You got CCs in the Netherlands? That is a good lookin truck.

 

Thanks, on pictures they do look better then up close :-)
According the previous owner it is the only one of this type in the Netherlands. So worst case a hand full only here. It does stand out on the Dutch roads, its twice as long as the average car over here :-)

 

And it even looks like its a long bed. Ya gotta luv that.

 

I sanded down, seam sealed, and painted (color matching 2K spray can) my drip rails and the seam at the roof to the back window. Removed the drip rail trim with a bottle opener before I did the work..then popped it back on afterward. Seems to look much better now, no more rust/dark area above the door on the roof attracting your eyes.

Going to do with roof itself next. Not looking for perfection, just to keep corrosion at bay and keep things looking somewhat neat.

Eventually I will remove the windshield and rear window to put on new seals so I'll probably re-do the entire top of the cab paint at that time. But not just yet.

 

Drained 1 gallon of gas that was left in the tank for the last ten years. Stilled smelled somewhat like gas but was honey coloured. Hoping she starts.
Jim

 

Primed, painted, and cleared the engine block, heads, oil pan, water pump, and bellhousing.
may or may not have gotten a contact high. Found a good use for spare covid masks

 

Girlfriend and I did a little maintenance and preparation. Changed oil, replaced axle vent, got the sill plates off and the last of the floor mat. Also starting taking the window seals out but ran out of time.

 

Its time ! been putting this off for awhile, pulled the column gutted it, waiting on parts, complete rebuild in process.

 

I really wish someone made a column rebuild kit.

 

Yeah its one of those deals, i thought i had all the parts to rebuild it.... then you tear it apart and theres always more..... the rubber firewall gasket, the NSS, the column spring...... hopefully i get it back together correctly

 

Question / Request: No one is replying to my request for info. on the 4th of May. Where is the fuse to your heater blower?
On 76s, it's at the top of the fuse panel. On my 75, it must be somewhere else. I bought a 73 to 79 shop manual on line.
It has a picture of the 76 fuse panel. Your assistance is appreciated

 

Not sure about the fuse but if your having problems with the fan speed not working, theres a resistor in the box that is most likely blown, its easy to replace from underneath the passenger side..... you can find them at MACs and DennisCarpenter...

 

WOW!! Was that fast. Yes but......A reply received on the Forum last year stated that the HI speed does not go through the resistor.
& I have no current going to the high setting. I have a new resistor. Once I find where it's hiding, I'll replace it. Thank you.

 

I went 0/6 at salvage yards in my area. Nobody has anything older than 1990 Ford trucks. Southeastern VA is just not the place for me.

 

Any excuse to drive it. Love this truck.