Builds Jacks 40 to fake 45 build

[Vossie]

 

[JackA]

Feeling pretty defeated right now. Between the heat with added humidity and the truck fighting me every step of the way, I am not as far along as I would like to be. Wiring is about 80% done but untested. Still need to connect a couple hoses and fill with coolant. Add gas and try to start.
Hopefully things go smoother this week.....

 

[wngrog]

Throttle bracket is pimp

 

[Michael B]

Keep on keeping on Jack. You will get it done.

 

[JackA]

I know it will be done soon, but not soon enough for one of my favorite car shows this weekend. I am gonna relax and get it done when it's done. I will go to the show sans truck, but it will still be a good time.

Thanks for the kind words from everyone so far. It's been a mostly fun build, except for the last few weeks. Just keep running into issues and the unrelenting heat.

 

[JackA]

Been slowly finishing a few items. Added water tonight and so far no leakage. I should have it started soon too.

 

[Malleus]

Jack, I don't think that looked any better from the factory.

 

[JackA]

Thanks man. Kind of procrastinating on the wiring alittle bit. So, I bolted on the front bumper.

 

[B y r o n]

Thanks man. Kind of procrastinating on the wiring alittle bit. So, I bolted on the front bumper.
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Mechanical stuff is so much easier than electrical in my book!

 

[JackA]

Back on this thing. Thanks to @JVZii for a beautifully restored gauge cluster. This is the crowning touch to finish the dash.
Still a few wires to terminate but we're making progress.

 

[47coeman]

Back on this thing. Thanks to @JVZii for a beautifully restored gauge cluster. This is the crowning touch to finish the dash.
Still a few wires to terminate but we're making progress.

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Thing of beauty…

 

[JackA]

It fired up, runs and idles good with no smoke. I have some electrical gremlins though, but I figure that out. Good thing is no weird noises or leakage so far. Possible test drive later after the sun goes down some.

 

[JackA]

Took a 2.4 mile test drive. Did several brake checks and turns and such. Everything drive wise is working good.
I will sort out my electrical this week.

 

[JackA]

Couple more...

 

[bikersmurf]

Dang… you’ve built a beautiful looking truck from the ground up faster than I’ve had I’ve been able to put a wrench to my truck.

I’ll admit it has been a challenging 8 months for me, but if I’d managed to accomplish 1/4 of what you’ve done, I’d be putting the finishing touches on mine. This year my big goal is to install a newer centre diff housing with 3.70 gears and transfer my disc knuckles onto it. Hopefully it’ll happen this year, but so far it’s not looking promising.

Keep up the good work.

 

[Vossie]

Nice! First drive is always a huge milestone

 

[Michael B]

Looks great Jack! Good job sir.

 

[JackA]

Thanks everyone. Now I can go back to enjoying life. There's still a few items to finish, but it moves under its own power.
Once I get the issues dealt with, you'll start to see some adventures with this truck.

 

[Garrissey]

BRAVO

 

[ijonesinsp]

Great job, Jack! Countless 40/45 fanatics are working in the garage this very minute due to your inspiring efforts...or maybe just me. Regardless, you are doing a great job.