ggdad1951 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 I've been meaning to start a thread with pictures of the progrss on the B-3-D 1 ton. So better late than never..... picking up the truck Driving down the highway original tailgate Starter tags original and reman rear diff and axle front end 3 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Posted October 13, 2011 fresh wheels front end video if the engine start up rear fenders beat out rebuilt battery box lock holder collar I fab'd 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Posted October 13, 2011 taking the truck for it's maiden voyage! http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x365/ggdad1951/?action=view¤t=downthedriveway.mp4 passenger view of a ride! http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x365/ggdad1951/?action=view¤t=benview.mp4 parts in Dave's garage/shop parts loaded up to head to Dave's for body/paint stainless pedal springs Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Posted October 13, 2011 Dave is doing a HUGE AWESOME job with the body/paint! Quote
49Bseries Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 This is very inspiring for those of us who are still in the planning and dreaming stage. You have done a great job. 1 Quote
MBF Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 Nice job-real nice job. I liked it the way you found it-what a piece to start off with. Mike 1 Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 It's as nice a piece as you're likely to find here in the upper Midwest for a working vehicle but definitely needed some attention. Time had faded the original red to pink and moisture has left it's signature along with some bruises from working. The red is a match to the original paint using a buffed section of the back of the radio delete panel and glove box door so it's as true to the original color as I can get. Original color code doesn't interchange with anybodies modern paint system but if anyone wants the code I used, I'll be happy to share. 1 Quote
NiftyFifty Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Looks great, I hope over the next few summers to start the finishing body work on my truck, that red looks great! I'm guess nobody can match the old enamel paints anymore and with all water based auto paints taking over I'm guess it will get furth and furth away to a true match. Luckily for me I went with armour coat zesty orange for now... It's easy to get and match : p Damn iPhones! I swear my computer posts make more sense! Edited October 15, 2011 by 4mula-dlx iPhones suck 1 Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 31, 2011 Report Posted October 31, 2011 Just a bit of a teaser! Mark will have to post future pics. I think these will pass for a driver. Five hours of sanding and buffing. 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Posted November 28, 2011 Dave has teased me with more pictures.... 1 Quote
52b3b Joe Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 that looks great!!! great body work!!! 1 Quote
pflaming Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) I hope you found another tail gate and saved the original as "folk art". I love those bumper stickers. Amazing work. Looking forward to the finished product. Mopar will be proud!!! Edited comment: I was visiting with some artist friends today and showed them the tail gate. They agreed that that gate has to be saved. Hope were not too late. Your restoration work is a treat to see, keep us informed. Edited November 29, 2011 by pflaming 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Posted December 13, 2011 Santa came today, or I went and got some parts. Dave is doing a great job. 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Posted December 13, 2011 I hope you found another tail gate and saved the original as "folk art". I love those bumper stickers. Amazing work. Looking forward to the finished product. Mopar will be proud!!!Edited comment: I was visiting with some artist friends today and showed them the tail gate. They agreed that that gate has to be saved. Hope were not too late. Your restoration work is a treat to see, keep us informed. folk art tailgate is on the garage wall, not going anywhere. Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Man I wish I could do mine like that! For now, it's rust converter and primer. Need to save up about 1500 just to get my drip rails fab'd and replaced!!! That tail gate...do you have more pics? I like the one with the stylized bull at the upper right...classic! Edited December 13, 2011 by John-T-53 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Posted December 13, 2011 Man I wish I could do mine like that! For now, it's rust converter and primer. Need to save up about 1500 just to get my drip rails fab'd and replaced!!!That tail gate...do you have more pics? I like the one with the stylized bull at the upper right...classic! what kind of picture do you want? I can take more, it don't cost nuthin'! Quote
Dave72dt Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 Man I wish I could do mine like that! For now, it's rust converter and primer. Need to save up about 1500 just to get my drip rails fab'd and replaced!!!That tail gate...do you have more pics? I like the one with the stylized bull at the upper right...classic! At the least, use an epoxy primer,or sealer. Some primer are actually porous, allowing moisture to seep through and rust to reappear. Even if you can't spray, you can mix primer and roll it on. Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 Mark - get a close up of the bull! Curious as to what the text says. Dave - right, some "auto primer" I used to spot treat rust on the outside eventually rusted through again, but those areas have now been painted to match. Now working inside around the roof, inside the doors and body cavities with rust converter followed by 2 coats of por-15. This works well but requires lots of tedious labor, and it's messy. If I could, I'd dip it! Quote
tenn.jerry Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 your truck looks great keep posting progress. whats the red and black truck down the street from you it looks pretty good too. Quote
Young Ed Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 your truck looks great keep posting progress. whats the red and black truck down the street from you it looks pretty good too. I believe that would be my 46. I was there the day Mark's "truck" took its first drive. I say "truck" as it was only the frame! I even went with on the first ride. Quote
Desotodav Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 Ah, now that's an interesting confession Ed. I don't recall Mark making any admissions to the offence as he was trying to avoid the long arm of the law! Is your statute of limitations for simple offences 12 months over there, as it is here? Great looking truck Ed. And yours is coming along very nicely too Mark. Desotodav Quote
Young Ed Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 Ah, now that's an interesting confession Ed. I don't recall Mark making any admissions to the offence as he was trying to avoid the long arm of the law! Is your statute of limitations for simple offences 12 months over there, as it is here?Great looking truck Ed. And yours is coming along very nicely too Mark. Desotodav Thanks! Simple traffic violations seem to be if they don't see it in the act they don't care. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Posted December 14, 2011 no cops, no stops! as requested: and the tailgate's new home: Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 That is a shiny roof! I see the bull's body is actually an "M". Pretty cool old school logo. Thanks for the pic. Quote
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