1970 F250 4X4 Rebuild / Updating

[hfdco4]

My new welder is amazing compared to the HF MIG110 ac unit I have been using.

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This easy mig is a DC machine and welds so much better. Only a 125amp machine but great for me.

[Fordkid68]

Looks great!

[hfdco4]

Thanks, feels great to get another task checked off the list.

[hfdco4]

Looks like I will get more done on Friday as the humidity will break again. Going to start cleaning out the bed so I can get going on another project.

[hfdco4]

Finished the parking pad for the truck build. Another item truck related checked off the list. Took 3 loads in the 2016 F150 for a total of 4200lbs of materials moved in about 2hrs.

[hfdco4]

Got the bed cleaned out. I have to take a good look and see what areas need to be fixed. I know I need some patches in the floor and there are dents in the wheel wells. The good thing is I have the spare bed to use for patches as the sides are pretty bad.

[hfdco4]

Power washed the inside of the bed, also did the Hood and Passenger Door while the pressure washer was out. I now know the areas of the Bed that need to be addressed. I also found a spot on the inside of the hood structure I need to repair. Now I have some work to do inside the garage.

[Fordkid68]

Awesome! Glad to hear your making progress.

[hfdco4]

Slow, but prgress.

[hfdco4]

So zero progress due to overwhelming heat! I am making a go forward plan now. Looking at getting the Engine, Trans and T-Case installed then drop the cab back onto the frame. I will set the bed on stands in the garage annex to work on that while the truck is in the garage.

[cumminskiller]

So zero progress due to overwhelming heat! I am making a go forward plan now. Looking at getting the Engine, Trans and T-Case installed then drop the cab back onto the frame. I will set the bed on stands in the garage annex to work on that while the truck is in the garage.

Man I hear ya! It's been so hot. Gonna have to hit it hard when it cools down. Best of luck to you!

[hfdco4]

So zero progress due to overwhelming heat! I am making a go forward plan now. Looking at getting the Engine, Trans and T-Case installed then drop the cab back onto the frame. I will set the bed on stands in the garage annex to work on that while the truck is in the garage.

Man I hear ya! It's been so hot. Gonna have to hit it hard when it cools down. Best of luck to you!

Thanks Man, I am hoping to get something done!

[hfdco4]

So no progress still. House chores and life are taking priority. And now a little bump in my schedule due to a possible work conflict. Should have a better idea of how much conflict Monday or Tuesday. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

[hfdco4]

So it looks like my work trip is off due to a 10 day mandatory quarantine requirement. So back to cleaning. Made one trip to the scrap yard, and have a second batch almost ready. I am amazed how much scrap prices have gone up! Well back at it tomorrow.

[hfdco4]

Did the second scrap run. The first one was about 138lbs on aluminum and some small items. Second trip was 24lbs of copper and 8lbs of brass and a couple small items. Total for both trips...... $150. I feel pretty good about cleaning now. Today I was able to get rid of some straight up trash!