the visual resurrection of Kong my GMC dually

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 09:57 AM

So I have had " kong " now for several years and she's racked up 169,600 miles and counting . She runs good and looks good but very plain . The recent thread about a white Tacoma pick up project gave me some ideas . So here is the canvas I am working with ......... just a plain Jane white truck

I have already de-badged and recently added the vent visors on the doors/extended cab and a hood protector . And she has stainless steel step bars which will remain . I am open to suggestions or pics . Hopefully this will be entertaining

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 10:00 AM

This is my first addition a pair of vinyl graphics for the side of the hood . Cost me a whopping $12.00 shipped to my door . It was a very easy install .

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 10:04 AM

And here is a pic of the flat bed that will be replacing the truck bed . This diamond in the rough

only cost me $300.00 and it is 5/16 thick steel . I have some mods to do but nothing my welders can't handle .......... I'm sure I am quite rusty for welding metal this thick but it will come back to me I'm sure . It's currently sitting on my aluminum car trailer .

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

If you can blast the bed clean, you could spray it with bedliner for $100 or so. I did my pick up bed and it is really nice, not having stuff sliding around.

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 12:07 PM

Then you give her a big black tip

........ hey watch it fella

I mean an exhaust tip , my exhaust is 3 1/2 " from the factory with a muffler delete pipe added a few weeks ago . This tip is a 3 1/2 " in and a 5 " out . Not too big and not too small I think it's about right . That's all the updates for today , I have some custom graphics being designed locally that I hope to give the final approval on early next week . Hope to get them installed in the next 2 - 3 weeks . That's all I'm saying at the moment

I would love to have bedliner on the flatbed but it ain't cheap around here , I got a quote to do the rockers and part of the lower doors and it was $800.00 !!! I may have to do a home spray will have to see what the budget allows . I am retired and have many projects going so $$$ has to be spread around a bit

Baz · Baz's Garage

I'd leave it plain white - it's the best look for a truck, IMHO.

I love mine the way it came from the factory.......

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 02:32 PM

Sorry Baz she's just too plain for me . Nice looking pup is that a heeler ?

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 02:37 PM

Guys what are your opinions on these wheels ? I like both styles but I think I like the black better .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/302281201348?ViewItem=&item=302281201348

https://www.ebay.com/i/302718372528?ul_noapp=true

Sooner or later · 02-24-2019, 03:07 PM

Since all other trim is black I would go wirh the black

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Sorry Baz she's just too plain for me . Nice looking pup is that a heeler ?

Which one are you asking about?

drcoastline · 02-24-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Guys what are your opinions on these wheels ? I like both styles but I think I like the black better .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/302281201348?ViewItem=&item=302281201348

https://www.ebay.com/i/302718372528?ul_noapp=true

Typically I don't like the black rim look. But I do like that black rim.

Zeke · 02-24-2019, 03:43 PM

Polished and dually are 2 words that have always gone hand in hand for me. I had a dually about 2 trucks ago and had chromed stock steelies. I didn't see a lot of alloy around then and certainly for that cheap. I think I paid $600 for the chrome jobs.

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baz

Which one are you asking about?

I had to go back and look as I only saw the one . So what are they ?

rfuerst911sc · 02-24-2019, 04:00 PM

Milt I agree the polished wheels are a classic look for a dually . However with the " black theme " on this truck I am leaning towards the black wheels . And to be honest part of me is saying " I may be too lazy to keep polishing the wheels "

The satin black should be much easier to keep decent looking with minimal care .

And I have not ruled out just keeping the steel wheels but have them powder coated black . Or maybe plast dip for the quick and dirty look

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I had to go back and look as I only saw the one . So what are they ?

Blue Heelers. Both girls. The little one was a rescue we just picked up from Louisiana. You can tell who the alpha is.....

Sooner or later · 02-24-2019, 05:04 PM

Pretty dogs.

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by Sooner or later

Pretty dogs.

Thanks! Smart too......more so than their human anyway......

rfuerst911sc · 03-10-2019, 03:48 AM

Update: I have approved the design of the vinyl graphics and I am scheduled to drop off the truck this coming Wednesday . If all goes as planned Wed. afternoon I will be posting pics of the results . Still raining here

but I hope to wash Kong off before bringing to the graphics shop . They will do a final cleaning/prep for the application of the graphics but I'm sure they would appreciate me knocking the major crud off

Crowbob · 03-10-2019, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz

Blue Heelers. Both girls. The little one was a rescue we just picked up from Louisiana. You can tell who the alpha is.....

Question:

If both are female Blue Heelers, why did you ask which one?

rfuerst911sc · 03-14-2019, 02:07 AM

Picked up Kong last night from the graphics place I think it came out great

But it's obvious to me that my SS duallie wheel simulators have got to go they just look awful

I think the wheels need to be black to continue that color theme . But I really like the graphics , may not be everyone's cup of tea and that's OK with me