My own build thread

[zippeay]

I didn't see your post until now Boondogs72, that would be great! Thank you so much, are you sure?

Here's a few new pics, I washed her and cleaned her up. I'm so pissed, the place I bought my tires from stacked them on top of each other and I thought I could scrub the markings off but they aren't coming off. You can't see it in the picture but it's very noticeable... I don't know what I'm going to do about it. I know the tire place won't take them back, I've had them for over a year... O well, I might try this white wall paint and see if that helps.







I installed all the A/C stuff under the dash and tore apart the heater box completely. I'm repainting the whole heater box and installing a new heater motor. I figured for 35 bucks I might as well do it now because the old one doesn't move as freely as it should.

I also ended up ordering a new radiator because by the time I buy a Trans cooler it's not much more to buy a new radiator with the coolant lines already in it.

This week I should hopefully finish up all the odds and ends and start running all the wiring. I need to go buy the material for my seat so I can reupholster that "I also do upholstery".

[boonedogs72]

Yep u got it pm me your shipping address.

[1963c-10]

Have you tried the whitewall cleaner w/bleach to see if it'll remove the skid marks? Also....haven't tried it yet, but I'm told using some 600-800 grit will remove the marks also. I have a buddy who uses baking soda/water 1:1 ratio...let it sit a few minutes then use a soft scrub brush. And last but not least....the magic erasers (cleaning sponges).....have seen quite a few guys use them at car shows.

[zippeay]

I tried the white wall cleaner, simple Green, and this pink paste stuff and scrubbed it down with a scotchbrite pad and nothing worked yet. I'll try the other things you mentioned, hopefully something works. Thanks for the tips!

[McMurphy]

I can see what you are upset about.

There is a YouTube out there where a fellow widened the white walls of tires by putting the rear end up on stands, with a sander and the wheels spinning. I dont see why the sand paper wont work for you too....

Here is the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWTa2tAYIc

Here is another:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0jlWB_C1MQ

Good Luck !!

[zippeay]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I'll deal with the tires when I get the rest of this finished.

Last night I finished refurbishing the heater/condensor box and installed the air tank and the box with te compressor and valves in it.




No, I didn't use that spray paint on it, that's my wife's DIY project...

[zippeay]

I finally got my air cleaners. Wish they had different nuts for the covers but I can buy some later.

[LoRollinLS]

Have you tried "lightly" rubbing the marks with some lacquer thinner? It should take the marks right off without removing any white as long as you do it lightly.

[superflysteiny]

I am in love with this truck

[1963c-10]

Nice work on the engine and the heater assembly.

[zippeay]

No pics lately. I've been trying to finish all the loose ends. My old man helped me bleed the brakes last weekend. I have to bust ass this week and finish up everything so he can come help my un electrically inclined self wire this thing up finally. Maybe... Just maybe I might be able to try And fire it up this weekend.

I would like to give a special thanks to Boondogs72 for sending that emblem to me. Thank you so much! If you need any parts let me know. I'll have some left over from this truck and I have a whole 78 parts truck. Just let me know if you need anything.

[zippeay]

I've been super busy on this stupid thing. Every time I think I'm getting close it takes me forever... However I really am getting close. The old man came and helped me with the wiring. The airbag setup is 90% done and now I just have to finish buttoning up everything. The only thing left to fabricate is the fan shroud. I was going to run the stock fan/radiator but after looking into trans coolers it's almost as expensive to just buy a new radiator with the Cooler ports installed and it came with an electric fan.
Tonight I need to try and finish the fuel lines and trans cooler lines and put the belts on. If I have time I'll start working on the fan shroud.

Here are a few pics. I'm going to try and hide most of the wiring if I can. I may just leave it so I can get it on the road.


Boondog I started polishing the emblem you sent but it's going to to take me a bit. There's a clear coat on it and I have to sand it all smooth before I can polish it out. I'm going to use it for sure but that will have to wait until I wrap everything else up.

[zippeay]

Here are a few more. Nothing too exciting. I still need to tuck the airlines up and finish hooking up the wiring. I ran out of 1/4in air line and I need to pick up some today.

[Ta2Don]

Progress...

[zippeay]

Short update. I'm going strong on this, we are about finished with the wiring. The majority of it is done we are just tucking wires and making sure everything is correct. Brakes are finished. Fuel lines are 90% done, should finish that tonight. I still have to make the fan shroud and put all the fluids in it. Unless something goes wrong we should be able to start it this weekend, no really... This time it should happen.
I'm going to go pick out my upholstery this Friday and start on that after we get it running. I still need to make the exhaust and order/make the wood for the bed and repaint my hood.
Hopefully we don't run into too many problems with the suspension or the drivetrain because I need to drive this soon... I got sick of working on it a long time ago... Haha!

[Dinos63]

truck looks killer nice work. what rear bumper is that?

[ChevyFreak60]

64-72 Ford F100 styleside rear bumper. Looks cool on there bro. Love the truck!!

[zippeay]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

truck looks killer nice work. what rear bumper is that?

Thanks Dino/Chevyfreak, I really appreciate it. Yeah Chevyfreak is correct. I actually bought it with this on and didn't know it wasn't stock until I saw the welding mess the PO made welding the brackets in. I thought it looked cool so I kept it.

[superflysteiny]

I love the rear bumper. It changes the back of the truck

[66PANEL]

Man that is NICE!!!

[gimmy 64]

the truck is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boonedogs72]

Looking good

[zippeay]

Thanks everyone!
I tried like hell to get everything done yesterday so we could start it but... As usual it didn't happen... This is getting beyond frustrating but the only thing left to do is wire up the coil. I had to make a coil holder because I ordered the wrong one and it took me longer than I had hoped to make it but its done and the coil is mounted. I put oil in the motor this morning and it's ready to go. If today wasn't Easter we would be trying to start it...

Trans cooler lines are done, fuel lines are done, most of the wiring is done, all the air lines are ran, shift linkage is finished.

The only thing left to do is fire it up and hope that everything goes well. Either tomorrow or Tuesday we will try. I'll post a video.

[MARTYZ]

Looking great, nice work, haven't checked in for a while but man have you had any sleep , looking forward to video,

[zippeay]

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

Looking great, nice work, haven't checked in for a while but man have you had any sleep , looking forward to video,

Haha! I do work hard but I wish I was making progress faster... Seems like every week I'm saying "next week we will start it"... Then a month later I'm saying it all over again... I have a few things to do tonight so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to try firing it up.