And you don't get a lot of body work for 900 bucks last time I checked. Never mind rusty wheels, brakes, and all manner of bolts that snap off underneath.... I bought this 2 ton from Minot ND and here it is when a couple of guys from the Ukraine met be at a rest area on interstate 5 near where the ferry lets out. Cash only of course.

 

I took the body and the pickup bed off now that I have the adjustments that I needed for the bed.


I made some repairs to the firewall.






Also, I began work on these filler panels between the body and bed. They are reproductions and need a lot of tinkering so a ways to go yet.

 

Mike, what is the white brush on primer and what is it's purpose?

 

 

LOL I thought it must be por 15 or something high tech. What will the final finish be? Gloss black or something more imaginative? I only use oil based primer on everything. Just did my tonner's floors with heavy coat of rustoleum rusty metal primer with a brush. We think alike.

 

I will use this same product line. The fenders and running boards etc will be black and the body will be maroon; satin finish.

 

You gonna brush it?

 

I use a small sponge roller out on the flat and a brush when needed. It levels out well so brush strokes aren't noticed.

 

That's what trailers are for, you go after them.

 

Some wire wheel rust removal today:

 

Oooh, the cup brush on a grinder. Those things scare me. I always pick wires out of my belly when I use one. Very effective though.

 

It always gives me goosebumps when i uncover a stamped or embossed Ford script on a part or tool.

 

One of the body blocks was burned due to a welding job at one time:



So I added a new piece of wood to repair it:


Old growth hard maple glued to farmed oak.

 

Enjoying the warm weather!

 

Looking good!! This is going to be a nice one.