Got the patch fitted up, and then welded in. In the last pic, you can also see where I patched where the stock clutch rod goes through the floor.

 

Since it's nice, I'm able to get some work done! Where I'm at now, is morphing the dash's together, the front section of the 67, that fits against the window opening, to the front section of the 79 dash. Forming the 79 dash to the window opening, to get it to fit perfectly, just wasn't going to work out, so I plan on cutting off the front section of the 67 dash, and welding it to the 79 dash.

 

So, dug out the plasma cutter, and went to it. After cutting off the front sections of both, I'll clamp them up, and install the dash, to get them perfectly aligned.

 

So, got a lot done yesterday. Did a lot of measureing, and mocking, and finally got things lined up. So, tacked together both dash sections, and installed it, with the entire dash, to make sure everything lines up.

 

Since the ends of the dash on the 79 has a different curve than the 67, I had to weld in a few pieces to cover the gap, and make it look complete. Then, pulled it out, and welded it all up. Fits really well. I was really worried about this part, but it all worked out well!

 

Got a little done yesterday. Ground the weld down on the front dash section, and welded a few pinholes shut. Sprayed it with some puff can primer to keep it from rusting. I'll be blasting the entire dash, then shooting it with epoxy, once I'm done with the mockup.

 

Went down to the U-pull it yard today, and after an hour of wandering around, found a seat for the truck. Removed the new brackets (I think the truck was an 89), drilled out the threaded holes, where the bolts from the factory brackets went, then slipped on the 67's brackets. Fits like a glove! I'll have the seat recovered and refoamed when I get to doing the interior.

 

Since I've been working waay too many hours, I haven't had the time to work on the truck. But, I've had plenty of time (and now overtime money) to purchase some parts. Since I haven't been able to find any inner fenders locally that are not totally roached, I bit the bullet, and ordered a set from Dennis Carpenter. They look pretty nice. I'll have to get some epoxy on them soon, since they came as bare metal.

 

I also made a decision on what to do about mirrors. After seeing one of the other guys on here with them (thanks wyoming4x4!), I decided to go with the 92-96 F-150 mirrors. They work really well with the lines of the truck, and they are a decent size. Now, I had a debacle with Amazon with these. I ordered two. When they came in, I got 5. The next day, I got 4 more. Called Amazon, they cancelled the order, it was still showing it hadn't shipped yet! Sent me return tags. Next day, 3 more show up! Got return tags for those also. They only over charged me for one mirror, but they took the charge off for the pass. side one, and only charged me for the drivers side. Oh, and got power ones, plan on wiring them up for that.

 

Another parts update. Ordered the AC evaporator from Summit, it's a Vintage Aire generic model. I wanted it now, so I can get it mocked up in the cab, to make sure everything fits and all the holes are drilled before paint. Oh, and also ordered a chrome cover from Summit for the front axle.

 

Thanks to Bill (NumberDummy) , I was able to find the rear cargo light body. Also ordered the gasket from Dennis Carpenter for it, I'll use it to help cut the hole. I'll order the rest for it later.

 

The cab mount bushings were another story. I talked to Bart at Dennis Carpenter about them, since they don't offer a kit for the 4x4. It's odd, since the 4x4 uses the same bushings, front and back, as the front 2wd bushings. After talking with him, he said they'd make up a set, and send them to me. But, I think he just sent me the regulare 2wd kit. So, I'm wondering, since the back ones need to be the same height as the front ones, can I just cut the back ones down, instead of sending them back.

 

So, one of the things that's been slowing me down is the brake/clutch pedals. I had originally planned on using the pedals out the 89, since I'll probably use the MC and clutch reservoir out of it. But, the mount for the pedals is about 3 inches too deep, for the dash. There realy isn't a way to shorten it, either. Going with the 67 pedals won't work with the M/C and clutch, so I did some poking around online, thinking of doing an aftermarket pedal setup. Most of them weren't really what I was looking for. Then, totally by accident, I found a brand new set of 92-96 F-250 pedals on E-bay. I think they match up perfectly with the 89 pedals, and they won't interfere with the dash. I'll just have to build a support from the pedal assy. to the dash, which won't be a big deal. But, this is holding up the whole dash progress, so hopefully this works!

 

So, here are the pedals I picked up. They don't have the long piece that connects to the dash, so they will actually fit. And, they fit the 89 brake booster. I will have to get a newer clutch master cylinder, but that's no biggie.

 

Yesterday, found this sweet 69 Ranger grill of off CL. 100 bucks. It has a few small dings, but its in really good shape.