Taking this thread all the way back to how it started... it was about attempting to build a custom grill but then it turned into my F100 build. I was pleased with how the grill turned out but there were a few things over time that I noticed and I needed to repaint the shell to match the the new/old look of the truck. So I pulled it all apart and used smaller threaded rod and smaller spacers to "slim up" the look a bit. Here are a couple throw back pictures to what it looked like when the plan was to paint the truck mat black.



And now with the light blue paint and the thin rod and spacers... (sorry bad lighting looks white)









I still need to do a few more adjustments and then "patina" the paint to match the truck.

 

1) Glad you are feeling better!
2) How well does the sound deadening do in the doors?
3) Damn dude, that grill is awesome!

 

Thank you, getting older sucks... Just can't bounce back like I used too.

It makes a big difference in the doors as they go from having that tin pan ting sound to having a nice solid thud.

Thank you, I'm happy with how the grill is turning out "again" I'll try to get some better pictures in the daylight soon.

 

Finished up the chopped tailgate turned into a roll pan project today...

 

Final assembly on the center section of the grill, all the trimming and polishing is done. Painted the inside surround argent silver with fine metal flake and assembled the 360 pieces that make up the center for the last time. Tomorrow I can install it on the truck and fine tune whatever needs some adjusting. Very happy with how it looks so far, looking forward to seeing it on the truck.








I also got the lights wired up for the license plate...

 

I like the way this turned out. Great idea and execution.

 

OK!!! I think the exterior of my truck is finally done!!! The newly revamped custom grill is done and mounted.... ....


Here is the "Before Shot"





And here it is now...















Pictures of the roll pan in the day light as well...

 

Keep doing what you been doing! Like the grill. Tail gate and roll pan are wicked, I like it! Truck looks great.....

 

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback Your truck is going to be killer when done

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback from you as well! I plan on it I have 4 more trucks to go...

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dude, I like everything you've done. Looks awesome. you've taught me a thing or to to be creative, go with what you like and want and don't worry about others.

 

Wow! Thanks Robert! as we've talked about before I'm just not one to leave things alone. For some reason I've always had to put my spin on things. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but it's never stopped me from trying the next idea. I love watching Ian on "Full Custom Garage" I'm not always a fan of what he's building but I love his approach. It would be great to have all the tools required to do custom work but it's just not in the budget and I've had to have that "outside the box" state of mind my whole life. So like Ian does I just figure out what works and what doesn't.
It's always good to hear from you, thanks for your feedback

 

Thank you, I always like when people such as yourself, are not afraid to try something. I also watch Ian he's got a talent.

 

I'm just here for your entertainment

Decided today was good as any to rebuild the passenger door so I got to work on it...





cleaned off the rust and got it ready for primer & paint







Primers on




rebuilt the passenger wing window (same steps as the drivers side)




Removed the old door handle and lock




removed all the old felt/weather stripping




Laid out the new handle for assembly









New handle and lock installed






Sound deadener installed





sprayed the moving parts with fresh lube




window crank cleaned up and painted








New lube on the channel




sealed up all openings that could let in cold air




installed and cleaned up the door panel.




Now onto the next....

 

That looks great!

 

Thank you!

Today was about small victory's and finishing touch details. Someone removed the dome light switch, bracket, and wires (including everything up in the dash for the dome light) so I've never had a working dome light in this truck. I ordered new switches and then went on the hunt for brackets and the wires. Luckily my parts truck had everything needed and the wires were not cut so I worked them back into place and plugged them in. Cleaned up the brackets then primer and paint later they were ready to go on. Put them on with some stainless steel screws.

As I was looking through the parts truck there was a coffee can full of nuts and bolts that came with the truck and I never really looked through it. I ended up knocking it over when I was getting the parts and in the pile of bolts I found an original cigarette lighter. It's been a long time since I've been that excited to find such a simple little part but after cleaning it up I shoved it into the dash and it still worked!!! I don't smoke so I didn't really care if it worked or not I was just happy to have another part that completes the truck. None of my trucks have an original lighter so it was a great little detail to find. I'm sure you can probably buy new ones but it's the small victory's like this and finding good original parts that make this hobby fun.