new 40 - Page 2

AGreekBoy · 08-21-09, 04:33 PM

thanks for the input. i think that is what i will do.

AGreekBoy · 08-26-09, 01:31 PM

well got the frame cleaned up. it was caked with mud, it took a while to get it cleaned. sunday ill probably take alot of the drivetrain off so i can scuff it up and por 15 the whole thing.

AGreekBoy · 08-26-09, 01:35 PM

the last pic is when i finished. here is one more of the other side and some of the back

AGreekBoy · 08-26-09, 01:37 PM

on the frame , there isnt any place that needs repairing of any kind. the plan is to go over it with a grinder and sanding disc with 120 grit, just to take some of the surface rust off, and then just brush the por on top.

Trollhole · 08-26-09, 01:41 PM

Wat sort of contraption is that on the back of the t-case.

PTO? How about some pics?

AGreekBoy · 08-26-09, 01:43 PM

that is the ramsey pto winch. what do you want pic off? i can take them now before i go back to work. oh and i found some more parts you are welcome to. just let me know when you want to come buy and get them

AGreekBoy · 08-30-09, 05:46 PM

not much but a little at a time. scrubbed the back part of the frame and did a little sanding, then brushed the por15 on. i think it turned out fine.

AGreekBoy · 09-08-09, 01:28 PM

sent the body off last friday, purchased paint, got all the little pieces and big pieces primed sanded and ready for paint. now comes the fun and expensive stuff, ordering parts. where should i get my body mounts from. ccot has some fairly priced polyethylene. where else should i check.?

AGreekBoy · 09-23-09, 11:11 AM

body should be ready for pick up this friday!!

AGreekBoy · 09-27-09, 08:58 PM

picked up the body. got it acid dipped as well. there were some places that i cut out and patched up.

AGreekBoy · 09-27-09, 09:02 PM

got some other pieces painted and ready for reassembly. the last one is the color up close

AGreekBoy · 09-27-09, 09:04 PM

that is probably going to be it until next week.

JMRINS · 09-28-09, 10:52 AM

Looking good......you've got me thinking about a 40 again too!

AGreekBoy · 09-28-09, 11:52 AM

they are alot of fun and easier to work on. and the plus is most of the body panels are pretyy flat and easy to replace.

Trollhole · 09-28-09, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AGreekBoy

they are alot of fun and easier to work on. and the plus is most of the body panels are pretyy flat and easy to replace.

Can you come over and fix my flat panels?

I keep getting this guy and all he does is drink my beer and hit on my women.

AGreekBoy · 09-28-09, 05:13 PM

you have too much experience for my help. i will be more than happy to do pic 2 anytime.

BBQ BOY · 09-28-09, 10:23 PM

where did you get the body acid dipped? How much?

AGreekBoy · 09-29-09, 02:16 AM

chemstrip out of foutain inn. for everything except the frame and drivetrain it cost 1600. it was a little high but well worth it to me. there is not going to be any rust on this truck anywhere. i epoxy primerd everything as soon as i got it back. if you want the number just let me know.

AGreekBoy · 10-05-09, 03:54 PM

got all parts painted except for the bezel and top. turned out nice i think. pics coming.

Trollhole · 10-06-09, 06:50 AM

Your way ahead of me.

Looking really good.

If you need some hardware you can come by the house anytime. I'll take your old bolts in exchange as long as they are salvagable.

AGreekBoy · 10-06-09, 12:08 PM

sounds great man thanks. i am looking for the hardware that holds the top hatch hinges in the rear. and need some for the door hinges. i have alot of hardware that i have accumulated over the years and as soon as i am finished i was going to see if you wanted them . let me know if you have the hardware i mentioned above.

AGreekBoy · 10-10-09, 04:32 PM

well today got the body on the chassis, hooked up the the shifter on the column and ran the wiring harnes back into position. tomorrow i will try and install the sides, rear doors and fenders with hood. ill post pics up tomorrow

Trollhole · 10-11-09, 07:53 AM

I'm home all day today working on the cruiser if you want to come over and look through the bolts. Also if anyone wants to swing by and give me a hand or talk shop I'll be around.

414-0563

AGreekBoy · 10-11-09, 09:46 PM

installed the harness, correctly this time first time was just moc up. got the rear half doors on. put one side on with new seals. hooked the fresh air pull. this was a little tricky not remembering how it was. hung one of the doors. i think i might have to shim the body to make them line up right, not sure. got all the swicthes hooked up and all wiring except the cluster and the coil. wow it took me 12 hours just to do those things. not very good timing considering i cant work on it til next week again. oh well. here some pics of it coming together

AGreekBoy · 10-11-09, 09:51 PM

couple more

AGreekBoy · 10-11-09, 09:59 PM

also got the windshield in with new seal and installed. just mock up will have to take off again to put the seal under it. also put the fender flares on.

Trollhole · 10-12-09, 10:16 AM

Looks realy good. Very nice.

AGreekBoy · 10-12-09, 11:48 AM

thanks man. i saw your message here to late to come by. i started at 7:30 and didnt stop til 11. i guess i catch you another time.

AGreekBoy · 10-12-09, 11:51 AM

hey Marshall i forgot to ask you. do you have a brake booster for a 70 model. i pulled a vacumm on mine yesterday and it leaks. just let me know. thanks.

AGreekBoy · 10-12-09, 04:40 PM

had some spare time this afternoon to take the seats apart to paint the frames, i think i may need some new cushion. the last pic is all the knobs in place.