DNFXDLI's 79 F150 Build Part 2

[DNFXDLI]

Are you realizing your a little anal ?

I'm starting to think that I just might be!

 

[DNFXDLI]

I can see the engine block grinding is going to take a bit as well.

 

[Beach66Bum]

very nice Duncan! and liked the video you could have the frame chromed with all the work you've put into it. just kidding, but it will be one clean,smooth frame.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Thanks Roy...don't laugh, when we did the bike I came very close to getting that frame chromed!

 

[bucks77ford]

It's amazing that you have not given up on being patient with all the tedious time consuming work you are doing make things "perfect". It's almost impossible to make a truck "perfect", but yours is going to be as close to perfect as possible.

 

[m78]

I see a Featherlight in the near future

 

[primetime]

I see a Featherlight in the near future

Aint that the truth. That`s some serious attention to detail.

 

[DNFXDLI]

I think not working on it every day and not pressuring myself helps, that way it doesn't become a "job". I do want my garage back as I never did finish the interior before this started.

 

[Truckin4life]

Besides these
Pictures. People will never be able
To fully appreciate this truck. I can imagine when it's
Finished and all the little things Duncan has
Done. It would take people who see tees tricks
Daily weeks to see it all.

 

[DNFXDLI]

I think I will take a break after this is done. I don't know what or if I want to do another one.

 

[Dirky]

I think not working on it every day and not pressuring myself helps, that way it doesn't become a "job". I do want my garage back as I never did finish the interior before this started.

Exactly! As soon as I get annoyed or frustrated, I put the tools down and call it quits.

That's probably why I get so little done...

 

[Truckin4life]

I think I will take a break after this is done. I don't know what or if I want to do another one.

Can't say I blame you. But I'm
Sure
You will have another project. Just font
Know what yet.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Exactly! As soon as I get annoyed or frustrated, I put the tools down and call it quits.

That's probably why I get so little done...

So far I haven't got annoyed, maybe a little frustrated here and there.

Can't say I blame you. But I'm
Sure
You will have another project. Just font
Know what yet.

Yeah, there probably will be another...I do have a few ideas.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Well, some of you might think I'm nuts for this next idea. Ever since I took the crossmembers, cab mounts etc. off, I've not been happy with the idea of bolting them together where they were riveted, so...I have located a source of 3/8 round head rivets and am exploring options for installing them so it appears as it came from the factory.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Well, some of you might think I'm nuts for this next idea. Ever since I took the crossmembers, cab mounts etc. off, I've not been happy with the idea of bolting them together where they were riveted, so...I have located a source of 3/8 round head rivets and am exploring options for installing them so it appears as it came from the factory.

that's the way to go , you have done everything else above and beyond, will look good! as you stated, "just like it came from the factory"

 

[DNFXDLI]

I have a feeling I will have to take the frame and the cab to the body shop so they can align the cab mounts, I'm just guessing at that though. I didn't really get a chance to talk to him today about it.

 

[bucks77ford]

I do think rivets look better than bolts.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Another NOS parts run...some highlights being the center vent, lockout hub retainers and wiperblades...and a pile of other stuff.

 

[fatherdoug]

That's a NICE haul. What are you going to use for hubs?

 

[DNFXDLI]

That's a NICE haul. What are you going to use for hubs?

Thanks Doug, I have all NOS parts for the complete hubs..