Finally got the cowl about done, all primed, but then found one low spot along edge so had to touch up a little after this pic, then prime again. these cowls are anything but straight across. they tend to slope in a couple different directions.

That was awesome Bob, agreed you should run for office.

Thanks, Sometimes might have to make a couple before get it right but that one worked out first time. Lucky!

Great job, lots of work but they are cool old trucks and worth saving.

Couple more pics Actually started filling some of the repairs to the rocker panels I made last year. And started some on top of cowl that I replaced. Hope to maybe paint cab this weekend if weather is nice. I don't care for painting in the shop as it gets on welders, tool boxes etc, So outside in th...

Worked on the driver cowl corner tonight. While working on sanding the cab, found another small spot that need to be replaced. Marked out what needed to be cut out then measured a piece of 16ga sheet metal to fit. Of course this piece is curved greater at one end than the other. So that makes it a b...

Found a neat way easy way to make line clamps that ive used many times over the years. In the pic is a fuel line and vent line. Use small piece of rubber fuel line and a strip of 18ga sheet metal. You can also use aluminum if you have some. For 3/8" rubber fuel line you can start your bends wit...

I know what you mean. Seem to get green/corroded right where strap is. Die-electric grease helps some with that. I plan to use the marine type, top post w/stud battery terminals, I'm sure you've seen them, adapts the lead post over to a stud. I prefer threaded stud type batteries anyway like the grp...

Thank you. It looks much better than the one that was on there. Today replaced rear brake lines. From where it splits at master cylinder to the rear axle. Someone had already replaced the left and right rear wheel cylinder lines. The front lines look pretty good. All Bled. Of course master cylinder ...

That might be a good idea you have. Will check it out when I get to it.

Worked on the battery box. It had some old nasty mess in the bottom. I removed the old battery tray from the box. Grp 24 batteries don't fit in it anyway. After some though and measuring to make a new tray I decided not to use any. I know when these trucks were new they did battery maintenance which...

Got the frame all painted and the fuel tank put back in. Fuel tank was in great shape except for paint. Looks homemade judging by welds but still very good. I didn't really want the frame black. I would have preferred green but whoever had it at one time did a good job of painting the frame black. D...

Think I mentioned in earlier post that I got a tailgate from Midwest. It was bent in every direction. But, was better than the tailgate I had for sure. :D > Had to make several cuts to get it straight then weld back up. As much as I hate body filler, it will hide the welds when done on the top edge.

I had fuel tank removed and wanted to move truck out of shop. So rigged up a little fuel tank with a piece of 3/8 hose and a bottle. Had no idea these old trucks would run on sweet tea!!!

Matched up the mounting holes with what was left of old piece. Now all welded in.