"New" cab in the background

 

King pins and brakes are done (including new brake lines).

 

 

The box (actually both - parts truck too) is in pretty bad shape. Looking for a replacement, but as most of you know they are pretty scare. Like hens teeth.

 

at least for now. For a hundred bucks - couldn't resist. I will keep looking for a dentside box.

 

Or get bedsides for a dentside to put on that one - the inner part of the newer box is compatible with the outer skin of the older ones.

 

Can I replace the skin from the top outside edge down or do I have to do the whole bedside, inside and out? How about the taillights and tailgate? Thanks.

 

The inner bedsides are the same, I think the rear post, near the tailgate needs a little modification to hang '73 - '79 bedsides on it, other than that I believe they are the same.

Check out the Crown Vic Viking 460 build thread, he is hanging the bedsides on a newer bed.

 

Lotsa work Bruce, good luck with all that

 

Thanks for the info, Shane. I looked at the CV build thread. Looks like a lot of work for a rank amateur like me, but I will consider it.

 

Anything and everything that could have been saved from the blue "riveted" truck has been saved. I got some patch panels for Brutus, including the roof if I decide to delete the sunroof. Also pulled some stuff off some parts trucks that a guy had advertised. Some to use, some to sell.

 

Getting close! Cab and front clip painted.

 

Box off the 86 almost ready for paint. Just for kicks and giggles the dentside trim will be attached.

 

 

Nice work!

I have a '75 as well but mine came with the straight six motor (300). I can certainly relate to the body issues, although mine seem to be less extreme.

Glad to see you are making some strong progress, CelticOne.