1972 F100 rust pile

[idrivejunk]

I'd be more'n happy to upload some giant pics from my Bronco floor job and link you to 'em if they'll help you any, KB. Or I could put them here, whichever. Only if you wish. Back of the cab is surely different but don't know how much. I pretty much had everything outward from the seat bolts pan-free. Might not show enough. I looked but did not find floor pics from the 67 cab. Didn't do that one.

[kb426]

Matt, post a link. Thank you.

[idrivejunk]

http://chevroldsmobuiac.blogspot.com/2018/03/bronco-cab.html

[kb426]

The highway patrol arrived today and did a vin inspection. I went to the courthouse and applied for  an antique title. After the state mails it to me, I get to go back and apply for a regular title. This was the only way for it to be titled as a 1972 because I had a bill of sale, not a title. Because the truck will be modified, it doesn't qualify as an antique. I'm out $10 for the 1st title and some time. Not of much consequence in the overview of a project.

[kb426]

I have purchased a chrome front bumper and a Goodmark core support. Both have arrived in good condition. This video is finding out the 360 does run. The seller had the carb in a box. I installed it and filled the float bowl. I probably won't pursue this engine running anymore. Now I can say: running when parked.

[kb426]

Today's stopping point. The bed is off the frame and on a trailer for easy moving. The pics are to show the bed is pretty good and the worst spots from the rear of the cab.

[kb426]

I removed all the rear bumper apparatus this afternoon. The adapters I ordered arrived so I was able to bolt the Mustang bullitt wheels left over from the 51 Ford to the rear. The dimensions are what I was expecting. I will have an inch and a half of clearance on the inner and outer sides on the tire. My son came over to help remove the hood and we got most of the front off before stopping.

[kb426]

I put parts in the vat this morning. Some came clean in 30 minutes. Some were in for 3 hours and still had paint. I straightened the bottom of one of the fenders and worked on the grille for about 2 hours. It's not good but I reached the point of chasing dents so I quit for the day. I got to use the small trim hammer that I bought years ago for the 1st time. It worked better than I expected.

[kb426]

It was 25 degrees this morning and above 80 this evening. I removed the radiator and core support. I have some insight into the rust belt.

[idrivejunk]

I am envious of the tank, that works good!  You actually have a fair specimen there. Thought you weren't in a hurry though.

"Ran when parked."    Yepper it sure did   Nice going. Don't fret over stuff. Will you blast the bed floor or... :?:    

[UGLY OLDS]

It was 25 degrees this morning and above 80 this evening. I removed the radiator and core support. I have some insight into the rust belt.

  HA  :!:   That's NOT rust ....   A little Rustoleum from a rattle can & that's good as new .....

This on the other hand , is RUST   :evil:  :evil:  :evil:


 And this is the result .....Yes...Those are frame rails ....Notice the "perfect fit between the top of the cab & the top front of the cap....

Bob...

[UGLY OLDS]

Good thing that I learned about this ,huh... :?      

Bob....

[UGLY OLDS]

Goodbye old friend .......Sniff..... :cry:  :cry:  

Bob..... :cry:

[58 Yeoman]

Bob, is that plywood and a 2x4? And what are all the keys for?

[kb426]

Bob, that's good. Matt, it's not warm enough outside for the siding job but I can't sit and do very little. I don't have any plans as to how far along I will make it before it will sit. At this time, if the bed gets anything, it will be bed liner. This is my son's and my wife's yard truck also. They can use it to haul manure instead on mine.