Projects 31 Pickup Build

That thing looks great man!

Got a little done today. The front panel fit like shit when I got it so I took the original triangle pieces and put them on the new one. After that it fit prefect. I'll rivet it back in next week. Tomorrow I'll probably prime the cab.



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Primed the cab today with some polyester primer. Just gonna leave it like that for now. Hopefully I can prime the bed this week.



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Blocked the back of the cab to mellow it out. Gonna prime it again and the bed Sunday. Then hopefully it can all go together.


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Just wondering.....did you fill your brake system with fluid? If not did you consider using DOT-5? It won't melt the nice paint job like DOT-4 will. Just say. Kick-ass looking truck.

 

I haven't filled it yet but I do plan on using dot 5. Thank you for all the compliments!

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Got my bed Primed on Sunday. Just need to do a couple more parts. Started staining the wood for the roof yesterday.


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Got the wood kit in and a bunch of other things painted. Got my glass made and finally got the engine back. Hoping for late spring!





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Mike, How is your leg room with the reversed firewall & the chop? I've thought about doing the same on the model A pickup I'm building. Bill

 

Truck appears to be in good hands!

 

It's pretty tight but I'm about 5'10 so it should be OK. I've got an original seat that is bolted to the floor and I made the back of the seat almost straight up and down.

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That won't be comfortable for very long............

 

What did the engine dyno at?
Nice job on the truck.

 

Thanks!

Wish I knew.. It sat around in his shop for 6 months and he never got to it. I finally decided to just go get it.

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You may want to check if polyester primer is water proof, I don't think it is and could cause rust under the primer....DANG NICE build,hate to see you have problems with paint peeling off!

 

Mike, Thank you. I'm 5'8" so not that much difference in height.

 

Today was a pretty productive day. Got the engine and trans together. Hydraulic throwout bearings are a total pain in the ass! Finally got it though. Tomorrow I gotta order my driveshaft and hopefully this week the cab can go on.

 

I like the profile of your cab. Are you going to fill the roof with steel or fabric?

 

Nice progress Mike. This 60+ degree Chicagoland weather in February may be scary but at least we can put it to good use. This time last year I wasn't even looking at my project.


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Thanks! I plan on making a snap on canvas top for it.

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Thank you! Yeah no kidding man! This weather has been awesome. Being able to work with the garage door open is a big plus.

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Got my driveshaft painted and installed and got my header kit from Geardrive. Hopefully this Saturday my cab can go on.

 

Truck looks good


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Got a bunch done this weekend.. Clutch is working and cab is on. Doors are lined up and work also!


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Cool truck

 

Thanks!

Had to roll it outside today to clean up a little. Trying to make it to my works open house in may... Still have a lot to do.


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Love your truck Mike. What paint did you use for the body? Thanks. Bob.........

 

lookin good man! i want one!

 

Thanks! It's just g2 featherfill primer.

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Thank you! Everyone should have one haha

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