My New Project

[Skuzzy]

Fun stuff!

[Jim Wehr]

Great looking truck!

[AC Bill]

So now with all the shiny new parts, engine compartment, and frame, etc, do you plan on leaving the body with it's naturally aged patina, or will you be painting it?
I thought maybe the plan to make the wood bed in the box look aged, you'd keep the body patina as is.

[2FAST4U]

I’m going to leave the outside as is. And I’m rethinking of leaving the inside as is as well.

[2FAST4U]

I had to give up with the idea of putting the gauges in a flat panel in the gapping hole the previous owner hacked in the dash. The back of the gauges hit the wiper motor. Now I’m preparing to just cover up the hole with a steel patch panel curved to match the dash, then welding it in. Everything is on hold while I deal with this major hurdle.

I was able to temporarily fit and install a radio, switches, and repop knobs.





Bill D

[Skuzzy]

Resto mods are fun that way. Sometimes you just have to shrug it off, sit back and rethink things. I have done 42 restomods and have yet to do one where I did not have to rethink something along the way. In the end, it is always worth it.

[2FAST4U]

Ordered some special fabric for the door panels, seat inserts, and headliner. It’s brick red cork from Portugal ($$$). Bought a pair of ABS plastic door panels in lieu of the OEM cardboard pieces, modern push pins, and chrome frames. Took everything to a local auto upholstery shop to have everything done professionally.

Original trucks had the push pins exposed. Fugly. Instead, I had the push pins installed first, then the cork glued to the panel. Much better.i just have to be careful when I install the panels to prevent the push pins dislodging or damaging the cork.

The cab interior will be painted beige

[Skuzzy]

What is the texture like? Does it have any "cush"? Love the look of it!

[2FAST4U]

Cork is very subtle and has a backing that makes it a little cushy. You can add foam if you want it more plush. If you want I can send you a piece via mail. Just PM me your address and I’ll send you some.

Btw, I was born in Fort Worth and lived there 6 years

[Skuzzy]

PM sent. Celebrating my 45th year here. Was not born here.