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After getting the alignment adjusted on Fisherman's truck today, we started on the new front bumper for my truck. No pics yet - I will try to remember the camera next time to document our progress.:mybad:
Its going to look basically like a stock bumper but shorter and with tapered ends. Of course it will also be made with beefier channel to withstand my abuse
We also got my 225 off of the pallet and wood blocks and onto a rotating engine stand for cleanup and painting. Cleared room in the back of the shop and put the body for the 6 there. Also brought the frame into the shop to ready for the strip down of all drive train and steering left. I will be boxing the frame and getting ready for the installation of some Holbrook leaf springs. I'm hoping to use Scout dana 44's front and rear. Things are gearing up. Also Saxon stopped by about 45 minutes after Jester left. What a cool day. We accomplished a buch of stuff I had wanted to do and nothing I needed to do. There will be lots of pictures in the coming weeks, bumpers, cj frames and cab painting.
Dang - sorry I missed him.Quote:
Originally Posted by fisherman
Ya trenton that is a drag I missed you, I would have been there sooner, but I was pulling out the last gremlins of my 73 high-boy/cadillac conversion for the shake down cruise out to Todds. The thing is an animal as expected, problem is, 8.6 MPG ouch! It's just a salt tug for my boat. I don't want to dip my jeep.
So, Dan, you drove the M715 up to Todd's?!
Tim a 73 highbory conversion with a cadillace was a Ford pickup highboy repowered. The M truck I guess could be considered a highboy as well. OK Dan now lets get that M truck finished.
Yeah Dan, get that M truck finished. We want the NW to be the M Truck capital of the world. :happy10:Quote:
Originally Posted by fisherman
The M-truck is next, I just wanted to make sure I've got a rig substantal enough to pull my boat and the m-truck around when needed to be "moved". I want the boat finished
for this up coming summer. But I think the local boys are going to intervene, maybe against my will even.
Oh ya, Tim, the High-boy is a factory spring over F-250, now with a cad 425/turbo 400.
But you're on track, the M-truck has a caddy as well, 500/hy-bred t-18/t-98.
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Just thought I'd show the progress on My, I mean Jesters new bumper. He showed up and we actually completed the welding. The hole drilling for the shackles kinda ended abuptly. Looks like we need the centering bit for the holesaw blade. I burned all mine up. More progress to come, just need more tools Jester.
More tools and a bigger hammer:DQuote:
Originally Posted by fisherman
Made some progress this weekend on the bumper. Cut the slots for the shackles (they are a bit ragged but serviceable). Got the mounting holes drilled. And got a couple coats of primer on.
Try to take some pics later.
Bumper is primed, painted and installed. Tow hooks painted and installed. Headlight trim rings painted and installed. Brushguard repaired, painted and installed. Getting closer...
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one piece at a time. thats what i keep telling people.
looks good. i like the black accent. that is one of my favorite features of Todds truck. Binfords for that matter too
Ryan
Yup. Just wish I could afford more pieces :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanroo
The last one I had had the whole front "face" in black, as well as the rear bumper, wheel wells, window and windshield frames. I think it provides a nice offset to the OD green and gives it a little character. I think I will do the same with the rotten banana I am getting this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanroo
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