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Brian Hill
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Rough??? Man, that truck looks great compared to some of the ones we resurrect  Keep us posted on your plans and let us know if we can help. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,962 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,962 | I've seen them a whole lot rougher than that. Looks like a very good one to start on. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | That's not even close to rough. Get her started, tag and drive it!
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 | Not bad, I would drive it. Body looks to be in good shape. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | That doesn't look rough to me either. That rear fender with the tire mount is a highly sought after item.
Congratulations on your new truck! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 95 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 95 | Brian,
Check out my Photos on what bad was. your project is super!
Sully
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 | Three quick questions.
How do you remove the front glass? The weatherstrip is shot and will need to be replaced anyway but the glass is good and I don't want to break it.
The floorboards are rusted out and need to be replaced. I know there are weld in replacements out there. But after cleaning out the inside I found the lower corners of the back of the cab had holes. Is there some weld in replacements for these areas as well?
The frame is rusty. I want to paint it and I have heard of POR, and Eastwood has a frame paint. I'm looking for a brush on. What's the general consensus?
Brian Hill
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Brian,
Check out my Photos on what bad was. your project is super! Yours didn't look too bad ether. 
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 | I just read the post comparing the two frame paints and checked out the web site for the por. I think I agree it may be overkill to work with for my project.
Brian Hill
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | There are plenty of aftermarket dealers that sell any patch panel you need. Try to complete as much of the cab body work with the cab on the frame as you can. It simplifies panel alignment issues.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Brian,
to remove the front glass just take a razor blade round the perimeter stayin as close to the glass as ya can (you will be gettin a new one anyway)..then with a helper just pop it out from the inside with a catcher (YOU) on the outside and lay it away safe on some carboard for the future.
As far as your Frame there are lottsa opinions...POR15 works great on frames ..do a SEARCH on "FRAME PAINT"...you will find lottsa opinions an info.
By the Way..NICE FIND!...enjoy your project!
Tim | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 | I decided to order the frame restoration kit from eastwood. They have a good rep and i've ordered stuff from them before. I'm working in my attached garage and my wife can be suspicous of strange smells. I used some gunk engine degreaser on a motor and it took days for that smell to disipate.
Thanks for the advice on the glass. I want to make sure I look at all the nooks and crannies to get this cleaned up and ready for paint.
Brian Hill
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 126 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 126 | That truck is in fantastic shape. Count your blessings and the lesser amount of rust removal you wont have to do. Good truck!  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | I've used Eastwood and it's good. The Chassis Black in qts. qnd gallons can be gooey. If spraying, follow directions to cut it. If brushing have lots of brushes that you are willing to throw away after use. You'll never get them clean.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Suction caup can be helpful working with the glass.
The front floor panels are available from all the truck suppliers and one style goes back to the start of the front seat. For the rear I would ask Ray of Wheelwright Restorations if he makes them. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I cut the rubber on the inside. That way the glass lays their until you lift it off. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | Great find! Good luck with your restoration. You are int he right spot for advice.
Rich | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42 | by the way, where do I find the vin on these trucks. I need to go thru the re-title process.
Brian Hill
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