1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Still looking great as usual. Can't wait to see when you get the body for this truck. Gonna be awesome to see. Still enjoying watching this whole build. :thup:
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Hey guys, it's been a while. I am finally taking my rig up to West Point, NE this Saturday to get the body put on. I hoped to have it up there 2-3 months ago but I'm sure you all understand. A few last rolling chassis pics. I had a custom aluminum tank built in Omaha, then powedercoated. It's 35 gallons, has six big welded tabs, and two 1/8 straps to help carry the weight. It's all tied to the frame with 6 - 3/8 grade 8 bolts. Other than that, the truck looks about the same. I did bolt on the hitch and some other hardware. Stay tuned! :thup:
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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A few more pics prior to the body coming on.
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Drivetrain soon to be covered..
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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That's too pretty to cover up!
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Finally, making some progress on the body. Three coats of paint, five coats of clear!

Happy New Year!
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Very nice attention to detail. what type of paint did you use?
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Rattlecan, I believe it is a solvent based Valspar with urethane clear over the top.
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Update time!!!!
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Here is one of the few pics I can get uploaded, wish I could share more…heck I even used an old camera.
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Here are a few more pics:
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Another...
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Just before exhaust.
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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Almost there...
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Re: 1972 F-250 Highboy Restoration

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I will try to get some better pics tomorrow.
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