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RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
So I spent about 8 months collecting parts and tweaking things to my taste, scored some wheels, the proper front clip with new hood, some other bits and peices.
I haven’t decided what to do interior wise as it’s in very good shape. My big find was a NOS Warn Classic bumper from a member on here. Great Guy.
I haven’t decided what to do interior wise as it’s in very good shape. My big find was a NOS Warn Classic bumper from a member on here. Great Guy.
Very nice! You going back to round eye or leave it '85?
Sweet score
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Round eye. I’m going for a mid to late 70’s build, slot mags, period correct off road bumpers, old school KC’s 74 grill etc
The original color is moss gold which I’ve talked about in other threads but my paint guy did a spray out and I wasn’t enthusiastic. Too much gold so I’m going with a custom green gold color. It should be similar to this when done.
The original color is moss gold which I’ve talked about in other threads but my paint guy did a spray out and I wasn’t enthusiastic. Too much gold so I’m going with a custom green gold color. It should be similar to this when done.
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
So my body man is a 35 year guy with a small custom shop, he owns several squares himself.
Got started on the body work in late March.
Got started on the body work in late March.
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
The only rust spot so far was a nickel sized spot behind rear wheel
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
There was a odd body count our on drivers side that had body man worried, he started grinding off filler and found a crease that was repaired by “restyling” the quarter.
He called it a 2 gallon can of bondo where a ounce could have been used, or traditional metal work lol
He called it a 2 gallon can of bondo where a ounce could have been used, or traditional metal work lol
Any updates from paint?
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Sadly no. I’m getting a bit frustrated.
That sucks! Hopefully it will be done soon.
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
He’s got primer on one side and the other sanded down but it’s taking waaay longer.
Yeah, sounds like it will be a while yet.
My buddy in WI took his two squarebody trucks to a friend of a friend in Arkansas to have them painted and rust fixed one at a time. They were literally there for years. He was way too nice and would never call the guy or anything since he was getting such a "great" deal on it. He would just wait and wait and wait and send some money to the guy every once in a while and wait for updates.
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Yeah that won’t be happening, shop is right around the corner from my work. He told me 6 months. The whole front clip is all new roundeye sheetmetal and doors are pristine. He’s one of those guys that can’t tell people no, so he ends up doing tons of little stuff for people. I’ll go get the damn thing if it’s there a day past August.
paint on it yet?
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
No but he ordered the paint so I’m betting another 6 months
Sold it yet?
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Nope. The firewall has color on it, the front clip is getting cut in and mounted soon.
Had some hidden issues that needed more attention such as some frame cracks that were improperly repaired requiring the brace to be removed, welded and new bracing.
Also there were two holes in the cowl when it was converted for the hinges that were filled and welded and the holes for the power window and lock pass through a to the doors that were redone. Also some minor stuff on the door areas.
I cannot complain about the quality of the metal work or body work whatsoever, my only compliant is that when you are told it will take A to get it done and it goes 7 months past that, you’ll be Unhappy
Had some hidden issues that needed more attention such as some frame cracks that were improperly repaired requiring the brace to be removed, welded and new bracing.
Also there were two holes in the cowl when it was converted for the hinges that were filled and welded and the holes for the power window and lock pass through a to the doors that were redone. Also some minor stuff on the door areas.
I cannot complain about the quality of the metal work or body work whatsoever, my only compliant is that when you are told it will take A to get it done and it goes 7 months past that, you’ll be Unhappy
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RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Screw it
