Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
Amazing work, you never disappoint!
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WOW great resto!
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We converted the oil bath on the '66 to a paper filter using a universal 9" round Mr Gasket air cleaner. The height is perfect to keep the outer lid in the right position. No need to fabricate or weld in upper/lower plates to seal the filter or hunt around for the right filter. The original fiber filter was falling apart so we didn't want any of it getting it in the engine. Also didn't want it backfiring and puking oil all over the detailed engine! Uncrimped the inner flange and cut the "spokes" around the edges to remove the old filter material that was disintegrating. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...90651065_n.jpg I still need to remove the inner ring on the original lid for more filter clearance. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...52648327_n.jpg The new air filter base fits perfectly over the original base. I will drill ~1" holes around the perimeter of the original base for easier air intake. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...12414194_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...44969903_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...26005761_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...44068589_n.jpg Just enough of the stud sticks through for the wingnut. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...30370696_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...12073557_n.jpg Finished up the mods on the air cleaner- drilling holes in the base for better air flow and cutting out the inner ring of the lid to clear the new inner filter. Then blasted and primed it with DPLF epoxy. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...64944547_n.jpg The new fuel lines came in so they're installed with new stainless clamps. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...08031847_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...71980550_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...03041235_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...41294662_n.jpg |
Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
Very nice work!! Great attention to details that many will never even see
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Just painted/detailed the tie rods. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...61682081_n.jpg Cleaned the boots with 3M adhesive remover to clean the mold release wax off, then applied Duragloss Rubber and Vinyl Dressing, before and after. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...74858688_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...19230331_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...06407471_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...92074095_n.jpg |
Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
Air filter lid was sprayed with epoxy, minor dings filled and blocked flat, shot with high build, then flat areas blocked with 180, then wetsanded with 600. I sprayed it with the same single stage urethane we've been using, but added 25% flattener instead of the usual 33%.
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Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
You sir are the man..
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Again.........Speechless.
Top notch work, John! |
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Killer work!
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Stuck the repop decal on the lid. Can't wait to get the carb back from being rebuilt/restored so we can install it and the filter back on the engine. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...28510709_n.jpg |
Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
The carb came back today and it looks great! Also picked up some NOS clamps for the heater hoses and water pump bypass.
http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...05812889_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...31847852_n.jpg Chucked the clamps in the bead blaster and lightly went over them to brighten them up a bit. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...37431800_n.jpg |
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WOW, I am amazed with your work.
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That is AMAZING work!
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Thanks dudes!!! :) I forgot to post these the other day, so here they are. We cut out the floor pans and started trimming the new ones to fit. The don't fit well and they're missing the upper outside edges so we'll have to make those and weld them on. The inner rockers are mostly good except for the very front area where the hinge pillar meets up and overlaps. Whoever designed the way the cab metal assembles was an idiot... and further cements the reasons why I'm a Chevy guy ;) http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...80270151_n.jpg Screwed in over the original pans to mark the trim lines. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...45460001_n.jpg Cutting the floors out. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...20573328_n.jpg Making a template for the seat risor area. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...47711242_n.jpg Right side inner kick panel rust. This area is a PAIN to work around, and the layers of sandwiched metal layers is impossible to fix without tearing out good metal around it. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...98351454_n.jpg Upper kick panel edge along the toe boards. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...05914102_n.jpg The floor flange that welds to the kick panel underneath the truck, this was missing completely on the new pans... :-roll http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...70262382_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...30272443_n.jpg The cab mount plates are solid. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...17074731_n.jpg Lower kick panel edge from the outside. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...73035574_n.jpg Drilled the spot welds... http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...31063750_n.jpg Making the new floor pan flange to weld to the kick panel. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...97053230_n.jpg The inner rocker rust. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/..._1003415_n.jpg Starting to drill the spot welds and separate the inner rocker from the other layered panels. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...31913512_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...41321446_n.jpg |
Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
Started back on the right side rust repair today, got everything cut out and a couple pieces ready to weld back in.
Started by drilling the spot welds. These weren't welded to anything though...:crazy: http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...43200373_n.jpg Separating the layers. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...91737597_n.jpg Inner rocker out, exposing whats left of the kick panel layer. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...40291908_n.jpg Inside half of the inner rocker. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...01582884_n.jpg Making a paper template to fix the rusted spot. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...18000401_n.jpg Template transfered to metal, and I rolled a bead along the spot what will be the edge once its bent. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...87159440_n.jpg Bending the edge in the metal brake. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...12218274_n.jpg Edge detail. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...17040224_n.jpg Front edge folded up straight like the original piece. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...37344327_n.jpg Both pieces bead blasted, marking the original for cutting. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...03381261_n.jpg |
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Marked the lower cowl for cutting.
http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...02580427_n.jpg More hidden rust. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...64673229_n.jpg Cutting out the kick panel. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...50920721_n.jpg Floors, inner rocker, and kick panel rust completely cut out. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...13132226_n.jpg Ready for sandblasting, priming, and fitting/welding the new panels. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...67859642_n.jpg Fabbed and fitted the rear floor panel. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...29687903_n.jpg |
Re: 1966 F100 Short/Fleen Full Stock Resto Build Thread
Amazing work for sure... Keep up the good work your builds are always so informative..
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Wow, I'm thinking there's not a truck too far gone for you to bring back. Those look like complicated pieces to make with all those multiple bends and angles. I would love to be able to make panels like that.
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That is a ton of work and a bunch of rust. Your work is top notch. I wish you were closer, I could have you do my cab for me...Oh Well, guess I'll have to learn from your work and pictures here...
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Here's the build thread. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=471779 http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/d8baf98e.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/dd48dad5.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/4e525c59.jpg Quote:
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Made the passenger side kick panel today. Had a couple beads to roll in it and I had to form a curved 90* flange on one edge.
http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...98461468_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...46800627_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...94947467_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...12228478_n.jpg I started comparing the original inner kick panel on the driver side to the patch I made yesterday, and there were differences that I didn't catch. The passenger side was rusted away badly and the template I made from that didn't carry over the original shape well enough. So I made a new template from the driver side and made two new pieces, L&R. This shows the curved top flange that I made straight on yesterday's piece. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...61835617_n.jpg Making the top flanges. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...89644096_n.jpg Rolled a bead on the edge. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...74529767_n.jpg Welding the flange to the new inner rocker patch. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...91727968_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...88453131_n.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...90151882_n.jpg Smoothing the welds with a 2" grinder, being careful not to lose the details of the rolled edge. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...92489935_n.jpg Sanded with the DA to smooth the grinding marks. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...09744490_n.jpg Panel for the other side. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...03276056_n.jpg |
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I know most guys are brand loyal, done to the bone. I have had the "discussion" with the Ford guys about the comparison of the '60s Ford and Chevy trucks, and have laid out all the differences. EVERY aspect of the Chevy is better, from the suspension, the engine, the transmission, and the body structure. I will give Ford credit in one area, though. Whoever designed their door latches did a great job. You can go to any clapped out Ford in the wrecking yard, and the doors close and latch soooo nice. Other than that, their trucks are not even close. |
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