1968 F250 Project

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Craigerf100 wrote:good work, im loving the old school fabrication. keep it up :fr:
Thanks, I sure do have a lot of fun working with metal!
vicp21 wrote:great find for $250
Yeah, I couldn't pass up a 4x4 at that price. :D
Lone Ranger wrote:Looks like they got some serious work out of that parts truck! So are you up to three trucks now? You defiantly got the bug :D
Well, this actually brings the total to four, my 68 f250, now the 72 f100, and two 79 broncos. And that's just the trucks! I also have two 57 Ford Fairlane 500 convertibles! Not many people can have this many vehicles at my age. :hd:
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Well, it's finally happening! This truck is going to be painted by the end of June. :D After getting a quote of 5-6 thousand to paint the truck, I decided that between myself, my dad, and grandpa, we will do it ourselves. I have been sanding on it for the past few days after work, and I'm almost done with the cab at this point.

Tear down (kind of)
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67 grille... Yes or no?
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I also found a nice set of doors that came from Nevada. They need a few holes filled and a little filler, but they are straight and rust free.
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Stuff that is sanded
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I won't do anymore on the cab until the box is off. Hopefully I can get a large part of the box sanded tomorrow.
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1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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Today's progress (Well, only about 2 hours worth)
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1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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I say: do not put the '67 grille on there! Keep it a '68! :thup:
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flyboy2610 wrote:I say: do not put the '67 grille on there! Keep it a '68! :thup:
Yeah, I don't think I'll change it. I'll probably end up putting it in the 72 f100.
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1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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After the Memorial Day parade, I finished sanding the left bedside and welded up the multiple holes in each door from who knows how many different mirrors. :cuss:
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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Not much to report on today, but I managed to get the windshield and rear window pulled out of it. I already have a better windshield for it, but am looking for a rear window. Does anyone have a guess as to how much it would cost to have a rear made up? It shouldn't be too bad since it's just a flat piece right?
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1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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Looking good. I thought my 74' bronco door was bad from mirrors. I will now step aside and let you take the trophy. Holy smokes that was crazy! :eek:
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Dude keep plugging away there is light at the end of the sanding tunnel! What color are you thinking?
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Manny wrote:Looking good. I thought my 74' bronco door was bad from mirrors. I will now step aside and let you take the trophy. Holy smokes that was crazy! :eek:
Some people just shouldn't be allowed to own power tools... :doh:
Lone Ranger wrote:Dude keep plugging away there is light at the end of the sanding tunnel! What color are you thinking?
I've taken a few days off from sanding, but I'm getting really close. The truck is going to be painted the original harbor blue.
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1968 F250
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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Yes restrictions on power tools necessary there. I can't wait to see it harbor blue that is gonna be sweet. You should have it flat. What you doing epoxy primer, sealer, base clear, Single stage????
Just another Ford fool named Dan.
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67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
woods wrote: The rust holes in my truck were a factory install (very rare).
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Manny wrote:Yes restrictions on power tools necessary there. I can't wait to see it harbor blue that is gonna be sweet. You should have it flat. What you doing epoxy primer, sealer, base clear, Single stage????
I'm not 100% sure on what type of paint that will be going on it. I still have to get in contact with a family friend that paints cars for a living to see what paint he would recommend for what I want to achieve. I won't be able to do anything to the truck for a while since I'll be out of state until the 16th on a road trip/ camping trip.
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1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
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:2cents: unless you really like to put the elbow grease to it.......do not epoxy(primer) your whole truck...use a high build blocking primer. I epoxied the inside of my cab...thought my frickin arm's we're going to fall off :roll: :lol:
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I wish you were closer to me I have a standard window brand new and a used sliding window to donate. Shipping would be a killer though.
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Any updates?
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