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Old Jan 27, 2021 | 07:36 PM
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I should have mentioned that was a clever way to put your windshield in solo. Must have been a lot of back and forth. Nice that you had the doors off. I got the wife to push on the outside while I pulled the string.
Thank you. Did you have the stainless trim around the window too?

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What do you do about the bugs?
Grumble, cry, then laugh! So far they have missed the visible spots! The last one pictured above is in the masking for example. If it ends up marking up an important spot I may have to sand and recoat depending on the situation.

Today is prepping small pieces, low valence, and fenders.
 
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Good to see even more of your progress!
 
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Good to see even more of your progress!
Thanks! I think I see light; but is it really the end of the tunnel?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 05:23 PM
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Thank you. Did you have the stainless trim around the window too?



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Yes, mine has the trim as well. Used a lot of dish soap. I like the look of it. It will really look good with the fresh paint.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 06:19 PM
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My donor cab had the trim but I ordered seals without. I was planning on installing the windshield from my original cab but broke it removing it. Then found a mobile glass guy that beat LMC price with freight by fifty dollars.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks! I think I see light; but is it really the end of the tunnel?
It seems that old trucks are never really done, I thinks its's it more about the journey than the distension.


 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
It seems that old trucks are never really done, I thinks its's it more about the journey than the distension.
Maybe my approach is wrong. I replaced all moving, rubber, or wear parts with new thinking I will have a New Truck in Old Truck clothes. This was a novel thought that I could then just enjoy it until I drive the wheels square! In truth I did skip transmission bearings/seals, front & rear pinion bearings/seals, and transfer case bearings/seals but did replace all of the fluids. Only time will reveal my folly!
 
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The transmission was good till half way through the build it started to leak from the front seal so it had to be rebuilt. Not a big set back but it good to get it out of the way. Hopefully you have better luck. Do you intend to drive it daily in nice weather like I do?
 
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
It seems that old trucks are never really done, I thinks its's it more about the journey than the distension.
I like those 90's wheels on there Morris!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 06:48 PM
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Thanks! They are left overs from one of my Rangers, they fit because I have Mercury car bolt pattern on my truck. At first I just put them on as rollers but they really grew on me. A friend of mine really dislikes them so I think I'll keep them.
 
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
The transmission was good till half way through the build it started to leak from the front seal so it had to be rebuilt. Not a big set back but it good to get it out of the way. Hopefully you have better luck. Do you intend to drive it daily in nice weather like I do?
I plan to drive it good or bad weather most days especially weekend lumber runs! I have a company vehicle carrying the heavy mileage so this is my pleasure rig.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 08:52 PM
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After further reflection, I guess there is room for “Tinkering” on the truck until either it or I am gone...

FORD Trucks rule all others drool!
 
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These are my summer drivers, one for fun and two for hauling.



 
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
These are my summer drivers, one for fun and two for hauling.


Nice set of toys! Especially the F1... I do have a soft spot for mustangs too.
 
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More pieces primed

The three more pieces primed and moving up to final sanding!




 
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