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Some days it seems thing move quick, and then others at a snail pace.

Engine is scuffed, primed, and engine builder logos are gone. Have to wait 72 hrs till color according to the paint instructions.

Continuing with the engine bay color as well.

Got some color on the engine tonight. Had my local paint house take the original valve cover and match it. I opted for a matte finish just in case I liked it. I am thinking I will like to clear it.

Your "mild resto" is going to be a nice looking and driving truck for the next 50 yrs. Cheers to you and your effort.

That would be about 500K miles. Hoping it makes another 75K

Front half of the frame painted one more time for good measure simply to add another layer.

Engine is in for the last time.

Nice work....That Truck's going to be killer

Got some color inside the cab today. Got some runs but such is life I guess. Got the seatbelts headed in. Unfortunately the carpet is not correct and does not fit.

Interior paint looks great, what type of paint did you use (I am hoping to get my interior painted soon).

Wicruiser. I will take a pic tonight or tomorrow and send it to you.

Nothing but rain today so I started the process of getting the wave out of the hood.

Wi cruiser,

I tried to send pic but you can't do that in messages. This is the interior color. Single stage. I may clear it, not sure. I will see how tough it is when I deal with some runs I got.

Thanks for the paint information. I ordered "Eastwood 2K DuraSpray Topcoat Gentian Alpine Blue Paint" which is a rattle can 2 part paint that is suppose tohave unlimited pot life (not sure how that's possible). My son recommended that I clear it to provide protection from scratches etc.

I'm with you on the unlimited pot life thing, so I had to go read up on it. Apparently the activator is "activated " by moisture after its mixed with the paint AND after it leaves the can. Maybe they have to use the activator capsule in the can to prevent moisture inside when filling the can. What was the old slogan - "Better living thru chemistry".

With regard to area behind tank - have you considered the DIY, 2-part undercoating paint. I believe marketed for beds, but I used on floor and interior firewall area as a noise reducer. While not original, I was not offended by the look on my floor and wished I went up the back of the cab.

Was going to do this, but I insulated instead. I wondered if things like this would stick to the insulation?

Threw the cab on the frame just to see how everything fits and to give me a little motivation. Not much room left in the engine compartment.

That shop is waaaaay too clean! Needs more clutter.

lookin good sir

I second that...

Threw the seat in to measure for new hole in trans tunnel. I am loving the seat colors. Matches perfectly. Including the seatbelts.

With a little help from Doug and Tom we got doors aligned good and fenders hung. Fenders are not playing nice yet.

Looks great.

Hood is getting real close. Front clip is getting........... well it's going.

Making serious progress with the fenders gaps and grill support.

Changed gears so i can get motivated again. it may have to come back apart again, but it might not. Tank finally quit fighting me. Seat quit fighting me. Carpet quit fighting me. Got the OE shifter to the new 5 speed. Still needs some tweaking to make it comfortable, but the important part is that it is attached.

Progress is progress. Small steps some days.

Have gotten a few things done over the last few weeks. I thought I would be laying color down by now, but wives and kids ruin everything.

1. Front clip bodywork is aligned, scuffed, hanging and ready for primer.
2. Hood is flat. Have a few pin holes to swipe and then last prime.
3. Doors are gapped. Shipping damage is almost repaired. I am going to work the bottom of the pass side door to close a gap this weekend I hope. Then they are off to primer.
4. Interior pieces are hanging and ready for prime and paint.
5. Kick vents finally came out of the soup and are ready for a quick scuff to remove the flash and get primed.

Been tryign to get tings done, but it is going so slow.

Driveshaft finally got here and is in.
A combination of custom Brake lines and pre bent lines have completed the system.
Final prime was done on a bunch of small parts.
Started undercoating prior to paint.

Probably a few more things completed, but 6982 to go.

6982! Very good task organizing skills! 😎 Looking good, Ferris.

I wanted to be much more organized than I am. But supply issues and my patience sidelined any sense or order.

I was given a barn board sign from an assistant earlier in the year that reads:

I’d rather have a productive mess than idle tidiness!

Story of my shop! Messy, yes. But I know where things are (mostly 😉) and get a lot of stuff accomplished in my little bay.

You’re going about it the right way, in my opinion!

👍🏻😎👍🏻

I gave up over the weekend. Ordered a new radiator, electric fan, and fuel tank.

Very nice work! With the changes you’ve made it will drive amazing! (And yes, these trucks rust in the same spots even in dry Montana!)

Took all weekend, but the radiator is in. Fan is mostly in. Not sure how close it needs to be to the radiator? Return fuel bung is in the tank and new tank is in place. Just need to finish up with squeak preventers and strap it back in.

On my aluminum radiator I fabricated a sheert metal shroud that mounts the fan about an inch away from the radiator and allows the fan to pullair from the full radiator face.

Nice (extensive!) build! You will love the trans!!
Where did you find the preformed firewall insulation?

LMC. As with many of their parts. They are close, but off just enough to make it aggravating.

My plan is to cut the top and bottom off of the brackets to clan things up, then paint everything black.

I started playing around yesterday to get things routed enough so I can get the o2 sensor in for the sniper. Going to have to heat shield the hyd clutch lines for sure on this side and the starter on the other.

Been working on wiring specifically sniper wiring. Grounding is done and looking factory. Sniper wiring is using existing mounts so it is looking factory or as much as possible. I am very very close to firing this thing off once I get the 02 sensor in.

Got some color on body parts. Mostly successful, but had some trouble.