51 Ford pickup

[wfo guy]

About a year ago, I was asked how I was going to clean up the engine compartment. I thought about that for quite a while. My 1st thought was to never open the hood. But as most of you know, the " I can do better" syndrome started to take over. These pics show the relocated wiring harness and relocated air intake. I made a tube to replace the mustang air intake tube. The wiring will be fed through cutouts in the radiator supports that I'm painting today. The power distribution box is relocated to under the master cylinder. So far I only had to lengthen 3 wires that all were 12v. There maybe some short wires feeding to the turn and headlights but that will wait until the grille is back on to find out.

[wfo guy]

That mess looks like it's been in a dust and mud storm.

[wfo guy]

2nd task for today: parts in epoxy and then gray to match the rest of the chassis.

[wfo guy]

This morning I installed the radiator supports and ran the wiring around them. I washed off the painting residue. This is as clean as this will be.

[wfo guy]

Stopping point today. I'm feeling the affects of TB.

[wfo guy]

Ok guys, Tired (fill in the blank) All body parts are eligible.
It's together. The hood hinges are giving me fits. I had it working when I disassembled for paint and now I'm starting over. I still have some parts to make for the interior and mess with the hood adjustment. I'm not real pleased with the pics. The white is giving my camera some difficulties or it's about to go to the camera graveyard.

[Motown 454]

It looks good all in one piece! Nice job.

[Centerforce]

YES! Finally all together and it looks perfect as far as we can tell from those pictures. You're so close!

[brawls43]

The white looks awesome, I have a thing for white vehicles anyways, and it works well with these trucks. I'm sure its hard to photograph, especially with any sun out.

[rustomatic]

The truck looks killer! Don't feel bad about the underhood picture--I live on a gravel road, and there is just no winning against the dust . . .

[wfo guy]

Thank you for the comments!
This has to be the most lame update ever! This is the first time in 3 years that letters are on the front of the truck.

[wfo guy]

I tried to get a shot of the dash to show the sparkle but I may have failed. I made a cover for the steering column where it bolts to the dash. Not real good, just effective.

[Motown 454]

The finishing touches make the differance !

[wfo guy]

The shock springs had settled enough that I raised the back end to the middle shock hanger position. I like the way it looks in relation to the amount of tire being shown rather than with it in the lowered position. What do you guys think?

[Mach1_Ron]

I Like it..........

[wfo guy]

I bought 2 different styles of peel and stick weatherstripping from Steele Rubber products. It was expensive but it's supposed to be the best. ???? I've gone for a test ride and I now have no wind noise. They advertise that this is made from the same material as the windshield rubber gasket. It came with 3M adhesive so it's probably as good as there is. Time will tell.

[Gojeep]

Stance looks like a good balance between rake and tire exposure.

[wfo guy]

Thanks for the comments, gentlemen.

[wfo guy]

I have a dilemma and need some input. I'm not happy with the amount of the ratio of sidewall versus wheel diameter on the front to the rear. I rolled one of the 17" Mustang wheels that I couldn't use in place to do a comparison. The tire is very close to the same height as the one on the truck. My first thought is that I need some 16's on the front, not 17's. What is your thought? Compare with one of the above pics.

[brawls43]

What size wheel and tire is in post 594? Vs the new post 599? I think the 17" mustang wheel/tire combo looks really good.