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Hi all! Here's some pics of what my husband and I have been working on for the past year.
http://photobucket.com/53gmc2ton
Lots more work to go and many parts to find. I did some fiberglass repair work on the floor pan yesterday and my husband took a nasty dent out above the headlight - turned out great! Will add more as we go.

Nice Truck!
Seeing your progress makes me want to get working on my firetruck.
I live in the bay too.
Do you know how the strap winches were used that are on the back of your truck? My one ton came with the same ones mounted on the back. You normally only see them on the sides of the bed.
Thanks,
Chris

ovrtrod, welcome to the stovebolt. Looks like your going to be visiting the Big Bolt Forum. Good luck on the project and thanks for the pics.

We haven't tried them out quite yet. One would assume that straps would have to be pretty hefty. I think you just use a bar and ratchet them down. As soon as get to fiddle with them I will surely update. Thanks!

Iv'e been informed that we have in fact a 3 ton - great info on this sight and everyone very helpful.
I have a few new pics - done a bit of work. Fiberglass work to floorpan. floorpan
A little before and in progress of cleaning up chrome pieces on dash dash dash2
Pulled doors off to start cleanup and repair to get ready for new glass and weatherstrip. doors
Wing windows are sure a challenge! Pulled all the old glass out and prepped surfaces to go back in with all new. Hope the glass gets here today. Also had to pull the bed back off frame to get it a few inches away from cab. Going to be a few repairs needed there. Replaced lower right side cab corner - will get more pictures today to post.