So, being a newbie with these old Fords, I didn't know that fire extinguisher was an option. That looks really good after you shined it up.

Looking forward to the video.

 

3 1/2 hrs. of 40 micron wet sanding & buffing on the wheel , media blasting the bracket , fill the pitting ., sanding , priming , painting , & install .If you do not have an angle drill for the install you are effed !

Thanks to all for the praise during the build . It is nice to hear it from fellow truckers who understand the process .

Acceptance pics will be going the the head of the ISCA in B-ham Ala. next week for the Feb. 2016 show . Yes , you need to send a portfolio of pics to be considered for the show . They want show worthy vehicles and have classes for everything . Check it out . Google search ISCA .

 

The hood is here , the hood is here !!!!

 

Hood will be attached sat. morn @ 8 am.
Solved the starter problem . The bendix was worn out . Found one at the local gen / starter repair shop for $33 ,Napa does not carry them .

Protective / informational running board protectors . Magnetic sign .

Hood nose mldg. / V8 emblem .

Deluxe radio w/ cable control panel installed .

 

Wow, I like the magnetic sign idea. What did that cost you?

Good luck at the show. Can't wait for pics!

 

Those running board signs are a super cool idea.
I can't wait to see it all together. Great job!

 

Hood was attached by 8:30 . Needed one minor adjustment . Moved the right side forward 1/16 " . All other pcs. were attached by 11 am. Road tested the hood for a 10 mile round trip . Damn near wore my thumb out with all the response on the road .Guess I'd better get used to that .

Sat , drank a beer , admired the truck in the carport ( it was 95 today ) thinking of what to do next & came up w/ nothing . It is finished !!!!

The truck is loaded up w/ all necessary items for the show Sun. at the Winery .Pics Sun eve.

 

Cost ? Way cheaper than having to repaint them because some one violated the cardinal rule of car shows .

 

Placed top 10 at the open car show.Local winery annual event 74 cars & 2 trucks . Prize was bottle of wine & 2 glasses which made the little Italian woman very happy ! So got the entry fee back + .
Bobs fuel injected iron hemi pro street '53 is bad a$$ !!
Was the second vehicle there .Pays to be early as every one who attended had to walk past the truck section to enter the show. Whole bunch of awesome job , congrats & etc. on the truck .

Ran like well oiled Singer !!!

Way too hot for car shows in S, Fla during the summer .Took the (red) ezup & saved the day !! .

Informational / protective magnetic signs for the running boards proved to be a good idea as it made people stop & look at the truck .

 

More car show pics .

 

Car show pics . Over all pleased w/ car show results as I was competing w/ muscle cars ,new & old cameros ,new & old vettes & etc. .

 

Looks like First Place, Best in Show to me Denny.

 

Your truck is stunning. I'd have looked your truck over from top to bottom and I'd have looked over that Buick too. I like them stock and old...

 

Truck went to the gated community storage garage last evening . Took the long way around town thru the old area w/ shops , eateries & etc. Turned some heads .Way too hot here for summer shows in the parking lots . Maybe a tues . night show end of July if it is cloudy out . If not wait till TS2015 Sept. in Tn. Will be in Ala. for the 4th visiting firstriders _daughter & grand daughter . Also will be making a call on an old salvage yard in Boaz , Al. Heard they have a half dozen '51-'52 trucks & maybe some '48-'50's . Any one need a specific part ? Will gladly acquire any needed parts as long as they are not big items .

 

Interior acceptance pics for the ISCA show Feb 12 - 14 Birmingham , Al.

See "Gas tank float " thread . Quite funny .