63 F100

[LMDGUY]

Darker w/ flake!

x 3

[jackfrost]

how about darker w/ less flake?

[r.a.w.rods]

Looks like darker is liked more. I like them both but my customer will have to pick in the long run. I know he liked the darker when it was in the can but will see. As soon as it clears up outside Ill get you guys some better shots.

[r.a.w.rods]

Well its not rainning and the sun is out so took a few pictures of the test panel.



I worked on getting the tailgate a little smoother. I took the old stock ears off were the chains hook so I can install hinden latches inside the bed.



I also made some cap's for the sides of the tailgate so It would not have that stock hole in the side. I dont think most people will notice but better then that ugly old hole.






I also reworked some new shakles for the rear springs.

[gearheads78]

Still looking good. I like the darker more flake.

[craigs73]

I like the darker one

[r.a.w.rods]

Well today I was able to get under the steps primed and under coated. I used the stuff by 3M and it cam out really well and its very easy to spray. Now I can finish working around the trans area and then spray it.

[icebird84]

nice color

[Motown 454]

A lot of progress scense the last time I checked in. It looks nice . I like the darker, it would look sweet on this truck

[r.a.w.rods]

Im pretty sure the customer is going with the darker. I think It will look good on this truck too. From what we have talked about I think we will have 18''s polished or chrome all around or 18's front and 20's rear.

[sonofernest]

never been a fan of different diameters

[gearheads78]

never been a fan of different diameters

I am usually not either but the ones I have liked are on trucks

[r.a.w.rods]

I am usually not either but the ones I have liked are on trucks

me three..lol

[r.a.w.rods]

New body bushing's came in today. I was able to set the cab down and see how much I would have to cut the floor for the trans. There will be a custom console in the middle so nothing hurt here. You can see by the pictures I like to keep everything tucked up for more ground clearance.







Next thing was to get the rear end setup. I want the back down a little more so I cut off the perches and put them on the bottom(flipped axle). Ill have to go back and C-notch the rear and box it in but thats ok. Only thing left is to set the angle and get some nice shocks and get the gas tank here.

[1969CamaroRS]

Wow cool project. I love the classic pickups!

[r.a.w.rods]

Made a little progress today on the rear. I made some boxing plates & C-notch's.

BEFOR:


Cutting out my boxing plates.



Welding and grinding down.





I tried not to grind back to much because the frame is powder coated and Im going to have to spot back in.



AND AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE:

[bigboy]

looking good are those stock springs and stuff

[r.a.w.rods]

looking good are those stock springs and stuff

Yes, and it had 3 smaller ones that were helper or load springs that were not needed.

[gearheads78]

Personally I would go a step more and box in the radiused part that the axle goes up in to. Not much more work and will make it 10x stronger there.

[r.a.w.rods]

Personally I would go a step more and box in the radiused part that the axle goes up in to. Not much more work and will make it 10x stronger there.

It will be, I didnt have time to put the C's in that I made. I'll be installing them and finishing the passanger side tomorrow. Come on now give me a little bit more credit then that....lollol