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pwdcougar · 08-21-2021, 08:29 PM

Yikes it's been 7 months since I've updated the build thread. Now that the body is back on the frame and it's settled into position, the quarters are finally straight. I'm not sure what to do next. Originally I had planned on finishing up all the bodywork and paint the truck in my new pole barn. Then do the wiring and mechanical stuff. The town took 4 months to approve the plans, the guy doing site work is backed up and the pole barn company gave a March delivery/construction date. I wasn't going to do the mechanical work till the body was done. Below is a list of what I need to do. Just so I'm not staring at the truck for the next 8 months what mechanical work should I do? Any recommendations/suggestions are welcome.

Body:
Hood:
Strip, sand and do body work
Hang the doors
Install the core support
Sandblast door hinges

Mechanical
Brake booster and master
Wiring
Radiator
Hoses
Steering
Clutch linkage
Finish engine connections

Paul

08-21-2021, 08:29 PM	#262
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: NJ Suburban Yikes it's been 7 months since I've updated the build thread. Now that the body is back on the frame and it's settled into position, the quarters are finally straight. I'm not sure what to do next. Originally I had planned on finishing up all the bodywork and paint the truck in my new pole barn. Then do the wiring and mechanical stuff. The town took 4 months to approve the plans, the guy doing site work is backed up and the pole barn company gave a March delivery/construction date. I wasn't going to do the mechanical work till the body was done. Below is a list of what I need to do. Just so I'm not staring at the truck for the next 8 months what mechanical work should I do? Any recommendations/suggestions are welcome. Body: Hood: Strip, sand and do body work Hang the doors Install the core support Sandblast door hinges Mechanical Brake booster and master Wiring Radiator Hoses Steering Clutch linkage Finish engine connections Paul Attached Images __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)