'77 Project Update
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Mountain Pass
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3-21-08 Update!
To those of you who are following, if any:
UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (3.21.08 Update)
Today we buttoned up the interior!!! As you can see that includes:
new Grant steering wheel
cloth seat from a 1996 F-150
painted door panels (yes, original!)
new dash pad
black interior paint
new cassette am/fm radio!
new speakers
new rubber floor
insulation EVERYWHERE!!
We have also finished the exterior paint (as you can see) and rolled on Herculiner!
Mirrors came in today, will be installed tomorrow. Bumpers are being powder-coated in a metallic/chrome.
Wheels (original hubcaps, handpainted back to OE) will get thier new rubber over the next week - TAKING SUGGESTIONS ON TIRE SIZES!
ENJOY! we certainly have!!
UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (3.21.08 Update)
Today we buttoned up the interior!!! As you can see that includes:
new Grant steering wheel
cloth seat from a 1996 F-150
painted door panels (yes, original!)
new dash pad
black interior paint
new cassette am/fm radio!
new speakers
new rubber floor
insulation EVERYWHERE!!
We have also finished the exterior paint (as you can see) and rolled on Herculiner!
Mirrors came in today, will be installed tomorrow. Bumpers are being powder-coated in a metallic/chrome.
Wheels (original hubcaps, handpainted back to OE) will get thier new rubber over the next week - TAKING SUGGESTIONS ON TIRE SIZES!
ENJOY! we certainly have!!
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Mountain Pass
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Originally Posted by flathead95hp
you really did a great job on that truck!I cannot wait to get the bumpers back, get it tagged and start driving her around! It has been a lot of fun and I am amazed at how well the interior turned out!
FTE has been the answer to many questions along the way and I thank you all!
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Mountain Pass
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Mountain Pass
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I certainly hope you guys were right about 31x10.50x15 fitting on my 2wd F-150... seeing as how I just bought a set for my '77 !!!
31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
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Originally Posted by dludlow
I certainly hope you guys were right about 31x10.50x15 fitting on my 2wd F-150... seeing as how I just bought a set for my '77 !!!
31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
31x10.50.15 Bridgestone Dueler ATP's - Buy 3 get 1 free @ Sears!
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Mountain Pass
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Whew!
<TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>To those of you who are following:
UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (4.12.08 Update)
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Truck is out of the shop at mechanically 100% built. Needs some adjustments of the carb, etc... to idle correctly, tags and she's on the road!
Let me know what you think! As always, I appreciate all the FTE help!!
Tons of pics in the galleries!
UPDATED PICTURES IN GALLERY (4.12.08 Update)
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Truck is out of the shop at mechanically 100% built. Needs some adjustments of the carb, etc... to idle correctly, tags and she's on the road!
Let me know what you think! As always, I appreciate all the FTE help!!
Tons of pics in the galleries!
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as I have said before , a little bit too stock for me, but a darn fine looking truck all the same
Great job
I love your dog also, I have two full blood chocolate labs my own self
I will never own another type of dog, I Love My Chocolates
Great job
I love your dog also, I have two full blood chocolate labs my own self
I will never own another type of dog, I Love My Chocolates
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It looks like you did a great job on it. If your interested, I have a piece of trim that goes in the center of the tailgate if you like. I have 2 extra, but I'll give you one if you want.