Well my 69 is finally started. Updated 3-08-07

[wt4speed#2]

are you going back with a Alum. grill

Tony B

[Big D's 69]

are you going back with a Alum. grill

Tony B

No I'm going to find me a nice steel grille to send and have chromed.

[wt4speed#2]

Something like this. The doors are not that great i think that one is straight enough for chrome . I got a new digi and as soon as we get a memory card I'll try to get some better pics . If interested let me know

Tony B

[Big D's 69]

The grille looks pretty good. I bet shipping would kill me to Ga.

[Big D's 69]

Well I got a little further involved in my truck this weekend. Finally bit the bullet and cut out the side of bed that I am replacing. Have the new piece almost ready to get spotted back in. I also tried out my welding skills on welding up the holes on the hood FORD letters and the Ranger emblem holes on the bed. I also welded up the top holes in the doors for the west coast style mirrors that had been bondoed up before. I had started sand blasting the floor pans with my cup blaster. THere not too bad, but nothing a patch panel can't fix. No need for a full pan, but attention needed non the less. I haven't gotten pics yet. THe rain moved in so I had to get it back in the carport. I hope to get some more progress done on it and get some new pics posted of my progress. It is a good learning experience doing it by myself without my Dad looking right over my shoulder like in the past, but he is only a phone call away if I run into a snag. Well enough of the novel right now. I know it is worthless without pics, but I will update.

[Big D's 69]

Well this weekend was great for progress. I got my bed side put in and the welds ground and let me tell you it looks great. The piece I got from LMC was an excellent piece. I was worried that the bump wouldn't match up but it lined up and matched perfectly. I posted some new pics in my gallery of before, during and a couple after but not a real good one yet of the after. I will get to that tonight. I have the pics but ran our of room on the album. All in all I am very satisfied with the work me and my Dad done this weekend.

[ExplorerNC]

Big D, are you going to run those same wheels or are you going to sell those?

[Big D's 69]

Big D, are you going to run those same wheels or are you going to sell those?

I'm changing wheels. I don't know what I'm going to do with them.

[Big D's 69]

Just ordered some new parts today from LMC. I got both my bed wheel tubs to make my mini tubs out of, both lower door patch panels, my passenger side floor, and a set of clear park lights. I can't wait to get them here next week. Oh I love progress.

[Big D's 69]

I just got my parts today. Man I love LMC. The parts look great and can't wait to get my mini tubs going in.

[caraber]

well it looks like you've made some progress can't wait to see what it looks like when its done.

[Big D's 69]

well it looks like you've made some progress can't wait to see what it looks like when its done.

Your not the only one.

[460 crew]

DONE is not really a proper term to use when speaking of your bumpside.

Does sound like your making some headway

[69rangerman]

Awwwww...c'mon MAN! This post is like listening to a steak sizzle when you're hungry! I'm hungry...for some pix!

[69rangerman]

Ooops...heh, heh...found your album Big D

That photoshopped truck has some attitude.