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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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wills 56 project

Hi guys
Finally got my new project home
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Started to strip it down what a mess the dash is. Can't believe someone did this.
Anyway on I go.
How do i remove both the windscreens.

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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 07:59 PM
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I'm sure you'll find all sorts of "handy work" from the previous owner. Mine was like an easter egg hunt. I'm not sure what your plans are for it, but judging from that dash panel... I'd go over it good, brake lines, suslension and stuff. Some people do some pretty scary stuff.

For the windshield and rear window I just ran a razor blade around the window cutting the rubber seal, then the windows pop right our. Replacement gaskets aren't very expensive.

Good luck with it.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 01:00 AM
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Took the drip rail back to bare metal surprise only a 3 inch repair overall not to bad
 

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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 01:08 AM
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Sorry for the double up
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 03:48 AM
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Any ideas on what i should put on the bare metal until i start any panel work so it doesn't rust

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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 04:14 AM
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I would use a aersol can weld through primer. Glad to see another truck being rescued. The drip rails do look to be quite sound.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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That is quite a mess of a dash but I would rather have messed up wiring than alot of rust. It looks like your roof is really nice and if the rest of the truck is similar you have a good one!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 03:49 AM
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Looks familiar. I thought my dash was bad!
 
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looking real good. Patches turned out great
 
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:43 AM
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will, r u leaving it left hook?, what front end r u going to fit?
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks for the dash pics. Gary yes I'm leaving it lhd. I'm going to put a jag front ifs.not sure about the rear. Has anyone done a fuel tank replacement like this and if so have you got the details and step by step pics.

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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 02:06 AM
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will, i use mustang tanks


then pipe the filler where u want, if u get stuck, i have a few lhd jag fronts and mustang tanks in stock
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 03:37 AM
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Thanks mate
Where are you located

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