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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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The only rusted through part of the cab was one rear corner so I got to work on that this morning.
Made the inner panel and then fitted the patch panel I bought,which although well made wasn't the greatest fit so I added a piece to it where the meets the door.




 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Looking good keep at it.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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What do you get if you start with ,one hub,some tube and 3 pieces of flat bar?





 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Decided to build myself a tailgate frame today.
Using some electrical conduit bushings to make the hinges a little smoother.




 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Started on the frame for the spare tire and gas cap access and refitting the rear fenders.


 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Had some later Ford taillights so I thought I'd use them.
Made a couple of spacers to mount them.
Got the rear fenders on and finished the spare carrier/gas filler hatch.




 
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Got the gas springs mounted on the tire carrier.
Finally got the trans x-member ,had to make 2 one inch spacer blocks and then got it fitted.
Mocked up the brake pedal/booster bracket.
Now comes the question...Do I need to weld another piece to the bracket to space it the 2" needed or would 4 x 2" pieces of threaded tube be strong enough?
Bent the brake pedal to mirror the original.
Picked up a nice clean pair of leather buckets for it.




 
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Really nice project Bob! Lots of neat idea and tricks. Nice work too! How come you chose to run a 460? Won't you have to take out a bank loan to take it around the block? (fuel cost)
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Hi Bob nice wheels, like the idea for the spare wheel and fuel tank, keep them pics comin
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Welcome to FTE. Can't call you a new guy because your work shows lots of experience and skill. Very impressive job. Keep it up and keep posting pics. We love pics. Great job
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Wow... Someone is getting some stuff done... Congrads and thanks for sharing...
 
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Great pics! Awsome job! I noticed some Power Fist Products in your pictures, what part of Canada do you live in?
 
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Some Freakin' Skills You Got there Bob!
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Great pics! Awsome job! I noticed some Power Fist Products in your pictures, what part of Canada do you live in?

Just south of Calgary.
 
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Grafted a 3" piece of metal into the pedal/booster bracket so it clears the x member.
 
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