71 4X4 Frame off Restoration

[mud.man.rj]

That's why it's called a build, hey at least your on it and it's getting better a bit at a time, or two times, still cool. Happens to us all, well me at least too.
Mudman.

[swamp rat]

Cant tell you how many times I had to back up and start over....do it again is my motto LOL!

[First c10]

Them damn filler necks are a bit$#! Lol. Where are you putting the cap?

[DWilbur]

I had gas cap door from 2004 Suburban welded in the quarter panel.

[Dieselwrencher]

There's always something especially when you're making great progress. At least you were able to use some of the friend cards. Usually those are always out going and not getting returned.

[First c10]

Are you going to install the same door in you new bed sides or is that what you did to the new bed sides?

[7dee2]

It's always something!

[DWilbur]

the door was cut out of the first bed side and welded into the new one.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

the door was cut out of the first bed side and welded into the new one.

oh got you! I am thinking I should have just put a door. This taillight filler is killing me! And after I am done I am not sure how it will fill!!!

[DWilbur]

I have seen couple of other cars and truck with the filler behind the tail light done similar to what your doing.

[DWilbur]

Got my tail housing back couple days ago and reinstalled it with the variable speed sensor. my friend did a great job machining it.

[DWilbur]

Got my fuel tank back with the filler pipe in the correct location. I reinstalled the tank showing the filler pipe going out to the left.

[DWilbur]

I had my flexible break lines made this week and started to install them. Fitting good so far. Talked to my painter today he wants my frame to line up the paint lines in about week and half. can't wait to see it painted.

[DWilbur]

Advanced Addapters finally sent me a return shipping label so I can return the tail housing that did not fit my transfer case. should get $200.00 back. bought a tubing bender so I can make my hard break lines. hope it works for the 3/16 lines I have to bend up.

[7dee2]

Yes, paint! Are going to leave the body on for the rest of the build?

[Dieselwrencher]

I'm sure you're very excited to see color on it! Nice work on it. That is always nice to get some extra cash for parts,. There's always something else needed right around the corner.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Yes, paint! Are going to leave the body on for the rest of the build?

Yes I will leave the body on.

[DWilbur]

Could someone confirm the bolt size for the back cab bolt to frame. I thing it's 7/16 14 thread. I don't have my cab at home to confirm. Thanks

[DWilbur]

I loaded up my truck last night so I can go to South Bay Drive Line to have my drive shaft measured and start building them. this is the first time my truck has left the house sense I tore it apart.

[First c10]

Hey David that is exciting. I can’t wait to see it.

[DWilbur]

I received a text Sunday I should be seeing some color on my truck by the end of this week. I have my fingers crossed.

[landarts]

That has to be a great feeling. All the work you have done is excellent on that truck and to finalize with some color is a accomplishment. Excited to see the new paint!

[First c10]

Nice can’t wait to see it!

[DWilbur]

I picked up my driveshafts Tuesday after work. Had to modify the cross member to fit the front shaft and started on the rear shaft. Have set up center bearing next.

[my67chevytruck]

nice work.