Ford P/U - Project

[James Y]

The attachment support brackets for the hood hinges were all bent up on the original hood, from the donor cab I separated the support brackets that were in excellent shape and transferred over to the hood restoring the proper geometry for the hood hinges,

[James Y]

Put the cab back on the frame and mounted the front sheet metal, lining up all the fenders on these trucks is a pain. The front fenders float on a yoke at the front and all parts need to line up loosely and then tightened.

[James Y]

Added the 800wt, box and tool boxes and running boards.

[Ron Pier]

Must be nearly ready for paint Jim? Ron

[James Y]

Still figuring out the paint, I would like to leave the original rusted look, just trying to figure out ho to deal with all the new metal.

Now down on the ground, my cheapo rear fenders need major work, sliced them apart and added 5” so the fenders will match the running board width.

[James Y]

Fenders mounted, need to shorten the rear of the fender to match the frame.

[James Y]

Made the frame to hold the tool boxes, probably overkill, but did not want any bending with the weight of the boxes bouncing down the road. Filler panels under the box are made. More welding and grinding are on the agenda.