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Picked up a hood ornament at a flea market this weekend [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
We had an 80 degree day today and I took the pickup out for a short cruise in my neighborhood. Here's a video! [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
Thanks Waldo53! I know about the bed-sides but hey, they work (until I find a set of 51 bedsides) ;)
Cosmo49 - Thanks for the kudos! That last board is just laying there in the picture and is actually now cut to fit and be symmetrical with the...
I was able to finish my rear lights over the weekend, complete with brackets and lenses (they look kind of weird in the photo for some reason but...
Thanks Rusty1, I did reinforce the bottom with strong metal for support and when full it doesn't budge. Today a friend helped me install new...
It's been a busy last several weeks with lots accomplished! Re-wired the pickup completely!: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Installed new rear...
Lots of progress in the last several weeks! Gauges finished [img] Finished gauges installed [img] Took the pickup on it's maiden voyage!!!...
It is?!?! I wondered why it was attached in a modified way. I figured the original mounting tabs or something were missing. Thanks for the heads up!
I've been working on refreshing my gauges since the weather has been so cold here. Below are some updated pictures: Speedo Refaced, waiting on...
While I continue to contemplate the filler neck decision, I have gone ahead and mounted the tank. I know it's hard to see in the photos but there...
Was able to go pickup some more parts last night. I got this '47-'48 original gas tank that has been restored: [img] [img] [img] [img] Question:...
Low budget - That I did! Not drivable for hundreds of miles but technically running and driving!!! Feels good!
Installed a new cowl vent handle/brace last night with a good knob and adjusted the mechanism to work properly. Also put in a matching ignition...
Have any links to pictures of how they mounted up originally on those years?
HELP: I have the opportunity to purchase a 47-48 refurbished gas tank for cheap. I understand these mounted under the bed before they moved them...
I haven't posted in a while but that doesn't mean work hasn't been getting done! Both floor pan halves welded in (pic 1) [IMG] Both floor pan...
Here's mine that I'm working on making a solid driver [img]
I went and did some more picking today and picked up quite a bit of goodies! I got: All of the inner windshield trim both inner door window...
Today I got the passenger side of the new floor pans welded in! [ATTACH]
Removed 3 leaves from the rear leaf packs and 2 from the front! [ATTACH] And the rear leaves: [ATTACH]
Was bored last night so decided to install my Fulton SunVisor: [IMG] Any tips on how to understand if it's positioned properly on the A-Pillar &...
Thanks! I did use some white grease and it seems to be doing well. Now time to get these new floor pans installed!
Good to know. Can't find anything in the service manual about lubricating this as well. Any thoughts here are appreciated.
Progress update: Disassembled and reassembled the emergency brake cross shaft assembly last night because it was frozen. Is it normal for the...
Well today I pulled and rebuilt the MC and bench bled it. I need to replace the main brake line that runs under the trans but other than doing...
Disassembled and reassembled each brake on all 4 corners last night and besides needing some cleaning, everything appeared in good condition. The...
A very busy weekend. Below is a summary with a handful of photos: Got my front hood badge hung: [IMG] Windshield center molding and wipers...
Cosmo49 - great catch my plug wires were all outta wack. Not that one guy - thanks for the pic! I got the rearranged as shown and it runs so much...
Amazing help! I'll check soon and report back!
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