Build Jacks 40 to fake 45 build

[JackA]

Finished welded the seat mounts. Then painted them, the seat belt anchors, and tool box lid.
Most of the top to tub bolt holes did not line up, so I made new ones and will install nut serts in the rub rail.

 

[JackA]

Alittle bit everyday........started to smooth out the tailgate. Then removed and cleaned the felts from the gas tank straps. Soaked them with Dawn dish soap and warm water. Then rinsed. Turned out nice. Cleaned and paint the straps.

 

[Vossie]

You think you can bottle your drive and sell it? I thought I was motivated on my build but you put me to shame! Coming out sweet man

 

[JackA]

Tonight was productive. Reassembled the gas tank straps. Got the tailgate in primer. Painted a few items. Then slapped some filler on the hardtop.

 

[JackA]

Sanded down the first coats. Then sprayed on some primer to help highlight the areas that need attention. Will do another layer after more sanding.

 

[JackA]

It's getting smoother. Primer is wet in first pic. Once the exterior of the top sides are good. I will remove it and work the inside areas. Then the cab.

 

[JackA]

Cleaned and painted the drip rail. It was an easy start to the day. Now it's back to the top and tub. I am hoping to have these pieces close to paint ready by the end of the weekend.

 

[JackA]

Top sides exterior are almost paint ready. This is getting repetitive. Fill, sand, fill, sand........

 

[JackA]

Top is off. Top side of tub is all welded up with first layer of filler.

 

[JackA]

Tub is getting smoother.......

 

[JackA]

Painted the tailgate and the upper door roof pieces. Seam sealed the back of the tub and made a mess. It will get covered with Lizard Skin so it will hide the imperfections. Arms are tired from sanding......lol

 

[jim land]

It is almost Miller blue , it will be nice,
The Miller build 45

 

[wngrog]

Showing off. Love this

 

[47coeman]

Top sides exterior are almost paint ready. This is getting repetitive. Fill, sand, fill, sand........
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Looks like it should nice and straight.

 

[JackA]

Starting to smooth out the interior of the top sides.

 

[JackA]

Slowly getting closer to paint.

 

[JackA]

Top piece is pretty smooth. Removed windshield frame and steer box because the cab is next for sanding, primer, and more sanding. Can't wait to turn this stuff blue.

 

[whitey45]

We cant wait either

 

[sterling]

One of my favorite threads to check in on!
Looking great, thanks for taking us along for the journey

 

[JackA]

Glad to hear people enjoy my builds. I hope they motivate everyone to get their projects going or finished.

My budget for this build took a small hit as I had to replace my 22 year old refrigerator......I think I got my money's worth. New one was delivered this morning.

Got the windshield frame ready for paint and added layer of filler to the tub.