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Looking good man, I bought new doors as well, and they fit fine, the differences I found were a few precut/predrilled holes were slightly off but nothing I didn't fix already .......
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think i could talk you out of a set of those taillight housings and a link the taillights?
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Hey I found ya, ha. Still Learning this forum stuff.
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I got the bed back from my painter last week....getting it ready to put the wood in
long way to go on the cab...wish I had a good one... ![]()
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All the metal work is done on the cab and fenders...getting ready for final primer and sanding...
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Excellent work...making great progress! My 72 stepside took over 5 yrs., but I enjoyed working on it as much as driving the finished truck.
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Cab has some color on it now....
the roof picture is closest to the actual color
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Wow, that looks great! Nice paint work...I hope mine comes out that nice when I paint in the spring. I see you are staying with the original color, seeing how the rear fender you sold me is the same color.
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Just perfect! Amazing truck getting the attention it justly deserves! Life is good.
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very nice build.
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Grumpy Old Man had this cab stored in his garage for years. I finally talked him out of it and it was in terrific condition. I bought the orange paint from SPI over there in Blairsville GA.....it's their own orange color mixture....
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If he does....he's keeping it a secret....
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Cab is back from paint...not ready for it yet...but it's here
Suspension is pre-assembled, e-brake set-up went on last night... My helper laid down on me.... ![]()
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Just came across this build, very nice work. I'm partial to steppers and yours is going to be excellent. I'm a Tennessee fan also. Have daughters and grand kids in Cookville area and I graduated from White County High in Sparta a hundred years ago. My dad had the Ford Tractor dealership in Sparta and I raised hogs
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Sorry I'm not the best a keeping my post up to date...
I've made significant progress since the last entry... engine, transmission, suspension, radiator, AC condenser, aux trans cooler, and driveline are all in place. I made a custom load center for all the wiring and mounted it and the PCM on the back side of the core support. Fuel system, brakes, trans cooler, and cooling system all completed. Engine fired and all systems checked and leak free. Cab is all prewired with new M&H harness with the upgraded fuse panel. A few more details including AC install and I'll be ready to start hanging sheet metal back on. The cab will go on in the next few days. I had it on but took it back off to make it easier to wire the engine. Anyway, I try to do something to it every day even if it's just little stuff. Here's a few pics....in no particular order...
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A few more of the very latest...today
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Last hurdle before the cab goes back on for the last time was the shift linkage.
Since the exhaust is tucked up high, the original bellcrank and bracket wouldn't work. I fabricated a bracket to straddle the exhaust pipe and shortened the shift arm. This set-up hopefully will work the same as the original set-up. The only difference is, I'll be using heim joints on the end of the connecting rod.
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Got the cab on today...
it looks like the shift linkage will work just fine...it just needs a little tweaking on the connecting rod link. I stuck the bulkhead cover on that I made back during the winter...all the wiring will go out from it into the front fender then up to the core support where my fuse/relay panel is mounted. Also pulled the stainless trim off the windshield and just went back to the plain black rubber gasket....I like the black/orange contrast better.
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So beautiful
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I try to get something done every day.
Outdoor projects are taking some of my garage time right now but I was able to accomplish the VA AC install. I used a low mount bracket and the compressor is tucked away nicely but still accessible. I tried to make it as neat as possible with the hoses and such. It's charged and blowing cold... ![]() That's the last hurdle before I start hanging the sheet metal back on... I had to use a hard line for the LP port connection HP port is sticking out slightly from under the battery tray
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Great progress, I am having to juggle between work, kids activities, yard, and so on. I am still working on the frame. hope to have it completely stripped this weekend and ready for rust removal and eventually paint. I can't believe the progress you have made! I can't wait to see the final product.
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Installed the duct work this weekend and tested the air flow, it's a tight fit with all the hoses.
The weather has gone from summer right into winter here but, I have no doubt this unit will be plenty cool in the little cab...and it blows warm air too..! Air flow temperature from the center vent was around 38°-40°
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