Newbie starting build on stock 75'

[capsfan]

another

these guys are jamming

 

[capsfan]

engine pic

this will be rebuilt and the bay completely redone.

 

[capsfan]

last one for now

cutting the rocker and finishing up the floor

 

[mattyq17]

Looking good, I actually like the flat look of the floor pans. One question, are they going to dimple them for the body mount bolts? If not how are you going to access them? Keep up the good work!

 

[capsfan]

Looking good, I actually like the flat look of the floor pans. One question, are they going to dimple them for the body mount bolts? If not how are you going to access them? Keep up the good work!

Good question, I will ask.

 

[capsfan]

Good progress

Tried to load multiple but it won't work

 

[capsfan]

Body work

Just about done

 

[capsfan]

More

Few more

 

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Few more

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[capsfan]

Top

This came out really well

 

[capsfan]

Last one

Lots of work still. Pint should be done this week then go to work on motor and in parallel finishing out the interior.

 

[capsfan]

More pics but need some opinions

Trying to decide on the following:

1) White top vs body color?
2) paint dash white or body color?
3) paint grill black or matte gray?
4) Black fender flares or body color?

Wheels will be black 17" MT Classic IIIs with 33" BFG's.

I will have the chrome molding replaced, new chrome door handles, new gas cap maybe chrome.

Seats will be off white or light cream color. Carpet will probably be a light brown.

Here is a cell phone shot of the color we went with.

 

[DirtDonk]

Well caps, that shop of yours is really doing right by you as far as the schedule is concerned. Moving right along!
Great color. I think I like the white tops on that color, but it would look good either way. Just thinking too much of the burnt copper/orange (or whatever it is) with the top.
But the dash would look good the body color for sure. White too of course.

Color choices are the most difficult. Hopefully you'll like it however it ends up.

Paul

 

[capsfan]

Well caps, that shop of yours is really doing right by you as far as the schedule is concerned. Moving right along!
Great color. I think I like the white tops on that color, but it would look good either way. Just thinking too much of the burnt copper/orange (or whatever it is) with the top.
But the dash would look good the body color for sure. White too of course.

Color choices are the most difficult. Hopefully you'll like it however it ends up.

Paul

I am cheating a bit and using some of the Icon builds that i have seen for motivation which is why I am considering a repaint for the top. I like a very simple, understated look.

 

[warthog6x6]

Nice looking rig and the shop is moving right along. Don't overlook safety though. These old trucks need to have the steering and brakes checked/rebuilt so add those to your list too. If you find that turning your steering wheel takes too many revolutions that can be changed by upgrading/rebuilding your steering control box. You can get the revolutions down to three or so. I have added disc brakes front/rear to mine to modernize so I can get the darn thing to stop. Good luck and keep posting pics. Wart

 

[69broncofun]

Looking good keep the pics coming!

 

[capsfan]

Nice looking rig and the shop is moving right along. Don't overlook safety though. These old trucks need to have the steering and brakes checked/rebuilt so add those to your list too. If you find that turning your steering wheel takes too many revolutions that can be changed by upgrading/rebuilding your steering control box. You can get the revolutions down to three or so. I have added disc brakes front/rear to mine to modernize so I can get the darn thing to stop. Good luck and keep posting pics. Wart

All of that stuff is being replaced. Going to disc brakes, power steering, etc.

More pics. I decided to change the top from white to the body color. I believe it will look much better especially with black wheels.

 

[capsfan]

Also the interior was rhino lined yesterday and then it gets a nice coat of insulation. Next the engine comes out and the engine bay gets a makeover and the motor cleaned up.

 

[edmedlin]

Mine didn't need any metal work as it came from S. Texas and was kept in a shelter on a hunting ranch most of its life. I had it cleaned up and repainted and did the top body color too. I also installed this new 302 a couple of days ago. The first photo is the way I bought it, then in body/paint and finished. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlBAOTF_I&feature=youtu.be

 

[capsfan]

Mine didn't need any metal work as it came from S. Texas and was kept in a shelter on a hunting ranch most of its life. I had it cleaned up and repainted and did the top body color too. I also installed this new 302 a couple of days ago. The first photo is the way I bought it, then in body/paint and finished. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVlBAOTF_I&feature=youtu.be

Looks great, love the color.