Some more updates from this weekend and last. I've been hard at work on the crew cab.
I finished up the vinyl install for the most part I still need to put the gas pedal back in and a couple of small things. I know there are some bumps/bubbles or whatever but that will be fixed in the next few months when temps start heading upwards.
I did also get the front seat installed along with the shiny stuff at the edge but I guess I forgot to take a picture. Will do that next time I am out there.
My radiator fans came in. got them mounted and mounted it to the radiator. Again forgot pictures.
I went to the Decatur swap meet on Saturday and saw this tow truck. Way to high on price ($2995.00) and I didn't stay long when looking at it because I knew the answer would be no but I could of towed my car home with it.
I was good I guess.
I started on Saturday after noon getting ready to pull the bed from the parts truck out back. This bed will be used as a "Temp" bed until I get the real bed blasted and painted. I will sand this bed down (rough it up basically) and shoot it with Black Epoxy Primer. Then install it on the CC, Most likely will drive it with this bed for a while but that's ok it will be running.
I remember Grits showing a picture of how he lifted his bed using 4X4 wood. I think he used an engine host but I had a A frame that I could use. I love having good neighbors.
I took 2-4x4's and had them cut to 64 inches which fit perfectly under the bed rails. Then the 2x4's were cut to 6ft. I had the 2x4's 10 inches from the be sides. Then I put eye bolts in to connect them but cut a small chuck out so I could get the chain hooked up. The chains came to the middle and then it was hooked to the engine host. This worked out great to lift the bed up and was very stable (wind was blowing around 15 mph today).
I had my son JT out there working as well. I told him "it's too nice of a day out and I needed help".
Even mommy and the dog came out to help.
After the bed was clear of the truck we pushed the parts truck back into its spot, was fairly easy of a push.
He is still helping.
Next I decided to reuse the Cab stand I had built. Took a small amount of figuring but it turned out good. My stock of spare steel is getting smaller humm time for a run soon I think.
Now with the stand all figured out I got some help from my neighbor again and we turned the A frame 45 degree's then I backed up the Crew Cab so I could move the bed inside the shop.
So yes a standard Short bed will fit on the back of this crew cab. I had a little bit of a gap between the bed and the CC but that will be fixed before it is mounted. Since I did the bronco II gas tank I have to modify the bed just slightly. I had forgotten that but now I remember.
Me backing the CC into the shop sure did feel nice driving the truck. Even if it is just in the yard.
Now inside the shop we started BS'ing a little before moving on. Got to do that.
A view of the modified stand. Fairly simple.
This is the part I have to modify for the bed to fit correctly. The rusty part that hangs down will have to be trimmed a little so it will not interfere with the moved cross member.
The underside of this bed, not the best but remember it is only temp and will become the new trailer bed.
the Current trailer bed is in better shape so I will be using that for the CC.
I did some sanding on both of the sides of the bed today. Mainly just smoothing it down and getting it ready for primer. This should be complete in a few weeks I am thinking.
The bed and the crew fit in the back part of the shop.. I will have it here for a little while and will need to move the CC out when working. I think I should put some more gas in the fuel tank.
I haven't ran out before never ever.
Also wanted to thank every one for there great comments about this project. Tic toc goes the clock can I beat it this year? I sure hope so.
