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Slowly I build a truck
This was my Dad's truck. He gave it to me in 1980 and it has sat outside in the Florida sun for most of it's life. I was just going to replace a window regulator, but I kept hearing the phrase - as long as you have that part off you might as well keep going. I got it all torn apart and then bought a house. I've spent the last 5 years working on the house while the truck waited it's turn. I'm starting to pick back up on the truck now so I'll try to update this thread as I go. The first thing I did was go to the Moultrie Swap meet and get some 'new to me' wheels.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
I took a window out, the bumper off, painted the grill and was well on my way to being in over my head.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Buying parts at the swap meet.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Looks like ya got some good parts to bolt on to it..
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Looks like a nice solid truck, just keep plugging away, it all takes time.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
FL. nice lookin truck. New to you wheels look great. Can't wait to see it as you progress. You got some nice parts to bolt on.......
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Thanks guys.
I decided the bed was too far gone so I took off to Missouri to get a replacement. Last edited by FLcustom10; 06-07-2011 at 09:34 PM. |
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Stopped by to see Elvis on the way.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Here are some 'before' pictures.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Lookin good mate, ya gotta love those baggies!! Lovin the pics. Keep it up. Cheers
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
looks good. i did the baggie thing but then the marker came off!
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
i tried the baggie deal....oil destroyed the bags and everything just kinda got mixed up....matter of fact i found one in the bottom of my tool box on my daily driver, picked it up and everything in it came out....
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Good start, keep it up......Jim
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Thanks guys! My markers are holding up, but I probably should have been a bit more specific in the descriptions.
Got the new bed bead-blasted and primed: |
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
And off with the old bed:
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
what were u taking the old bolts off. looked like a super small grinder
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
It was just a dremel tool. I used a small air grinder with a wire brush to start cleaning the frame. Then drained and removed the gas tank.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Thanks Jim! Took the gauge bezel and steering column out:
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
The heater box is next. I always wondered why it sounded crinkly when I turned the heater on! It had a few too many years of sitting under pine and oak trees. The cab is off and I'm down to a frame. I know it's just a few more bolts and I could have the engine out, but I'm drawing the line here.
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
As you've probably guessed by now, I decided the cab was too far gone, so I took a road trip to Alabama to pick up a replacement. It has the radio cut, but I got a dash with an un-cut radio off of e-bay for $20.00 that I will use.
I'm afraid it's losing the sentiment of being my Dad's truck, but it will gain the sentiment of being mine. |
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
New bed looks super....Jim
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Nice work!
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
WOW...sweet cab
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Re: Slowly I build a truck
Now that's one solid looking cab.....Jim
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