Bdblazer1978 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Posted March 8, 2020 Wanted to say hi as I'm starting my restoration. I'm sure I'm going to have questions. I've already learned a lot just reading through the other posts. The engine runs (rough) and the transmission shifts. My plan right now is to keep it as stock as possible (minus upgrading to front disc brakes and possible power stearing). Today was the first day, removed all the rotted wood and took the bed off. V/R, Bill 9 Quote
minicooper Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 Welcome! What a good lookin truck! -Roland Chattahoochee Hills, Ga Quote
tanda62 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 Welcome and hope your journey is as rewarding as mine! Great information here - sure helped me with the restoration I just finished. Quote
Brent B3B Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Welcome Bill, truck looks good. lol, If you ever question if those rims are stock color, the answer is NO ? just kiddin you.... Edited March 9, 2020 by Brent B3B 2 Quote
JBNeal Posted March 9, 2020 Report Posted March 9, 2020 additional information - Links to Build Threads 1 Quote
Worden18 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 Looking good! Welcome and keep us updated ? Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks for the welcome. Had a little free time after work, so off came the hood. I'm realizing I may need a bigger garage 2 Quote
Lingle Posted March 12, 2020 Report Posted March 12, 2020 Welcome! Great forum and support here. Despite being MIA for a month, hopefully getting back to working on my project as well. Welcome aboard! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Posted March 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Bdblazer1978 said: Thanks for the welcome. Had a little free time after work, so off came the hood. I'm realizing I may need a bigger garage I did my 1 ton in a 3rd stall of a standard house garage....spill over into the second....and lots of use of my driveway....you can do it! Quote
JBNeal Posted March 12, 2020 Report Posted March 12, 2020 additional information - Part Storage 1 Quote
1949 Wraith Posted March 12, 2020 Report Posted March 12, 2020 Nice looking original truck. Enoy the journey. Quote
Fiddy B2C Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 Sweet truck. This forum is a fantastic resource! Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Posted March 17, 2020 Another couple days of work and got all the glass, both doors, and some of the instruments removed. I'm realizing their is a little more rust then I originally thought. Also several layers of mud, oil, and hornets nests on the bottom. Thanks to everyone that has posted answers to previous questions. I had to use several searches to figure out how to get a few things off. 1 Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Posted March 23, 2020 Made some more progress. Should be able to get the cab off this week. I'm really enjoying taking her apart. It's great only having to use a few standard wrenches. 2 Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Posted March 28, 2020 Had some nice weather yesterday and was able to get the cab off. 3 Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Posted March 30, 2020 In preparation of pulling the engine, we started to clean the engine and clutch. Amazing how much fluids and dirt was stuck to everything. 1 Quote
CO54 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bdblazer1978 said: In preparation of pulling the engine, we started to clean the engine and clutch. Amazing how much fluids and dirt was stuck to everything. Hate to say it, but now I don't feel so bad with finding as much grease, oil, dirt, and gunk stuck all over my drive line and frame. it's been a slow but steady clean up process on all the parts. Good Luck, and keep up the good work. Eric Quote
minicooper Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 Looks like there might have been some "heirloom" seeds on the gear box? -Roland Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Posted April 6, 2020 Another weekend working on the truck and the wife and I were able to pull the transmission, clutch, and motor. Measured the frame and it's square. Almost time to start cleaning and painting the frame. 1 Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Posted April 6, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 12:09 PM, minicooper said: Looks like there might have been some "heirloom" seeds on the gear box? -Roland I think if I tried planting those seeds, I may be in trouble with the EPA, due to all the muck caked on EVERYTHING!!! Someday it will be clean. Quote
48Dodger Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 lol....like the gear box stand on the roller! Whole project is looking great. Got a name for it? My is called "The Brick". 48D Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 1:09 PM, 48Dodger said: lol....like the gear box stand on the roller! Whole project is looking great. Got a name for it? My is called "The Brick". 48D Thanks. We're calling her Blue for now. My other Dodge truck is Little Red. Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Posted April 16, 2020 Made some more progress, removed everything from the frame and tore down the front axel. I'm still debating if I want to mess around with the king pin. Mine both have less than 1/16" play, but it would make cleaning everything much easier. Quote
Bdblazer1978 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Posted May 4, 2020 Finally had a couple days of nice weather, so I was able to paint the frame. Not show quality, but I'm happy with the results. 2 Quote
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