1966 f250

[cstmwgn]

Next step - tear down my Hooka lounge so I can bring the wagon in for re-assembly then once it is done, I can rotate the cab to normal configuration and finish the firewall.

[cstmwgn]

OK, so more progess (how ever small it may be)
Bed liner applied

[oletrux4evr]

Looks great amigo. Painting is fun, it's the prep and cleanup that sucks. Keep up the good work!

[DanStokes]

I love it! And yes, painting is a learnable skill unless you're Dave G. I think it's the hair on his paws.

[Captain]

Excellent Idea, Wedding Reception Tent !!
CLASSY

[cstmwgn]

OK, I am going to give y'all a chance to sit down so you don't fall over as I have actually made some progress

First up - my new Hookah Lounge (I got tired of waiting for a nice enough day to paint outside)




Prepped and ready to go





2k Epoxy primer - letting it cure before spraying the Raptor bed liner.





Just for Dan (I tired to wear the correct clothing but I'm sure I should of had some sort of eye wear)




Next up after the primer cures a little - top coat it with Raptor Bed liner!

Then I can turn it back right side up and finish the rest of the firewall and then start on the body work.
I know it ain't much but is is something and I crossed another fear factor off my list - with some practice, I might actually be able to paint something people can see!

[Captain]

It is still parked behind the shop.
I have purchased floor pans and cab mounts.
Have a Rebuilt C6 trans, new torque converter, and just have to get the right push rods in on a Rebuilt 390 FE engine. (Only the body and frame are outside)
I have to finish the Mad Max Sammy first to get a Stall open to bring it in.

[EcoBoostedF100]

Back on the '66 F100,
where are you sourcing your body panels,
radiator support, etc. from?
Were they good quality?
Or more of the, Same Source of
"Friends from China that know Dennis Carpenter"
and everyone else on FleaBay has....

Finally, just Heavy on the MAYBE......our '66 F100
will get into the shop sometime over this Winter Lay Up.

Being in AZ when I need a piece of sheet metal I take a walk to what is leaning up against the fence or in one of two Shipping containers . . What is current status of your truck?

[Captain]

Thank You......
Just want to spend my retirement $$ wisely.....
I can't work weekend OT to pay for my "Rusty Iron Addiction"
as in the past.

But .......

A Person Living within One's Means,
Suffers from a Serious Lack of Imagination!!

[cstmwgn]

Core support came from NPD - most likely China. But being a Ford guy, I suspect your happy to get anything new regardless of its country of origin! Of course the 66 F250 was a one-off year for core supports so I had to modify one from a different year as they don't make one of my truck. But that is OK because I cut some pretty big holes in it for the oil coolers to keep then from being in front of the radiator and a/c condenser. As far as quality goes - I'm sure it is off shore as the plate (maybe sill?) that goes between the bumper and the core support need a good bit of messaging to match existing mounting holes.

[Captain]

Back on the '66 F100,
where are you sourcing your body panels,
radiator support, etc. from?
Were they good quality?
Or more of the, Same Source of
"Friends from China that know Dennis Carpenter"
and everyone else on FleaBay has....

Finally, just Heavy on the MAYBE......our '66 F100
will get into the shop sometime over this Winter Lay Up.

[oletrux4evr]

Body work is closely related to finishing sheet rock. Fix/weld/grind as much as possible, be cognizant of the heat you're producing to minimize the warpage, then only use as much filler (bondo) as you are willing to sand back off. Hammer and dolly are your friends too. Get it as close as you are comfortable with, then make sure your painter understand he needs to make it dead straight before shooting it. Assuming you are going to farm that out, of course. It's only steel and plastic, so go for it!

[SuperBuickGuy]

Just to share with everyone else...sorry if I made anyone feel left out:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/ironwor...G3NEPsB47e-wK8

we did, but you fixed it, so you're forgiven

neat ride

[silver_bullet]

Just to share with everyone else...sorry if I made anyone feel left out:

https://inthegaragemedia.com/ironworks-speed-and-kustom-drops-a-roadster-shop-chassis-under-a-1957-ford-ranch-wagon/?fbclid=IwAR2XkO49U3uR_RKFKPW_eO5_-1JgaIrihZVhg2fFToCPbG3NEPsB47e-wK8

[silver_bullet]

Thanks Patrick - I got it. Pretty significant build - well beyond what we did with the wagon.

Maybe, but yours was your vision, and shows much more personalization and individual creativity....