http://yelostn78.smugmug.com/photos/286809340_R4YMM-M.jpghere it is back when I first got it home- My brother and I making plans for our first drive to the lake. I am behind the wheel of course.
http://yelostn78.smugmug.com/photos/286816861_S2aAK-M.jpgHere is the other side, you can see the replacement door- the previous owner hit something- that damaged the right fenders, door and small portion of cab, the fenders and door have been replaced- the fenders from a powder blue truck, you can see the door color- the two replacment fenders are bad off with rust- so new ones will be purchased along with the grill and the left rear fender- the left front is original and near imaculate except for the primer- so I will clean it up along with the hood-
After discussing with my Dad and some good friends- I think I will ave a pro do the bodywork and painting- then I will do the finish work as far as seals and seat, and trim go- I ike the install and the mechanical stuff,
http://yelostn78.smugmug.com/photos/286827345_WLE4F-M.jpgIn this pic you see the truck as it sits tonight-
The bed off the cab stripped completely- the engine on a stand and the trans on a stand- the engine is the orange thing- with parts on the walls- the trans is the grease ball with the handle which will be in a folowing pic
http://yelostn78.smugmug.com/photos/286828146_sqCrz-M.jpghere ismy four speed- removing the cover I find it to be spotless and very smooth acting-
I plan to drain and flush it- then reseal it with rtv, pressure wash the outside- and then rust treat and repaint- unlike the engine it is original to the truck.
You can see the engine in the background, and the seat frame and aprt of the tank, and various other stuff
That is it for now- Plan to reassemble engine with good lube and new seals- then clean off the orange- rust treat if needed- and paint the grey color-
Then it will get wrapped in plastic until the chassis is ready for the install- I plan to pull the bell housing to instect the flywheel and clutch assembly- I am very happy with the condition of the components. so far-
Hope you enjoy as much as I do.
Sam
