'Nother 45 build/Resto thread (1 Viewer)

[krzyabncanuck]

Thanks Dave. I will double check mine before i get one from somewhere.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=36667&highlight=tank

 

[krzyabncanuck]

The part i was really dreading is almost complete.

The wiring is almost done. I have working headlights ( both high and low beam ), front parking, rear parking, front and rear turn signals, brake lights and finally back up lights. Had to redo some grounds a few times but all is well now.

Even think i got my tank to read pretty close to right also. So my dash all works minus the windshield wipers which i still need to work on but all is going pretty good now.

Sorry, no pics yet but will try and get some with the lights on soon for you all.

 

[IDave]

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Got a tire mounted this morning out front. Put it on the truck.

Think they will look pretty good.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Couple more shots of more tires.

 

[IDave]

Yeah, I like those. How tall are they?

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Those are some " free " 32x9.50x16's. They were given to me while i was in the Stan for helping some OGA's over there.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Here are some more pics from todays tire mounting episode / sweating episode.

Worked on my hood also today getting it ready for paint, hopefully in the next few days.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

couple more

 

[IDave]

Looks ready to go for a ride, Darin!

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Dave,

Just about. Got to go get a windshield made here soon , couple of driveshafts and an exhaust here shortly. After that it will be close.

 

[buckroseau]

Darin,

Man that thing makes me want a lwb so bad.....that truck looks awesome, love the tires

I'm going to give it my best effort this weekend to get the pedal assembly and carb stuff off my motor this weekend......assuming it doesn't interfere with bumper manufacturing

Keep up the good work, Matt

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Thanks Matt. It will be a little bit before i am driving this. Hopefully if all goes well it will be in a few weeks.

I think the tires make it look a little old school. Which is what i wanted.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Been working on the hood now for a bit. Got it primered and sanded. Then shot a coat on the underside. Attached are a few shots of the paint.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Was your bezel black originally? Just curious. I like it. Mine's white, not sure the rhyme and reason for bezel color, I've seen them both white and black... EDIT went and looked at page one, why didn't you stick with the tan and turd-brown high light scheme?

The tires look sweet! They're very similar to mine.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Was your bezel black originally? Just curious. I like it. Mine's white, not sure the rhyme and reason for bezel color, I've seen them both white and black... EDIT went and looked at page one, why didn't you stick with the tan and turd-brown high light scheme?

The tires look sweet! They're very similar to mine.

Dan,

Trying not to remember what color the truck was when i got ahold of it. That paint scheme left a little to the imagination there.

To tell you the truth about the black bezel. I did not pick up any white paint and was going to paint some other things black at the time so i went ahead and shot the bezel at the same time. I think it looks pretty good for the time being.

Thanks about the tires man. I think it makes it look a little old school.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Got the top side of the hood sprayed now. Think it came out pretty good.

Had to redo some of my smaller parts though. Paint shop had said i had gotten the paint on to thick and too many coats. So sanded them back down and resparyed them Came out better this time.

 

[Rhinoliner]

Your truck is looking awesome. I also like the tires you chose. I like that old school look. I would think the skinnier tires would make it easier to steer also.

Watching your progress makes me want to get cranking on mine again.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Your truck is looking awesome. I also like the tires you chose. I like that old school look. I would think the skinnier tires would make it easier to steer also.

Watching your progress makes me want to get cranking on mine again.

Thanks Man,

Someone is going to have to start something here shortly, the 2 that are going right now are going to be done soon i think.