Low budget Garage build "Ted"

[stevenfromtexas]

I've been reading this forum for a while now. I've been working on my pick up even longer. I think I might have figured out the hardest part of the build.....posting pictures haha. I hope this works!!

The last time I drove this little guy was '99. It was parked in the barn sense then.

I am a total restore rookie with "some" mechanical sence. It has been a lot of fun to see it come together. My little girl for some reason named him "Ted". I have know idea where she came up with that. Anyway, hope this turns out ok.

[stevenfromtexas]

i always wanted to stay as original as possible. i did however put discs on the front. that is my angel helping with the new spindles.

the order of pics are a little off.....sorry
like i said...total rookie at the restore as well as the computer

POR15 the inside of the cab floor and firewall as well as underneath the cab.

[stevenfromtexas]

sorry about the pictures being rotated.

[GR8-68]

Looks like a great project, but in the title it says low budget and it is down to the frame Good to see the kiddo out there helping you out.

As for the pics, when you take cell phone pics turn your phone to the left where the volume button points towards the ground, perfect every time.

[68Gold/white]

Look'n Good in the Texas "hood!!!

Always good to see young helpers. Family first!!!

[hewittca]

Looks like you had a solid foundation to start with. Nice progress so far.

[stevenfromtexas]

thanks guys!! as far as the "low budget", i wire brushed and rattle canned the frame. being a new guy i prolly spent more on cans than i would have blasting and painting hahaha. oh well, i'll know better on the next one.

thank you for the picture help too. i'll do that from now on

[stevenfromtexas]

started cleaning the bed yesterday. gonna wire brush the 50 years of cow crap and asphalt from the wheel wells today. POR15 underneath this week.
i am not 100% sure "ted" will out run the cops BUT i am 100% sure it will never haul hay again!!!

[made2drag]

Nice 67 project! Great progress so far!

[stevenfromtexas]

thank you sir

[Mr Chevorlet]

I think your are doing a fine job, looking forward to seeing your progress.

[stevenfromtexas]

thank you!!

[tutone]

I like it. Here is one of your pictures uprighted that looks like some really good work. Keep it up.

[stevenfromtexas]

sweet!!!! thank you brother!!!

[stevenfromtexas]

POR15-ed underneath the bed.
been sanding.....
found the real color of "Ted".

[stevenfromtexas]

my assumption in medium blue. glove box sticker shows 506.
anybody confirm??
if so.....are there any pics of what i can show the paint store

thank you guys for any help!!!!

[stevenfromtexas]

Glove box pic

[68Gold/white]

LOL, an oil bath air cleaner!!! Was it still on the pickup when you got it???

[stevenfromtexas]

no sir....

honestly i have no idea how the oil bath is even set up to go back with it.

[72 tigger]

Looking good- how long have you owned it?

[stevenfromtexas]

thank you tigger. mom and dad officially gave me the title about 6 months ago. best i can remember; i think i was 10ish when dad pulled up in it at the house pulling a pair of black baldie cows in a little wood sided trailer. i drove it to college in 97-99. its been parked ever sense.

i absolutely love your profile picture!!!

[stevenfromtexas]

we have epoxy!!!

[stevenfromtexas]

first go at painting. i was real pleased once i figured out my machine. i bought a turbine system during the summer. im real happy how everything turned out so far.

[bs46488]

Looks sharp!

[stevenfromtexas]

thank you brother