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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 05:46 PM
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It’s Finished

Well guys, the truck is finally finished. It’s been a lot of fun and a whole lot of work, and I really appreciate all the help and advice that you guys gave along the way. I have to say that Eldon looks quite at home on the Kansas country roads that he has spent his entire life on. I won't be on these forums as much anymore, so I wanted to take a minute and say thanks.

Now it’s time to start racking up the miles.

Here is a very lengthy thread detailing the restoration
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...on-thread.html

Here is a video that broadly covers the restoration

Here is a walk-around video from the same time that I took the following photos.







 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 05:48 PM
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That looks great. Enjoy it.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 06:03 PM
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Stellar work. Enjoy.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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That is a fine looking truck. What a great job you did ! Drive and enjoy!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 06:31 PM
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Looks great! Love that color.


Dint leave the forum. Get another truck!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 06:51 PM
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Myers, two things:

1. Congrats on a great job bringing a great truck back to life! Thanks for all your pics.
2. They are never finished. You'll have little things that pop up that you'll need some help on.
3. Don't be a stranger. You can help lots of other guys here.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:10 PM
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Great looking truck, you did a nice job restoring it back to life. I like the name a lot too......... I can relate because my first name is Eldon, both are unique in there own way, enjoy the ride!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:11 PM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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Like Abe said, they are never finished. But I've got to say you have put all the time and detail into it so that it won't need much in the way of 'do-overs' just things to make it even better. You did a fantastic job and impressed many of us with your skills and determination. It will easily last another 75 years. Maybe with indestructible solar panels instead of painted oak in the bed because gasoline will be a prohibited substance by then.
Keep stopping by from time to time, you're always welcome.
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:21 PM
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It's a fine looking Truck. Well Done!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:33 PM
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Thanks guys! The restoration is finished, the up-keep now begins.

Eldon was the original owners name, I thought it fitting to keep it for the truck.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:38 PM
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Awesome restoration!! It looks great!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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That is really a good looking job!
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near Philadelphia
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 08:14 PM
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A very thorough job, did it really only take you a year? KS has plenty of wide open roads for a leisurely drive, enjoy it!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 08:19 PM
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January 20 - February 21. 14 months total. KS is beautiful around the Flint Hill area where I am.
 
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