Started The resto today. I wanted to get the fron clip off, but I ran into a snag. I wasn't thinking that the hood would have to come off to get the fenders off. The fenders are ready to come off and as soon as I have some help from a buddy to remove the hood I'll be ready to start the cabs disassembly. this truck is in better shape than I thought it was, looks like unlike a normal MN truck, most the rust is from the outside in. I have new fenders, wheel well housings, cab floor and cab crossmember on order. Hopefully by the end of the summer the front end will be done awaiting paint. This is the Euphoric part of restoration, the part where you are still excited to work on it. Always a great time. Wish me luck in the next phase called, "What the #@%$ was I thinking?"
Here are the pics:
Last pic before resto:
I am leaving the front bumper on til the last minute as I don't want crap from the neighbors. I know it is a smaller town then the last, but i had the city on my ass for my parts Caddy and it is not a fun sight. Maybe I should get going on my Pole barn eh?
I will be updating this thread with pics periodically.
~HJ