Project... Tired of not having a daily driver!

[Cash3481]

Finally! Just need to add the hood and grill.

[Cash3481]

Here is what I used!
1. Number 2 with a wool bonnet to cut the oxidation and clean the paint for waxing. This took a while and a few applications to clean the junk off the paint.
2. I also experimented with a clay bar too and used it after the wool bonnet to get anything still left on the truck before waxing it.
3. I used foam pads for the number 6 and did 2 applications one with a medium foam bonnet and then wit a very soft foam bonnet.
4. (I have not done this yet)
I'll be finishing it off with the number 9 swirl remover. Not sure that's the best path but it seem to be working so far.

[nlped]

Mike,

That this is cleanin up great. Love it

[Elliot949]

Looks GREAT!!!!

[flashed]

I cant wait to see the rest of it done and back together ,can you teach an old fart how you did that step by step ? Sorry if I missed it somewhere ,I did go back and reread the whole post .

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by flashed

I cant wait to see the rest of it done and back together ,can you teach an old fart how you did that step by step ? Sorry if I missed it somewhere ,I did go back and reread the whole post .

I've never done it before so this was my first attempt at it on an original
paint truck. I'll get a picture of what I used. I'm no expert for sure but it worked pretty good... I think.

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by flashed

I cant wait to see the rest of it done and back together ,can you teach an old fart how you did that step by step ? Sorry if I missed it somewhere ,I did go back and reread the whole post .

Ill show a pic after each step on the doors and bed later this week!

[flashed]

I'll be watching ,thanks for the info .

[Cash3481]

Well it's been a lot of late nights for me this week!
We got almost all the accessories on the motor and its ready for mounting on Sat! I still need to find a correct p/s pulley for this setup..I'm doing a wtb ad for the one I need. Here's a pic of the tranny while tore apart. I cleaned it up and Sam surprised me and ground down the seam on top that goes the entire length.
It's not painted yet but its very clean and smooth! Seems like a Shame to cover up all that work we did smoothing it all out.
Someone needs to remind me its not a show car... every day... I'm wasting time!

[Cash3481]

Here a blown apart view of the tranny!

[Elliot949]

What Tranny is that?..

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

What Tranny is that?..

It's a TH350 we were going to reseal it but after closer inspection and realizing I didn't want to get under this truck again. Sam decided it's easier to get the rebuild parts and do it correctly so I wouldn't have issues (and he wouldnt hvae to rebuild it) in the future. Lol
Tonight ill post pics of it painted and hooked up to the motor (I hope).

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

It's a TH350 we were going to reseal it but after closer inspection and realizing I didn't want to get under this truck again. Sam decided it's easier to get the rebuild parts and do it correctly so I wouldn't have issues (and he wouldnt hvae to rebuild it) in the future. Lol
Tonight ill post pics of it painted and hooked up to the motor (I hope).

Kewl... I was wondering if it was a 350 or a 400... I was looking at the parts spread... LOL

[Cash3481]

Heres a few pics of from this am. Getting it ready to put in. We ran the wires down low behind the manifolds.

[Cash3481]

Here's the tranny! Painted and ready to mate to the motor!

[Elliot949]

NICE NICE NICE!!!!... that is all I can say...

[sduckworth13]

Nice work Mike! You did a great job buffing the panels and bringing out the shine again.

[nlped]

Nice!!!

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

NICE NICE NICE!!!!... that is all I can say...

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Nice work Mike! You did a great job buffing the panels and bringing out the shine again.

Originally Posted by nlped

Nice!!!

Thanks Ed, Scott and Dan!
I was thrashing to get it in and hooked up before vacation but it didn't happen. Sam will be finishing it up while I'm in Cabot San Lucas. I'll owe him a present.

I will be working hard when I return to get it on the road. A month or so start to finish isn't bad for a guy with a job. Lol

[p_rubottom]

Im subscribing on this one, cant wait to see it all buffed out!

Also.... who has time for CABO when there's 3 truck builds needing wrapped up!

Enjoy the vacation

[Elliot949]

Have a great trip my friend... prayers with you and family for your travels...

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by p_rubottom

Im subscribing on this one, cant wait to see it all buffed out!

Also.... who has time for CABO when there's 3 truck builds needing wrapped up!

Enjoy the vacation

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Have a great trip my friend... prayers with you and family for your travels...

Blessings to all this holiday season!
I hope you all get some quality time with family and friends. These trucks we love can wait a few days. Your all in our prayers for a safe holiday. I'll be watching the board occasionally this week.

[Cash3481]

I tried to have a good time.
Here's proof of 1 night.
Gott love all inclusive!

[Number98]

That's how you do it!


Oh, and the truck is looking sweet too

[Cash3481]

Originally Posted by Number98

That's how you do it!


Oh, and the truck is looking sweet too

Well, that stack doesn't count mimosas at breakfast with the wife or the shots of tequila so all told you need to add another 7-9 cups to the stack.
I didn't count any other days but did I mention the bar closed at 8 pm? Lol
Oh well good times and now I'm back to trucks, dirty hands and late showers.
Thanks for following along!