Honestly I haven't taken the rear end up there yet. BUT my cab is remounted with new hardware, fender liners are back on, welding up the exhaust today, new grill is here, new fuel system from tank to pump, front brakes are done, front wheels back on, new dash buttons and such, and I've started color sanding.

 

 

Alex, thanks for the PM. Your truck is looking really good
Mark

 

Coming along nicely! Where did you find a supplier for replacement leaf springs?

 

Think it was Eaton Detroit Springs, had them remake the main leaf on each side as both of mine were cracked. They can remake full packs too.

 

 

sweet build!

 

Sorry for the long delay. Work has been crazy and vacations, heading out for London and Amsterdam tomorrow so this will be the last update for the month. But when I get back everything is lined up to finish in a few weeks.

Rear axle is up at the brake shop, they got both the drums off finally and giving it a once over before I go pick it up.

 

Ok long delay of no posting. Work has been hectic, got engaged, planned a New Years wedding, and vacationed. But anyways to the updates:

Axle is reinstalled. Wheels on. Back in primer. Bed done. Welded up the exhaust. Reupholstered the seat after a youtube video on how to reupholster a seat.

Got the engine running for about 20 minutes once I realized there was no gas in the tank. Plan on painting in a week or so once I finish sanding this primer.

The bed is 9' x 7' all natural Tiger Wood with 0.12" stainless steel spacers I 3D printed. In the background is the 60gal Husky compressor I picked up for $40 and am converting to a gas engine instead of the electric motor.



Seat I did Saturday. Shredded all the old burlap off of it, washed it, rubberized all the springs, used some spare fabric for the underlay, 3" thick foam from Home Depot, and a vinyl kit. Never done any upholstery before but I think it'll work for now.

 

Hey Alex,
All that truck stuff is cool but the most important news is you are engaged!
Congratulations over there! Have fun on New Years!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Thank you!

 

Looking super cool. Congratulations on the engagement. One last thing... is that a Small Block Chevy next to the truck? You wouldn't put that in her would you?

 

Thank you!

Absolutely not. Building that up for a 22' Mahogany runabout I'll be starting construction on next year. Behind it on the floor you can barely see is a Ford 460, now 525, that I'm saving for some unknown purpose.

The truck will always stay with the original motor. Even though the serial # says V8 and I somehow have the 6, it's staying.

 

I finally finished my f-4............ apx 1 year to do....definitely the most enjoyable and easiest truck I have done......

 

This has been a great thread to follow. Congrats on completing the truck it looks great. Also congrats on the engagement!