1967 F-100 project

[67nukeford]

This is the driver's side. Like I said, needed some major work. But, using the DC panel as a patch worked out well.

[67nukeford]

Also did some coating on the pass. side panels, and a few other assorted peices. Now, just have to get the pass. side welded in.

[67nukeford]

So, I ran into a little issue with the drivers side. After perfectly aligning the inner and outer corner panels, the innner panel is about 3/8 of an inch off. I messed with the panels for an hour, but couldn't get them to line up. So, choices are A. exend the outer corner by 3/8 of an inch, or, B. shorten the inner panel 3/8 of an inch. Well, doing the inner panel is much less work, so that's what I went with. I used my electric shear, to get a nice straight cut.

[67nukeford]

After welding the two peices back together, the panels line up perfectly. So, time to coat these in POR-15 also.

[tylerb43]

Awesome, Pat! Looks great!

[67nukeford]

Thanks Tyler! Both inner panels are now welded in. So, on to fitting the outer panels

[67nukeford]

Last night, got the pass. side outer corner welded on. Just have to dress the welds, and check for pinholes.

[67nukeford]

Did some work on the cowl this weekend. These panels were pretty roached at the bottom, so I had to put in new metal. I decided to do the patches in two peices, due to the different curves they have in them.

[67nukeford]

The drivers side needed the most work, so started there first. Cut out two peices, from 16 ga. steel. I used my metal stretcher I got from Eastwood to get the curves done.

[67nukeford]

Welded it, and cleaned it up, came out pretty nice.

[67nukeford]

The passenger side didn't need quite as much metal. Did the same thing, two pieces. Now, you'll notice on the original pieces, there is a big honkin' hole in the front of the piece, for what I don't know, other than to let dirt in. Not sure if that hole will be there when I put these back on.

[67nukeford]

Haven't had much time to work on the truck in the last few weeks, between hurting my back, house projects, and such. Quick update: Ordered the steering column from Ididit. It's a 35 inch tilt column, that will be painted to match the truck.

[67nukeford]

is thing is starting to look like a cab again! Got the dirvers side cab corner on. Passenger side is all done, and ready for primer. Hopefully I'll have the cab in primer in a few weeks.

[hfdco4]

That is some amazing work.

[67nukeford]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Time for some more updates. The drivers side rocker, at the front, was toast, but the rest of the rocker panel was fine, so, I decided to patch that secion, instead of replace the whole panel. I also had to re-create the bracket that holds the nut for the bottom of the front fender.