Another creation almost complete

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Well I got some time to get workin on Mater this past weekend. I got the body work all completed and now just need to get the GP system converted to the 7.3 controller, finish the interior and get a front bumper installed.

For taking a 460 gasser auto trans and converting it to a 6.9 diesel with 4 speed was a fairly easy project. The biggest issues were electrical due to the wire harness was from an automatic truck and I opted for a manual trans being a work truck.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the whole project and am ready to start on the next one.

 

[ericboutin]

Wow what a transformation!! But why did you change out the flat face front end?

 

[subway]

what an improvement, i actaully like the older front end better. nice looking rig there.

 

[yARIC008]

So when are you going to get a different color paint...?

 

[Agnem]

Looking good there Ron!

 

[riotwarrior]

Nice truck. looks great.....good job.

 

[flatlander]

Is that the 2007 truck you were talkin' about?

 

[snicklas]

Nice looking truck Ron. I have always liked the 80-86 front end. Any other projects on the horizion?

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Thanks guys!

Wow what a transformation!! But why did you change out the flat face front end?

Tis from a compilation of parts I had floating around and a want for a different body style since I've alread got 2 brick nose duallies.

So when are you going to get a different color paint...?

Wifey said the same thing cause that made #3 blue truck in the yard. Unfortunately, the paint and materials came with the truck and Mater was a low budget assembly project. Under $1,000.00

Is that the 2007 truck you were talkin' about?

Yup!
Tis an 87 frame with 85-86 sheet metal.
Officially by the State of Michigan, Mater is classified as a 2007 assembled vehicle.

Any other projects on the horizion?

Yup, the Beef is next in line for the slaughter house.
That one is gonna get a moderate make over with a ZF-5 to a C-6 conversion stepping back to 3:55 gears. Karen wants her own oilburner since she likes the ride.

 

[Russ]

Wow Ron that's purdy. Now you need Aric to build you a cool front bumper

 

[69oiler]

good job Ron!

 

[trackspeeder]

Nice truck.

 

[Exekiel69]

I like

 

[RedTruck]

Good looking rig. You did a nice job.

I think you need to remove the hood if it keeps the name Mater though.

Paul

 

[hesutton]

Looking good there Ron! Just need more photos.

Heath