DNFXDLI's 79 F150 Build Part 2

[bucks77ford]

^^^ Can't have too many of those. Extra parts always come in handy. I have to try and convince the other half that I always need extra parts.

 

[primetime]

Picked up a few items today including a stash of engine and transmission mounts...in case there is breakage

Them are pretty groovy. Have you made up your mind as far as your gear issue?

 

[DNFXDLI]

No, still waffling on it...may just wind up keeping the original gears and changing the speedo gear to compensate.
The original plan was not to change the gears, that's why I changed the 1st/2nd gear ratio in the transmission.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Keeping the original 3.50 gears, will just change the speedo gear. Did a it more work on the frame last weekend, going to do more this weekend and am getting a trailer lined up to take it in for powdercoating.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Did more grinding and filing of the frame today, nearly have it to the point of being able to be taken in for powder.
Still have to redo the factory welds and straighten the underside of the front crossmember where the steering damper mounted.
Talked with the leaf spring manufacturer today as well, they are looking into supplying me the springs in pieces so they can be dryfilmed to save me the hassle of taking them apart.

 

[bucks77ford]

Major step to get the frame done and powdercoated so you can start putting things together. Can't wait to see the pics of the frame all powdercoated.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Me as well Buck, the quad has dragged on longer than it should have which is putting a damper on things due to space.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Took a break from the quad today and spent a couple of hours doing more grinding etc. Holes are time consuming, using a file on them.

 

[fatherdoug]

Took a break from the quad today and spent a couple of hours doing more grinding etc. Holes are time consuming, using a file on them.

Looks like both our trucks were manufactured in San Jose - GOOD CRACKER!

 

[DNFXDLI]

Good eye Doug!..and yes..I hear it is a shopping mall now.

 

[fatherdoug]

Good eye Doug!..and yes..I hear it is a shopping mall now.

A Ford shopping mall, I hope!

How far up toward the front was the VIN located on the frame? I haven't located mine yet. I should have done that when the engine was pulled.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Just in front of where the cab sits...if my decrepit memory serves me right, I think there is another one stamped in as well.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Duncan, your truck is going to be show ready!! I see best in class and over-all trophy's for sure! Great work! a lot of time , sweat, and money so far, eagerly waiting for the completion! maybe another year? at this level of restoration, I know it takes time.

 

[fatherdoug]

 

[DNFXDLI]

Thanks Guys, I really don't know when it will be completed, it seems the best laid plans get interrupted by other projects etc. Things always seem to take longer than what I had thought (frame as an example). I'm hoping to get it as perfect as I can.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Since today's plans went in the crapper due to rain, I spent more time on the frame.
Seems there is more than I would have thought...go figure.
First couple of pics was where I drilled out a rivet and it wandered off center, so it had to be filled with weld.
Started by filling some rough spots where mud/sand had got trapped behind the front spring mounts.
I might use urethane between the pieces when they go together to keep crap out of gap.
Started on the front crossmember welds, I was going to just leave the raw bead but then I thought that might look kinda crappy with the powdercoat...so grind and fill it was.
Could have laid thicker beads but I was being anal about trying to follow the factory contours
Even made a little video.

 

[DNFXDLI]

 

[m78]

I like the way your filling the welds and grinding it down to where the look like they don't exist. "Time consuming" is an understatement.

 

[DNFXDLI]

I think I need professional help...not on the truck, but mentally

 

[m78]

I think I need professional help...not on the truck, but mentally

Are you realizing your a little anal ?