Way pro job amigo, Sombrero's off, and deep bow to you. I had no bed liner available to me, here in Baja, when doing my truck, so I used a local product, called "Chapapote", which is a drying tar like substance, like an undercoating of old, but a rust stopper for some years to come. It is petroleum based, so will come off with gasoline, or strong thinners, abet, some serious scrubbing.. I used QR's hood system, and DM's in the doors. Much quieter now. No need for me to go to the gym any more, I just go out and open the hood 20 reps, for exercise..

Loving your build amigo...

Baja

Had some time to coat the frame with POR15. I considered spraying the frame, but ended up simply using a paint brush. I am glad I did. The paint brush allowed me to get into places I would't have been able to with the paint gun and the finish turned out just fine. I am happy with the results.

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I am going to be ready to put that cab on it's new home soon. Once the cab is on, I will be able to start hooking things up and this truck will really start to come together.

I cannot wait to see that cab in the sunlight:-X06 Super clean job with the "carpet" haha

Good work and good job.:-X22 I for one am looking forward to seeing this color together and in the sun. Ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper I've dreamt of building a 34 Ford Coupe. Fat fendered. Lowered and raked. And painting it Candy Dark Black Cherry.

That fan must take 25 hp to turn... but it will move a hurricane force wind. You might think about nick naming you truck "Cat 4", in reference to the wind under the hood.... better tie everything down extra secure..

Baja

POR 15 is great stuff, are you going to use the UV Coat on it?

It looks way great amigo. Kind of wish I had heard of Por 15 when I was bringing stuff South for my build. Like you, I had the cab off, and that was the time for the frame coating, for sure. How chip resistant is Por 15? The stuff I used, is pretty soft, and pliable, even after 4 years, and I have noticed that gravel just sticks into it, and I have very little, if any chipping. It is more rubberized, kind of like bed liner, but a bit softer.. when it dries, and not quite as tough..

Other than hot dip galvanized, what permanent, for ever, coating is there?? Rust never sleeps... ever.. and rust near the ocean, is tenacious.

Baja

I read through this entire build over the last couple of days. You are doing an incredible job. Keep it up

Time will tell if the POR 15 is awesome or not :eek: No UV protection stuff for me. The POR 15 seemed like it was good enough on its own. I have to stop the obsession for perfection somewhere :-X03

I went ahead and put the cab back on the frame :-X10

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Cab Mounts :-X06

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And finally... Some DYNAMAT :-dancing1

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Now, that's the way to do it right. I believe that they have named some high end pistols, and icecream bars after your truck... Magnum... Is that cherry chocolate, or chocolate cherry?? Either way, it is definitely flavor of the month...

Baja

really looking good, way to go sir... I think baja hit it on the head with the chocolate cherry....

May abundant superlatives be heaped upon you amigo. And, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest the beds of your critics. Its the best and worst I can think of..

Baja

Very clean job sir.

Photobucket Sucks
 

Well, Photobucket officially sucks. They want me to pay $400 a year to keep my pictures up on this thread. Pretty dumb since I have been doing everyone a favor by posting the information here and am not profiting from it in any way. I am not sure that this thread will be able to recover from this.

Maybe I should document the build over on Youtube where I could get paid to document this build. Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. :-banghead

Do you have the pics in your phone still? If you cahttps://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/i.../separator.gifn get them in your computer all you have to do is click on this https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/i...nsertimage.gif and then click on "Browse You Device". Then "Insert".

There are many other hosting sites to chose from. I save everything on google drive, if you have a gmail you can do it. Getting your pictures back one by one downloading from PB is the hard part.

Good luck i've been lurking for a while ;)

I’m back...
 

Well I found another photo hoasting site to add pictures to. It seems that photobucket unlocked the photos on this build for some reason. Not really sure what happened. Maybe the forum paid photobucket a fee to get them back up on the site since photobuckets greed probably crippled the site. Regardless. I’m back at it.

Here is the progress:

1. Found some gloss black tractor paint at the local farm supply store. Used it on my trailer and realized it would probably work really well on things for this build. It pretty much is identical to por 15. I am coating all the random Parts with it.

2. The radiator core support is in place and I am loosely bolting everything together. I welded on some patch pieces to resolve the rust issue on the core support. It will take some additional modification to mount perfectly before it is ready.

3. Ordered a 1979 F350 3 core aluminum radiator. Fits perfectly without any modification. It was listed as a “Chevy” engine style because the inlet and outlet of the cummins is on the opposite side as the original Ford locations. I had to remove the stock clutch fan on the cummins. It was too big. I’ll have to find an electric fan to replace it.

