Restoration Progress
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Restoration Progress
It's been quite some time sincw I have posted images of 70 4X4 restoration of truck for show. The project will be done in the next couple of months. This some of the work so far.
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Good evening Olivof,
That's one of the cleanest looking 4x4 Bumpside projects I've ever seen. I guess you won't have the heart to crash through any swampy mud pits when it's on the road!
May I know your thoughts on the aftermarket head-liner? I've seen that one in a few Bumpsides and wondered about it. How well did it fit? Did you have to spend time playing around with it, or did it fit perfectly on the first try?
Thanks for posting these impressive photos!!!
Robroy
That's one of the cleanest looking 4x4 Bumpside projects I've ever seen. I guess you won't have the heart to crash through any swampy mud pits when it's on the road!
May I know your thoughts on the aftermarket head-liner? I've seen that one in a few Bumpsides and wondered about it. How well did it fit? Did you have to spend time playing around with it, or did it fit perfectly on the first try?
Thanks for posting these impressive photos!!!
Robroy
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Olivof,
Your's is one of the nicest flair side Bumps I've had the pleasure to see.
Thank You so very much for sharing!
Your's is one of the nicest flair side Bumps I've had the pleasure to see.
Thank You so very much for sharing!
I would have to agree...robroy wrote:I guess you won't have the heart to crash through any swampy mud pits when it's on the road!
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Hi Robroy,
This truck although a 4X4 will never be driven on a dirt road, we have much to many dollars invested. We have others dedicated for the mud. This will be 100% show. As for the head-liner. I will say it was a very good design, a direct fit.
As you can see no expense is being spared right down to the ppg base and concept 2021 clear buffed to a high luster. Detroit lockers front and rear. The bed sides were replaced with new upgrade style ends. Even the oak flooring has 15 coats of clear.Tail gate chains removed with internal locks and tail gate supports. I have 66 tail lites to install, I think they add more naustalgia to the truck. The correct ones look too much like trailer lites. Had to go with 16" wheels to allow for caliper clearance. The list goes on and on. I will be posting more images as more work is complete. Will be installing core support and grill next week, fenders and bed last. Waiting for 4wheel disc brake booster should be in soon. Thank you for your compliment..
This truck although a 4X4 will never be driven on a dirt road, we have much to many dollars invested. We have others dedicated for the mud. This will be 100% show. As for the head-liner. I will say it was a very good design, a direct fit.
As you can see no expense is being spared right down to the ppg base and concept 2021 clear buffed to a high luster. Detroit lockers front and rear. The bed sides were replaced with new upgrade style ends. Even the oak flooring has 15 coats of clear.Tail gate chains removed with internal locks and tail gate supports. I have 66 tail lites to install, I think they add more naustalgia to the truck. The correct ones look too much like trailer lites. Had to go with 16" wheels to allow for caliper clearance. The list goes on and on. I will be posting more images as more work is complete. Will be installing core support and grill next week, fenders and bed last. Waiting for 4wheel disc brake booster should be in soon. Thank you for your compliment..
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That bed looks amazing. Can't wait to see the finished project
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WOW! Nice to see a bump taken to this level of restoration and performance.
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All I can say is "WOW". I can't wait to see the finished product. Please keep us all posted with your progress and pics.
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'90 F250,460,48K XLT Lariat, Supercab
'88 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, 5.0 H.O.original, was daily driver, now retired
'97 Lincoln Town Car-Cartier,73K, 4.6, fact. dual exhaust,mint/original-Last Big Towncar
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Re: Restoration Progress
1970 4X4
Brake system complete..
A/C, Heat system almost complete...
Engine almost done....
Brake system complete..
A/C, Heat system almost complete...
Engine almost done....
- dantheman71
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Re: Restoration Progress
Great looking truck!!
Did you go with factory air conditioning? The reason I ask is it looks like a Classic auto air kit to me based on how it has the hoses through the inner fender.
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Thank you dantheman71,
The a/c system is from Classic Auto Air,made for this truck, well designed and great people to deal with.
The bulkhead fittings didn't come with kit. Added to dress up appearance under hood.
The a/c system is from Classic Auto Air,made for this truck, well designed and great people to deal with.
The bulkhead fittings didn't come with kit. Added to dress up appearance under hood.
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Truly amazing. HAve any pics of what it looked like before?? Can't wait to see it all together. Great work and thanks for sharing....
Eric
Richmond, Virgina
1970 F100 project?
1971 F100 donor
Richmond, Virgina
1970 F100 project?
1971 F100 donor
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It was the average driver, locally owned since new. Painted 4 times usual rot and rust. Bed floor replaced with steel plate.
Core support under battery almost gone.
Core support under battery almost gone.
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Wow great job. This looks like to be one of the cases of better than showroom finish. Great job
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69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
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Had a very productive week, A/c finished, Cooling system done. Steering controls done. Brake system finished.
Next week wiring.
Next week wiring.