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I purchased this truck a few months ago and finally got some time to get it in my father's shop the last two days. Here are a few pics of my progress thus far. Thought I would throw a few pictures out and see what you guys think.:uhmk:

Upgrade plans:

385 Fastburn
ECE 4/6
American Autowire
Blue/White Two-tone
Mar-k Full Trim or NOS
Huges 460L overdrive
and all the little things to get back together in great condition.
Follow along and please post any suggestions, ideas etc... Any advice is appreciated.

THANKS!

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some more...

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Looks like a decent start...Good luck with the build

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A little history: I've been looking for a short bed on and off for the last ten years and finally the timing and cash worked out and I got it a few months ago. The previous owner started to redo the truck and had some personal issues and it sat in his shop since 2006. He purchased a Fastburn 385, threw it in (really) and never even fired it up. The motor has been sitting in it since late 07. It has some rust under the cab but all in all it seems really solid.

I've gotten tons of ideas from reading on here the last two months so here goes. Tomorrow I'm going to get chassis paint and some primers etc. My Dad has two pallets of media so let the games begin if the weather stays nice.

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Good clean start.
Any big plans?

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Plans are to get the truck back to the origianal paint scheme two tone. I been trying to decide what color to go with. I like the chevy blue of that era.

3.5/5 drop with spindles and springs... this changes to in my mind I want a lowered truck but I know it kills the functionality to some degree.

I got the truck and it only had the upper trim on it which looked okay but I was thinking of putting it all back if I can get decent pieces to replace them.
I've been told Mar-k has good stock for the trim??

It has buckets and a console now in need of attention... I also have a bench seat in great condition I could go with if I want.

Wheels??? It has the rallys on it now and I like them but will look at something more modern like I see on here alot.

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Looks like you are doing this right. Love to watch the progress. you are not far from me so may have to come see in person.

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I was down in your area yesterday.... Stopped by Finishmaster on Broad and got a few items. I'm going over today and start some blasting on the little stuff. Not sure what to do next theres so much.... Your welcome to come up take 64 west to the Shannon Hill exit. 8 miles on the left is my dad's place.
Depending where you are 33 is a decent route also.

I got some dupont chassis paint yesterday to use on the frame and underside of the the truck. Waiting on cab supports before I get everything scattered all over the place...

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Thanks. I will shout out if I am coming to see if it suits you.

Dave

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Looks like a pretty solid overall starting point. I'm sure the media will reveal some more rust but you'll be well ahead by getting it down bare and being able to take care of it all so it doesn't come back soon after paint.

Sounds like a good plan! the drop you're looking at would still keep it plenty functional. Looking forward to the build!

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Thanks... I will post a few pics later of today.

It will be a nice build regardless of what is uncovered... Pics to follow here in a moment.

The sand blast machine is home built and is not happy with humidity or good weather for that matter.:lol: I got my dads 37 stuff done and had a chance to work a few 72 pieces done.

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ok

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Nice looking parts!!!!

I hope to get somewhere I could use a blaster some day....would save me SOOO much time!!!

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ok

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Your only... 50 minutes away? Bring parts! ;)

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I might have to (mainly to see your project) :D

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Looking for a radiator support in decent shape... Where is a good source for a quality support that bolts up like it should? Any vendors on here that have them?

I need to find the pic of mine and post it up. Not in really bad shape just about a 10 inch area that was under the battery is pretty gone. Just realized the pic above shows the front but what is in bad shape is the bottom rail on the engine side of it. I guess this is pretty normal cause the parts truck I have is even worse in that area.

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Update: Well, things are moving along pretty well so far. Couple of pics of the progress and the vicious cycle is underway.:devil: Can someone explan what the deal is with those to fuel line going up in the cab? Most everything is coming off decent one cab mount was welded in by rust the rest did ok. Man the rubber just crumbled once I got them out. working on the frame today.

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Nice progress!

The fuel lines are part of the vapor capture/ recirc. system that was a 72 only. there is a small hose that runs from the filler to the tank on a 72 only tank also that's part of the same stystem.

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Today was a beautiful January day for Virginia so I was able to take advantage of the warm weather and pressure wash the frame and bed. I have some SEM rust shield and dupont chassis paint in waiting. I guess my plan is to complete the frame and suspension/brakes first. I also hope ups will bring the tips tomorrow for the sandbaster (3/32). We got new aluminum oxide media that should do well. Any suggestions or ideas that might help me out? Thanks everyone.

