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dablack00 · Post by **dablack00** » Thu May 04, 2006 8:04 am

Nice work. Too bad you started out w/ a XLT. Lots of trim holes to fill. It would have been easier if you would have found a plain jane 68 or something like that. But hey, you gotta work with whacha got.

I have a 71 XLT that is going to be completely trimmed up. Its gonna have everything. I also have a 68 plain jane that is going to be trimless. So I get the best of both worlds.

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:29 am

Here are the latest pics...

One of the sides completed except for final sanding. Both sides are done.

The roll pan installed. You can barely see how I cut it out for the license plate to show through.

And finally a pic of the wheels and tires that are going on her.

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:55 am

looking good!
what size wheels are those

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:22 am

marz68 wrote:looking good!
what size wheels are those

18x7.5 with a 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern. As soon as I get them in I'll measure them against the truck and see how thick the adapters will have to be but I'm thinking about 2 inches or so. I can't wait until they get here and I can get some weight in the front to see what it's really gonna look like.

CJ,s 67 F100 · Post by **CJ,s 67 F100** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:55 pm

That looks Great Bear, Did you move the gas tank and fill in the filler neck hole as well? Its looking good

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:40 am

CJ,s 67 F100 wrote:That looks Great Bear, Did you move the gas tank and fill in the filler neck hole as well? Its looking good

yep, no more tank in the cab.

Here are some pics of work done this weekend. The fillerwork is DONE!!!!

All I have to do now to get it ready for paint is final sanding and a good coat of sealer.

My wheels should be here today and I'm going to look at an 86 t-bird with a 302 and an auto with only 67,000 mi on it for the drivetrain. I think I've talked myself out of putting the 4.6 in it because this is an outdoor project and I don't think I can get it in and get it out of the weather quickly enough. Plus the t-bird is a screaming deal if I get it. We'll see I guess.

CJ,s 67 F100 · Post by **CJ,s 67 F100** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:09 am

Wow that looks GOOD, On your wheels they look good to, Our trucks take a 0 offset. If that wheel is 7.5" wide then your back space will be from dead center (3.75) to the wheel inner mounting surface . Forget the front its the back that will have to be perfect and what ever fits the rear will clear in the front. My Crager 441,s are 17x8, with a 0 offset and 29" tall so I found out its the inner bed clearance on the rear that will decide your back space for you. Good luck, its looking good and that sounds like a good deal on a whole car with the motor you want. Besides with a running donor car you have every part you need for the swap sitting right beside the truck.

trukcrazy · Post by **trukcrazy** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:21 am

All you guys doing these outside projects have just about convinced me that it can be done. Good job Smokey!

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:42 am

DANG!!! That is coming along great there smokey!!

I need to get my new place so I can start on my truck.

mk · Post by mk » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:02 pm

That color sure brings out the great style lines
and shape of the truck. What's the final shade
going to be? Hope 'mini-me' is getting some good
hands on experience helpin' you out with that

mike

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:03 am

You've got that old truck looking pretty straight. Looks good.

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:31 am

Thanks everyone, here are some new pics...

Here it is with the grill and bumper temporarily on...

and I smoothed the dash last weekend...

mk, Here is a photoshop of the finished project, I'm going with a charcoal grey over silver with burgundy accents, all custom mixed. I'm not sure about the hood stripes or not. What do you guys think?

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:41 am

Looking good man. I just ordered a roll pan and can't wait to get it on and see how it fits and looks. So are you gonna cut your bumper and put driving lights in it? I like that look. Was thinking of the same thing and after seeing your pic I think I will.

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:49 am

Hey smokey did you get your wiring done on the mustang column?
Your truck is looking good!

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:56 am

Big D's 69 wrote:Looking good man. I just ordered a roll pan and can't wait to get it on and see how it fits and looks. So are you gonna cut your bumper and put driving lights in it? I like that look. Was thinking of the same thing and after seeing your pic I think I will.

yeah, I have to have it rechromed anyway so I figured I'd customize it while I have the chance.

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