1985 F250 reg cab refresh

[freebird01]

not really a rebuild but since i dont have a specific thread on this truck ill start one. my ext cab is on hold until after the rally.

I had a guy offer me this 1985 F250 reg cab 4x4 XLT lariet in trade for my 86 F150. only 134k on it and its got power windows,locks cruise,air,tilt and lots of rust.

but its a 6.9L diesel with an aftermarket turbo and a rebuilt jasper c6. i was dumb not to make the trade....

then i got the hair brained idea that i need to take it to the rally... well now its time for some paint.

before

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currently after today

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i got more pics in the middle of the build if anyone wants to see them... but ill update it once i get to painting it

 

[Keeway]

sweet man. looks like its comin along good

 

[freebird01]

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back of the cab is now painted and sprayed with some cheap clear i had. next is getting the bed of and off the ground and getting the wheel lips repaired...bed floor welded up... and put back on the truck. im going to paint the front of the bed like i did the cab so when everything is bolted down i can paint it all at once.

 

[freebird01]

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some of todays progress. got the front of the bed painted and the bed set in place. now tomorrow i need to finish sanding filler and ill be ready to spray the whole truck

 

[dyoung14]

newer model bed on an older truck? gonna change front clip too?

 

[freebird01]

Yep...i know its not proper but this truck is a low budget beater and the bed i had

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Lookin good buddy!\

Can't wait to see it in a few weeks.

 

[freebird01]

and no david im not changing the front clip

this bed is better then no bed and still cleaner then most you find around here

 

[dyoung14]

and no david im not changing the front clip

this bed is better then no bed and still cleaner then most you find around here

Hey im a fan of being broke and making dues with what you got i do it everyday, thats why im having to put a welded up bell housing in my truck

 

[freebird01]

i wouldnt say im broke....just putting things into perspective. this truck will never be a show truck and wont be perfect....the cab has enough issues that ive repaired but as wth most trucks up here even a repair might go 10 years at best.... i probably wont have the truck that long.


here are todays progress shots. finished fixing the rear wheel wells...removed the rear bumper and fixed the tail gate.

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this came out of the one side that had been repaired before...

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rusted from the inside out...ugh...

next is wetsand and paint...just got to get a garage lined up to do that.

 

[Keeway]

looks good. cant wait to see it finished

 

[freebird01]

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as of tonight.... tomorrow more paint

 

[opusd2]

You know, with that box being a little newer, it gives the truck a slanted look. Heavy in the front and it looks angular and lighter in the back. Hey, it looks like it's moving even as it is sitting still!

Cool progress! I wish I knew the first thing about bodywork and painting.

 

[freebird01]

The front springs are also pretty shot

 

[freebird01]

ok so for perspective here is where i started...

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after today...and i cant thank my wife enough for helpin me ALL DAY....without her i would have never gotten it done

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