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Here it is in all its 42 year old glory. I can’t wait to start working on it. The photos don’t do it justice. Looks much better in person. |
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Waiting to be reborn... |
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While it’s far from rust free, overall it has a great base. Frame is clean and solid. The tub and right fender need some work, but overall, looks like everything will work out all right. |
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Seats are comfortable and very solid. |
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Took off the fixed tailgate. Will replace it with the split gate supplied with the vehicle. Will need to find a tire carrier. |
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Bed has been plated over. Will see what kind of work it will take once I remove it. |
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Speaks for itself doesn’t it... |
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Doors and cab area look great and will take very little work. Sill debating whether to replace the OEM with a custom gage cluster. |
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Nice huh? Looks like everything is new. |
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Need to pick up some steel and a brake. Simple enough to weld in a new piece. |
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CCOT has fender skins for about $140 each. May be the easiest option. I’ll try fabbing it myself first as I need the practice anyway. |
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Here it sits waiting to get gutted, prepped and fitted with a 2F. |
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First couple of shots were rough, but it’s going down smoother now... Love this stuff. |
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Original (right) and replacement (left in primer) split gates. |
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Proffitt’s Spring Over kit. |
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Tools. I have what I need, but always want more... |
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Bill Smith |
