The Good Grandson, David Hill

David wondering what he got himself into. I thought it was funny he kept asking me questions and I wasn't too sure what he was asking me. It almost sounded like panic or worry. I told him I wasn't sure what he was asking but then went on to tell him I wasn't worried about the build. The worse part to me was getting the truck 20 feet through the mud to the garage. lol. I'm ready to rock and roll.

Nice score, so with as fast as you work Steve it should be done by this weekend. (providing there's enough Dr. Pepper) If it was mine I'd dump the bumper and shorten the bed.....just my 2 cents

Not sure about this weekend. lol

The back bumper is leaving. I already cut some of it up.

1/20/2015
Got all the junk out of the bed plus what was left of the floor. Someone welded the back of the bed to the frame. That was fun. Got it all loose and ready to take off. Here I am trying to figure out how to get a cut off wheel into where the welded the bed on.

Aryan and I yanked the hood off and unhook everything from the engine. David had been junk yarding and brought back some of the brake set up we are going to use. Grandpa is getting power brakes. After David got there we pulled the bed and put it on the new frame. It's just resting there. Nothing is bolted down. Running boards came off next.

Finally logged back on! Sorry, been a slacker lately!

Where ya been David?

1/21/2015
Busy with other stuff so only a couple hours of work today. Steering wheel, brake, clutch pedals are off. Couple other things. Bill stopped over today and brought some parts too. Everything is going smooth so far. Just wish it was a tad bit warmer.

1/23/2015
Not much to show. Got the cab pulled back and waiting on the brake stuff to get the power brakes on the firewall. After that the firewall can be painted up and transferred to the new frame. I'm at a standstill waiting on parts. I can't do anything else.

Finally got all the wheels delivered, guess we'll do some parts shopping tomorrow

David your grandpa is a awesome guy and your a great grandson for doing this surprise build for him. He's going to be so excited. We should all get together and have a short cruise when you give it to him. How cool would that be.

Absolutely! He's gonna put some miles on it. I can see him now lol

Whipped this up real quick, obviously lettering will be differant, but thoughts on layout/style?
Edit: BTW this will be whats put on the door of the truck.

I like it.

David and the possessed doll cleaning up some parts.

nice

There has been a little more work on the truck but I have been putting in between working on the truck and working on the house in Newport I am putting in 15 to 20 hours days. I'll post some pics when I get time.

Last few weeks have been crazy. Things have mellowed out some now so hopefully be able to get some better time in on this truck. Here is the rundown on what is done now.

2/6/2015
Steering box cleaned up and painted thanks to David

Creepy doll hanging out.


We found the stock pipe was copper that goes to connect the lower radiator hose. David cleaned it up. We will be using copper on other stuff to keep the look going.

Creepy doll helping out.




This truck has been pushed and pulled into and out of the garage so much we are wearing grooves in the drive.

David sanded down some of the firewall after I de-wired all the mess. He also ripped the head off to save it.



I started on the power brake stuff. Grandpa will have an old looking truck but it's going to be able to stop well for him. Why not have some comfort while driving.
I mocked up the booster, cut out the plate and welded it in from the back. This will support the firewall so it won't flex as much.

Firewall prepped and painted.
Whipped up another 2x4 set up for the hoist and off came the cab after getting everything unbolted and out of the way.


My shop manager working with me as always. He's such a cool kid.

The old frame is moved out of the way and I stripped everything off it I figured would be worth keeping. Not sure what David wants to do with the rest. If he's not wanting to haul it off I'll shove it back in the woods with the rest of the scrap and dispose of it this summer.

New frame being moved into place.


Does it look cold? Do I look bundled up? It's a warm 22 degrees without the wind chill that is coming off the river over the hill.