4. Bolted on the inner fenders, battery mount, and grill loosely. Everything is in my place to begin wiring and plumbing the engine bay.

5. Instead of buying a bolt kit, I’m just ordering grade 8 and stainless fasteners from amazon in 50 packs as I need them. It’s working well.

6. I cut a hole in the transmission tunnel cover to match the needs of the 5 speed shifter location. The stock location works well for my twin trasnfercase sticks. I fabricated a custom cover. It’s going to look excellent.

7. I’ve been studying the cummins engine a lot lately. Wiring gauges and getting the fuel system hooked up will be a key next step. Also I need to get the steering box sent off to red head and order a custom steering column.

My plan right now is to finish up the wiring and interior. Get the fuel system going and get this thing started. Once I have the bulk of the fabrication work done, I’m going to load it up on the trailer and bring it down to my buddy’s shop for tires and wheels. After that it is going to go to Fat Bob’s Garage Layton, UT for drivelines, rear springs, shocks, and trailing arms. The goal is to have it on the road by Summer. We will see if that happens.

Good to see you back. You’ve certainly done a butt ton of work. Now hurry up, I’m excited to see it out of the barn. :)

2X on Chris's remark, but I have often cautioned amigos on this forum, "Proceed at the Speed of Right", and you will be happy with your results, and you won't have to do it over again.. Myself, I can resist anything but Temptation, so be wise, and think to yourself.."I have the rest of my life, and I am not in a hurry to get to the end of it"... Keep up the good work, measure twice, cut once..

Happy New Year amigo

Baja

Subscribed :-tap ... and then looked up and realized it's been 2 hours lol. Nice work!

Sure sounds like you've been busy. Check out BoltDepot.com. They have great prices on Stainless in multiple grades! Of course, Grade 5 and 8 too.

Air Filter & Radiator Upper Hose
 

Progress... installed the Big Old Fleet Guard Air Filter (marine grade). Marine grade is supposed to have an extra layer of wire mesh (stonger) without changing the flow characteristics.

Fleetguard Air Housing Disposable Part No: AH19037
I also ran a pre Filter:

Outerwears 20-1085-03 Pre-Filter
I’ll need to get order some custom intake piping since the factory one locates the air filter ready get next to the turbo. This air filter is BIG!!! Biggest air filter I have ever seen. I hope I don’t have to cut the fender skirt to fit it under the hood!

Upper Rad Hose - it is always interesting when I walk into an Auto parts place and asked to look at the hoses in the back. The employees always look at me funny and want to somehow look it up for me even though I’m telling them that I have a 1970 Ford truck with a Cummins diesel that’s totally custom. Anyway I found this hose pictured and it worked decently. I wouldn’t say it’s a perfect fit, but I think it’s going to give me several years of good use and I can keep my eye out for a better solution later. The bend characteristics are not quite perfect but really good. It came as a longer hose and I had to cut it down. The auto parts guy want to sell me Some flex hose, but I insisted that he just let me go back and look at the hoses.

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Thanks for the heads up on where to find bolts. amazon.com has been pretty good so far. I’ll check it out. Good to be back.

Most auto parts counter guys, are not out of the box far enough to even think that someone is customizing an old Ford truck with a Cummins diesel, let alone solving issues with parts not intended for that vehicle. Customizing is changing wheels to most car owners now days.
There is a local guy here in the Cabo area, who has turned a car's body and chassis upside down, on top of another chassis, so it looks like his car is driving upside down around town. I will try to snap a photo of it next time... Its the most "Out of the box" car in Baja that I know of...

Keep up the inventive/creative talent amigo, it shows pure genius

Baja

One hell of a lot of work. You are doing a good job. This truck should last you a long time!

Unfortunately for me, life is changing and I have to sell the truck.

$10,000 OBO

If you are looking for a project, this is obviously a great opportunity. All the hard work is done. All parts go with the truck (plus extras). Been garaged for the last 7 years.

Located in Willard, Utah. Call or text Ryan (916) 220-3857

Clean and Clear Title IN HAND

Anyone interested? I am listing the truck on eBay today :-banghead

That's a bummer to have to sell.

Cummins isn't for everybody. Good luck with sale.

I've followed your build, your building your truck the way I always wanted to build my own. Sorry you have to sell it. I live Davis County, wish I had that much cash right now to buy your project. Good luck to you!

Thanks man. There is a time for everything. Sometimes there is a time to sell. That time has come.

The truck is on the chopping block. Sad day for me. Good day for someone else.

http://ebay.us/ei0FWG?cmpnId=5338273189

Sold
 

The truck sold. Congrats to the new owner.

Until next time ✌🏼