SHOP UPDATE: More sheet metal work

I got quite a bit done today. I cut out the panels for the doors and kick panels, should be running them up to the upholstery guy in the next couple of days. I got the sheet metal bent, bead rolled and trimmed to fit the frame for the bed floor. Tomorrow should be all about the bed. I hope to have most of the bed assembled. Then I will be finishing the welding on the doors and getting ready for more paint.

SHOP UPDATE: Getting closer everyday!

 Here are just a few of the stainless bolts I  have been polishing for this project. Eventually every bolt in this truck will be polished stainless steel.

                                                  The new Aluminum transmission cooler

 These are the last shots of the chassis in all its glory. All the brake and fuel lines are fully polished. All the cables and hoses are braided stainless steel. If you haven't noticed there is lots of chrome.

                                                This is the last of the paint work for the cab.

Well, here it is. The cab is back on the chassis for good. Time to start wiring and plumbing and getting it ready to run. This is the first time in a long time it has been on 4 wheels and gettin a little sun.

SHOP UPDATE: The cab is finally painted !

This morning was a great morning. I got up, started a fire and got the shop heated up. First I had to create a little fake patina on the new rocker panels and a few spots that were repaired. Then I masked the cab and got ready to shoot the gray metallic paint on the interior and the firewall. Tomorrow i will tip it up and paint the bottom and its done and ready to be installed on the chassis.  Thanks for watching!

SHOP UPDATE: Its starting to feel like a body shop around here

Well, Sue stepped in and helped knock out a quick job this afternoon. She prepped, I painted. Worked out great, I was able to get Joe's cab ready for paint first thing in the AM. Tomorrow is a huge step toward finishing the 37 and getting ready for the show.

SHOP UPDATE: Paint Time !!!

The day is finally here. I have one day of sanding and its time to put up the booth and spray some color. Can't wait !

SHOP UPDATE: Getting close to paint!

Well, the interior is ready to sand and paint. Tomorrow I hope to finish body work on the firewall and get it in prime. i should be painting on Wednesday. I spent a few hours this evening on the chassis. I  finally got the new chrome perch pin and was able to assemble the front end and install the chrome shocks. Progress baby, progress!

SHOP UPDATE: Next years project !!

Well, I had a delivery yesterday in the middle of a blizzard. This is a 1949 ford deluxe convertible. I had to drag this car off the transport yesterday as none of the wheels will roll. This car came from abandoned Texas wrecking yard that closed up in the 70s. It has been sitting for a long time but is surprisingly straight and has very minimal rust. All the important convertible parts are present and accounted for. This is going to be a really fun project. I will start on it next year after guide season finishes.