We have been sneaking time in here and there on this one. We have made a bit of progress. The scope of this build has changed directions. We will be finishing the suspension rebuild and maybe get the AC fixed then most likely sell it to offset the cost of Henry, Owen's first square. We got Henry from a friend and it is in amazing shape and will need way less work than this one to make a great first truck.
Here are some pictures of where we are at. I gave the Krylon Maxx a try after reading and seeing the results that N2TRUX had with it. It works out good and I'm pleased with the results too.
Before:
After:
Steering linkage was done with a Duplicolor rattle can:
Drop Spindles done with the Duplicolor and the Dust Shields done with the Satin Black Krylon Maxx:
Owen starting the cleaning on the rear frame rails and getting it ready for the drop blocks:
That's where we are at now. I have the a-arms going to a shop to have the bushing swapped out. I can do it at home, but my time is limited and the shop doing the work is walking distance from my office, so money well spent I believe. I hope to have the front suspension finished up by the end of this weekend.