Project Tow Mater

[Nin92]

So since having her back at the shop it's just been a lot of little things like trim, rubber seals and glass. Most of the trim is done it's just down to putting the windows back in and rebuilding the vent windows which is the current task at hand.

[Nin92]

Finally getting started on the vent windows today. Figured Id do one at a time.

[Nin92]

Got one of them done minus the hinge rivet and latch. Considering just doing a stainless nut and bolt instead. Wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be but using tire mounting lubricant was a big help! Got started on the next one and as soon as I went to tap out the roll pin in the vent latch it exploded into pieces... Thank god I have an extra that I can use! Going to get the other side finished tomorrow!

[whitels1]

Truck is looking great, nice job!

[Nin92]

Originally Posted by whitels1

Truck is looking great, nice job!

Thanks I really appreciate it!

[JacobSchni]

are you gonna put the boggers back on the new wheels?

[Wrecked1982]

very nice work!! always wanted to do the old style front end swap. I would like to see how you patched the old Hood hinges hole

[Nin92]

Originally Posted by JacobSchni

are you gonna put the boggers back on the new wheels?

I would of if they weren't sized for 15" wheels. Once I did the 1-ton swap I couldn't fit 15" wheels over the front calipers. The current wheels are 20" and I'm looking at getting a set of 35x12.5-20 MT MTZs here shortly. The bias ply boggers were not too street friendly either haha.

Originally Posted by Wrecked1982

very nice work!! always wanted to do the old style front end swap. I would like to see how you patched the old Hood hinges hole

Thanks! The front end swap bolted right in. Just make sure to use a OEM core support as the aftermarket ones are junk, do not fit up at all and a huge waste of time and money. I actually left them just incase I ever wanted to go back to the 81-87 front end but I may patch them when I do the Cummins swap and shave the firewall.

[JacobSchni]

U selling the tires by any chance?

[y5mgisi]

I would kill for you to get a different set of wheels for it, but other than that, i really like the truck!

[Nin92]

Originally Posted by JacobSchni

U selling the tires by any chance?

Already had them sold right after I did the swap! Stuff doesn't sit around long with me haha

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

I would kill for you to get a different set of wheels for it, but other than that, i really like the truck!

Thanks! And I know I know. I had them laying around and they fitted perfectly after the 1-ton swap. Plan on getting wheels when I buy new tires soon; something with less material on the spokes and more spokes.