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Nice toy there....makes moving the frame around much easier as well as getting under it :D

What's the story on the yellow/ochre truck in the driveway?

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Well the Ochra/white top is my Dad's old work truck that has been in service now since about the mid 80's. It's been through several small block 400s and 60k into a crate 350. Dump bed with all aluminum body and sides. Rubber mat with a decent seat and vintage air for the ride home after a hard day.
I love that thing! It's a real work horse...

The lift is left from my fathers Construction days ;) Needless to say it comes in quite handy all the time. I still use it on jobs if we have any that is... You need to ride up one day. Let me know when your ready to run the blaster.:lol::lol::lol:

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Very cool! Sounds like a super cool work truck! I need to get some things done around here and then definitely will make a trip up that way!

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Nice shop.. Great project, I love 72s. Good luck with your build. Nice cleaver too:metal:

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Yeah the cleaver is from an Allison/2.5 300drag combo... nasty fast ride. As always the shop is in constant need of cleaning...:lol:

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Been working pretty hard here the last week on the truck. I got the frame done today. I pressure washed, wire brushed, grinder, da sander etc... pressure washed, degreased again and final washed. Put it in the booth on jack stands and you know the rest. I used SEM rust shield and it seems to be a nice finish. My only issue was not having a larger tip for the gun. We usually use a 1.8 for all the primers or even a 1.5. This stuff is just so thick I had a heck of time getting it to flow with the 1.8
If I use it again I will have a 2.2 for it for sure.

My cab supports as you can tell need attention and all four arrived this evening on the brown truck.... :whine: Not looking forward to tomorrow with that.

Just got off the phone with Mark at ECE:smoke::c2::c2: 4/6 drop is shipping out tomorrow.

Chris-

What do you guys think I should spray on the bottom of the cab? Use the SEM?

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Mark with ECE is a great guy to deal with and the products are top notch

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nice work, Thats definately a good way to pick up and move the frame !

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Heres is one shot. I been trying to upload some pics but it keeps saying the securtity token is missing???? WTF

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Looks great! Security token missing means the pictures are too large. Try re-sizing them or you can upload them here to the gallery and link them here to the thread.

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One more of the frame... And the the rear drivers cab support which is average for what they all look like. I guess it's not to bad though because they are solid further in toward the brace that runs long ways under the floor.

I got the oem type replacements that I plan to start on in the morning.

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Great looking project Chris!

What did you paint the frame with?

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;)

Frame looks good out in the sun :D

That support's pretty common....the inners look pretty good overall though from what I can see in that picture....

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The lift is great to have around needless to say... I used it today to take the cab around back for some sandblasting. Just as I was about to start my father showed up and decided I needed to help him on the 36 he is restoring.
The weather is supposed to be decent tomorrow I hope to get the bottom of the cab blasted and along the drip edge/rain gutter or whatever on the roof.

Anyone, what type of sealant is used in that seam after I get it cleaned up?

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Can't search for it now but I believe it's a 3m two part. I know BMERDOC tried some on his and wasn't thrilled with the results...try searching seam sealer on the board or FAQ's...

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After three days and lots of grinding welding and well you know...

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The picture up above doesn't do the bottom any justice really. It turned out pretty decent I still have 2 coats to spray this morning (total of 3) using SEM 38101. I was able to get an elcheapo hvlp primer gun with a 2.3 tip and the stuff flows great through that. In the pictures you can see I repaired the cab corners by cutting out the rot and welding in the new pieces as needed.

This next pic is from Thursday evening when I blasted the top and around the gutter. Not to bad I guess. I have a few small pieces I hope to weld into that today and get it primed with utech etch primer for now. Do most of you just weld up the small holes like in the pic and use a fiber filler of some sort? I've got some Mar hyde fiberstrand that should do well for most of it after the welding. Sorry the pics just didn't come out to well up top. What do you think? Any suggestions or comments welcome??

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Found some! Although I'm still a ways from needing it yet...:lol:

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Great progress on your build.

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I don't know how great it is Scott but I feel like I am making some progress. Thanks for the parts BTW...no thanks to the USPS of course:lol:

Here is what I've been up to for the last few days: I welded up the holes along the gutter on the cab... man was that a job. No matter what I did I always seemed to be chasing the weld it was so thin in spots. Anyway I got it! I cut two patterns and welded up the firewall and the antenna hole. Working on the cab until I can get it primed and moved aside.

UPS came with everything from ECE!!!!:metal:

Slow and steady I will get this thing...