70 day crunch

[c10ss69]

I started working on my truck in August 2005 and even started a post on here called my project. With other projects and family taking priority over the years I'm finally back thrashing on this build. My daughter, who was 13 when I started this resto is getting married in April. She's 24 now and has always loved this truck so she asked me to drive this truck away from her wedding. So here goes nothing.

[c10ss69]

Here's where I am. Cab has been gutted again, finished up install of the cpp rear frame notch and I have started body work on the cab.

[c10ss69]

2005 before the restoration began.

[c10ss69]

Out of the barn and back to work.

[c10ss69]

Here's a run down of what it has so far. 69 short wide converted to 5 lug, 4 wheel disc brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors, 4-6 ECE drop, CPP c-notch in the rear, painless wiring, vintage air, power window conversion, 20x10's out back and 18x8's up front. All new bushings, stainless bolts and stainless brake lines. Gas tank has been relocated under the rear frame.

[c10ss69]

The days are counting down fast but I'm making progress. All new steering components installed, I lowered the truck 1.5" more in the front and 2" more in the rear for a total of 5.5" and 8" in the rear. I stripped and repainted the firewall and the inside of the cab. I painted the outside of the cab on Friday.

[c10ss69]

I also found a high hump to put in the cab.

[Farm Shop]

Looking good!

Is the high hump swap out of necessity?

[bs46488]

The new cab color looks good. What's the name?

[c10ss69]

Originally Posted by bs46488

The new cab color looks good. What's the name?

I'm calling it Anodized Titanium. PPG custom mixed color.
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[c10ss69]

Originally Posted by Farm Shop

Looking good!

Is the high hump swap out of necessity?

Not out of necessity at this point. More just planning for a future 6 speed swap.
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[AKC]

Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials!

[c10ss69]

Originally Posted by AKC

Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials!

Thanks AKC
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[michael bustamante]

thats a real nice color!!

[TexasLS1]

Nice work, good luck getting this done in time! Great reason to get it done. Can't wait to see some awesome wedding pics

[c10ss69]

Bed is getting close. Hope to be painting it this weekend.

[c10ss69]

Fuel filler.

[c10ss69]

Got the bed painted this past weekend.

[Farm Shop]

Looking good!

[knomadd]

Ooooo, nice shiny paint! Nice work.

[Number98]

Cool story!

I will be following along.

[c10ss69]

With only 33 days left to have this thing ready for shake down runs, I'm starting to have my doubts about finishing. But either way, more progress..

[Farm Shop]

Doors, some front sheetmetal, and a seat... looks like you can do that in an evening and have 32 days to spare! lol

Looking good.

[c10ss69]

Originally Posted by Farm Shop

Doors, some front sheetmetal, and a seat... looks like you can do that in an evening and have 32 days to spare! lol

Looking good.

That may be all it gets before it's over with. I'm hoping to have the paint work finished up by next weekend and that'll leave me 21 days for buffing, assembly, wiring, glass and interior. Your plan sounds better though..

[TexasLS1]

Good to see the bed back on, the lines match up perfectly! At least you don't have to stain any wood and bolt it in haha! It's definitely getting down to the wire. You need a board member workday I'm hoping everything goes well and you can get it on the road!