So as mentioned before the amount of work the guys at old bones have put into this the last few months in a bid to get it finished as actually astonishing. we tried to grab as many pictures as we could, but in all honesty these just do not come close to showing just what work has gone into this truck so far...
To at least try and give you an idea of how much work has gone into this however, Steve very Kindly sent across this list of work that has been carried out on the truck recently! .................
Electric cooling fan / thermoswitch conversion - less noisy, more economical and much more efficient.
Laserline Reverse sensor kit, buzzer mounted behind driver, control box mounted in a custom made weatherproof box by fuel tank, switched via a manual toggle switch on dash.
Full digital speedo clocks and electrical senders - gps speed sensor wired in.
Remote electric central locking system, wired in to light circuit so lights flash when activated/de-activated, immobiliser function wired in so that the fuel pump power is cut when activated and warning light flashes.
Electric wiper conversion and electric washer conversion, washer bottle situated behind seat.
Courtesy light door switches intergrated so interior light is operated when doors open.
Electric 3 speed heater fan conversion.
Electric fuel pump upgrade.
new 12v lighter socket fitted.
Stereo and speakers wired - aux cable routed to glovebox - glovebox converted to soft push open/close and old turn key latch deleted. Original arial deleted and amplified arial mounted to screen.
fuseboard main power routed through a circuit breaker to protect the system.
All wiring wrapped in traditional looking fabric loom tape and routed through black conduit in engine bay area for heat protection.
Custom neutral switch setup.
Engine bay wiring hidden for clean look.
High power optima red top battery mounted in stock battery tray, heavy duty battery cable and earthing points.
Truck spec. Body.
full nut and bolt strip down.
all body work shot blasted.
Extensive rust repairs carried out to complete body.
Custom flush fuel filler cap in rear fender.
custom exhaust cut outs in rear fenders.
rolled rear valance with bed side rails flushed in and frenched number plate. rear bumper deleted.
raised pickup bed for further clearance and lowering capabilities.
Full bare metal respray, underside fully sealed and stone chipped.
panels and cab loaded with cavity wax.
Chassis.
Fully stripped down chassis - removal of old suspension components
fully box chassis.
fitment of mustang 2 front clip (make unknown)
(all above not carried out by Old bones)
rear 5 link and coilshock suspension setup fitted
custom rear crossmember setup
additional rear and central crossmembers fitted.
outriggers and cab mounts fully welded.
custom rear bed mounts fitted.
chassis blasted and powdercoated.
complete chassis wax loaded.
engine/drivetrain.
low mileage sbc 350 sourced - 330hp 4 bolt main setup.
top end strip and rebuild - full gasket overhaul.
engine clean and painted and dressed.
Edelbrock performer manifold and carb - billet edlebrock air cleaner
3 row polished aluminium radiator and transmission cooler - electric fan conversion.
single pin billet alternator mounted.
high output starter motor.
power steering fitted.
billet aluminium front pulley custom setup.
Facet performance fuel pump running through solid cupro nickel lines - black stainless braided hose up to regulator and filter.
Fuel tank mounted to rear of chassis.
headman block hugger exhaust headers.
custom 2 1/2" stainless exhaust system, custom made stainless silencers with exit pipes through rear fenders.
brand new tci transmissions th350 autobox / converter and flex plate.
custom prop manufactured by Firow propshafts.
completely rebuilt gm 10 bolt rear axle sourced, new seals, bearings, brakes gearing replaced to 3.2:1 ratio.
bulkhead mounted CPP brake booster and cylinder conversion with brake pedal mount.
Front disc brakes - vented and drilled discs.
Rear handbrake cables custom mounted, applied with foot operated park brake.
Interior.
Stone chipped.
high density foam sound deadening on roof and rear of cab.
custom made bench seat - intergrated over shoulder seat belts and central lap belt. tilting back seat panel for storage, lifting base for further storage. Re-foamed and trimmed in red vinyl-door cards to suit.
new headlining trimmed in black vinyl.
new sun visors.
new classic style digital gauges.
all new switch gear.
dash flushed and tidied.
CPP tilt and shift steering column.
Billet aluminium steering boss and wheel kit. Billet chevy embossed horn button.
Custom made throttle pedal.
Custom made transmission tunnel cover.
All door and windows refurbished and finished in body colour.
new interior handles / mech / latches / mirror / courtesy light / screws / window winders
Exterior.
All new exterior bolt on fixtures and chrome.
grill
front and rear lights and bezels
mirrors
door handles
windscreen surround
emblems and badges
bonnet strip and badge
seals / rubbers / fender felts all new
front bumper and bolts
irons refurbished and powdercoated
new electric wiper mech - spindles and arms.
chrome washer jets
Literally every single aspect of this truck has been lovingly built to the highest of quality by these guys and they have not cut a single corner, and am so excited to see it all come together hopefully in the next few weeks!
