Oct. 04
Oct. 04
New radiator & ignition parts
New exhaust manifold
New exhaust
All new brake lines & wheel cylinders
Cleaned & relined gas tank
Starting the paint stripping
Tailgate in rough shape
Etching primer sprayed
Cutting out side panel
Side panel removed
Ready for panel replacement
Dry fitting new panel
Added new bottom welding plate
You can see the new spot welds coming thru around the inside of the wheel opening panel
Had the wife take some pics with night setting on camera. Looks like I am getting nailed by a spark but fortunately not.
Had to butt weld this end. It isn't pretty, but after more grinding and body putty, I hope it isn't too noticeable.
I plan to body putty the vertical seam, but seam seal the horizontal one.
Before...
And after...
Tom welding patch panels
Tom welding in floor patch panels
Eiger exploring
Sandblasting in driveway
Sandblasting interior
Cab ready for paint
Installed a factory emergency flasher unit (was optional in '65)
Ready for bed patches
Welded bed patches
Nose stripped
Doors stripped & new aluminum slot wheels
Truck in etch primer
Body work done by local shop
Just back from the body shop, both sides and front end completely done. Niiicee.
May '06
Picked up this 200 ci six with 3K miles and electronic ignition
June '06
Aug. 2008
King pins replaced
