This is our truck that we will be restoring over the next few years. It will be the first vehicle that I will put this much work into "My first restoration", so to speak. There are a lot of things that need to be replaced or upgraded. But in the meantime it will function very well as a daily driver. The cool thing about this truck is that the previous owner was the son of the original owner. So for us to buy it and pass it on to our son, is keeping with the cycle. Which is kinda cool.
Here is a more detailed look at the truck, just as we bought it.
The Front end with a broken bug shield. I pulled it off just after this picture was taken. It annoyed me.
These mirrors have got to go. The truck once had a camper attached to the bed, so that explains them.
Nice toolbox. Not sure if it will stay or not.
The Bowtie. Its a good looking front end.
Out dated running boards. These will be upgraded to Nerf bars.
The bed has no rust at all.
Door panels will get an upgrade.
The interior is trashed. Its the first thing that will get an upgrade.
I've never seen this symbol on the trim. I thought it was usually another bowtie. It will be hard to find, I think.
So trashed.
Its a powerful beast. A 7.4L 454ci engine. I'm not too worried about the gas. Not making monthly payments will make up for it. I hope.
I've got a lot planned for this truck. Its going to be a fun build.
