1972 F100 rust pile

[kb426]

Mid day at O&S. Dash panel is in. AC vent is in place on right side. Evaporator is about to be hung. Lunch 1st.

[kb426]

End of day. Evaporator hung. Bulkheads for ac lines in firewall. Block off plate made and installed on right fresh air hole.

[kb426]

Lunch break at really O&S. I made a new dome light based upon the crown vic's trunk light. Then I made a tunnel to protect the wiring on the trans tunnel. The seat back is in for the 1st time since disassembly. I'm working on wiring for the ac, now.

[kb426]

End of the day. TB has set in. The wiring to the ac has been completed short of the binary switch and compressor clutch. I checked operation of the heater valve and all the evaporator functions. The truck is back on the ground for the 1st time in at least 3 weeks. I cleaned the shop and removed un-needed items to storage.

[kb426]

This evening's lovely task was gluing weatherstripping on. Not something to be in a hurry on.

[jaybee]

I like that color. To my taste there aren't nearly enough blue cars.

[kb426]

Weak update. I finished gluing the door seals across the bottom. I wanted to make sure the rest was good before finishing. I cleaned the sill plates some. They aren't good but they had overspray and toxic waste on them when I started. Tonight, I moved the truck under it's on power with brakes for the 1st time. Slowly moving forward.

[kb426]

I pulled the gauge cluster for what I think will be the last time. I removed the cluster and re-soldered some connections on the odometer. It works now. Who knows how long. Because I needed to put some night lights above the instruments, I ordered some pigtails for 194 bulbs. They are above the gauges so they add some light but I don't think enough to be overpowering. I decided to make a cut on the lexan to make it flush mount with the metal face holding the cluster. Didn't make as much difference as I hoped. I bought a matching lock set so I changed out the ignition tumbler while I was at it. No more 2 key operation for this.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Any added floor area interior lights?  Back 'in the day"  , I added floor lights when possible.  I always liked added lights so you could find stuff in the dark... just sayin.  Looks good.  I check in on your work each day when you post.  thx

[kb426]

Thank you, Tony.
One down, one to go!

[kb426]

No.2 on and outside to move everything in the shop to put it back in.

[kb426]

End of the day at O&S. One door panel is installed and the hood is on.

[idrivejunk]

It looks great!  Go, KB!

I like the stark contrast inside, it really pops.    And its the inverse of GM muscle with black and white interiors.

Another crafty and timely build, like it was nothing. Amazing.

[chimp koose]

looks good . looks really good!

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Looking good.   Thankfully the shoes have returned for a few visits in the photos too.