lenses. I have perfect clear glass lenses that I would like to retain as I like the look of glass better than plastic. Can't seem to find any 6 volt amber bulbs for them though and I would like to use them for turn signals. Any ideas? Jeff I've heard of people using transparent amber paint from the hobby shop to tint the bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I grabbed a spray can of Testor's transparent gloss red....not for use on the bulbs but to refresh faded lenses with..have not applied it yet so cannot truly report back thus why I did not mention it above..but as Tod says, transparent paint is available..and one could easily experiment with its use....I found my paint at Hobby Lobby...do look for their transparent line up (candies if you will) Edited August 3, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Well I was wondering if there was something like a transparent coating or film that would work. I will have to check it out. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Jeff, "Little black Jacket" revelations are not truck or car exclusive. And losing one's way is not the same as losing one's focus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Jeff, hit the truck stop for some bulb cover sleeves. Reusable when the bulb burns out. They make them in green, blue, red, amber and purple. To fit 1157/1156 and micro bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 sounds like the cats meow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 sounds like the cats meow...... It certainly does. Will report back on this. Thanks! Sorry Paul; I suppose I just expect everyone to look at the these truck the same way I do. I kind of have an old dog mentality when it comes to this. One good old truck is all I really need. I imagine that it will take a while to get it to live up to all my expectations.....but I will probably be gone myself by then. And of course it helps that I have less than zero interest in any road cars. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 you interest in truck probably equals my interest in the cars...I have three truck..no real desire to spend any time or money on any of the three at this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Jeff...use this information as you see fit...but ..I have seen folks use the end of amber Pill bottles (pharmacy filled subscriptions) cut to length and placed over the clear lenses for the amber glow when lit... Tim; I used your pill bottle trick. Nice!!! Works like a charm. Recycling at it's best. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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