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Old 06-06-2011, 10:53 PM   #1
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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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Old 06-06-2011, 10:55 PM   #2
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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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Old 06-06-2011, 11:07 PM   #3
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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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Old 06-07-2011, 06:23 PM   #4
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Buying parts at the swap meet.
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:46 PM   #5
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Looks like ya got some good parts to bolt on to it..
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:52 PM   #6
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Looks like a nice solid truck, just keep plugging away, it all takes time.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:10 PM   #7
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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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Old 06-07-2011, 09:17 PM   #8
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Thanks guys.

I decided the bed was too far gone so I took off to Missouri to get a replacement.
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Old 06-07-2011, 09:24 PM   #9
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Stopped by to see Elvis on the way.
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Old 06-08-2011, 06:19 PM   #10
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Here are some 'before' pictures.
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Old 06-08-2011, 06:44 PM   #11
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Here's the last time it will crank until it's restored:
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:12 PM   #12
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Taking the front clip off:
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:15 PM   #13
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There's no turning back now:
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:19 PM   #14
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Baggies and labels for everythign:
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Old 08-30-2011, 09:25 PM   #15
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looking good!
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:05 PM   #16
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Lookin good mate, ya gotta love those baggies!! Lovin the pics. Keep it up. Cheers
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Old 08-31-2011, 12:12 AM   #17
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looks good. i did the baggie thing but then the marker came off!
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:21 AM   #18
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Good start, keep it up......Jim
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Old 09-06-2011, 10:07 PM   #19
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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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Old 09-06-2011, 10:10 PM   #20
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And off with the old bed:
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what were u taking the old bolts off. looked like a super small grinder
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New bed looks super....Jim
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Old 09-06-2011, 10:29 PM   #23
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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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Old 09-07-2011, 06:40 PM   #24
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Thanks Jim! Took the gauge bezel and steering column out:
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Old 09-07-2011, 06:48 PM   #25
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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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