70 Custom--It's HOME

[67mann]

Looks great!! What kind of paint did you use for the center on your rear end and the other silver parts?

The "pumkin"is a version of red oxide..not quite the factory color,but close allthough the pic's kinda make it look "chebby"orange. And the "silver" you see is actually Titanium Metalic...Seymore product I believe

Might be in the market for a new shroud or longer spacer

I think that I need just the opposite, (a shorter one). I'll measure mine tomorrow.
Wanna' possibly trade?

Well actually jeff....I might be able to hook ya up,but in my case....I gotta change the shroud and close up the diameter too....because PO has cut this one and it's about as effective as not having one I'll see what my buddy has for spacers and I also have a couple different size clutch fans....if thats an option

I did manage to get my cab out of it's storage spot and back on the dolly ....shop is awful small now ,but working on the truck has been delayed...... Sami(my black lab)ate the wiring harness off my 05 western plow SO even though we don't have any snow right now......can't get caught with my pants down

[67mann]

Well the Project took a turn and Now I have a "driving" 67 parts donor So it's been a busy 5 days....22hr trip to WV(there and back)to get the truck and I've been swapping parts ever since. Swapped out inner fenders allready..sorry no pics. Weather has been good....so the swap...box for box is going full bore. My box was in bad shape and was allready showing signs that no matter what I did to it....the rust was going to win
The Pic's have moved to my other project thread

[basketcase0302]

Good deal Jerry! Happy for ya' man.
"Good things come-to those who wait"!
You waited long enough I believe man.

[sargentrs]

Congratulations Jerry. Love what you've done so far.

[67mann]

moved to my other thread.....http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=64179

[Manny]

Man Jerry it's been a long time since i looked at your thread you have made a big jump man. the engine and what all you've done looks great. Very nice detail work on the motor. May be a slow go battling the cold, but you are bringing a nice truck to life for sure.

[KRob]

Just read the whole thing...really cool, keep up the good work.

[67mann]

Thank You Manny & Krob....it's been alot of work and well worth it.

I'm gonna to seperate the 67 out of here..as it is ready for road worthy-ness and get some before/after pic's posted of itself.
Now that I 've got my shop back...I'll be working on the cab and front clip,so I can finish mocking up engine compartment and locate my shifter in the cab floor

[67mann]

Project of the week


I've thought over many option's....Repop,used good condition...the cost plus shipping....Had my hopes up when I was told the core was good in the 67 I just got...wrong,actually in worse shape than mine. So time and material...I've got..right now. With the old rotted pieces and the support of a few good pic's of what a nice one looks like....I started rebuilding







Those repairs were made out of 20g metal and for the center(missing)part of the support...I stepped it up to 16g.....heat is your friend when forming metal

Should be able to finish up today and coat it...pic's later

[sargentrs]

Just like new! Good job!

[Joshpow]

nice job!!

[basketcase0302]

Jerry,
If no one else ever says it here I will...
Your build here should give inspiration to those of us that have limited funds, (and limited resources as well). Your thread here has documented what I would say is possibly the worst possible sheet metal deterioration we've ever seen on a bump-as well as how to repair it.
Kudos to you man for sticking with it for this long!
You still married LOL?!

[Manny]

Man you got your welding skills up to par with all this practice for sure!!!

[67mann]

Thank you guys and yes Jeff she's(never married)still (unhappy )here...she's seen it with my Harley before this and she won't admit to it,but she can't wait to ride in that 67...so that help's. I also must apologize(again) to a member(that knows who he is)on here that caught a"crotchty" old man on a bad morning.....please continue to enjoy these pic's even though....you'll probaly not enjoy me

Man you got your welding skills up to par with all this practice for sure!!!

Well there "par" at best.....strong,but still require alot of grinding Can't bring myself to spend big $$ on a nice gas unit

Jerry,
If no one else ever says it here I will...
Your build here should give inspiration to those of us that have limited funds, (and limited resources as well). Your thread here has documented what I would say is possibly the worst possible sheet metal deterioration we've ever seen on a bump-as well as how to repair it.
Kudos to you man for sticking with it for this long!

Thank You Jeff and welcome to NY I've got to work with what I have,because...there is nothing up here And I guess anybody can pull junk out of the junk yard and put replacement parts on it.....I want the truck to have some originality to it Almost felt like I was cheating when I brought that other box home

[Manny]

Well there "par" at best.....strong,but still require alot of grinding Can't bring myself to spend big $$ on a nice gas unit

A good welder is twice as good a grinder. If he doesn’t do any grinding it is because an apprentice is behind him with a grinder