The "Frankenstine" build;

[T-P Auto]

Hello;

Well got to the Dr on Wed.
At was a good day to go.
Then on Thur we got the wind back in.
It was cool yesterday.
SNOW last nite n COLD today.

Ordered parts from LMC today;
1 lens for front part lite
2 rear window rubber
3 glove box
4 fuel neck cover

Pick up some backing board on Wed from the upholstery shop.
Now I need to fab up a set of armrest with elect window switch holder out of something ??

Just still to COLD to get out in the shop.

So NO new pic to share.

Looks like I will have one(1) new socket next week if I can get to Alb.
Then the Dr will start the two(2) other new sockets.
Takes about 4 weeks per socket.

Well that is all that is new from here.

The server(internet) was down for the past 3 days.

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Tim

[Advanced Design]

New parts coming in and new socket in the works...good stuff! Stay warm!

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Hello;

It SNOWED here all day (on n off);
So spent most of the day inside.
Been try to make some type of drawing for the armrest?
Think I'll just try to make it out of coat hangers (body) n cover it with some
type of fiber ?

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Tim

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Hello Everyone;
(UP DATE)

Have not been posting in a few days.
Been down with a problem in my right knee.
Seems that with the left leg out of wack it put to much pressure on the right knee(just very sore).
So have been off of it for a few days.
My Dr is setting up NEW office in Rio Rancho (90) miles one way,then 20 to the VA office.
Will get the NEW socket next Wednesday.

I ordered the rear window rubber mount,the gas filler plug n a glove box from LMC.
Received the parts yesterday.
So time to get back to work.
It has been cold here all so so that worked out for me all so.

Have started the door panel in the house for now.

Will try to get some pic tomorrow of the work that I'm doing,if the weather hold out.

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Tim

[oldman3]

Tim, sorry to hear about the knee, take care...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Hopefully the new socket will work well. Take care of the knee.Looking forward to the pic's Tim.

[Kodiaks53]

Tim, take care of that knee, it'll all come together soon. Glad your able to make some progress ob the truck. I managed to get the cab on my frame finally yesterday. Hope to begin to make some real progress soon. It was 80 degrees here yesterday and tonight it's now 29 ....... come on springtime!!!

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Good Evening Everyone;

Well got to work on the project today.
Got the glove box installed; (pic)
Have the rear window n rubber in the house to warm up the rubber before installing it. (pic)
Got one of the door panels cut n fitted,now will try to cover it.(pic)
Still thinking about try in to do the bear claw door latches (pic)
Worked on the front lower grill bars. (pic)

Just a lot of fitting n looking n thinking on all the above work.

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Tim

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Still more pics

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Tim

[Advanced Design]

Glass going in and door panel fabrication are getting closer and closer to driving. Will you be using the rope method to pull the rear seal in Tim?

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Hello;

When I get ready to put the rear window in the cab, I have a friend who helped me put the front windows in.
Yes we used the rope trick to install them with.
Plus I all so got the extra rubber that goes in the outside rubber to hold the window in tighter.
Have not made an opening for the door handle yet.
Just found a used door to figure out how to do the bear claw latches on.
This way I dont screw up a good door.

Well thats it for now.

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Tim

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Hello;

I need some help ! !
I need some input on which way to do the front grill ! !
Should I paint the front grill all one color (sand) ? ?
Or should I paint it a two tone (white) n (sand) ??

If I just go with one color (sand) then I will not have to take it all apart.
If I go with the two tone, then I have to cut the grill apart to do the two tone.

Look at the pic n give me your input ! !

Thank You ! !

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Tim

[Clay54]

Tim, I like a little contrast so I would paint the grill white. Might be more work but hey if you weren't doing this you would be playing in the snow. Clay

[flashed]

I agree with Clay ,I think white would set it off .

[Advanced Design]

White would set it off and going with body color would look good. All in all, I vote body color Tim.

[Kodiaks53]

I'm going to be the odd man out but I think I'd do the contrasting Tan with white accents. The two tone version. But like they say its your truck so whatever floats your boat!

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Hello Everyone;

Well got to work on the project today.
Fitted n marked the fuel hole plug. (pic)
Got the DS n PS wing windows painted (pic0
Worked on the grill bars.
For now just painted them the same color as the body. (pic)
Thinking I'll try one of the lower bars to two tone n see what it looks like.
Been try to get a hold of an old door to work out the pattern for the bear claw latches.
Just don't want to cut up my doors n find out that I goofed it up.
All so thinking about useing n inside elect door release instead of door handles, but keep the outside type door handles n key locks.
Think this would make the door real nice with only arm rests.

Well going to go to Alb (DR) tomorrow for the 1st of my new leg sockets.

Want to thank;
AD - for the reply to the bars
Kodiaks 53 - for his reply
Clay n flashed - for they reply.

Thank All;

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Tim

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Couple more pics;

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Hello Everyone;

Here is a pic of the short grill bars.
one is two tone,the other is one color.

Went to Alb(Dr) today,got my NEW socket.
Have a NEW socket with a NEW set of boots.
Now I just need to slowly break in both the boots n socket together.

Didn't get much done today.

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Tim

[Advanced Design]

Good deal on the new socket and boots. The white does look good. What does it look like on the truck?

[oldman3]

Tim, congrats on the new leg stuff, keep us posted on the brake-in. Both painted piece look good, so it's your call on how to finish up the grill....Jim

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Hello Everyone;

I have been under the weather for the past few days ( Allergy )
So have not been out in the shop.
Hope that I will be able to get back on the project soon.


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Tim

[flashed]

Tim ,take care of yourself ,the truck and us can patiently wait ,hope youre better soon.

[T-P Auto]

Thanks All;

I also have to get use to my NEW socket with a NEW boot.
So I'm breaking in a NEW boot with the NEW socket, So as everyone know that just breaking in a NEW set of boots is hard enough with good legs.
Just as soon as I can get to feeling better then I'll get back on the project.
Have gotten the power window rails.
Will redo the front grill bars to two tone.

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Tim

[oldman3]

Tim, as said above, take care of yourself. That's what's important...Jim