I might try and head that way for this one....depends on the work schedule, though.

Dat boot or Das boot?

POR15 if you've got a bit left over from a previous project? Tractor or marine paint?

AutoZone has a decent battery with a good amount of juice/cold start amps. THat's where I got mine. If it ever stops POURING rain here, I'll go look at the actual number.

I found an expandable on that fit at Oreilly's Auto Parts...I'm guessing it's not original for the truck.

I'm hoping to make it.

I was thinkin' about it, but my schedule is not as empty as it was a few days ago.

Blue, buddy, blue!

My '82 Escort ran forever....traded it in in 1997.

Looks like fun! Great pics!

I go through catalogues and make a list of what I want for my truck. Then I prioritze and price shop.

I also torture the cats with my mandolin.

47 degrees...supposed to rain HARD tonight with sustained wind of 40 mph possible. SOOOO glad to be below the freeze line on this storm. You fellas up north better batten down the hatches....

Repress.....jealous.....feelings...... Breathe.....

Holy carp-o-lite!

A lot of folks don't likme LMC Truck, but I have never had a problem with them or the parts...guess it depends on what you are purchasing. I have also ordered from Denis Carpenter and Blue Oval Parts without issue. Maybe I've just been lucky?

Duke Brothers Moving Company???

Sounds like a loose wire to me...or a fuse. (I always hedge my bets...)

LMC Truck's latest catalogue offered one for some hefty numbers...$600-700 if I recall correctly.

And catching these trucks is all the more difficult, seeing as they are so slick....

Welcome from Chattanooga, Tennessee! Personally, I have no welding/fabricating skills, so I wouldn't attempt such a huge project. But it sounds like you know what you're doing and have found a challenging project to test your skills. I say, Here's to you! Good luck on the resurrection! Keep asking q...