51 Ford pickup

[Motown 454]

It looks good nice job.

[KB Camaro]

awesome build, i love threads like this.

[cbpldc]

Stopping point for the day. Running boards installed. They are Dark Highland Green which was the first color choice I had. The wiring in front of the core support is cleaned up a little.

I love the Highland green. That's the factory color for the 01+ Bullitt Mustangs, I think.

Chris

[wfo guy]

The last 2 days after work, I removed the running boards and sanded them. My wife told me to paint them gray so that's the plan. The weekend weather might be good enough to get them done early enough for them to dry properly.

[wfo guy]

Running boards and rear fender braces turned gray. I killed 5 flies and 1 yellow jacket before starting. I called that a beginning. I don't think there is anything but some dust in the paint.

[wfo guy]

Stopping point today. I worked on the hood some more. I'm going to have to cut out the previous repair to make it useable. I shot some epoxy and a coat of clear on it and threw it on the truck. Nothing has been adjusted so it fits even half close. The rear fender braces are installed and the running boards are back on. If winter arrives wednesday, I'm as ready as I can be.

[Dave B]

Inspiring as usual.

[Motown 454]

It looks good , glad you got it together before the cold set in.

[brawls43]

Looking great. Just out of curiosity, what size tires are you running front and rear?

[wfo guy]

The tires are 215-70-15 and 235-65-17. If I had this to do over, there would be 17's on the front also. The original wheels that I purchased were too deep of backspace for the front end.

[brawls43]

I'll have to check, I think that's the same size rears I was planning to use. Trying to decide if I want the same size tire, or a little rake.

[wfo guy]

Minor update. My brake is 48". To make a roll pan, I would need at least another 2 inches. I was out of sheet metal and the supplier 50 miles away was also out. I ordered a roll pan and this pic is the roughed in shot. I hope to have a painted pic by sunday night.

[windows]

Your truck is looking real nice. I feel your pain with the brake. Mine is even worse, as it's only 36".

[wfo guy]

Most of today's work is self explanatory. Thanks for all the comments!

[Motown 454]

That dressed it up !

[wfo guy]

Ho hum. More white parts. Not clear coated yet.

[wfo guy]

I think I'm done painting until spring. :D
More boring white parts.

[keepat]

Roll pan and tailgate look great, nice job! What is your plan for the license plate?

[Gojeep]

Nice!. Does that have the clear coat on it already as looks pretty deep?

[wfo guy]

Gojeep, it has clear. Pat, I have an underneath mount in my mind. By the end of the weekend, I should have pics up. Depends on how many prototypes it takes.