Not Another Rebuild Thread....

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Great job, man! You've made a ton of progress and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Well I am dead in the middle of my headlights project at this time, I wont start posting photos of that until I am closer to finishing it.
I sure do appreciate your taking a look at it! I should be in your neighborhood next summer with it behind the Tow Truck. Would sure enjoy a chance to share a pot of coffee and compare build notes with you Oregon guys !!

Originally Posted by Modges'66

WOW, Murph!
Some super-major improvements!!!
Quite an accomplishment!
Keep it up buddy, it looks great!

It has certainly been a journey, thanks for the comment!

Originally Posted by rmvlt1100

Sgt. I was just catching up on your build and I must say its looking great. I like the way you did the video of the progress. That was the first time I seen your seat, It looks very nice. Keep up the great work. Will be watching.

Thanks for taking a look, I bet you really enjoy the time you get to spend on yours too !!

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice video documentation of the progress.
Keep on it hard core. Gotta see it next summer at Good Guys!

The way things are going, you may see me at your front door some time in June-July....
You know, if you are not too busy for a visit.....

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Loved the Vid! Drivin' by spring?

I could probably drive it now....new finish by date is set for St Pattys, Easter by the latest so I have time to get the Tow Truck prepped for the road trip home. Though I am contemplating waiting on a new front glass until I get it home since 1) I wont be driving it home / and 2) it will be A LOT cheaper to get it, and install it down there.
I am glad you like the vid man, I know you been keeping an eye on me for most of this build, I appreciate it !!

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

great vid as always ..hey do you have a really good shot of your floor mat ..its cool

I got the floor mat from the junk yard...I am abashed to admit I am a bit of a junk yard scrounger...
But nonetheless, here you go:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Thanks for the video.
Great result and progress.

Thanks Mate !!

Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Nice video man! so I was reading your updates and was thinking my one year of my build should be coming up and sure enough I met up with the 18 wheeler to load up my truck on the flatbed a year ago today...:like you said time flies!!! Keep up the great work

It goes faster than you think it should sometimes !!
You should do a before and after retrospect on yours as well.
I know for me it really gives me a shot of motivation to see what I started with and compare it to what is down in the garage right now.

Originally Posted by BOXER957

Great video! I have to ask you now, when standing back and looking at what you've accomplished, did you ever think it would A: get that involved B: that YOU would have the skills to do such a fine job? Like I said before, it's really neat to read a build from beginning to end and watch how much confidence people gain as they learn and progress. That and the friends made while on the journey. Fantastic job I'm sure a lot of us will be stealing a mod or two off your build Keep up the good work, you'll get there

A: No, it was really only supposed to be an engine swap and tranny add and some rattle can paint.
Frankly the only reason it went this far is because (literally) it was so easy to disassemble. The wife and I got going on it and we just tore it down so quick and easy (down to cab and frame in the first week) that it naturally evolved into a process of cleaning and painting all the parts....which then lent into making mods and "improvements".....which has of course become what it is today.

B: No.
Not in a million years would I think I would willingly tackle such a project and learn so much on my own.

And I think you are using the word and term "skills" a tad liberally in this case sir !!