Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Great job. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Fantastic ride TX... Love the old door signage. Always wondered how that would look on my truck!:c2: Glad your doing better.:)

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Great truck project! I always follow your truck build-ups. Your approach to your projects is the best. Make it low, make everything work, and clean it up BEFORE re-assembly. If it was mine,... I wouldn't paint the outside either. Good luck with your health,... and keep the pictures coming!

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Now I know you didnt build this while you were on workers comp did you? I hurt my back at work and just got back to work after being off for two months and those a-holes from the insurance company probably showed up to my house 4 times and every time I went to the doctor my nurse case manager went with me. Good luck, nice truck and I hope you take care of your knee.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Great stance - it is just right.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Another plumber!!!

My truck was orginially by grandpa's work truck. He was a plumber for 40 years in SF!

Have fun with it!

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

That's the difference, your back was hurt.

My knee was hurt. It happened in front of my whole engine company. They saw the accident and heard the knee pop from a distance away. Worker's Comp didn't even blink. They paid everything with a smile and no hassle at all. Besides, they can't stop me from doing anything as long as it complies with my doctor's limitations. My doc approved me to do anything up to lifting 150 pounds, so no worries. He's since approved me for full duty with no weight limits at all.

Besides, I live so far in the country, they couldn't even see me working on this thing. As long as I keep my front gate closed, they can't get close enough to see me.

Here's a few more pics I have.

The radiator ones may interest some folks. There was a thread asking about 73-87 radiators in earlier trucks. The best I can tell, 73-80 eork fine, but they got taller in 81-87 trucks. I had an 83 model truck radiator in my parts stash that I wanted to use, because it was free. The problem is, the radiator is too tall. I had to build some upper retainers to compensate for the added height. It was a few minutes of work, but worth it to keep from having to buy a radiator.


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Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Ya know I never cared for cab clearence lights on a light truck. Looking at the pics of the cab, I think they look kinda cool. Maybe you should put them back on until you get a chance to weld them up....:)

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Wow cool.
I want one!

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

I don't know, I would add a tall chick with long legs every time.:lol:

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

I wouldnt paint it either. Nothing of mine is painted, it is alot easier to maintain a primer or old paint job than a new one.( dont have to worry about scraches) But that is a sweet truck, keep it the way it is.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

tx. thats cool,me and a friend of mine did the same thing several years ago with a bunch of parts we collected over the years.if you don't mind me asking, do you work for the weatherford fire dept.?i seen that you used to list weatherford as your location.i'm an electrician for the city of weatherford.hope your recovery is going well.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

I'm sure you've seen pictures of some of my past trucks, I've had some real shiny ones. I'll never do a full on show type of paint job again. They worry me too much and take the fun out of everything concerning the truck. If I paint anything, I do suede finish. I did my 54 Chevy 5 years ago, and it held up better than anything I've ever had otherwise.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Looks good man, but yours usually do. I'd love to be able to get a truck on the road. Glad you're back on your feet. I'm still doing the Dodge thing if you need something let me know. - Curtis

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Glad to hear you made out OK. I have had my 3rd hip surgery and recovery sucks!!!!!!

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

One thing I thought of, that you might try with the cab lights is to cut some circles of 3/16 - 1/4 clear plexi-glass and counter sink a small hole but not all the way through. Then silicone a yellow/orange LED in recess to give a glow around the outer edge. Will keep the lights to go along with the logos, but they will not have the height to conflict with the swb and lowered stance.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

Nice work, keep us updated on this project....

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

I appreciate all the encouragement so far.

Also, several members have stepped up and helped me out with some parts I needed. I'm deeply appreciative to all of you.

I have the EFI engine and auto overdrive trans ready to swap in as soon as I can. I'll photograph the process all along the way. It will be a real learning experience I'm sure.

The reason for no progress in the last week is that I'm building a shop. We poured the concrete today. It will be complete by Thanksgiving. I've built a lot of cars in a 19x19 foot garage in my old house. But, since we built the new house last year, I've been working outdoors, under a 24x24 car port, with my tools in a shed. This will be my first real shop, a 30x40 with all the luxuries, and I'll be moved into it by Thanksgiving. Then, I can get real serious about building stuff.

Re: 3 weeks, 1300 bucks, and a whole lot of sweat
 

When you get the paint booth ready I've got a 67 step that needs a spray.
Will you have a parts counter also?