My 68 swb custom cab

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BackRoadBomber
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My 68 swb custom cab

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Well this is right after I got her last fall
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She was poorly re-painted a blue color, some trim was held on by drywall screws, the column shift linkage was so wore out it'd barely go into gear, and the 240 leaked a little oil She definately saw some better days.
This is her as of last weekend:
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My short-term plans (and by short term I mean, like, tomorrow) are to coat the frame, underside, inner fenders, firewall, etc in POR-15 knockoff paint, replace the front & rear main seals and oil pan gasket, replace the clutch, and put the front end back on. I'm hoping to get the body work done asap hopefully by next weekend so I can get it painted. It doesn't need much, just a couple dents hammered out, but for the most part she's completely solid (south carolina truck) I'm getting it painted the original lunar green/wimbelton white, except I'm painting the roof white like a ranger. after she's painted i think It'll only take about a weekend to put back together, assuming I actually order the parts I need soon. Anyways, I'll post more pics as I make more progress.
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Looking good, :thup: I love that color combo, I'm glad your keeping it that way. I see you changed the wheels too, those late 80's style aluminum wheels look great on a bump.Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more pics. :pop: What shape is your interior in? :thup: :thup:
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8), Your South Carolina truck is way more solid then my North Carolina truck :lol:! Looks like you aren't wasting any time diving right into your build :thup:, Can't wait to see some pics of tomorrow's progress :pop:.
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Those wheels are actually stock from my buddies 1994 f-150. and I need a new headliner and a dash pad cover, but the seat was re-covered by the PO so that's good. I will post more pics soon.
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